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The Caves of Bermuda

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 May 2009

A. C. Swinnerton
Affiliation:
Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Extract

In August, 1928, the writer made a study of the freshwater solution caverns of Bermuda, and their relation to the general geology of the islands has been productive of some observations and conclusions. Various kinds of obligations have been incurred in connection with this study; since it is intended that more complete publication will follow none of these obligations will be acknowledged here. The work was carried on by financial support. extended through the Division of Geology of Harvard University.

Type
Original Articles
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1929

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