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Geomorphology of Tena River Terraces by savonscampos is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document summarizes research on alluvial terraces along the Tena River in Ecuador. At least 7 river terraces (T6-T0) were identified through geomorphological and sedimentological observations, with one terrace dated to 2.5 thousand years ago using carbon-14 dating. The terraces likely formed over the last 200,000 years. Younger terraces are found closer to the river outlet, while older terraces with steeper slopes are preserved higher up. Archaeological artifacts were found in one terrace, and mapping
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- savonscampos
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- EN