United States Geological Survey YearbookU.S. Geological Survey, 1994 - Geology |
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... effects of natural hazards ? Collecting , analyzing , and disseminating the scientific information needed to answer these questions are the primary mission of the USGS . This information is provided to the pub- lic in many forms , such ...
... effects of natural hazards ? Collecting , analyzing , and disseminating the scientific information needed to answer these questions are the primary mission of the USGS . This information is provided to the pub- lic in many forms , such ...
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... effects of natural hazards ? " Answering that question is one of the para- mount functions of the USGS mission . Whether it is the threat of earthquakes , flooding , landslides , drought , or vol- canic eruptions , the USGS is the ...
... effects of natural hazards ? " Answering that question is one of the para- mount functions of the USGS mission . Whether it is the threat of earthquakes , flooding , landslides , drought , or vol- canic eruptions , the USGS is the ...
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... scientific research , societal planning and preparedness , and prop- er emergency response , the damaging effects of natural hazards will be lessened , and economic and social losses can be reduced . 34 ' 30 ' 34 ° 00 ' -119 °
... scientific research , societal planning and preparedness , and prop- er emergency response , the damaging effects of natural hazards will be lessened , and economic and social losses can be reduced . 34 ' 30 ' 34 ° 00 ' -119 °
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... effects were inferred from seismic data and observed by field crews . To maintain good communica- tions with emergency response groups , a USGS liaison was stationed at the headquar- ters of the Federal Emergency Management Agency a few ...
... effects were inferred from seismic data and observed by field crews . To maintain good communica- tions with emergency response groups , a USGS liaison was stationed at the headquar- ters of the Federal Emergency Management Agency a few ...
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... effects . Instruments were placed in many severely damaged areas of Northridge , Sher- man Oaks , and Santa Monica , as well as the Like the fault that produced the Northridge earthquake , many of these faults are " blind thrusts ...
... effects . Instruments were placed in many severely damaged areas of Northridge , Sher- man Oaks , and Santa Monica , as well as the Like the fault that produced the Northridge earthquake , many of these faults are " blind thrusts ...
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