Study of the regional tectonics and seismicity of eastern Kansas: summary of project activities and results to the end of the second year, or September 30, 1979. [Nemaha Uplift and related structures]

Technical Report · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:6311497

Wilson, F W

The Kansas Geological Survey, in cooperation with the State Geological Surveys of Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa, is making a five-year study of the regional tectonics and seismicity of the Nemaha Uplift, an area of moderate historical seismicity, and related geologic structures in order to better understand the sources and mechanisms of the seismic activity in the central mid-continent. The studies, which are funded in part by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, are intended to provide a more rational evaluation of earthquake risk as it applies to the design of nuclear facilities. This report summarizes the progress of all research done in Kansas during the first two years of the project, and details the results and preliminary conclusions. 28 figures, 2 tables.

• Research Organization: Kansas Geological Survey, Lawrence (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6311497
• Report Number(s): NUREG/CR-0666
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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