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High resolution, low altitude aeromagnetic and electromagnetic survey of Mt Rainier

Open-File Report 2000-27
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr200027

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Abstract

In October 1996, the USGS conducted a high resolution airborne magnetic and electromagnetic survey in order to discern through-going sections of exposed altered rocks and those obscured beneath snow, vegetation and surficial unaltered rocks. Hydrothermally altered rocks weaken volcanic edifices, creating the potential for catastrophic sector collapses and ensuing formation of destructive volcanic debris flows. This data once compiled and interpreted, will be used to examine the geophysical properties of the Mt. Rainier volcano, and help assist the USGS in its Volcanic Hazards Program and at its Cascades Volcano Observatory. Aeromagnetic and electromagnetic data provide a means for seeing through surficial layers and have been tools for delineating structures within volcanoes. However, previously acquired geophysical data were not useful for small-scale geologic mapping. In this report, we present the new aeromagnetic and electromagnetic data, compare results from previously obtained, low-resolution aeromagnetic data with new data collected at a low-altitude and closely spaced flightlines, and provide information on potential problems with using high-resolution data.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title High resolution, low altitude aeromagnetic and electromagnetic survey of Mt Rainier
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 2000-27
DOI 10.3133/ofr200027
Year Published 2000
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Contributing office(s) U.S. Geological Survey
Description HTML Document
Country United States
State Washington
Other Geospatial Mt. Ranier
Online Only (Y/N) Y
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