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Gorge excavation confirms geological assumptions

Original advice on geological features of Black Canyon (Boulder Dam project) checked by subsequent investigations; removal of river fill reveals tight and sound canyon floor ideal for foundation of dam; evidence points to movement of entire river sediment during floods.

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Gorge excavation confirms geological assumptions

Original advice on geological features of Black Canyon (Boulder Dam project) checked by subsequent investigations; removal of river fill reveals tight and sound canyon floor ideal for foundation of dam; evidence points to movement of entire river sediment during floods.

Gorge excavation confirms geological assumptions

Original advice on geological features of Black Canyon (Boulder Dam project) checked by subsequent investigations; removal of river fill reveals tight and sound canyon floor ideal for foundation of dam; evidence points to movement of entire river sediment during floods.

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Title:

Gorge excavation confirms geological assumptions

Additional title:

Eng News-Rec

Published in:

Engineering News-Record ; 111

Publication date:

1933

Size:

3 pages

Type of media:

Article (Journal)

Type of material:

Print

Language:

English

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