Quaternary tectonics and basin history of Pahrump and Stewart Valleys, Nevada and California
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Authors
Hoffard, Joanne L.
Issue Date
1991
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
Seismology , Tectonics , Faults , Pahrump Fault System , Pahrump , Stewart Valley , West Spring Valley , Seismic Reflection , Walker Lane , Geomorphology , Aerial Photography , Nevada , California , Mackay Theses and Dissertations Grant Collection
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Abstract
Three zones of the Pahrump fault system were studied. All three zones have geomorphic evidence for late Quaternary activity. Analysis of active fault patterns and seismic reflection lines suggests that the Pahrump basin had a two-stage genesis.
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Publisher
University of Nevada, Reno
License
In Copyright(All Rights Reserved)