The U.S. geological survey rass-statpac system for management and statistical reduction of geochemical data
G. VanTrump Jr., A.T. Miesch
1977, Computers & Geosciences (3) 475-488
RASS is an acronym for Rock Analysis Storage System and STATPAC, for Statistical Package. The RASS and STATPAC computer programs are integrated into the RASS-STATPAC system for the management and statistical reduction of geochemical data. The system, in its present form, has been in use for more than 9 yr...
Cell dimensions and antiferromagnetism of lunar and terrestrial ilmenite single crystals
A. N. Thorpe, J.A. Minkin, F. E. Senftle, Corrine Alexander, Charles Briggs, H. T. Evans Jr., Gordon L. Nord Jr.
1977, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids (38) 115-123
X-Ray diffraction and anisotropic magnetic measurements have been made on single crystals of lunar ilmenite and on terrestrial ilmenite from Bancroft, Ontario, Canada and the Ilmen Mountains, U.S.S.R. The elongated c">c-axis of lunar ilmenite, previously reported, is confirmed by new measurements. The shorter <span...
CO2-filled vesicles in mid-ocean basalt
J.G. Moore, J. N. Batchelder, C. G. Cunningham
1977, Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research (2) 309-327
Volatile-filled vesicles are present in minor amounts in all samples of mid-ocean basalt yet collected (and presumably erupted) down to depths of 4.8 km. When such vesicles are pierced in liquid under standard conditions, the volume expansion of the gas is 0.2 ?? 0.05 times the eruption pressure in bars...
Tellurium, a guide to mineral deposits
J.R. Watterson, G. B. Gott, G. J. Neuerburg, H. W. Lakin, J. B. Cathrall
1977, Journal of Geochemical Exploration (8) 31-48
Te dispersion patterns are useful in exploring for different types of mineral deposits and in providing additional information about known ore deposits. The Te content of rocks is given for five mining districts in the western United States: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; Robinson, near Ely, Nevada; Montezuma, Colorado; Crater Creek...
Automated atomic absorption spectrometric determination of total arsenic in water and streambed materials
M. Fishman, Roberto Spencer
1977, Analytical Chemistry (49) 1599-1602
An automated method to determine both inorganic and organic forms of arsenic In water, water-suspended mixtures, and streambed materials Is described. Organic arsenic-containing compounds are decomposed by either ultraviolet radiation or by suHurlc acid-potassium persulfate digestion. The arsenic liberated, with Inorganic arsenic originally present, is reduced to arsine with sodium...
Radioactive springs geochemical data related to uranium exploration
R. A. Cadigan, J.K. Felmlee
1977, Journal of Geochemical Exploration (8) 381-395
Radioactive mineral springs and wells at 33 localities in the States of Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico in the United States were sampled and studied to obtain geochemical data which might be used for U exploration.The major source of radioactivity at mineral spring sites is 226Ra. Minor amounts...
Sets of spectral lines for spectrographic thermometry and manometry in d.c. arcs of geologic materials
D. W. Golightly, A. F. Dorrzapf Jr., C. P. Thomas
1977, Spectrochimica Acta Part B: Atomic Spectroscopy (32) 313-325
Sets of 5 Fe(I) lines and 3 Ti(I) Ti(II) line pairs have been characterized for precise spectrographic thermometry and manometry, respectively, in d.c. arcs of geologic materials. The recommended lines are free of spectral interferences, exhibit minimal self absorption within defined concentration intervals, and are useful for chemically-unaltered silicate rocks,...
Hydrochemistry of the Lake Magadi basin, Kenya
B.F. Jones, H.P. Eugster, S.L. Rettig
1977, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta (41) 53-72
New and more complete compositional data are presented for a large number of water samples from the Lake Magadi area, Kenya. These water samples range from dilute inflow (<0.1 g/kg dissolved solids) to very concentrated brines (>300 g/kg dissolved solids). Five distinct hydrologic stages can be recognized in the evolution...
Differences in swimming performance among strains of rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri)
A.E. Thomas, M.J. Donahoo
1977, Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada (34) 304-307
Swimming performance profiles, relating fish size to swimming time, were established for three strains of rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri). No differences were found in slope of regressions; only in level at each size of fish. Swimming performances of New Zealand and Sand Creek strains did not differ, but were superior...
Unusual foraging by a fork-tailed storm-petrel
Robert E. Gill Jr.
