Talk:Geology of Florida

Hi, I wonder if 'Geology of Florida' would be a better title. After, for example, Geology of Pennsylvania. --IanOfNorwich (talk) 22:16, 22 April 2011 (UTC)

Sounds like a precedent to me. Will move. TimL (talk) 02:38, 2 May 2011 (UTC)

Resources

Found the following USGS material while looking for TN material.

• Florida Platform
• Florida groundwater cycle
• Florida Everglades Hydrology
• Everglades Geology

Hope some of these are helpful. SBaker43 (talk) 20:26, 13 August 2011 (UTC)

Thanks, that is great, will try to work these into the article. --TimL (talk) 14:37, 14 August 2011 (UTC)

Glad to contribute an idea. Thanks for implementing. I'm backlogged on Tennessee rivers plus a couple of other areas so while I will watch-list I won't be doing any serious editing on Florida.SBaker43 (talk) 02:53, 17 August 2011 (UTC)

Improving the Quantity of Geological Information

I suggest including more information on several key geologic characteristics such as: ·Tectonic Setting ·Rock Units ·Tectonic Activity (or lack of) ·Topography ·Major Aquifer Characteristics ·Sinkhole Frequency and Causes

A more thorough explanation of sedimentary layering history: After explaining how Florida was separated from Africa as a result of a divergent plate boundary, resulting in a rift, the next few sentences might include how this affected the sedimentary layers of the peninsula. For example, It should be explained that during the rift event, a high salinity sea resulted in the formation of a dolostone/anhydrite layer over top of the igneous/metamorphic rock. As the peninsula drifted from Pangaea, limestone began to layer on top of the dolostone as the result of sediments from a shallow sea. Following this event, the Gulf Trough began to fill from an increase in the rate of flow of sediments from the North as a result of the uplift in the Appalachians. As a result, sediment from the North began to deposit on the Floridian peninsula, eventually building the modern surface seen today characterized by a top layer of sands, silts, and slay.

A more thorough explanation of how sinkholes occur under different sedimentary conditions in Florida and how they vary in size/damage. I would also possibly include information from the government on the estimated economic damage sinkholes are responsible for in Florida seeing as they are quite common.

A more thorough explanation of the role Florida plays in the South Atlantic Gulf watershed and the interactions it has with the aquifers.

Maps should also be included as they are one of the best ways to visualize several key geologic processes. The USGS's website is an excellent source for a wide range of maps. Among them, I would suggest including a cross sectional geological maps that illustrates the major rock units and their corresponding ages. The following are other types I believe would be enlightening: ·Topographic ·Basic geologic map including formations closest to the surface ·Maps showing the peninsula before, during, and after sea elevation shifts ·Maps showing location, frequency, and magnitude of earthquakes ·Maps showing location, frequency, and magnitude of sinkholes

If nothing else, I highly recommend including information from the USGS on Florida as they are a wealth of knowledge in regards to its geology.

-Jblck 07:55, 2 May 2016 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jblack874 (talk • contribs)