Arc Versus River—The Geology of the Columbia River Gorge
Document Type
Citation
Publication Date
9-24-2021
Abstract
The Columbia River Gorge is the Columbia River’s long-held yet evolving passage through the volcanic arc of the Cascade Range. The globally unique setting of a continental-scale river bisecting an active volcanic arc at the leading edge of a major plate boundary creates a remarkable setting where dynamic volcanic and tectonic processes interact with diverse and energetic fluvial processes. This three-day field trip explores several elements of the gorge and its remarkable geologic history—cast here as a contest between regional tectonic and volcanic processes building and displacing landscapes, and the relentless power of the Columbia River striving to maintain a smooth passage to the sea.
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© 2021 The Geological Society of America.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1130/FLD062
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/41053
Citation Details
O'Connor, Jim E.; Wells, Ray E.; Bennett, Scott E.K.; Cannon, Charles M.; Staich, Lydia M.; Anderson, James L.; Pivarunas, Anthony F.; Gordon, Gabriel W.; Blakely, Richard J.; Stelten, Mark E.; and Evans, Russell C., "Arc Versus River—The Geology of the Columbia River Gorge" (2021). Geology Faculty Publications and Presentations. 231.
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/41053