Ground Penetrating Radar Investigation of El Capitan Moraine : Yosemite National Park, CA, USA

Abstract

The research project involved analysis of sedimentary stratigraphy within the El Capitan Moraine located in Yosemite Valley, California, USA. The cross valley moraine is a result of the latest glaciation period approximately 15-20,000 years ago. The Merced River flows through the south side of the moraine. Limited subsurface research on the moraine has been conducted due to conservation practices by the National Park Service.