Geology, Physical Properties, and Surface Effects at Discus Thrower Site, Yucca Flat, Nevada Test Site: Usgs Open-File Report 75-410

by James Carr

Geologic studies in connection with Project Discus Thrower have furnished detailed stratigraphic and structural information about northwestern Yucca Flat. The Paleozoic rocks consist of a lower carbonate sequence, argillite of the Eleana Formation, and an upper carbonate sequence. The distribution of these rocks suggests that both top and bottom of the Eleana are structural contacts, probably thrusts or reverse faults. The overlying tuff includes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1288948050
• ISBN13: 9781288948055
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Bibliogov
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.4" x 9.7"