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Geologic Resources Inventory Report, Jewel Cave National Monument National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Natural Resource Program Center Jewel Cave National Monument Geologic Resources Inventory Report Natural Resource Report NPS/NRPC/GRD/NRR—2009/084 THIS PAGE: Flowstone and Spar ON THE COVER: Speleothems . The clearly visible faces of calcite crystals in Jewel Cave create a back- drop for stalactites, deposited by droplets of water rich in calcium carbonate. NPS Photos by: Cover photo by Art Palmer Jewel Cave National Monument Geologic Resources Inventory Report Natural Resource Report NPS/NRPC/GRD/NRR—2009/084 Geologic Resources Division Natural Resource Program Center P.O. Box 25287 Denver, Colorado 80225 March 2009 U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service Natural Resource Program Center Denver, Colorado The Natural Resource Publication series addresses natural resource topics that are of interest and applicability to a broad readership in the National Park Service and to others in the management of natural resources, including the scientific community, the public, and the NPS conservation and environmental constituencies. Manuscripts are peer-reviewed to ensure that the information is scientifically credible, technically accurate, appropriately written for the intended audience, and is designed and published in a professional manner. Natural Resource Reports are the designated medium for disseminating high priority, current natural resource management information with managerial application. The series targets a general, diverse audience, and may contain NPS policy considerations or address sensitive issues of management applicability. Examples of the diverse array of reports published in this series include vital signs monitoring plans; "how to" resource management papers; proceedings of resource management workshops or conferences; annual reports of resource programs or divisions of the Natural Resource Program Center; resource action plans; fact sheets; and regularly-published newsletters. Views, statements, findings, conclusions, recommendations and data in this report are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect views and policies of the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use by the National Park Service. Printed copies of reports in these series may be produced in a limited quantity and they are only available as long as the supply lasts. This report is also available online from the Geologic Resources Inventory website (http://www.nature.nps.gov/geology/inventory/ gre_publications.cfm) and the Natural Resource Publication Management website (http:// www.nature.nps.gov/publications/NRPM/index.cfm) or by sending a request to the address on the back cover. Please cite this publication as: KellerLynn, K. 2009. Jewel Cave National Monument Geologic Resources Inventory Report. Natural Resource Report NPS/NRPC/GRD/NRR—2009/084. National Park Service, Denver, Colorado. ii NPS D-52, March 2009 Contents Figures .......................................................................................................................... iv Executive Summary ...................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 2 Purpose of the Geologic Resources Inventory ........................................................................................................... 2 Establishment of Jewel Cave National Monument ...................................................................................................... 2 Regional Geologic Setting .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Geologic Issues ............................................................................................................. 5 Airflow ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Cave Protection .......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Hydrology ................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Land Use and Surface Development .......................................................................................................................... 7 Mining ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Radon ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Geologic Hazards ....................................................................................................................................................... 9 Geologic Features and Processes ............................................................................. 11 Cave Complexity and Levels .................................................................................................................................... 11 Cave Genesis ........................................................................................................................................................... 11 Faults and Joints ...................................................................................................................................................... 13 Manganese and Other Deposits ............................................................................................................................... 14 Paleontological Resources ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Speleothems............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Speleothems as Paleoclimate Indicators .................................................................................................................. 18 Map Unit Properties .................................................................................................... 26 Map Unit Properties Table ........................................................................................................................................ 27 Geologic History.......................................................................................................... 29 Glossary ....................................................................................................................... 31 References ................................................................................................................... 33 Appendix A: Geologic Map Graphic .......................................................................... 36 Attachment 1: Geologic Resources Inventory Products CD JECA Geologic Resource Inventory Report iii Figures Figure 1. Physiographic Areas of the Great Plains ......................................................................................................... 3 Figure 2. Geologic Timescale......................................................................................................................................... 4 Figure 3. Protective Structure in the Target Room ....................................................................................................... 10 Figure 4. Idealized Cross Section through the Pahasapa Limestone ........................................................................... 19 Figure 5. Caves in the Southern Black Hills ................................................................................................................. 20 Figure 6. Manganese ................................................................................................................................................... 21 Figure 7. Balloon .......................................................................................................................................................... 22 Figure 8. Flower ........................................................................................................................................................... 23 Figure 9. Formation Room ........................................................................................................................................... 24 Figure 10. Frostwork .................................................................................................................................................... 25 Figure 11. Growth Pattern of Spar ............................................................................................................................... 25 iv NPS Geologic Resources Division Executive Summary This report accompanies the digital geologic map for Jewel Cave National Monument in South Dakota, which the Geologic Resources Division produced in collaboration with its partners. It contains information relevant to resource management and scientific research. This document incorporates preexisting
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