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Paleoflood hydrology.

R C Kochel, V R Baker

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |January 22, 1982
    PubMed
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    Estimating long-term flood recurrence intervals is challenging. Paleoflood analysis using sediment cores and radiocarbon dating provides a 10,000-year record for Texas rivers, overcoming limitations of short historical data.

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    Area of Science:

    • Hydrology
    • Geochronology
    • Sedimentology

    Background:

    • Estimating recurrence intervals for large floods is difficult due to limitations of historical data.
    • Statistical methods are insufficient for flood events with return intervals exceeding available records.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To establish a long-term paleoflood record for the lower Pecos and Devils rivers.
    • To develop and apply a method for reconstructing flood history beyond instrumental records.

    Main Methods:

    • Stratigraphic and sedimentologic analysis of flood-deposited sequences in tributary mouths.
    • Radiocarbon dating of accumulated sediments.
    • Paleoflood reconstruction.

    Main Results:

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    • A 10,000-year paleoflood record was established for the study area.
    • Sedimentary sequences in backwaters effectively record past flood events.
    • The method proved rapid and cost-effective.

    Conclusions:

    • Paleoflood analysis is a viable and efficient technique for reconstructing flood histories.
    • This method overcomes the limitations of short or absent historical hydrological data.
    • The established paleoflood record offers valuable insights into long-term flood behavior in the region.