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Preliminary geologic map of the Niles 7.5-minute Quadrangle, Alameda County, California Preliminary geologic map of the Niles 7.5-minute Quadrangle, Alameda County, California
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R. W. Graymer, D. L. Jones, E. E. Brabb, E. J. Helley
Geology of south-central Alaska Geology of south-central Alaska
South-central Alaska is defined as the region bounded by the Kuskokwim Mountains to the northwest, the basins north of the Alaska Range to the north, the Canadian border to the east, and the Chugach Mountains to the south (Fig. 1). This region, hereafter called the study area, includes the Alaska Range, the Wrangell, Nutzotin, and Talkeetna mountains, the Copper River and the Susitna...
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Warren J. Nokleberg, George Plafker, Frederic H. Wilson
Continent-ocean transition in Alaska: The tectonic assembly of eastern Denalia Continent-ocean transition in Alaska: The tectonic assembly of eastern Denalia
Alaska is the eastern, subaerial part of a large subcontinent of distinctive tectonic character that serves as an isthmus between nuclear North America, with its fringing belt of allochthonous terranes, and the accreted terranes and volcanic belts that constitute northeastern Russia. Physiographically, this subcontinent, which we name Denalia, is a bulge in the continental platform in...
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Thomas E. Moore, Arthur Grantz, S. M. Roeske
Preliminary geologic map emphasizing bedrock formations in Contra Costa County, California: A digital database Preliminary geologic map emphasizing bedrock formations in Contra Costa County, California: A digital database
No abstract available.
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R. W. Graymer, David Lawrence Jones, Earl E. Brabb
Geologic studies in Alaska by the U.S. Geological Survey, 1993 Geologic studies in Alaska by the U.S. Geological Survey, 1993
This collection of 19 papers continues the annual series of U.S. Geological Survey reports on geologic investigations in Alaska. Contributions include 14 Articles and 5 shorter Geologic Notes that report results from all corners of the State. USGS activities in Alaska cover a broad spectrum of earth science topics, including the environment, hazards, resources, and geologic framework...
Integrated geology and preliminary cross section along the north ramp of the Exploratory Studies Facility, Yucca Mountain Integrated geology and preliminary cross section along the north ramp of the Exploratory Studies Facility, Yucca Mountain
The Exploratory Studies Facility is a major part of the site characterization activities at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, and the north ramp is the first phase of construction. The N61W trending north ramp will transect the Bow Ridge and Drill Hole Wash faults and numerous minor faults, and traverses two thick welded tuffs and several nonwelded tuff units. A preliminary cross section along the...
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D.C. Buesch, R. P. Dickerson, R.M. Drake, R.W. Spengler
Three-dimensional lithostratigraphic model at Yucca Mountain, Nevada: A framework for fluid transport modeling and engineering design Three-dimensional lithostratigraphic model at Yucca Mountain, Nevada: A framework for fluid transport modeling and engineering design
A three-dimensional lithostratigraphic model of the central block of Yucca Mountain, Nevada, illustrates how some activities can serve both site characterization and design and construction of the Exploratory Studies Facility (ESF). Site-characterization activities supported by this model include characterizing the three-dimensional geometry of lithologic units and faults, and providing...
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David C. Buesch, R.W. Spengler, J.E. Nelson, R. P. Dickerson
Priorities for landslide mapping during the International Decade of Hazard Reduction Priorities for landslide mapping during the International Decade of Hazard Reduction
No abstract available.
Authors
E. E. Brabb
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Natural Hazards Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Landslide Hazards Program, Mineral Resources Program, National Laboratories Program, Science and Decisions Center, Geologic Hazards Science Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center
Proposal for worldwide landslide hazard maps Proposal for worldwide landslide hazard maps
No abstract available.
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E. E. Brabb
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Natural Hazards Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Landslide Hazards Program, Mineral Resources Program, National Laboratories Program, Science and Decisions Center, Geologic Hazards Science Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center
Northward displacements of forearc slivers in the Coast Ranges of California and Southwest Oregon during the late Mesozoic and early Cenozoic Northward displacements of forearc slivers in the Coast Ranges of California and Southwest Oregon during the late Mesozoic and early Cenozoic
North American-Farallon-Kula plate motion data, combined with estimated strikeslip displacements obtained from the obliquity of convergence along active circumPacific subduction zones, can be used to estimate the amount of strike-slip displacement along the forearc region of western North America. This evidence suggests a minumum of 500 km and maximum of 1600 km displacement with respect...
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A. S. Jayko, M.C. Blake
Broad trends in geomagnetic paleointensity on Hawaii during Holocene time Broad trends in geomagnetic paleointensity on Hawaii during Holocene time
Paleointensity determinations have been obtained from 22 basaltic lava flows on the island of Hawaii using the Thelliers' method. Radiocarbon dating indicates that these flows erupted at intervals ranging from about 200 to 1000 years, and results of the experiments provide an estimate of broad trends in geomagnetic paleointensity during Holocene time in the vicinity of Hawaii. Most of...
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Edward A. Mankinen, Duane E. Champion
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