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January 1, 1988

Integrating spatial and frequency information in the search for kuroko deposits of the Hokuroku District, Japan Integrating spatial and frequency information in the search for kuroko deposits of the Hokuroku District, Japan

A new method (FINDER) that uses the area of influence and Bayesian statistics to aid in selection of target areas on the basis of one or more variables and multiple observations was tested with drill hole data. A previously defined bimodal distribution of Na 2 O with the low sodium group confined to a 1.5 X 3.0-km zone beneath the cluster of deposits at Fukazawa was used as a control...

Authors

Donald A. Singer, Ryoichi Kouda

Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Mineral Resources Program, Science and Decisions Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

January 1, 1988

Paleomagnetic results from the Shasta Bally Plutonic Belt in the Klamath Mountains Province, northern California Paleomagnetic results from the Shasta Bally Plutonic Belt in the Klamath Mountains Province, northern California

Available paleomagnetic data show approximately 100° of clockwise rotation for Permian and Triassic strata of the Eastern Klamath terrane. Jurassic strata of this terrane are rotated approximately 60° clockwise, which is comparable to rotations reported for Jurassic plutons that occur elsewhere in the Klamath Mountains province. Paleomagnetic data obtained during the present study from...

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Edward A. Mankinen, William P. Irwin, C. Sherman Gromme

Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Mineral Resources Program, Science and Decisions Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

January 1, 1988

Geologic map of the Ajo and Lukeville 1° by 2° quadrangle, southwest Arizona Geologic map of the Ajo and Lukeville 1° by 2° quadrangle, southwest Arizona

No abstract available.

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Floyd Gray, R. J. Miller, M. J. Grubensky, R. M. Tosdal, G. B. Haxel, D. W. Peterson, D. J. May, L. T. Silver

Mineral Resources Program

January 1, 1988

Element concentrations in soils and other surficial materials of Alaska Element concentrations in soils and other surficial materials of Alaska

Mean concentrations of 35 elements, ash yields, and pH have been estimated for samples of sils and other unconsolidated surficial materials from 266 collection locations throughout Alaska. These background values can be applied to studies of environmental geochemistry and health, wildlife management, and soil-forming processes in cold climates and to computation of element abundances on...

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L. P. Gough, R. C. Severson, H.T. Shacklette

Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Ecosystems Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center, Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center

January 1, 1988

Vitrinite reflectance and illite crystallinity, Franciscan central belt and Yolla Bolly terrane, northern California Vitrinite reflectance and illite crystallinity, Franciscan central belt and Yolla Bolly terrane, northern California

No abstract available.

Authors

M.B. Underwood, R.H. Strong, M.C. Blake

Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Mineral Resources Program, Science and Decisions Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

December 31, 1987

Metamorphic core complexes, Mesozoic ductile thrusts, and Cenozoic detachments: Old Woman Mountains: Chemehuevi Mountains transect, California and Arizona Metamorphic core complexes, Mesozoic ductile thrusts, and Cenozoic detachments: Old Woman Mountains: Chemehuevi Mountains transect, California and Arizona

No abstract available.

Authors

Keith A. Howard, B.E. John, C. F. Miller

Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Mineral Resources Program, Science and Decisions Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

December 31, 1987

Tectonostratigraphic terranes of the Croissilles Harbour region, South Island, New Zealand Tectonostratigraphic terranes of the Croissilles Harbour region, South Island, New Zealand

The boundary between Hokonui and Te Anau assemblages is flanked by a broad (10–20 km) zone of imbricated slabs of late Paleozoic and Mesozoic lithostratigraphic terranes. Five terranes are mapped, three of predominantly sedimentary character (Dun Mountain‐Maitai, Rai, Pelorus) are separated by two consisting of ophiolitic melange (Patuki, Croisilles). A regional stratigraphy is mapped...

Authors

C. A. Landis, M. Clark Blake

Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Mineral Resources Program, Science and Decisions Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

December 31, 1987

Unconformity between Coast Range ophiolite and part of the lower Great Valley sequence, South Fork of Elder Creek, Tehama County, California Unconformity between Coast Range ophiolite and part of the lower Great Valley sequence, South Fork of Elder Creek, Tehama County, California

The South Fork of Elder Creek is located on private property about 6 mi (10 km) northwest of Paskenta, Calif. (Fig. 1). To visit this locality it is necessary to call Mr. Les Sutfin (916-824-4628) and arrange to pick up the key to the gate at his home in Corning. From the Paskenta Store, drive 3.3 mi (5.3 km) north on the Toomes Camp road to the locked gate on the north side of the road...

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Blake, A. S. Jayko, D. L. Jones, B. W. Rogers

Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Mineral Resources Program, Science and Decisions Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

December 31, 1987

Petrology and K-Ar ages of the Misheguk igneous sequence, an allochthonous mafic and ultramafic complex, and its metamorphic aureole, western Brooks Range, Alaska Petrology and K-Ar ages of the Misheguk igneous sequence, an allochthonous mafic and ultramafic complex, and its metamorphic aureole, western Brooks Range, Alaska

No abstract available.

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J.M. Boak, D. L. Turner, D.J. Henry, Thomas E. Moore, W. K. Wallace

Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Mineral Resources Program, Science and Decisions Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

December 31, 1987

Crustal extension along a rooted system of imbricate low-angle faults: Colorado River extensional corridor, California and Arizona Crustal extension along a rooted system of imbricate low-angle faults: Colorado River extensional corridor, California and Arizona

The upper 10 to 15 km of crystalline crust in the 100-km-wide Colorado River extensional corridor of mid-Tertiary age underwent extension along an imbricate system of gently dipping normal faults. Detachment faults cut gently down-section eastward in the direction of tectonic transport from a headwall breakaway, best expressed in the Old Woman Mountains, California. Successively higher...

Authors

Keith A. Howard, B.E. John

Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Mineral Resources Program, Science and Decisions Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

December 31, 1987