The Mid-Continent Urban Corridor Geologic Mapping Task
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The Mid-Continent Urban Corridor study emphasizes the Missouri uplands region around the head of the Mississippi Embayment. The primary issues
addressed are:
  • Neotectonics:
  • Seismic hazards
  • Industrial mineral/material resources

The strategy of this study is to use geologic mapping to address the issues and objectives listed above. The research approach includes:

  • Detailed geological mapping of critical 7.5-minute quadrangles
  • Paleontological support work
  • Drilling support work
  • Trench excavation

[Mid-Continent Urban Corridor Geological Mapping Home]

 

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Contact Project Chief: Richard W. Harrison (rharriso@usgs.gov)
U.S. Geological Survey, 926A National Center, Reston, VA 22092
Maintained by: Kerry Lagueux; klagueux@usgs.gov
Last modified: 11/09/99