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New Methods of Dating

Detailed Description

Maps of the Corner Canyon site showing a) an overview of the area and b) a close-up view of the rectangular area shown in map (a) with the trench drawn in as a rectangle and dashed line. c) This topographic profile (cross section) shows how geologists calculate the total ground offset from several prehistoric earthquakes.

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Public Domain.