Major-element, sulfur, and chlorine compositions of glasses from the submarine flank of Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii, Collected During 1998-2002 Japan Marine Science and Technology Center (JAMSTEC) Cruises
Michelle L. Coombs, Thomas W. Sisson, Peter W. Lipman
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1378
No abstract available....
Modeling of the Climax Stock and Related Plutons Based on the Inversion of Magnetic Data, Southwest Nevada
Geoffrey A. Phelps, Robert C. Jachens, Barry C. Moring, Carter W. Roberts
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1345
Two models of the Climax and Gold Meadows stocks were generated using a new method of magnetic inversion modeling based on the pseudogravity anomaly. The first model examined the shape of the two stocks and their connection at depth, concluding that the stocks are connected -4000 m below the ground...
Preliminary geologic map of the El Cajon 30' x 60' quadrangle, Southern California
Victoria R. Todd (compiler)
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1361
This data set maps and describes the geology of the El Cajon 30' x 60' quadrangle, southern California. Compilation of the El Cajon quadrangle is based upon published mapping at various scales, unpublished mapping at 1:24,000 scale, and reconnaissance mapping. Mapping was done by fieldwork and the use...
Alaska resource data file: Iditarod quadrangle
Thomas K. Bundtzen, Marti L. Miller, Charles C. Hawley
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1311
No abstract available....
Alaska resource data file: Sleetmute quadrangle, Alaska
Thomas K. Bundtzen, Marti L. Miller
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1310
No abstract available....
Springs on and in the vicinity of Mount Hood volcano, Oregon
Manuel Nathenson
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1298
Chemical and isotopic data are presented for nonthermal, thermal, and slightly thermal springs and drill holes and fumaroles on Mount Hood, Oregon. Temperatures of nonthermal springs on Mount Hood decrease with elevation and are similar to air temperatures from nearby weather stations. Dissolved constituents in nonthermal springs generally increase with...
Nutrient concentrations in Upper and Lower Echo, Fallen Leaf, Spooner, and Marlette Lakes and associated outlet streams, California and Nevada, 2002-03
Michael S. Lico
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1333
Five lakes and their outlet streams in the Lake Tahoe Basin were sampled for nutrients during 2002-03. The lakes and streams sampled included Upper Echo, Lower Echo, Fallen Leaf, Spooner, and Marlette Lakes and Echo, Taylor, and Marlette Creeks. Water samples were collected to determine seasonal and spatial concentrations of...
Ambient vibration and earthquake strong-motion data sets for selected USGS extensively instrumented buildings
Francois Dunand, Janise E. Rodgers, Arnold V. Acosta, Marion Salsman, Pierre-Yves Bard, Mehmet Çelebi
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1375
Vitrinite reflectance measurements of cretaceous outcrop samples from the Wyoming Thrustbelt, Southwestern Wyoming
Mark Pawlewicz, Mark Kirschbaum
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1360
Application of GPS drifters to track Hawaiian coral spawning
Gerald A. Hatcher, Thomas E. Reiss, Curt D. Storlazzi
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1309
Development and Calibration of Two-Dimensional Hydrodynamic Model of the Tanana River near Tok, Alaska
Jeffrey S. Conaway, Edward H. Moran
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1225
Bathymetric and hydraulic data were collected by the U.S. Geological Survey on the Tanana River in proximity to Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities' bridge number 505 at mile 80.5 of the Alaska Highway. Data were collected from August 7-9, 2002, over an approximate 5,000- foot reach of the...
Lead isotopic compositions of common arsenical pesticides used in New England
Robert Ayuso, Nora Foley, Gilpin Robinson Jr., Gregory Wandless, Jeremy Dillingham
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1342
The three most important arsenical pesticides and herbicides that were extensively used on apple, blueberry, and potato crops in New England from mid-1800s to recent times are lead arsenate, calcium arsenate, and sodium arsenate. Lead arsenate was probably the most heavily used of the arsenical pesticides until it was banned...
Proceedings of the twentieth annual meeting of the Society for Organic Petrology
Linda J. Bragg, Erika E. Lentz, Peter D. Warwick, Robert B. Finkelman, Michael H. Trippi, editor(s)
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1283
The Society for Organic Petrology (TSOP; pronounced "Tee'-sop") was established in 1984 to consolidate and foster the organizational activities of scientists and engineers involved with coal petrology, kerogen petrology, organic geochemistry, and related disciplines. The following report, "Proceedings of the Twentieth Annual Meeting of The Society for Organic Petrology" (ISSN...
