The Geologic History of Lake Lahontan

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J Claude Jones

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Geology & the lithosphere; Hydrology & the hydrosphere; Limnology (freshwater); The Earth: natural history general

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""The Geologic History of Lake Lahontan"" is a foundational study in the field of Quaternary geology and paleolimnology, focusing on the prehistoric endorheic lake that once covered much of northwestern Nevada. This work provides a comprehensive examination of the geological forces and climatic shifts that shaped the Great Basin region during the Pleistocene epoch.

Through detailed analysis of tufa deposits, sedimentary layers, and ancient shorelines, J. Claude Jones explores the fluctuations of water levels and the chemical composition of the lake over millennia. The study addresses critical questions regarding the origin of the lake's salts and the chronology of its eventual desiccation. As a significant contribution to the understanding of the hydrological history of the American West, this work remains a vital resource for scholars of geology, environmental science, and the natural history of the Nevada desert. Its observations on the relationship between climate and lake levels offer enduring insights into the environmental transformations of North America's arid regions.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: J Claude Jones
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9781025680224
ISBN 10: 1025680227
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active