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Geomagnetic polarity event recorded at 1.1 m.y. B.P. on Cobb Mountain, Clear Lake volcanic field, California Geomagnetic polarity event recorded at 1.1 m.y. B.P. on Cobb Mountain, Clear Lake volcanic field, California
Paleomagnetic studies show that a normal polarity event within the Matuyama reversed polarity epoch is recorded by one of the volcanic units on Cobb Mountain in northern California. K-Ar age determinations show that this event has an age of 1.12 ± 0.02 m.y. and clearly preceded the Jaramillo normal polarity event. These data provide the first confirmation from a subaerial volcano that a...
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Edward A. Mankinen, J.M. Donnelly, C. S. Grommé
Distribution and character of upper Mesozoic subduction complexes along the west coast of North America Distribution and character of upper Mesozoic subduction complexes along the west coast of North America
Structurally complex sequences of sedimentary, volcanic, and intrusive igneous rocks characterize a nearly continuous narrow band along the Pacific coast of North America from Baja California, Mexico to southern Alaska. They occur in two modes: (1) as complexly folded but coherent sequences of graywacke and argillite that locally exhibit blueschist-grade metamorphism, and (2) as melanges
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D. L. Jones, M.C. Blake, E. H. Bailey, R. J. McLaughlin
Age measurements of potassium-bearing sulfide minerals by the 40Ar/39Ar technique Age measurements of potassium-bearing sulfide minerals by the 40Ar/39Ar technique
K-Ar ages have been determined for sulfide minerals for the first time. The occurrence of adequate amounts of potassium-bearing sulfides with ideal compositions K3Fe10S14 (∼10 wt.% K) and KFe2S3 (∼16 wt.% K) in samples from a mafic alkalic diatreme at Coyote Peak, California, prompted an attempt to date these materials. K3Fe10S14, a massive mineral with conchoidal fracture, gives an age...
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G.K. Czamanske, M. A. Lanphere, Richard C. Erd, M.C. Blake
Natural radioactivity in geothermal waters, Alhambra Hot Springs and nearby areas, Jefferson County, Montana Natural radioactivity in geothermal waters, Alhambra Hot Springs and nearby areas, Jefferson County, Montana
Radioactive hot springs issue from a fault zone in crystalline rock of the Boulder batholith at Alhambra, Jefferson County, in southwestern Montana. The discharge contains high concentrations of radon, and the gross alpha activity and the concentration of adium-226 exceed maximum levels recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency for drinking water. Part of the discharge is...
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Robert B. Leonard, Victor J. Janzer
Map showing saturated thickness of unconsolidated aquifer, southwestern Kansas, January 1975 Map showing saturated thickness of unconsolidated aquifer, southwestern Kansas, January 1975
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Edwin D. Gutentag, D.H. Lobmeyer, Steven E. Slagle
Preliminary geologic map of the Laurel Quadrangle, Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties, California Preliminary geologic map of the Laurel Quadrangle, Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties, California
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T. W. Dibblee, E. E. Brabb, Joseph C. Clark
Preliminary geologic maps of the Chittenden, Los Gatos, and Watsonville East quadrangles, California Preliminary geologic maps of the Chittenden, Los Gatos, and Watsonville East quadrangles, California
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T. W. Dibblee, Earl E. Brabb
Complete Bouguer gravity maps and gravity models of the Date Creek basin and vicinity, Maricopa, Mojave, Yavapai, and Yuma Counties, Arizona Complete Bouguer gravity maps and gravity models of the Date Creek basin and vicinity, Maricopa, Mojave, Yavapai, and Yuma Counties, Arizona
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Jeffrey C. Wynn, James K. Otton
Porosity evolution, Late Miocene reefs, Almeria Province, southern Spain Porosity evolution, Late Miocene reefs, Almeria Province, southern Spain
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Augustus K. Armstrong, P. D. Snavely, Warren O. Addicott
Geologic interpretation of gravity data from the Date Creek basin and adjacent areas, west-central Arizona Geologic interpretation of gravity data from the Date Creek basin and adjacent areas, west-central Arizona
A gravity survey of the Date Creek Basin and adjacent areas was conducted in June 1977 to provide information for the interpretation of basin geology. A comparison of facies relations in the locally uraniferous Chapin Wash Formation and the position of the Anderson mine gravity anomaly in the Date Creek Basin suggested that a relationship between gravity lows and the development of thick
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James K. Otton, Jeffrey C. Wynn
Feasibility and cost of using a computer to prepare landslide susceptibility maps of the San Francisco Bay region, California Feasibility and cost of using a computer to prepare landslide susceptibility maps of the San Francisco Bay region, California
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Evelyn B. Newman, Arthur R. Paradis, Earl E. Brabb
Geological Survey research 1978 Geological Survey research 1978
This U.S. Geological Survey activities report includes a summary of 1978 fiscal year scientific and economic results accompanied by a list of geologic and hydrologic investigations in progress and a report on the status of topographic mapping. The summary of results includes: (1) Mineral and water resources, (2) Engineering geology and hydrology, (3) Regional geology, (4) Principles and...
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Water Resources Division U.S. Geological Survey