Geology 210

Class Preparation

Mississippi River System

Briefly describe the geological and tectonic setting of the Mississippi River drainage basin.

How has the tectonic history of the western U.S. over the last 60 million years influenced the Mississippi system?

Discuss the historical changes (last 200 year) in the drainage basin and the resultant impacts on the flow of water and sediment through the Mississippi system.

Why is the modern Mississippi Delta subsiding?