A Karst Connection model for Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA

@article{Hill2008AKC,
  title={A Karst Connection model for Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA},
  author={Carol A. Hill and Noel Eberz and Robert H. Buecher},
  journal={Geomorphology},
  year={2008},
  volume={95},
  pages={316-334}
}
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