Rainfall, runoff, and water-quality data for the urban storm-water program in the Albuquerque, New Mexico, metropolitan area, water year 2002
Todd Kelly, Orlando Romero, Eric Turner
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1347
Urbanization has dramatically increased precipitation runoff to the system of drainage channels and natural stream channels in the Albuquerque, New Mexico, metropolitan area. Rainfall and runoff data are important for planning and designing future storm-water conveyance channels in newly developing areas. Storm-water quality also is monitored in accordance with the...
NADM Conceptual Model 1.0 -- A Conceptual Model for Geologic Map Information
North American Geologic Map Data Model (NADM) Steering Committee Data Model Design Team
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1334
Executive Summary -- The NADM Data Model Design Team was established in 1999 by the North American Geologic Map Data Model Steering Committee (NADMSC) with the purpose of drafting a geologic map data model for consideration as a standard for developing interoperable geologic map-centered databases by state, provincial, and federal...
Stream habitat and water-quality information for sites in the Buffalo River Basin and nearby basins of Arkansas, 2001-2002
James C. Petersen
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1277
The Buffalo River lies in north-central Arkansas and is a tributary of the White River. Stream-habitat and water-quality information are presented for 52 sites in the Buffalo River Basin and adjacent areas of the White River Basin. The information was collected during the summers of 2001 and 2002 to supplement...
The Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, seismic hazard maps
Chris H. Cramer, Joan S. Gomberg, Eugene S. Schweig, Brian A. Waldron, Kathleen Tucker
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1294
Flood of June 4-5, 2002, in the Maquoketa River Basin, east-central Iowa
David A. Eash
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1250
Severe flooding occurred on June 4-5, 2002, in the Maquoketa River Basin in Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones Counties, following thunderstorm activity over east-central Iowa. The rain gage at Cascade, Iowa, recorded a 14-hour rainfall of 6.0 inches at noon on June 4. Radar indications estimated as much as 8...
Hydraulic conductivity of near-surface alluvium in the vicinity of Cattlemans Detention Basin, South Lake Tahoe, California
Jena M. Green, Katherine K. Henkelman, Rachel M. Caskey
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1201
Cattlemans detention basin, South Lake Tahoe, California is designed to capture and reduce urban runoff and pollutants originating from developed areas before entering Cold Creek, which is tributary to Trout Creek and to Lake Tahoe. The effectiveness of the basin in reducing sediment and nutrient loads currently is being assessed...
VPV--The velocity profile viewer user manual
John M. Donovan
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1255
The Velocity Profile Viewer (VPV) is a tool for visualizing time series of velocity profiles developed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The USGS uses VPV to preview and present measured velocity data from acoustic Doppler current profilers and simulated velocity data from three-dimensional estuarine, river, and lake hydrodynamic models....
A summary of the scientific literature on the effects of fire on the concentration of nutrients in surface waters
Anthony J. Ranalli
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1296
This paper provides a detailed review of the chemical changes that occur in soil during a fire, the pathways by which nutrients are transferred from soil to surface-water bodies following a fire, and the temporal and spatial effects of fires on the concentration of nutrients in surface-water bodies during and...
Lime kiln dust as a potential raw material in portland cement manufacturing
M. Michael Miller, Robert M. Callaghan
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1336
In the United States, the manufacture of portland cement involves burning in a rotary kiln a finely ground proportional mix of raw materials. The raw material mix provides the required chemical combination of calcium, silicon, aluminum, iron, and small amounts of other ingredients. The majority of calcium is supplied in...
Dynamics of the physical environment at the USS Arizona memorial: 2002-2004
Curt D. Storlazzi, Matthew A. Russell, Marshall D. Owens, Michael E. Field, Larry E. Murphy
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1353
No abstract available....
Surface- and Ground-Water Monitoring and Mapping of Selected Features at the Blue Ridge Parkway Mt. Pisgah Campground, Haywood County, North Carolina, 2002
Douglas G. Smith
2004, Open-File Report 2004-1073
During 2002, a baseline study of hydrologic conditions was conducted, and selected features were mapped within the Mt. Pisgah campground on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Haywood County, North Carolina. Field surveys were performed by using global positioning system equipment one time (January 2002) during the study to locate hydrologic...
Ground-water, surface-water, and water-chemistry data, Black Mesa area, northeastern Arizona — 2002-03
Margot Truini, Blakemore E. Thomas
2004, Open-File Report 2003-503
The N aquifer is the major source of water in the 5,400-square-mile area of Black Mesa in northeastern Arizona. Availability of water is an important issue in this area because of continued industrial and municipal use, a growing population, and precipitation of about 6 to 14 inches per year. The monitoring...