Preliminary map of young faults in the United States as a guide to possible fault activity

doi:10.3133/mf916

Preliminary map of young faults in the United States as a guide to possible fault activity

Miscellaneous Field Studies Map 916

Compiled by: K. A. Howard, J.M. Aaron, E. E. Brabb, M. R. Brock, H. D. Gower, S. J. Hunt, D.J. Milton, W.R. Muehlberger, J. K. Nakata, George Plafker, D.C. Prowell, R. E. Wallace, and I. J. Witkind

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Abstract

This map gives an overview of geologically young faults and is intended to help in evaluation of the potential activity of faulting nationally. This map is a progress report. Because of its scale, it cannot be used as an index of specific faults or fault hazards. However, it offers a synopsis, as of 1975, of more extensive data that must be taken into consideration in assessments of hazards from faulting.

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Publication type	Report
Publication Subtype	USGS Numbered Series
Title	Preliminary map of young faults in the United States as a guide to possible fault activity
Series title	Miscellaneous Field Studies Map
Series number	916
ISBN	0607803851
DOI	10.3133/mf916
Year Published	1978
Language	English
Publisher	U.S. Geological Survey
Description	2 Sheets: 40.9 x 30.7 and 41.7 x 31.3 inches
Country	United States
Scale	5000000