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Blind comparisons of shear-wave velocities at closely-spaced sites in San Jose, California: Proceedings of a Workshop held at the US Geological Survey, Menlo Park, May 3, 2004 Blind comparisons of shear-wave velocities at closely-spaced sites in San Jose, California: Proceedings of a Workshop held at the US Geological Survey, Menlo Park, May 3, 2004

Shear-wave velocities within several hundred meters of Earth's surface are important in specifying earthquake ground motions for engineering design. Not only are the shearwave velocities used in classifying sites for use of modern building codes, but they are also used in site-specific studies of particularly significant structures. Many are the methods for estimating sub-surface shear...

2001 volcanic activity in Alaska and Kamchatka: Summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory 2001 volcanic activity in Alaska and Kamchatka: Summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory

The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) monitors the more than 40 historically active volcanoes of the Aleutian Arc. Of these, 22 are monitored with short-period seismic instrument networks as of the end of 2001. The AVO core monitoring program also includes daily analysis of satellite imagery, observation overflights, compilation of pilot reports and reports from local residents and...
Authors
Robert G. McGimsey, Christina A. Neal, Olga Girina

Pre-1980 eruptive history of Mount St. Helens, Washington Pre-1980 eruptive history of Mount St. Helens, Washington

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Authors
Michael A. Clynne, David W. Ramsey, Edward W. Wolfe, James W. Hendley, Peter H. Stauffer

Past and future earthquakes on the San Andreas Fault Past and future earthquakes on the San Andreas Fault

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Authors
Ray J. Weldon, Thomas E. Fumal, Glenn Biasi, Katherine M. Scharer

Cassini radar views the surface of Titan Cassini radar views the surface of Titan

The Cassini Titan Radar Mapper imaged about 1% of Titan's surface at a resolution of ∼0.5 kilometer, and larger areas of the globe in lower resolution modes. The images reveal a complex surface, with areas of low relief and a variety of geologic features suggestive of dome-like volcanic constructs, flows, and sinuous channels. The surface appears to be young, with few impact craters...
Authors
C. Elachi, S. Wall, M. Allison, Y. Anderson, R. Boehmer, P. Callahan, P. Encrenaz, E. Flamini, G. Franceschetti, Y. Gim, G. Hamilton, S. Hensley, M. Janssen, W. Johnson, K. Kelleher, Randolph L. Kirk, R. Lopes, R. Lorenz, J. Lunine, D. Muhleman, S. Ostro, F. Paganelli, G. Picardi, F. Posa, L. Roth, R. Seu, S. Shaffer, Laurence A. Soderblom, B. Stiles, E. Stofan, S. Vetrella, R. West, C. Wood, L. Wye, H. Zebker

Alabama-Mississippi coastal classification maps - Perdido Pass to Cat Island Alabama-Mississippi coastal classification maps - Perdido Pass to Cat Island

The primary purpose of the USGS National Assessment of Coastal Change Project is to provide accurate representations of pre-storm ground conditions for areas that are designated high-priority because they have dense populations or valuable resources that are at risk from storm waves. Another purpose of the project is to develop a geomorphic (land feature) coastal classification that...
Authors
Robert A. Morton, Russell L. Peterson

Are there active glaciers on Mars? (Reply) Are there active glaciers on Mars? (Reply)

Gillespie et al.1 concur with our interpretation that certain lobate equatorial and mid-latitude features on Mars are due to debris-covered glaciers formed largely during past periods of increased spin-axis obliquity, when climate regimes favoured snow and ice accumulation and glacial flow2. They suggest that the ‘hourglass’ deposit, dated at more than 40 Myr old2, could be active today...
Authors
J.W. Head, G. Neukum, R. Jaumann, H. Hiesinger, E. Hauber, M. H. Carr, P. Masson, B. Foing, H. Hoffmann, M. Kreslavsky, S. Milkovich, S. Van Gasselt

New Perspectives on Ancient Mars New Perspectives on Ancient Mars

Mars was most active during its first billion years. The core, mantle, and crust formed within ∼50 million years of solar system formation. A magnetic dynamo in a convecting fluid core magnetized the crust, and the global field shielded a more massive early atmosphere against solar wind stripping. The Tharsis province became a focus for volcanism, deformation, and outgassing of water and...
Authors
S.C. Solomon, O. Aharonson, J.M. Aurnou, W. B. Banerdt, Michael H. Carr, A. J. Dombard, H. V. Frey, Matthew P. Golombek, S.A. Hauck, J.W. Head, Bruce M. Jakosky, C.L. Johnson, P.J. McGovern, G.A. Neumann, R.J. Phillips, D.E. Smith, Maria Zuber
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