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Analysis of gravity data in volcanic terrain and gravity anomalies and subvolcanic intrusions in the Cascade Range, U.S.A., and at other selected volcanoes Analysis of gravity data in volcanic terrain and gravity anomalies and subvolcanic intrusions in the Cascade Range, U.S.A., and at other selected volcanoes
Gravity data were investigated to reveal the presence of subvolcanic intrusions. With few exceptions, these intrusions produce a detectable gravity anomaly. In the past, these gravity anomalies have often been overlooked or misinterpreted because the data reduction procedure was inadequate. A pragmatic method for reducing and interpreting reconnaissance gravity data from volcanoes as...
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David L. Williams, Carol A. Finn
Geomorphologic evidence for ground ice on Mars Geomorphologic evidence for ground ice on Mars
For ground ice to exist on Mars, two conditions have to be met. One is the presence of permafrost; the second is the availability of water. Because the mean temperature of Mars’surface is − 80 C., permafrost 1–3 km thick occurs over the entire planet. Remote-sensing measurements suggest that water presently exists in the atmosphere and in the polar caps; frost has been observed at the...
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Baerbel K. Lucchitta
Molecular weight and size measurements of humic substances Molecular weight and size measurements of humic substances
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R.L. Wershaw, George R. Aiken
Groundwater forecasting Groundwater forecasting
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Leonard F. Konikow, E.P. Patten
Stable isotope and amino acid composition of estuarine dissolved colloidal material Stable isotope and amino acid composition of estuarine dissolved colloidal material
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A.C. Sigleo, S.A. Macko
Aspects of the biogeochemistry of Big Soda Lake, Nevada Aspects of the biogeochemistry of Big Soda Lake, Nevada
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Ronald S. Oremland, R. L. Smith, Charles W. Culbertson
Humic substances in groundwater Humic substances in groundwater
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E.M. Thurman
Approaches to the study of lake hydrology Approaches to the study of lake hydrology
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Gene E Likens
A method for estimating proportion of area occupied A method for estimating proportion of area occupied
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P.H. Geissler, M.R. Fuller, J. A. Mosher
A review of organochlorine pesticide residues in ferruginous hawk eggs A review of organochlorine pesticide residues in ferruginous hawk eggs
Ten Ferruginous Hawk nests in northeast Oregon were studied from 1978 to 1980. Pesticide residues, eggshell thickness, and reproductive success from these nests will be reviewed. In addition, egg residues from other published studies in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere will be discussed.
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Charles J. Henny
A review of organochlorine pesticide residues in Swainson's hawk eggs A review of organochlorine pesticide residues in Swainson's hawk eggs
U. s. Fish and Wildlife Service research projects during the last 10 years in the Pacific Northwest resulted in the collecting of a sample egg from 35 Swainson's Hawk nests (Henny and Kaiser, 1979. Murrelet 60:2-5; Henny et al. 1984. Raptor Research 18:41-48). Pesticide residues, eggshell thickness, and reproductive success from these nests will be reviewed. In addition, egg residues...
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Charles J. Henny