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Factors affecting the recognition of faults exposed in exploratory trenches Factors affecting the recognition of faults exposed in exploratory trenches

Trenching-a widely used method for evaluating fault activity-has limitations that can mislead investigators. Some segments of fault strands in trench walls may not be visible, and this nonvisibility can lead to incorrect interpretations of time of most recent displacement and recurrence intervals on a fault. We examined the logs of 163 trench exposures and tabulated data on more than 1...
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Manuel G. Bonilla, James J. Lienkaemper
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Mineral Resources Program, Science and Decisions Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

Geologic map and structure sections of the Los Gatos 7-1/2' quadrangle, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties, California Geologic map and structure sections of the Los Gatos 7-1/2' quadrangle, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties, California

No abstract available.
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R. J. McLaughlin, J. C. Clark, E. E. Brabb, E. J. Helley
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Mineral Resources Program, Science and Decisions Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

Application of the FINDER system to the search for epithermal vein gold-silver deposits : Kushikino, Japan, a case study Application of the FINDER system to the search for epithermal vein gold-silver deposits : Kushikino, Japan, a case study

The FINDER system employs geometric probability, Bayesian statistics, and the normal probability density function to integrate spatial and frequency information to produce a map of probabilities of target centers. Target centers can be mineral deposits, alteration associated with mineral deposits, or any other target that can be represented by a regular shape on a two dimensional map...
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Donald A. Singer, Ryoichi Kouda
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Mineral Resources Program, Science and Decisions Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

Mineralization patterns in time and space in the Great Basin of Nevada Mineralization patterns in time and space in the Great Basin of Nevada

No abstract available.
Authors
Dennis P. Cox, Steve Ludington, M.G. Sherlock, Donald A. Singer
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Mineral Resources Program, Science and Decisions Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

Construction aggregates Construction aggregates

No abstract available.
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V.V. Tepordei
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Mineral Resources Program, National Minerals Information Center

Visibility of fault strands in exploratory trenches and timing of rupture events Visibility of fault strands in exploratory trenches and timing of rupture events

No abstract available.
Authors
M. G. Bonilla, James J. Lienkaemper
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Mineral Resources Program, Science and Decisions Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

Introduction to special section on the California-Arizona crustal transect: Part II Introduction to special section on the California-Arizona crustal transect: Part II

In May 1988, a multidisciplinary conference was held in Flagstaff, Arizona, to synthesize recent research on the crustal structural and evolution of a transect across the southern Cordillera. This transect extends from the southern Colorado Plateau southwestward across the Arizona Transition Zone, through the Basin and Range province in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts, to the San Andreas...
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G. B. Haxel, R.W. Simpson, Keith A. Howard
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Mineral Resources Program, Science and Decisions Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

K-Ar and fission-track ages (dates) of volcanic, intrusive, altered, and metamorphic rocks in the Mohave Mountains area, west-central Arizona K-Ar and fission-track ages (dates) of volcanic, intrusive, altered, and metamorphic rocks in the Mohave Mountains area, west-central Arizona

No abstract available.
Authors
J. K. Nakata, M.A. Pernokas, Keith A. Howard, J.R. Shannon
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Mineral Resources Program, Science and Decisions Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

Introduction to Special section on the California-Arizona crustal transect: Part I Introduction to Special section on the California-Arizona crustal transect: Part I

No abstract available.
Authors
Keith A. Howard, R.W. Simpson, G. B. Haxel
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Mineral Resources Program, Science and Decisions Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

The 40Ar/39Ar thermochronology of the eastern Mojave Desert, California, and adjacent western Arizona with implications for the evolution of metamorphic core complexes The 40Ar/39Ar thermochronology of the eastern Mojave Desert, California, and adjacent western Arizona with implications for the evolution of metamorphic core complexes

Mesozoic thickening and Cenozoic extension resulted in the juxtaposition of upper and middle crustal rocks in the eastern Mojave Desert, southeastern California and western Arizona. The application of 40Ar/39Ar thermochronology to rocks in this region provides information about the timing and nature of thrusting, plutonism, metamorphism, denudation, and detachment faulting. The 40Ar/39Ar...
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D.A. Foster, T.M. Harrison, C. F. Miller, Keith A. Howard
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Energy Resources Program, Mineral Resources Program, Science and Decisions Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

Minerals Yearbook, volume II, Area Reports — Domestic Minerals Yearbook, volume II, Area Reports — Domestic

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Yearbook discusses the performance of the worldwide minerals and materials industries and provides background information to assist in interpreting that performance. Content of the individual Minerals Yearbook volumes follows:Volume I, Metals and Minerals, contains chapters about virtually all metallic and industrial mineral commodities...
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Mineral Resources Program, National Minerals Information Center

Geosciences Geosciences

No abstract available.
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Roger D. Borcherdt, N. C. Donovan, D. Eberhart-Phillips, A. Michael, Paul A. Reasenberg, L. Dietz, W. Ellsworth, Daniel J. Ponti, Ray E. Wells, R. A. Haugerud, M. M. Clark, N. T. Hall
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Mineral Resources Program, Science and Decisions Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center
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