Researchers calculate slip rate for Mississippi Valley fault

Article Abstract:

Research presented concerns the slip rate, or fault movement, of the Reelfoot Lake blind-thrust fault in the Mississippi Valley. Topics addressed include the geological factors affecting earthquake magnitude and destruction levels in the New Madrid seismic zone, and the US Geological Survey's earthquake forecasts for the area.

Causes of, Mississippi, Natural history, Thrust faults (Geology), Earthquakes, Thrust faults, Mississippi Valley

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Seattle solutions

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Issues discussed concern the seismic engineering of bridges in Seattle, Washington, focusing on retrofits to increase the structures' ability to withstand strong earthquakes. The design plans from four bridge retrofits are detailed.

Bridges, Bridges (Structures), Earthquake damage

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Program will store geological data

Article Abstract:

The United States Geological Survey has launched a new research program for storing geological data which will include maps, well logs and samples etc. Detail of this program was submitted to American Congress recently.

General services, Science & research, Company systems management, Information management, Geological surveys

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