Near Washtucna in Franklin County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Overwhelming Proof for an "Outrageous" Theory
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 28, 2010
1. Overwhelming Proof for an "Outrageous" Theory Marker
James Gilluly, one of Bretz’s most vocal critics, visited Palouse Falls and said, “How could anyone have been so wrong?”
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J Harlen Bretz sparked one of the biggest debates in geologic history when he proposed his Ice Age floods theory in 1923.
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Modern satellite photography would have helped Bretz illustrate his Ice Age floods theory. The Channelized Scabland of eastern Washington can easily be seen from space.
Erected by Washington State Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 46° 39.773′ N, 118° 13.654′ W. Marker is near Washtucna, Washington, in Franklin County. Marker can be reached from Palouse Falls Road, 2.4 miles west of Washington Highway 261. Marker is located in Palouse Falls State Park at the end of Palouse Falls Road; a entrance fee may be required.
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Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Setting the Stage (here, next to this marker); Small Town, Big Voice (here, next to this marker); Stealing a Stream (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore Massive Floodscapes! (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); In the Path of Cataclysmic Floods (about 300 feet away); M - R Military Road (approx. 4.7 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. J Harlen Bretz and the Great Scabland Debate. A 2004 article by Sean D. Pitman, M.D. (Submitted on May 6, 2015.)
2. Palouse Falls - Wikipedia entry. This article also has links to Wikipedia entries on the Columbia River Basalt Group, the Channeled Scablands, and the Missoula Floods. (Submitted on May 6, 2015.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 28, 2010
2. Palouse Falls
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 28, 2010
3. Palouse River Canyon South of Palouse Falls
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
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