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U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2004-1435

USGS Open-File Report 2004-1435, Early to Middle Jurassic Salt in Baltimore Canyon Trough


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Abstract
Introduction
Geologic Setting
Data Collection
Data Processing
Geophysical Analysis
Discussion
Conclusions
Bibliography
List of Figures
List of Tables

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