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Clovis-Folsom geochronology and climatic change

from kostenki to clovis: upper paleolothic-paleo-indian adaptationsNew York • Published In 1993 • Pages: 219-236

By: Haynes, C. Vance (Caleb Vance).

Abstract
This document provides a list of the well-dated Clovis and Folsom sites in North America, most of which are located in the western United States, along with generalized geological and cultural cross sections for five sites on the High Plains. The author explores the timing of the arrival of humans, Clovis verses Folsom points, climate change, and Pleistocene faunal extinctions.
Subjects
Identification
Location
Climate
Topography and geology
Fauna
Environmental quality
Weapons
Cultural stratigraphy
tradition
Early Paleo-Indian
HRAF PubDate
2017
Region
New World
Sub Region
New World
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2016
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
11,900-10,000 BP
Coverage Place
North America
Notes
C. Vance Haynes, Jr.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 234-236)
LCCN
92036558
LCSH
Paleo-Indians