United States Geological Survey YearbookThe Survey, 1986 - Geology |
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Page vii
... earth - science information that addresses those concerns . In one of his last public statements , Vince delivered a sobering reminder to earth scientists and our colleagues in private industry and at all levels of government : " Ten ...
... earth - science information that addresses those concerns . In one of his last public statements , Vince delivered a sobering reminder to earth scientists and our colleagues in private industry and at all levels of government : " Ten ...
Page viii
... earth sciences . If we are to meet the challenges of the Earth's dynamic nature , unlock its critical resources , and build toward a safe and sound " second America , " we must work hard , and we must work together as scientists ...
... earth sciences . If we are to meet the challenges of the Earth's dynamic nature , unlock its critical resources , and build toward a safe and sound " second America , " we must work hard , and we must work together as scientists ...
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... earth- quake . Four observational networks ( seis- mic , geodetic survey , continuous strain , and creep ) are now monitoring the central San Andreas fault near Parkfield ( fig . 2 ) . A very dense network of seismograph stations ...
... earth- quake . Four observational networks ( seis- mic , geodetic survey , continuous strain , and creep ) are now monitoring the central San Andreas fault near Parkfield ( fig . 2 ) . A very dense network of seismograph stations ...
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... earth- quake sometime between 1985 and 1993 ( most probably 1988 ) . The epicenter of the 1966 event is indicated by a red asterisk . Parkfield SAN ANDREAS CholameX 35 ° 45 ' FAULT 1969. The lengths of lines spanning the rupture zone ...
... earth- quake sometime between 1985 and 1993 ( most probably 1988 ) . The epicenter of the 1966 event is indicated by a red asterisk . Parkfield SAN ANDREAS CholameX 35 ° 45 ' FAULT 1969. The lengths of lines spanning the rupture zone ...
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... earth- quakes , landslides , volcanoes , and droughts ; to monitor the Nation's ground- and surface- water supplies ; to assess the quality of the Nation's water resources ; and to provide mapped information on the Nation's lands and ...
... earth- quakes , landslides , volcanoes , and droughts ; to monitor the Nation's ground- and surface- water supplies ; to assess the quality of the Nation's water resources ; and to provide mapped information on the Nation's lands and ...
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