Geophysical framework of the southwestern Nevada volcanic field and hydrogeologic implications

Grauch, V. J.; Sawyer, David A.; Fridrich, Chris J.; Hudson, Mark R.

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Gravity and magnetic data, when integrated with other geophysical, geological, and rock-property data, provide a regional framework to view the subsurface geology in the southwestern Nevada volcanic field. The region has been loosely divided into six domains based on structural style and overall geophysical character. For each domain, the subsurface tectonic and magmatic features that have been inferred or interpreted from previous geophysical work has been reviewed. Where possible, abrupt changes in geophysical fields as evidence for potential structural lithologic control on ground-water flow has been noted. Inferred lithology is used to suggest associated hydrogeologic units in the subsurface. The resulting framework provides a basis for investigators to develop hypotheses from regional ground-water pathways where no drill-hole information exists.

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Grauch, V. J.; Sawyer, David A.; Fridrich, Chris J.; Hudson, Mark R.

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U.S. Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey,

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Geophysical framework of the southwestern Nevada volcanic field and hydrogeologic implications; 1999; PP; 1608; Grauch, V. J.; Sawyer, David A.; Fridrich, Chris J.; Hudson, Mark R.

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Geophysical framework of the southwestern Nevada volcanic field and hydrogeologic implications; 1999; PP; 1608; Grauch, V. J.; Sawyer, David A.; Fridrich, Chris J.; Hudson, Mark R.