Abstract
Travertine formed from the water of
Anio Novus provides a sensi-tive record of its hydrology and chemistry. The travertine exhibitsmulti-scale bedding characteristics, including mm- to µm- scaledark-light layering, and previously unreported mm- to cm-scalecrystalline bedforms. Optical field and laboratory analyses revealmultiple flow interruptions. The unknown scale of the probablecorrelation between rainfall events and dark-light layering warnsagainst routine annual layering interpretations.
Anio Novus provides a sensi-tive record of its hydrology and chemistry. The travertine exhibitsmulti-scale bedding characteristics, including mm- to µm- scaledark-light layering, and previously unreported mm- to cm-scalecrystalline bedforms. Optical field and laboratory analyses revealmultiple flow interruptions. The unknown scale of the probablecorrelation between rainfall events and dark-light layering warnsagainst routine annual layering interpretations.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Works and Studies of the Superintendence for Archaeological Heritage of Lazio |
Editors | E. Calandra, G. Ghini Z.Mari |
Pages | 293-295 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Volume | 10 |
State | Published - 2014 |
Publication series
Name | Lazio e Sabina 10 (Atti del Convegno “Decimo Incontro di Studi sul Lazio e la Sabina,” 4–6 Giugno 2013), |
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Keywords
- ISGS