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January 1, 2001

The Silent Canyon caldera — A three dimensional model as part of a Pahute Mesa - Oasis Valley, Nevada, hydrogeologic model The Silent Canyon caldera — A three dimensional model as part of a Pahute Mesa - Oasis Valley, Nevada, hydrogeologic model

A 3-dimensional caldera model based on gravity inversion, drill-hole data, and geologic mapping offers the framework for a hydrogeologic evaluation of the Silent Canyon caldera in the central part of Pahute Mesa, Nevada. It has been recognized for several decades that the central part of Pahute Mesa is the site of a buried caldera called the Silent Canyon caldera. Conceptually, the...

Authors

Edwin H. McKee, Geoffery A. Phelps, Edward A. Mankinen

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

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, Science and Decisions Center, Earthquake Hazards Program, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center, Earthquake Science Center

January 1, 2001

A simplified economic filter for open-pit mining and heap-leach recovery of copper in the United States A simplified economic filter for open-pit mining and heap-leach recovery of copper in the United States

Determining the economic viability of mineral deposits of various sizes and grades is a critical task in all phases of mineral supply, from land-use management to mine development. This study evaluates two simple tools for estimating the economic viability of porphyry copper deposits mined by open-pit, heap-leach methods when only limited information on these deposits is available. These...

Authors

Keith R. Long, Donald A. Singer

January 1, 2001

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

This Open-File Report contains a digital geologic map and map database of the Lakeview 7.5' quadrangle, Riverside County, California, that includes: 1. ARC/INFO (Environmental Systems Research Institute) version 7.2.1 double-precision coverages of the various elements of the geologic map 2. A Postscript file to plot the geologic map on a topographic base, and containing a Correlation of...

Authors

Douglas M. Morton, Jonathan C. Matti

January 1, 2001

Geologic map of the Fifteenmile Valley 7.5' quadrangle, San Bernardino County, California Geologic map of the Fifteenmile Valley 7.5' quadrangle, San Bernardino County, California

Open-File Report OF 01-132 contains a digital geologic map database of the Fifteenmile Valley 7.5’ quadrangle, San Bernardino County, California that includes: 1. ARC/INFO (Environmental Systems Research Institute, http://www.esri.com) version 7.2.1 coverages of the various elements of the geologic map. 2. A PostScript file to plot the geologic map on a topographic base, and containing a

Authors

F. K. Miller, J. C. Matti

January 1, 2001

Principal facts for gravity data along the Hayward fault and vicinity, San Francisco Bay area, northern California Principal facts for gravity data along the Hayward fault and vicinity, San Francisco Bay area, northern California

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) established over 940 gravity stations along the Hayward fault and vicinity. The Hayward fault, regarded as one of the most hazardous faults in northern California (Working Group on California Earthquake Probabilities, 1999), extends for about 90 km from Fremont in the southeast to San Pablo Bay in the northwest. The Hayward fault is predominantly a right...

Authors

David A. Ponce

January 1, 2001

Digital geologic map of the Fawnskin 7.5' quadrangle, San Bernardino County, California Digital geologic map of the Fawnskin 7.5' quadrangle, San Bernardino County, California

Version 1.1 of this Open-File Report contains a digital geologic map and map database of the Fawnskin 7.5' quadrangle, San Bernardino County, California, that includes: 1. ARC/INFO (Environmental Systems Research Institute) version 7.2.1 double-precision coverages of the various elements of the geologic map 2. A PostScript (.ps) file to plot the geologic map on a topographic base...

Authors

F. K. Miller, J. C. Matti, H.J. Brown, R. E. Powell, P. M. Cossette, Gregory Morton

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

January 1, 2001

Mineral Commodity Summaries 2001 Mineral Commodity Summaries 2001

Published on an annual basis, this report is the earliest Government publication to furnish estimates covering nonfuel mineral industry data. Data sheets contain information on the domestic industry structure, Government programs, tariffs, and 5-year salient statistics for over 90 individual minerals and materials.

Authors

Water Resources Division U.S. Geological Survey

Mineral Resources Program, National Minerals Information Center

December 31, 2000

Significance of geologic and biostratigraphic relations between the overlap assemblage and Havallah sequence, southern Shoshone Range, Nevada Significance of geologic and biostratigraphic relations between the overlap assemblage and Havallah sequence, southern Shoshone Range, Nevada

No abstract available.

Authors

Thomas E. Moore, B.L. Murchey, A. G. Harris

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, 2000

The demise of the San Bruno Fault The demise of the San Bruno Fault

No abstract available.

Authors

Manuel G. Bonilla, R.C. Jachens, A. S. Jayko, C. M. Wentworth, Arthur F. McGarr

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

November 1, 2000

Publications of the Western Earth Surface Processes Team, 1999 Publications of the Western Earth Surface Processes Team, 1999

The Western Earth Surfaces Processes Team (WESPT) of the U.S. Geological Survey, Geologic Division (USGS, GD), conducts geologic mapping and related topical earth- science studies in the western United States. This work is focused on areas where modern geologic maps and associated earth-science data are needed to address key societal and environmental issues such as ground-water quality...

Authors

Paul Stone, Charles L. Powell