Geologic Excursions from Fresno, California, and the Central Valley: A Tour of California’s Iconic Geology

Geologic Excursions from Fresno, California, and the Central Valley: A Tour of California’s Iconic Geology
Author: Keith Daniel Putirka
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2013
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0813700329

"This volume presents field guides that span the breadth of central California's geology. The trips are associated with the 2013 GSA Cordilleran Section meeting, convened in Fresno, California, 18-25 May. The guides are to geologic localities that are not only iconic, but are also type examples of key geologic phenomena"--Provided by publisher.

Seismotectonics of the Central California Coast Ranges

Seismotectonics of the Central California Coast Ranges
Author: Ina B. Alterman
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Total Pages: 250
Release: 1994-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0813722926

Presents 12 papers from the 1987 GSA Symposium on the Seismotectonics of the Central California Coast Ranges. Topics include the tectonic setting of the offshore and onshore Santa Maria Basin and surrounding regions, the San Simeon/Hosgri fault system, soil stratigraphy techniques, geophysical instr