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The Delaware Geological Survey is the primary source of information about Delaware geology and hydrogeology, such as surface and sub-surface geologic rock formations, extent and quality of aquifers, stream and groundwater monitoring, water supply, earthquakes, floods and droughts, coastal processes (tides, beach erosion), topographic mapping ...
The Delaware Geological Survey (DGS) is a scientific agency for the State of Delaware, located at the University of Delaware (UD) which conducts geologic and hydrologic research, service, and exploration. The mission of the DGS is to provide objective earth science information, advice, and service to citizens, policymakers, industries, and ...
Geologic formations of Delaware (2 C, 1 P) S. Stratigraphy of Delaware (1 C, 2 P) Pages in category "Geology of Delaware" The following 5 pages are in this category ...
The Delaware Water Gap is a water gap on the border of the U.S. states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania where the Delaware River cuts through a large ridge of the Appalachian Mountains. [ 2 ] The gap makes up the southern portion of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area , which is used primarily for recreational purposes, such as ...
With a topographic prominence of 200 feet (61 m), it is the most prominent hill in Delaware. [2] However, its peak elevation of 328 feet (100 m) means that it is not the state's highest point, which is located in the Piedmont plateau region near Centreville where a peak elevation of 448 feet (137 m) is attained at Ebright Azimuth . [ 3 ]
The Beaverdam Formation is an upper Pliocene geologic formation on the Delmarva Peninsula in southern Delaware and eastern Maryland. [2] [3] It is the largest major surficial layer on the Delmarva Peninsula and has a lower stream-deposited unit and an upper estuarine unit. These units may represent a cycle of regression and transgression. [4]
The Wissahickon Formation is a mapped bedrock unit in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.It is named for the Wissahickon gorge in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.. In Maryland formations, the term "Wissahickon" is no longer used.
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