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Multichannel seismic depth sections and interval velocities over outer continental shelf and upper continental slope between Cape Hatteras and Cape Cod: Rifted margins Multichannel seismic depth sections and interval velocities over outer continental shelf and upper continental slope between Cape Hatteras and Cape Cod: Rifted margins

Six computer-generated seismic depth sections over the outer continental shelf and upper slope reveal that subhorizontal Lower Cretaceous reflectors continue 20 to 30 km seaward of the present shelf edge. Extensive erosion on the continental slope has occurred primarily during the Tertiary, causing major unconformities and retreat of the shelf edge to its present position. The precise...
Authors
John A. Grow, Robert E. Mattick, John S. Schlee

Interim report on the St. Elias, Alaska earthquake of 28 February 1979 Interim report on the St. Elias, Alaska earthquake of 28 February 1979

On 28 February 1979 an earthquake with surface wave magnitude (Ms) of 7.7 (W. Person, personal communication, 1979) occurred beneath the Chugach and St. Elias mountains of southern Alaska (fig. 1). This is a region of complex tectonics resulting from northwestward convergence between the Pacific and North American plates. To the east, the northwest-trending Fairweather fault accommodates...
Authors
John C. Lahr, George Plafker, C.D. Stephens, K. A. Foglean, M. E. Blackford

Preliminary geomagnetic data, College Observatory, Fairbanks, Alaska: August 1979 Preliminary geomagnetic data, College Observatory, Fairbanks, Alaska: August 1979

The preliminary geomagnetic data included here is made available to scientific personnel and organizations, as part of a cooperative effort and on a data exchange basis because of the early need by some users. To avoid delay, all of the data is copied from original forms processed at the observatory; therefore it should be regarded as preliminary.
Authors
J.B. Townshend, J.E. Papp, E.A. Sauter, S.P. Tilton

Preliminary geomagnetic data, College Observatory, Fairbanks, Alaska: July 1979 Preliminary geomagnetic data, College Observatory, Fairbanks, Alaska: July 1979

The preliminary geomagnetic data included here is made available to scientific personnel and organizations, as part of a cooperative effort and on a data exchange basis because of the early need by some users. To avoid delay, all of the data is copied from original forms processed at the observatory; therefore it should be regarded as preliminary.
Authors
J.B. Townshend, J.E. Papp, E.A. Sauter, S.P. Tilton

Preliminary geomagnetic data, College Observatory, Fairbanks, Alaska: April 1979 Preliminary geomagnetic data, College Observatory, Fairbanks, Alaska: April 1979

The preliminary geomagnetic data included here is made available to scientific personnel and organizations, as part of a cooperative effort and on a data exchange basis because of the early need by some users. To avoid delay, all of the data is copied from original forms processed at the observatory; therefore it should be regarded as preliminary.
Authors
J.B. Townshend, J.E. Papp, E.A. Sauter, S.P. Tilton

Preliminary geomagnetic data, College Observatory, Fairbanks, Alaska: March 1979 Preliminary geomagnetic data, College Observatory, Fairbanks, Alaska: March 1979

The preliminary geomagnetic data included here is made available to scientific personnel and organizations, as part of a cooperative effort and on a data exchange basis because of the early need by some users. To avoid delay, all of the data is copied from original forms processed at the observatory; therefore it should be regarded as preliminary.
Authors
J.B. Townshend, J.E. Papp, E.A. Sauter, S.P. Tilton

Seismic, magnetic, and geotechnical properties of a landslide and clinker deposits, Powder River basin, Wyoming and Montana Seismic, magnetic, and geotechnical properties of a landslide and clinker deposits, Powder River basin, Wyoming and Montana

Exploitation of vast coal and other resources in the Powder River Basin has caused recent, rapid increases in population and in commercial and residential development and has prompted land utilization studies. Two aspects of land utilization were studied for this report: (1) the seismic and geotechnical properties of a landslide and (2) the seismic, magnetic, and geotechnical properties...
Authors
C.H. Miller

Relative age of Camelot crater and crater clusters near the Apollo 17 landing site Relative age of Camelot crater and crater clusters near the Apollo 17 landing site

Topographic profiles and depth-diameter ratios from the crater Camelot and craters of the central cluster in the Apollo 17 landing area suggest that these craters are of the same age. Therefore, layers that can be recognized in the deep-drill core and that can be identified as ejecta deposits from Camelot or from the cluster craters should yield similar emplacement ages.
Authors
Baerbel K. Lucchitta

Preliminary summary of the U.S. Geological Survey strong-motion records from the October 15, 1979 Imperial Valley earthquake Preliminary summary of the U.S. Geological Survey strong-motion records from the October 15, 1979 Imperial Valley earthquake

This report summarizes the data from near-in strong-motion accelerograph stations operated by the U.S. Geological Survey in the Imperial Valley of California at the time of the October 15, 1979 Imperial Valley earthquake. The purpose of this report is to alert others as to the nature of the strong-motion data that is available from this event. In order to provide the information in a...
Authors
R. L. Porcella, R.B. Matthiesen

Compilation of strong-motion records from the August 6, 1979 Coyote Lake earthquake Compilation of strong-motion records from the August 6, 1979 Coyote Lake earthquake

This report represents a joint effort by the OSMS, CDMG and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The report summarizes all strong-motion accelerograph records recovered from the August 6, 1979 Coyote Lake earthquake. The majority of accelerograms were recorded at stations operated by the OSMS-CDMG and USGS; the latter organization operates a network of instruments that belong to various...
Authors
R. L. Porcella, R.B. Matthiesen, R.D. McJunkin, J.T. Ragsdale
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