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2. California Geological Survey - Wikipedia

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   The California Geological Survey, previously known as the California Division of Mines and Geology, is the California state geologic agency. History [ edit ] Although it was not until 1880 that the California State Mining Bureau , predecessor to the California Geological Survey, was established, the "roots" of California's state geological ...

3. United States Geological Survey - Wikipedia

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   United States Geological Survey (USGS) / 38.9470; -77.3675. The United States Geological Survey ( USGS ), founded as the Geological Survey, is an agency of the United States government whose work spans the disciplines of biology, geography, geology, and hydrology. The agency was founded on March 3, 1879, to study the landscape of the United ...

4. Geography of California - Wikipedia

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   Geography of California. Coordinates: 37°9′58″N 119°26′58″W. Map of California topography and geomorphic provinces. California's major mountain ranges. California is a U.S. state on the western coast of North America. Covering an area of 163,696 sq mi (423,970 km 2 ), California is among the most geographically diverse states.

5. New tsunami hazard maps highlight threat facing seven ... - AOL

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   For the first time since 2009, the California Geological Survey has released new tsunami hazard area maps for Ventura, San Diego, Marin, Napa, Santa Cruz, Solano and Sonoma counties to help ...

6. California landslides - Wikipedia

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   California landslides. Landslides in California occur mainly due to intense rainfall but occasionally are triggered by earthquakes. Landslides are common in Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area and other parts of Northern California, and the Sierra Nevada. Although they most often are reported when they impact residential ...

7. Alquist Priolo Special Studies Zone Act - Wikipedia

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   The maps are distributed to all affected cities, counties, and state agencies for their use in planning and controlling new or renewed construction. Local agencies must regulate most development projects within the zones. Limitations The Alder Creek Bridge in Manchester, California, is located within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone.

8. California Department of Conservation - Wikipedia

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   The California Geological Survey provides scientific analysis of the state's geology, seismic hazards, and mineral resources. Historically, CGS began as a short-lived California Geological Survey (1860–1874). In 1880, the California Legislature created the State Mining Bureau, which focused solely on mining and mineral resources and reported ...

9. Mapping California - Wikipedia

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   California quickly became a well-documented piece of the United States. Time has brought even more mapping; with modern technology, particularly GIS any aspect of California can be and is recorded on a map. Not only are physical maps of California readily available, but maps with all variety of demographic information are as well.