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- https://geo.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/ajones124_at_sierracollege.edu/Geology_of_California_(DRAFT)/08%3A_Basin_and_RangeBecause of its lack of vegetation and the long span of geologic time that is represented in this region, scientists from all over the world have used this area to formulate and test their geologic hyp...Because of its lack of vegetation and the long span of geologic time that is represented in this region, scientists from all over the world have used this area to formulate and test their geologic hypotheses. This region is bounded by the Nevada border on the east, the Garlock fault on the south and the Sierra Nevada Mountains on the west.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/ajones124_at_sierracollege.edu/Geology_of_California_(DRAFT)/13%3A_Mojave_and_Colorado_DesertsThis page discusses the Mojave and Colorado Desert Provinces in southeastern California, highlighting their geological processes, unique features, and mineral wealth. It outlines learning objectives r...This page discusses the Mojave and Colorado Desert Provinces in southeastern California, highlighting their geological processes, unique features, and mineral wealth. It outlines learning objectives related to their geology, climate influences, sediment transport, erosional landforms, and geological hazards, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of these desert environments and their challenges.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/ajones124_at_sierracollege.edu/Geology_of_California_(DRAFT)/13%3A_Mojave_and_Colorado_Deserts/13.08%3A_Geological_Resources_of_the_Desert_ProvincesThis page describes the Mojave and Colorado Desert Provinces, highlighting their valuable evaporite deposits and mineral resources, including rare earth elements, lithium, gold, and copper. Searles La...This page describes the Mojave and Colorado Desert Provinces, highlighting their valuable evaporite deposits and mineral resources, including rare earth elements, lithium, gold, and copper. Searles Lake is noted for its borate minerals, while Lithium Valley is crucial for battery production. The Mountain Pass Mine is the U.S.'s only active rare earth mining facility.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/ajones124_at_sierracollege.edu/Geology_of_California_(DRAFT)/05%3A_Geologic_TimeThis chapter will focus on the concepts related to geologic time, including principles used to determine relative time and the techniques used to determine absolute ages of geologic materials. It conc...This chapter will focus on the concepts related to geologic time, including principles used to determine relative time and the techniques used to determine absolute ages of geologic materials. It concludes with a review of the geologic time scale.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/ajones124_at_sierracollege.edu/Geology_of_California_(DRAFT)/14%3A_Transverse_RangesThis page discusses the Transverse Ranges Province in California, focusing on its distinct east-west geological orientation and evolution during the Late Cenozoic. It examines the influence of the San...This page discusses the Transverse Ranges Province in California, focusing on its distinct east-west geological orientation and evolution during the Late Cenozoic. It examines the influence of the San Andreas fault system on structural changes and resource-rich basins. The chapter outlines learning objectives regarding the province's geography, geologic features, petroleum resources, and geologic hazards that impact millions, while comparing it to neighboring areas like the Los Angeles Basin.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/ajones124_at_sierracollege.edu/Geology_of_California_(DRAFT)/14%3A_Transverse_Ranges/14.07%3A_Chapter_SummaryA summary of the Transverse Ranges chapter.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/ajones124_at_sierracollege.edu/Geology_of_California_(DRAFT)/13%3A_Mojave_and_Colorado_Deserts/13.09%3A_Geologic_Hazards_of_the_Mojave_and_Colorado_Desert_ProvincesThis page discusses the seismic hazards in the Mojave and Colorado Desert Provinces of California, highlighting risks from earthquakes, dust storms, debris flows, and flash floods. Key geological feat...This page discusses the seismic hazards in the Mojave and Colorado Desert Provinces of California, highlighting risks from earthquakes, dust storms, debris flows, and flash floods. Key geological features include the Eastern California Shear Zone and the San Andreas Fault, with significant earthquakes recorded in the Landers (1992) and Hector Mine (1999). The Brawley Seismic Zone also presents hazards, and monsoonal storms can exacerbate flooding and alter the landscape.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/ajones124_at_sierracollege.edu/Geology_of_California_(DRAFT)/08%3A_Basin_and_Range/8.07%3A_Chapter_SummaryThis page presents a concise summary of the highlights of each section in this chapter on the Basin and Range Province.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/ajones124_at_sierracollege.edu/Geology_of_California_(DRAFT)/08%3A_Basin_and_Range/8.06%3A_The_Oldest_Rocks_in_the_Basin_and_RangeThe oldest rocks in the Basin and Range Province, dating to 1.7 Ga, are exposed in ranges bounded by normal faults and record the rifting of Rodinia, as well as evidence for the “snowball earth”. Mos...The oldest rocks in the Basin and Range Province, dating to 1.7 Ga, are exposed in ranges bounded by normal faults and record the rifting of Rodinia, as well as evidence for the “snowball earth”. Most of the Paleozoic rocks in the region are associated with the development of a passive margin following rifting. The Snowball Earth refers to global glaciation during the Neoproterozoic era. Evidence for rifting and glaciation are found in the oldest sedimentary rocks of this region.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/ajones124_at_sierracollege.edu/Geology_of_California_(DRAFT)/05%3A_Geologic_Time/5.06%3A_Chapter_SummaryA summary of the Geologic Time chapter.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/ajones124_at_sierracollege.edu/Geology_of_California_(DRAFT)/08%3A_Basin_and_Range/8.08%3A_Detailed_Figure_DescriptionsDescriptions of complex images within this chapter, for users who have difficulty seeing and interpreting images.
