Research

                              
Zachery Lifton
M.S. in Geology
Idaho State University
2005

"Bedrock strength controls on the valley morphometry of Big Creek, Valley and Idaho Counties, Central Idaho"

Abstract



My research is focused on fluvial geomorphology.  In general, I want to understand how bedrock controls the morphology of mountain drainage systems.  In particular, I am looking at how rock strength is related to valley floor width, channel gradient, hillslope gradient, and in-channel boulder distribution.  During summer 2004 I collected rock strength and valley floor width data on Big Creek in central Idaho.  In addition to field work, I am using a variety of remote sensing methods to gather data: airphotos, hyperspectral imagery, 10 meter digital elevation models (DEM's), and possible light detection and ranging (LiDAR).

Research Brief Summary

View of Soldier's Bar Airstrip across Big Creek.