United States Geological Survey YearbookThe Survey, 1987 - Forest reserves |
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Page vii
... effects on a worldwide scale . Exciting new applications of geo- graphic information systems have afforded us an opportunity to conduct cooperative science that crosses discipline and organi- zational lines . Our geographic information ...
... effects on a worldwide scale . Exciting new applications of geo- graphic information systems have afforded us an opportunity to conduct cooperative science that crosses discipline and organi- zational lines . Our geographic information ...
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... effects of natural hazards . Through these efforts to effectively communicate earth - science information , the USGS remains committed to conducting science that serves the Nation . Few Federal agencies can claim the longevity of ...
... effects of natural hazards . Through these efforts to effectively communicate earth - science information , the USGS remains committed to conducting science that serves the Nation . Few Federal agencies can claim the longevity of ...
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... effects of pumping water from wells ; and the trans- port and fate of chemical substances in the saturated zone . Resource Information Today , in Connecticut , it is common practice for State and local agencies to support water ...
... effects of pumping water from wells ; and the trans- port and fate of chemical substances in the saturated zone . Resource Information Today , in Connecticut , it is common practice for State and local agencies to support water ...
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... effects of hazards such as earthquakes and landslides . A GIS is a valuable tool that helps USGS scientists to provide this information more rapidly , effi- ciently , and effectively . Geographic Information Systems at the U.S. ...
... effects of hazards such as earthquakes and landslides . A GIS is a valuable tool that helps USGS scientists to provide this information more rapidly , effi- ciently , and effectively . Geographic Information Systems at the U.S. ...
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... effect catching up with the subsurface rocks and , at the same time , producing the strong shaking that constitutes an earth- quake . Though field and laboratory studies of fault slip have been underway for years , the mechanics of the ...
... effect catching up with the subsurface rocks and , at the same time , producing the strong shaking that constitutes an earth- quake . Though field and laboratory studies of fault slip have been underway for years , the mechanics of the ...
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