Subject (Geographic - Hierarchical) Country: United States State: New Jersey
Subject (Topical)geology; landscapes; glaciers; minerals; geologic history; geologic time scale; mines; mining; peneplains; Delaware River; Delaware Water Gap
DescriptionThis report from the New Jersey Geological Survey describes the geology of Warren County. It begins with an overview of the county's topography. The next section describes its geology and geologic history from the Precambrian and Paleozoic to the Quaternary period. The next section described the Delaware Water Gap and highlights three theories concerning the mechanisms by which Gap was created. The next section describes mineral production and mineral production history in the county. The final section presents a geologic time scale, including explanatory text.
NotePurpose: To present a brief description of the geology of Warren County
Data Life Cycle Event(s) Date: 2009-06-01 00:00:00.0 Creator: Rebecca Allsopp
Organization NameNew Jersey Environmental Digital Library
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