United States Geological Survey YearbookU.S. Geological Survey, 1983 - Geology |
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... natural characteristic of rivers . Flood plains are normally dry - land areas that act as natural reservoirs and temporary channels for floodwaters . If more flow is generated than the stream banks can accommodate , the water will ...
... natural characteristic of rivers . Flood plains are normally dry - land areas that act as natural reservoirs and temporary channels for floodwaters . If more flow is generated than the stream banks can accommodate , the water will ...
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... natural channel on Cache Creek . The previous known maximum level for Clear Lake since 1874 , which was 11.12 feet , occurred on January 28 , 1914 , before the dam was completed in 1915. The March 3 , 1983 , peak level was 11.16 feet ...
... natural channel on Cache Creek . The previous known maximum level for Clear Lake since 1874 , which was 11.12 feet , occurred on January 28 , 1914 , before the dam was completed in 1915. The March 3 , 1983 , peak level was 11.16 feet ...
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... natural and manmade features . High- altitude photography taken at frequent intervals over the same area provides infor- mation necessary for change detection , such as observation of shoreline changes in the coastal zone , changes in ...
... natural and manmade features . High- altitude photography taken at frequent intervals over the same area provides infor- mation necessary for change detection , such as observation of shoreline changes in the coastal zone , changes in ...
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... Howland Island 1005 Samoa 120 ° E 150 ° E 180 ° 50 ° W 50 ° 40 ° 300 Puerto 20 ° Rico 10 ° N 0 ° 0 2000 KM 0 1000 NM 120 ° 90 ° 60 ° 10 ° S the marine realm remains the natural labo- ratory where the. 18 Research in the Marine Frontier.
... Howland Island 1005 Samoa 120 ° E 150 ° E 180 ° 50 ° W 50 ° 40 ° 300 Puerto 20 ° Rico 10 ° N 0 ° 0 2000 KM 0 1000 NM 120 ° 90 ° 60 ° 10 ° S the marine realm remains the natural labo- ratory where the. 18 Research in the Marine Frontier.
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Geological Survey (U.S.). the marine realm remains the natural labo- ratory where the fundamental tectonic and volcanic processes responsible for their formation and resource potential may be studied best . Marine Program The marine ...
Geological Survey (U.S.). the marine realm remains the natural labo- ratory where the fundamental tectonic and volcanic processes responsible for their formation and resource potential may be studied best . Marine Program The marine ...
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