Geologic Hazards in Pennsylvania
Author : John P. Wilshusen
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Page : 64 pages
File Size : 49,5 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Earth movements
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Author : John P. Wilshusen
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Page : 64 pages
File Size : 49,5 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Earth movements
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Author : J. Peter Wilshusen
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Page : 56 pages
File Size : 30,87 MB
Release : 1998-12
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ISBN : 9780788174155
Describes the most frequent & widespread natural geological hazards in Pennsylvania: landslides & sinkholes & other solution features. Earthquakes have not been of sufficient intensity in Pennsylvania to cause much concern but they are briefly discussed here. Descriptions of these hazards & an awareness of their distribution will help planners, local government officials, developers, & private citizens to recognize & deal with them in a timely & effective manner. Maps & photos.
Author : Pennsylvania. Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey
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Page : 24 pages
File Size : 42,14 MB
Release : 1962
Category : Geology
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Author : Charles Kirby Scharnberger
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Page : 20 pages
File Size : 27,72 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Earthquake hazard analysis
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Author : Charles K. Scharnberger
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Page : 14 pages
File Size : 23,56 MB
Release : 2008-09
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ISBN : 9781437904086
Compared to other states, especially California and Alaska, PA is relatively free of earthquake activity. Nevertheless, earthquakes do occur in PA, and PA may be subject to the effects of earthquakes that have epicenters located outside our borders. Contents: What is an Earthquake?; Earthquakes and Plate Boundaries; Earthquake Magnitude and Intensity; Earthquake Hazard and Earthquake Risk; Hazard of Earthquakes Having Epicenters Outside PA: New Madrid, MO, the St. Lawrence region, Charleston, SC, and other East Coast areas; Hazard of Earthquakes Having Epicenters in PA: Seismicity in PA, Magnitude-frequency relationship for the Lancaster seismic zone, and a probabilistic approach; Conclusion; and References. Illus.
Author : Pennsylvania. Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey
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Page : 62 pages
File Size : 35,48 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Geology
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Page : 262 pages
File Size : 17,47 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Geology
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Author : Helen L. Delano
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Page : 48 pages
File Size : 20,82 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Landslides
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Author : Geological Survey of Pennsylvania
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Page : 1008 pages
File Size : 41,44 MB
Release : 1895
Category : Coal
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Author : Pennsylvania. State Geologist (1874-1890)
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Page : 140 pages
File Size : 49,21 MB
Release : 1895
Category : Coal
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