Former extent of the Newark system

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Research Article| January 01, 1902 Former extent of the Newark system WILLIAM HERBERT HOBBS WILLIAM HERBERT HOBBS Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar GSA Bulletin (1902) 13 (1): 139–148. https://doi.org/10.1130/GSAB-13-139 Article history first online: 02 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation WILLIAM HERBERT HOBBS; Former extent of the Newark system. GSA Bulletin 1902;; 13 (1): 139–148. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/GSAB-13-139 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter All ContentBy SocietyGSA Bulletin Search Advanced Search Abstract Views held by American GeologistsAmerican geologists have quite generally held to the view that the former extent of the Newark system along the Atlantic border was not much greater than at present, the assumption being made that the deposits were laid down in local basins practically coextensive with the present Newark areas. Russell alone of those who have made special study of the system has advocated a “broad terrane” as against a “local basin” hypothesis for the origin of these deposits.* Davis has expressed the view that the Newark trough of the Connecticut valley was at least 8 or 10 miles wider than the present valley,† but he has thrown the weight of his authority in favor of a strictly “local basin” of deposition. Shaler and Woodworth in their joint monograph treating of the Richmond basin discuss the evidence from that area without reaching a very definite conclusion, . . . This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not currently have access to this article.