Holocene geomorphology, tectonics, and archaeology in Barrancas, arid Central Andes piedmont (33°S)

Archaeology and geomorphology are closely linked in Barrancas, Argentina, where both disciplines are necessary to understand human-environment interactions during the Holocene. The geomorphology suggests that the area was located in a distal alluvial environment of the Zonda paleo-river that drained...

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Autores principales: Moreiras, S., Marsh, E., Nami, H., Estrella, D., Durán, V.
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spelling todo:paper_01436228_v42_n_p217_Moreiras2023-10-03T14:59:23Z Holocene geomorphology, tectonics, and archaeology in Barrancas, arid Central Andes piedmont (33°S) Moreiras, S. Marsh, E. Nami, H. Estrella, D. Durán, V. Archaeological site formation processes Argentina Badlands Lagoons Tectonics active fault alluvial deposit archaeological evidence geomorphological response Holocene human settlement lacustrine environment paleoenvironment Pleistocene seismicity tectonic setting Argentina Archaeology and geomorphology are closely linked in Barrancas, Argentina, where both disciplines are necessary to understand human-environment interactions during the Holocene. The geomorphology suggests that the area was located in a distal alluvial environment of the Zonda paleo-river that drained to the east. Active tectonics during the Pliocene-Early Pleistocene caused the gradual uplift of the Lunlunta Sierras to the southwest, which led to the bifurcation of the paleo-river. For most of the Holocene, the area was seasonally flooded, suggesting a lacustrine microenvironment. A long record of human occupation beginning in the Early Holocene suggests an extended period of intimate human-environment interactions. Recently, the environment has shifted dramatically. Erosion has created a badlands and significantly impacted the archaeological record. Understanding geomorphological processes is central for archaeological research in general, and especially in Barrancas. This research is an integral part of the ongoing community archaeology program in the area, and for the planned creation of an archaeological reserve. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. Fil:Nami, H. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Argentina. JOUR info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/ar http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12110/paper_01436228_v42_n_p217_Moreiras
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topic Archaeological site formation processes
Argentina
Badlands
Lagoons
Tectonics
active fault
alluvial deposit
archaeological evidence
geomorphological response
Holocene
human settlement
lacustrine environment
paleoenvironment
Pleistocene
seismicity
tectonic setting
Argentina
spellingShingle Archaeological site formation processes
Argentina
Badlands
Lagoons
Tectonics
active fault
alluvial deposit
archaeological evidence
geomorphological response
Holocene
human settlement
lacustrine environment
paleoenvironment
Pleistocene
seismicity
tectonic setting
Argentina
Moreiras, S.
Marsh, E.
Nami, H.
Estrella, D.
Durán, V.
Holocene geomorphology, tectonics, and archaeology in Barrancas, arid Central Andes piedmont (33°S)
topic_facet Archaeological site formation processes
Argentina
Badlands
Lagoons
Tectonics
active fault
alluvial deposit
archaeological evidence
geomorphological response
Holocene
human settlement
lacustrine environment
paleoenvironment
Pleistocene
seismicity
tectonic setting
Argentina
description Archaeology and geomorphology are closely linked in Barrancas, Argentina, where both disciplines are necessary to understand human-environment interactions during the Holocene. The geomorphology suggests that the area was located in a distal alluvial environment of the Zonda paleo-river that drained to the east. Active tectonics during the Pliocene-Early Pleistocene caused the gradual uplift of the Lunlunta Sierras to the southwest, which led to the bifurcation of the paleo-river. For most of the Holocene, the area was seasonally flooded, suggesting a lacustrine microenvironment. A long record of human occupation beginning in the Early Holocene suggests an extended period of intimate human-environment interactions. Recently, the environment has shifted dramatically. Erosion has created a badlands and significantly impacted the archaeological record. Understanding geomorphological processes is central for archaeological research in general, and especially in Barrancas. This research is an integral part of the ongoing community archaeology program in the area, and for the planned creation of an archaeological reserve. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.
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author Moreiras, S.
Marsh, E.
Nami, H.
Estrella, D.
Durán, V.
author_facet Moreiras, S.
Marsh, E.
Nami, H.
Estrella, D.
Durán, V.
author_sort Moreiras, S.
title Holocene geomorphology, tectonics, and archaeology in Barrancas, arid Central Andes piedmont (33°S)
title_short Holocene geomorphology, tectonics, and archaeology in Barrancas, arid Central Andes piedmont (33°S)
title_full Holocene geomorphology, tectonics, and archaeology in Barrancas, arid Central Andes piedmont (33°S)
title_fullStr Holocene geomorphology, tectonics, and archaeology in Barrancas, arid Central Andes piedmont (33°S)
title_full_unstemmed Holocene geomorphology, tectonics, and archaeology in Barrancas, arid Central Andes piedmont (33°S)
title_sort holocene geomorphology, tectonics, and archaeology in barrancas, arid central andes piedmont (33°s)
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12110/paper_01436228_v42_n_p217_Moreiras
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