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January 1, 1994

Preliminary geologic map emphasizing bedrock formations in Contra Costa County, California: A digital database Preliminary geologic map emphasizing bedrock formations in Contra Costa County, California: A digital database

No abstract available.

Authors

R. W. Graymer, David Lawrence Jones, Earl E. Brabb

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, 1994

Geologic studies in Alaska by the U.S. Geological Survey, 1993 Geologic studies in Alaska by the U.S. Geological Survey, 1993

This collection of 19 papers continues the annual series of U.S. Geological Survey reports on geologic investigations in Alaska. Contributions include 14 Articles and 5 shorter Geologic Notes that report results from all corners of the State. USGS activities in Alaska cover a broad spectrum of earth science topics, including the environment, hazards, resources, and geologic framework...

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

January 1, 1994

Strontium Strontium

Production figures are not published for stronium carbonate because there is only one company producing strontium carbonate domestically. Strontium carbonate is produced in the U.S. from imported celestite. Consumption can be estimated from trade data published by the U.S. Bureau of the Census. Consumption is estimated at approximately 24.5 kt of strontium. The largest end-use of...

Authors

J.A. Ober

Mineral Resources Program, National Minerals Information Center

January 1, 1994

Fluorspar Fluorspar

The U.S. exported approximately 52 kt of fluorspar in 1993. All reported production of fluorspar came from the Illinois mines of Elf Atochem. The U.S. consumed approximately 439 kt of fluorspar, according to preliminary U.S. Bureau of Mines figures. Fluorspar markets and industry developments are discussed.

Authors

M. Miller

Mineral Resources Program, National Minerals Information Center

January 1, 1994

Integrated geology and preliminary cross section along the north ramp of the Exploratory Studies Facility, Yucca Mountain Integrated geology and preliminary cross section along the north ramp of the Exploratory Studies Facility, Yucca Mountain

The Exploratory Studies Facility is a major part of the site characterization activities at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, and the north ramp is the first phase of construction. The N61W trending north ramp will transect the Bow Ridge and Drill Hole Wash faults and numerous minor faults, and traverses two thick welded tuffs and several nonwelded tuff units. A preliminary cross section along the...

Authors

D.C. Buesch, R. P. Dickerson, R.M. Drake, R.W. Spengler

January 1, 1994

Construction aggregates Construction aggregates

Part of a special section on industrial minerals in 1993. The 1993 production of construction aggregates increased 6.3 percent over the 1992 figure, to reach 2.01 Gt. This represents the highest estimated annual production of combined crushed stone and construction sand and gravel ever recorded in the U.S. The outlook for construction aggregates and the issues facing the industry are...

Authors

V.V. Tepordei

Mineral Resources Program, National Minerals Information Center

December 31, 1993

Three-dimensional lithostratigraphic model at Yucca Mountain, Nevada: A framework for fluid transport modeling and engineering design Three-dimensional lithostratigraphic model at Yucca Mountain, Nevada: A framework for fluid transport modeling and engineering design

A three-dimensional lithostratigraphic model of the central block of Yucca Mountain, Nevada, illustrates how some activities can serve both site characterization and design and construction of the Exploratory Studies Facility (ESF). Site-characterization activities supported by this model include characterizing the three-dimensional geometry of lithologic units and faults, and providing...

Authors

David C. Buesch, R.W. Spengler, J.E. Nelson, R. P. Dickerson

December 31, 1993

Priorities for landslide mapping during the International Decade of Hazard Reduction Priorities for landslide mapping during the International Decade of Hazard Reduction

No abstract available.

Authors

E. E. Brabb

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

December 31, 1993

Proposal for worldwide landslide hazard maps Proposal for worldwide landslide hazard maps

No abstract available.

Authors

E. E. Brabb

May 5, 1993

Northward displacements of forearc slivers in the Coast Ranges of California and Southwest Oregon during the late Mesozoic and early Cenozoic Northward displacements of forearc slivers in the Coast Ranges of California and Southwest Oregon during the late Mesozoic and early Cenozoic

North American-Farallon-Kula plate motion data, combined with estimated strikeslip displacements obtained from the obliquity of convergence along active circumPacific subduction zones, can be used to estimate the amount of strike-slip displacement along the forearc region of western North America. This evidence suggests a minumum of 500 km and maximum of 1600 km displacement with respect...

Authors

A. S. Jayko, M.C. Blake

May 5, 1993

Evidence for subduction of a major ocean plate along the California margin during the Middle to Early Late Jurassic Evidence for subduction of a major ocean plate along the California margin during the Middle to Early Late Jurassic

No abstract available

Authors

B.L. Murchey, M.C. Blake

May 1, 1993

Broad trends in geomagnetic paleointensity on Hawaii during Holocene time Broad trends in geomagnetic paleointensity on Hawaii during Holocene time

Paleointensity determinations have been obtained from 22 basaltic lava flows on the island of Hawaii using the Thelliers' method. Radiocarbon dating indicates that these flows erupted at intervals ranging from about 200 to 1000 years, and results of the experiments provide an estimate of broad trends in geomagnetic paleointensity during Holocene time in the vicinity of Hawaii. Most of...

Authors

Edward A. Mankinen, Duane E. Champion

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