The 2011 Mineral, Virginia, Earthquake, and Its Significance for Seismic Hazards in Eastern North America


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"The 2011 Mineral, Virginia, earthquake, the largest to occur in the Appalachian region in more than 100 years, provided new seismologic, engineering, geologic, hydrologic, and geophysical data. This volume makes these results available for geoscientists, engineers, and decision makers interested in understanding earthquakes and seismic hazards in eastern North America and other intraplate settings"--




Barite: World Production, Reserves, and Future Prospects


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Trends in use and production of barite. A geological summary of deposits. Outlook is favorable for discovery of new deposits to meet rising demand.




Elevating Geoscience in the Southeastern United States: New Ideas about Old Terranes


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"These ten field guides were written for the 2014 GSA Southeastern Section Meeting, which will take place in Blacksburg, Virginia. They cover such varied topics as the 2011 M5.8 Mineral, Virginia, earthquake; Mesozoic fauna from the Solite Quarry; and geology of the Coles Hill uranium deposit"--







Journal of Research


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