PROCEEDINGS OP THE FIFTEENTH SUMMER MEETING, HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CORDILLERAN SECTION, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AND STANFORD UNIVERSITY, AUGUST 3, 4, AND 5, 1915.

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Research Article| January 01, 1920 PROCEEDINGS OP THE FIFTEENTH SUMMER MEETING, HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CORDILLERAN SECTION, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AND STANFORD UNIVERSITY, AUGUST 3, 4, AND 5, 1915. J. A. Taff J. A. Taff Secretary Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar GSA Bulletin (1920) 31 (1): 177–184. https://doi.org/10.1130/GSAB-31-177 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 J. A. Taff; PROCEEDINGS OP THE FIFTEENTH SUMMER MEETING, HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CORDILLERAN SECTION, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AND STANFORD UNIVERSITY, AUGUST 3, 4, AND 5, 1915.. GSA Bulletin 1920;; 31 (1): 177–184. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/GSAB-31-177 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGSA Bulletin Search Advanced Search Abstract Session of Tuesday, August 3The first session was called to order at 10 a. m. Tuesday, August 3, in Bacon Hall, University of California, by C. P. Tolman, Jr., chairman of the Cordilleran Section, in the absence of President Arthur P. Coleman, of the Geological Society. After announcements in regard to proposed excursions, the dinner, and the official program, the following papers were read in the order given:EPIGENE PROFILES OF THE DESERTBY ANDREW C. LAWSONRead in full from manuscript.DiscussionIn reply to a question by Professor Holway, Dr. LAWSON explained that the profile limit of the pan-fan stage in the desert profile was reached only occasionally. Changes of climate usually interrupt the pan-fan stage.Prof. BAILEY WILLIS cited instances in desert regions of China and Patagonia to show th a t the pan-fan stage is rarely reached.Dr. Lawson is of the opinion that the. . . This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.