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MBNMS Site Characterization

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Table of Contents

H. Gary Greene
Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
P.O. Box 450, Moss Landing, CA 95039

I. Overview

II. Physiography

A. Northern segment

B. Central segment

C. Southern segment

III. Geology and Tectonics

A. Structure

B. Stratigraphy

C. Mass wasting

D. Earthquake activity (Seismicity)

IV. Ground Water

V. Cold Seeps

VI. Coastal Erosion

VII. Economic Resources

A. Petroleum

B. Minerals

C. Building Materials

VIII. Selected Geology Resources


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