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January 1, 2001

Use of structural geology in exploration for and mining of sedimentary rock-hosted Au deposits Use of structural geology in exploration for and mining of sedimentary rock-hosted Au deposits

Structural geology is an important component in regional-, district- and orebody-scale exploration and development of sedimentary rock-hosted Au deposits. Identification of timing of important structural events in an ore district allows analysis and classification of fluid conduits and construction of genetic models for ore formation. The most practical uses of structural geology deal...

Authors

Stephen G. Peters

Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Mineral Resources Program, National Laboratories Program, Science and Decisions Center, Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

January 1, 2001

Raster images of geologic maps of Middle Proterozoic Belt strata in parts of Benewah, Bonner, Kootenai and Shoshone Counties, Idaho and Lincoln, Mineral and Sanders Counties, Montana Raster images of geologic maps of Middle Proterozoic Belt strata in parts of Benewah, Bonner, Kootenai and Shoshone Counties, Idaho and Lincoln, Mineral and Sanders Counties, Montana

Geologic maps of the western part of the Belt Basin of western Montana and northern Idaho were converted into digital raster (TIFF image) format to facilitate their manipulation in geographic information systems. The 85-mile x 100-mile map area mostly contains rocks belonging to the lower and middle Belt Supergroup. The area is of interest as these Middle Proterozoic strata contain vein...

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David E. Boleneus, Larry M. Appelgate, Nancy L. Joseph, Theodore R. Brandt

Mineral Resources Program

January 1, 2001

Alaska resource data files: Fairbanks quadrangle Alaska resource data files: Fairbanks quadrangle

No abstract available.

Authors

Curtis J. Freeman, Janet Schaefer

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

January 1, 2001

Preliminary mineralogical characterization of weathered and less-weathered strata of the Meade Peak phosphatic shale member of the Permian Phosphoria Formation: Measured sections C and D, Dry Valley, Caribou County, Idaho Preliminary mineralogical characterization of weathered and less-weathered strata of the Meade Peak phosphatic shale member of the Permian Phosphoria Formation: Measured sections C and D, Dry Valley, Caribou County, Idaho

This study used powder X-ray diffraction, with Rietveld quantification software to quantify and characterize the mineralogy of the 83 samples collected from two stratigraphic sections measured by the U.S. Geological Survey at the Dry Valley mine in the Meade Peak Member of the Phosphoria Formation. Analyses show extensive variability of carbonate substitution in the fluorapatite...

Authors

Andrew C. Knudsen, Mickey E. Gunter, James R. Herring

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

January 1, 2001

Environmental studies of the World Trade Center area after the September 11, 2001 attack Environmental studies of the World Trade Center area after the September 11, 2001 attack

This web site describes the results of an interdisciplinary environmental characterization of the World Trade Center (WTC) area after September 11, 2001. Information presented in this site was first made available to the World Trade Center emergency response teams on September 18, 2001 (Thermal hot spot information), and September 27, 2001 (maps and compositional results). The Airborne...

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Roger N. Clark, Robert O. Green, Gregg A. Swayze, Greg Meeker, Steve Sutley, Todd M. Hoefen, K. Eric Livo, Geoff Plumlee, Betina Pavri, Chuck Sarture, Steve Wilson, Phil Hageman, Paul Lamothe, J. Sam Vance, Joe Boardman, Isabelle Brownfield, Carol Gent, Laurie C. Morath, Joseph Taggart, Peter M. Theodorakos, Monique Adams

Mineral Resources Program, Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center, Denver Microbeam Laboratory, Spectroscopy Lab

January 1, 2001

Geologic map of the Steele Peak 7.5' quadrangle, Riverside County, California Geologic map of the Steele Peak 7.5' quadrangle, Riverside County, California

Open-File Report 01-449 contains a digital geologic map database of the Steele Peak 7.5’ quadrangle, Riverside County, California that includes: ARC/INFO (Environmental Systems Research Institute, http://www.esri.com) version 7.2.1 coverages of the various elements of the geologic map. A Postscript file to plot the geologic map on a topographic base, and containing a Correlation of Map...

Authors

Douglas M. Morton, Rachel M. Alvarez, Van M. Diep

January 1, 2001

Map showing plutons and accreted terranes of the Sierra Nevada, California, with a tabulation of U/Pb isotopic ages Map showing plutons and accreted terranes of the Sierra Nevada, California, with a tabulation of U/Pb isotopic ages

No abstract available.

Authors

William P. Irwin, Joseph L. Wooden

Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Natural Hazards Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Mineral Resources Program, National Laboratories Program, Science and Decisions Center, Earthquake Hazards Program, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center, Earthquake Science Center

January 1, 2001

Petrography and physical properties of selected rock types associated with the Hayward Fault, California Petrography and physical properties of selected rock types associated with the Hayward Fault, California

This report provides brief petrographic descriptions of rock samples collected from the vicinity of the Hayward Fault, Northern California. Two groups of rock samples are represented here: A set of six samples that were used for laboratory measurements of P- and S-wave velocity , strength, density, and porosity. This group was examined using standard petrographic microscope, scanning...

Authors

Diane E. Moore, David A. Ponce

January 1, 2001

Geologic map of the Sunnymead 7.5' quadrangle, Riverside County, California Geologic map of the Sunnymead 7.5' quadrangle, Riverside County, California

Open-File Report 01-450 contains a digital geologic map database of the Sunnymead 7.5’ quadrangle, Riverside County, California that includes: ARC/INFO (Environmental Systems Research Institute, http:/www.esri.com) version 7.2.1 coverages of the various elements of the geologic map. A Postscript file to plot the geologic map on a topographic base, containing a Correlation of Map Units...

Authors

Douglas M. Morton, Jonathan C. Matti

January 1, 2001

Eagle Mountain Mine: Geology of the former Kaiser Steel Operation in Riverside County, California Eagle Mountain Mine: Geology of the former Kaiser Steel Operation in Riverside County, California

This investigation of the Eagle Mountain Mine area, though cursory, revealed new structural, alteration, and stratigraphic relations. Eagle Mountain ores were previously an important source of iron to the western U. S. Ore (where fresh) is magnetite-pyrite rock forming two stratabound horizons virtually continuous for 11 km. Gneissic basement rocks are overlain by two sedimentary units...

Authors

Eric R. Force