Geomorphic Mapping and In Situ Analysis of Avalanches on Loafer Mountain

Authors

Kimball Hansen, Brigham Young University
Dr. Matthew Bekker, Brigham Young University

Keywords

geomorphic mapping, GIS, dendrochronology, tree-rings

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Geography

Abstract

The goal of this project was continue the previous avalanche chronology of Loafer Mountain that my mentor professor started and had me finish in 2011. We wanted to incorporate using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) which could help us find better results for our avalanche chronology. By using a GIS we can map our samples and thus provide a more in-depth analysis of the avalanche path by providing the width and magnitude.

Recommended Citation

Hansen, Kimball and Bekker, Dr. Matthew (2014) "Geomorphic Mapping and In Situ Analysis of Avalanches on Loafer Mountain," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 197.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/197