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Stratigraphy and structure of the Rainier and USGS tunnel areas, Nevada test site / by W.R. Hansen, R.W. Lemke, J.M. Cattermole, and A.B. Gibbons.

Author/creator Hansen, Wallace R., 1920- author.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : United States Government Printing Office, 1963.
Descriptionvi, 49 pages, 6 folded leaves of plates (in pocket) : illustrations, maps (some color) ; 29 cm.
Subject(s)
Other author/creatorLemke, Richard W. (Richard Walter), 1913-2003, author.
Other author/creatorCattermole, J. Mark (John Mark), 1908- author.
Other author/creatorGibbons, Anthony B., author.
Other author/creatorGeological Survey (U.S.) issuing body.
Other author/creatorU.S. Atomic Energy Commission.
Series Geologic investigations related to nuclear explosions
Geologic investigations related to nuclear explosions. UNAUTHORIZED
Contents Foreword -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Fieldwork -- Acknowledgments -- Physiographic setting -- Stratigraphy -- Nevada formation of Devonian age -- Engineering characteristics -- Oak Spring formation of Tertiary age -- General character and origin -- Subdivisions of the Oak Spring formation -- Unit 1 -- Unit 2 -- Unit 3 -- Unit 4 -- Unit 5 -- Unit 6 -- Unit 7 -- Unit 8 -- Additional notes on the tuffs of the USGS Tunnel area -- Engineering characteristics of the Oak Spring formation -- Rocks of class 1 -- Rocks of class 2 -- Rocks of class 3 -- Surficial deposits -- Geologic structure -- Structural setting -- Structure of the Rainier Tunnel area -- Folds -- Origin of folds and tectonic significance -- Faults -- Joints -- Structure of the USGS Tunnel area -- References cited -- Index.
Local noteJoyner- FOR JOYNER LIBRARY HOLDINGS OF THE SERIES, GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROFESSIONAL PAPER, SEARCH BY CALL NUMBER QE75 .P9.
General note"Prepared on behalf of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Hansen, Wallace R., 1920-. Stratigraphy and structure of the Rainier and USGS tunnel areas, Nevada test site
LCCN 72605562
Govt. docs number I 19.16:382-A

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