Volume 55 (1/2) - June/December 1993

Complete Issue

Studies of the Rio Corredor Basin
Bulletin 2 - NSS Costa Rica Project
Norma Dee Peacock and John C. Hemple CPG (editors)

Table of Contents

History & Background

Background
The Participants

Introduction

Project Description
Project Direction
Project Operations
Air Transportation
Customs
Ground Transportation
Logistical Support

Personnel

1987-88 Field Season
1988-89 Field Season
1990 Field Season
1990-1991 Field Season

Location

Geology

General Setting
Background
Karst Geology
Karst Features
Tectonic Geology
Chronology of Deformation
Data Collection
Cave Development
Stratigraphy
Description of Units
The Paso Real Formation
The Gatún Formation
The Térrabo Formation
The Brito Formation
Plates

Hydrology

Location of Features
Geological Factors
Determination of Recharge
La Bruja Section
Quebrada Seca Section
Carma Section
Cano Seco Section
Rio Claro Section
Geochemistry
Evolution of Waters
Brine Springs
Environmental Considerations

Cave Descriptions

Rio Corredor Basin
The Quebrada Seca Section
The FIla de Cal Area
The Cano Seco Section
The Carma Section
The Rio Claro Basin

Biology

Introduction
Methods and Materials
Results
New Discoveries and Plates

Mycology

Appendex A

Sponsor Credits

Appendex B

References