Mount Shasta


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This beautiful, full-color book paints two pictures: a portrait of the many faces and moods of Mount Shasta and a human mosaic of writings by, interviews with, and pictures of people who have many diverse perspectives on this magnificent landmark Those who hold this incomparable book in their hands will see awesome storm clouds, rainbows, and brilliant sunny days. They will hear from people whose words reflect many perspectives on the mountain. The authors share their view of Mt. Shasta as a sacred place, where heaven and earth do meet and form a very special union.




Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey


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Scientific notes and summaries of investigations in geology, hydrology, and related fields.







Potential Hazards from Future Volcanic Eruptions in California


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An assessment of expectable kinds of future eruptions and their possible effects on human lives and property based on the eruptive behavior of volcanoes in California during the last 10,000 years.













Catastrophic Landslides


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This volume documents advances in our knowledge of catastrophic landslides, providing a worldwide survey of catastrophic landslide events. It draws on South America to illustrate dramatically the impact of these phenomena on human populations. The occurrence of catastrophic landslides, including site-specific insights, is shown through six events of the past 20 years. Several other chapters focus on the mechanisms involved with catastrophic landsides both in relation to geologic factors in a particular geographic area as well as to specific geologic processes.