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Environmental geology of the western Carson City, Nevada area

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Author
Kirkham, Robert M.
Advisor
Slemmons, D.B.
Date
1976
Type
Thesis
Department
Geological Sciences and Engineering
Degree Level
Master's Degree
Degree Name
Geology
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Abstract
The geological hazards affecting western Carson City have been identified and described in this report. The major geologic hazards in the area are: earthquake related hazards, loss of mineral deposits, flooding, and slope instability.
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http://hdl.handle.net/11714/1428
Subject
geology
hazards
Carson City
Nevada
flooding
earthquakes
slope stability
landslides
liquefaction
mineral resources
land use
Mackay Science Project
 
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