ExtMax (Estimated maximum-liklihood interseismic strain rate perpendicular to Quaternary faults in Nevada)

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Originator: Blewitt, G.

Originator: Coolbaugh, M.F.

Originator: Holt, W.

Originator: Davis, J.L.

Originator: Bennett, R.A.

Publication_Date: 20040801

Title:

ExtMax (Estimated maximum-liklihood interseismic strain rate perpendicular to Quaternary faults in Nevada)

Edition: 1

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Publication_Place: University of Nevada, Reno

Publisher: Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

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Blewitt, G., Coolbaugh, M.F., Holt, W., Kreemer, C., Davis, J.L., and Bennett, R.A., 2002, Targeting of potential geothermal resources in the Great Basin from regional relationships between geodetic strain and geological structures: Proceedings, Annual Meeting, Reno, NV., Sept. 22-25, 2002, Geothermal Resources Council Transactions, v. 26, p. 523-525.

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Estimated maximum-liklihood interseismic extensional strain rate perpendicular to Quaternary Faults in Nevada, with fault strike coherence equal to 1. Crustal strain based on GPS station measurements (see file gpspts02)
Maximum likelihood strain rate perpendicular to Quaternary fault fabric for Nevada

Purpose: For geologic, mineral, or geothermal exploration

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Publication_Date: 2002

Title:

ExtMax (Estimated maximum-liklihood interseismic strain, rate perpendicular to Quaternary faults in Nevada)

Edition: 1

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Publisher: Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

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Blewitt, G., Coolbaugh, M.F., Holt, W., Kreemer, C., Davis, J.L., and Bennett, R.A., 2002, Targeting of potential geothermal resources in the Great Basin from regional relationships between geodetic strain and geological structures: Proceedings, Annual Meeting, Reno, NV., Sept. 22-25, 2002, Geothermal Resources Council Transactions, v. 26, p. 523-525.

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