1977, The Auk (94) 385-386
While conducting an offshore bird census from the sea beach at Nelson Lagoon, Alaska Peninsula (56°00'N, 161°10'W) at 1700 on 17 September 1976 1 saw a Fork-tailed Storm Petrel (Oceanodroma f. furcata) feeding on the beached remains of an adult gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) that had been trapped by ice...
Hydrothermal transport of heavy metals by seawater: The role of seawater/basalt ratio
W. Seyfried, J. L. Bischoff
1977, Earth and Planetary Science Letters (34) 71-77
Seawater reacted with basaltic glass at 260°C and 500 bars under water-dominated conditions (50 : 1 water/rock ratio) efficiently leached and maintained heavy metals in solution. Cu, Zn, and Ba are transferred in significant proportions to the aqueous phase, while Fe...
Effect on tricaine methanesulfonate (MS-222) on hematocrit values in rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri)
G. L. Reinitz, J. Rix
1977, Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, Part C: Comparative Pharmacology (56) 115-116
1. Anesthesia of rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri) with 70 ppm tricaine methanesulfonate (MS-222) for 3-9 min resulted in a linear increase in hematocrit.2. Handling of unanesthetized trout caused a higher and more variable hematocrit reading than did exposure to MS-222 for up to 3 min.3. The range and standard error...
Recent metalliferous sediment in the North Pacific manganese nodule area
J. L. Bischoff, R.J. Rosenbauer
1977, Earth and Planetary Science Letters (33) 379-388
Quaternary sediments cored in the northeast Pacific nodule area (DOMES site C, 14°N, 126°W) contain a significant amount of hydrothermal metalliferous mud. Water content, color, mineralogy, and chemical composition are analogous to metalliferous sediments of the subequatorial East Pacific Rise.Correction for contribution of pelagic clay indicates the metalliferous fraction to...
New fishery research center
R. L. Herman
1977, Fisheries (2) 22-23
No abstract available....
Mineral resources of study areas contiguous to the Uncompahgre Primitive Area, San Juan Mountains, southwestern Colorado, with a section on interpretation of aeromagnetic data
Thomas August Steven, P. W. Lipman, F. S. Fisher, C. L. Bieniewski, H. C. Meeves, Peter Popenoe, R. G. Luedke
1977, Bulletin 1391-E
No abstract available....
Ultraviolet treatment of water for destruction of five gram-negative bacteria pathogenic to fishes
G. L. Bullock, H. M. Stuckey
1977, Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada (34) 1244-1249
Reproductive steroids in the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus borealis). I. Seasonal changes in the female
E.D. Plotka, U.S. Seal, G.C. Schmoller, Patrick D. Karns, Kent D. Keenlyne
1977, Biology of Reproduction (16) 340-343
A total of 161 blood samples collected from 77 white-tailed does (Odocoileus virginianus borealis) during the years 1971 through 1974 in Minnesota were utilized to make a preliminary characterization of the estrogen and progesterone levels in pregnant and nonpregnant animals. Progesterone and estrogen were measured by radioimmunoassay. Progesterone levels during...
Earthquake lights
John S. Derr
Henry Spall, editor(s)
1977, Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS) (9) 18-21
No abstract available....
Atlantic Flyway review: Region V: Laurel, Prince Georges County, MD
Chandler S. Robbins
1977, North American Bird Bander (2) 83-83
Robbins Nest is located on the fall line one-half mile below Rocky Gorge Reservoir. During the fall migration, about 8 nets are run on the upper part of the 3 acres (edge of the lawn, the garden, under the Virginia Pines, and the upper edge of the mature oak woods...
Water dowsing
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1977, Report
No abstract available. ...
Studying earthquakes in New Zealand
G.A. Eiby
1977, Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS) (9) 17-24
Abnormal tooth development in a sea lamprey
Patrick J. Manion, Lee H. Hanson
1977, Progressive Fish-Culturist (39) 127-128
Sea lampreys en route to their spawning grounds have been captured at mechanical or electrical structures that have been in operation for 1 to 27 spawning seasons (1949-75) on some 167 tributaries of the upper Great Lakes; more than 750,000 were taken in 1949-70 (Smith 1971). Among these lampreys...
Australian seismicity studies; a historical survey
J. Cleary
1977, Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS) (9) 4-8
The seismographic stations of the University of California, Berkeley
B. A. Bolt
1977, Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS) (9) 4-12
The National Earthquake Information Service
J.S. Derr
1977, Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS) (9) 7-9
