United States Geological Survey YearbookThe Survey, 1987 - Geology |
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... 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 sites . All of ...
... 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 sites . All of ...
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... distribution of rock bodies at depths as great as 36 miles . From this picture , scien- tists were able to construct the first cross sections of the geology beneath the lakes . At the same time the reflection pro- files were being ...
... distribution of rock bodies at depths as great as 36 miles . From this picture , scien- tists were able to construct the first cross sections of the geology beneath the lakes . At the same time the reflection pro- files were being ...
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... distribution of various rock types in the relatively near subsurface . Results Seismic Reflection Profiling The seismic reflection profiling was successful in detecting structures both in the near subsurface and at great depth . In some ...
... distribution of various rock types in the relatively near subsurface . Results Seismic Reflection Profiling The seismic reflection profiling was successful in detecting structures both in the near subsurface and at great depth . In some ...
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... distribution Stamford in Connecticut . ( Each dot repre- sents 1,000 people . ) Bridgeport • Connecticut .. TOLLANG WINDHAM NEW LONDON Figure 3. Schematic diagram of ground - water circulation in. 8 U.S. Geological Survey Yearbook 1987 ...
... distribution Stamford in Connecticut . ( Each dot repre- sents 1,000 people . ) Bridgeport • Connecticut .. TOLLANG WINDHAM NEW LONDON Figure 3. Schematic diagram of ground - water circulation in. 8 U.S. Geological Survey Yearbook 1987 ...
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... distributed . Characterizing and understanding the type of distribution are critical to mining and thus are being investigated by use of three- dimensional display systems and statistical analysis . Detailed mineralogical studies of the ...
... distributed . Characterizing and understanding the type of distribution are critical to mining and thus are being investigated by use of three- dimensional display systems and statistical analysis . Detailed mineralogical studies of the ...
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