United States Geological Survey YearbookThe Survey, 1987 - Forest reserves |
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... identify the distribution and magnitude of energy and mineral resources , the location and severity of geologic hazards , and the suitability of areas for specialized develop- ment , such as nuclear plants and toxic- waste isolation ...
... identify the distribution and magnitude of energy and mineral resources , the location and severity of geologic hazards , and the suitability of areas for specialized develop- ment , such as nuclear plants and toxic- waste isolation ...
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... identify areas of the State where hydrogeologic conditions were most favorable for the discharge of wastes , criteria were first developed for factors such as the lithology and thickness of mate- rials above and below the water table ...
... identify areas of the State where hydrogeologic conditions were most favorable for the discharge of wastes , criteria were first developed for factors such as the lithology and thickness of mate- rials above and below the water table ...
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... identify areas in San Mateo County subject to potential flooding or landslide problems . In a recently completed cooperative effort with the Bureau of Reclamation , specialized GIS software was used to manipulate digital elevation data ...
... identify areas in San Mateo County subject to potential flooding or landslide problems . In a recently completed cooperative effort with the Bureau of Reclamation , specialized GIS software was used to manipulate digital elevation data ...
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... identify- ing the local stratigraphic and structural complexities of the deposit and defining portions that are repeated by thrusting or removed by faulting and erosion . The USGS completed extensive relogging of drill cores from the ...
... identify- ing the local stratigraphic and structural complexities of the deposit and defining portions that are repeated by thrusting or removed by faulting and erosion . The USGS completed extensive relogging of drill cores from the ...
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... identify surface depres- sions , depth - area - volume relationships , drainage basin boundaries , drainage lines , and land surface elevations in glaciated pothole terrain for use in a rainfall runoff model being developed by the ...
... identify surface depres- sions , depth - area - volume relationships , drainage basin boundaries , drainage lines , and land surface elevations in glaciated pothole terrain for use in a rainfall runoff model being developed by the ...
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