Description
Priscu Stream flows into the east end of the east lobe of Lake Bonney and is the only second order stream in the study. It receives flow from the LaCroix Glacier on the north side of the Taylor Valley and from the Sollas Glacier on the south side of the valley (via Bohner Stream). It flows through Spiegel Pond. The channel is broad and sandy. At lowflow a small meandering channel carries the flow, but highflow fills the entire channel. Substantial reconfiguration of the streambed occurs at this site. The gauge at Priscu Stream is located about 120 m upstream from the lake. The streambed here is wide, flat, and sandy. During highflow there is active movement of sediment in this reach. Stream length: 3.8 km.
Environmental data
Hydrological, biological, chemical, and physical property measurements have been made for a number of McMurdo Dry Valley streams and lakes.
See: LTER Data
Priscu Stream, Taylor Valley
See: Overview maps
Aerial view of Santa Fe Stream and Lawson Creek. Taylor Glacier in lower left. 2004. Photo: Chris Jaros.
Hydrologists walking near Sante Fe Stream. 2000. Photo: Chris Jaros.
