Review of Seismic Hazard Issues Associated with Auburn Dam Project, Sierra Nevada Foothills, California

1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.P. Schwartz ◽  
W.B. Joyner ◽  
R.S. Stein ◽  
R.D. Brown ◽  
A.F. McGarr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Hazard ◽  
Sierra Nevada ◽  
Sierra Nevada Foothills

scholarly journals Ranchers Vs. Ranchettes in California's Oak Rangelands

Rangelands ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Wacker ◽  
N. Maggi Kelly ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sierra Nevada ◽  
Vegetation Management ◽  
Livestock Grazing ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Sierra Nevada Foothills

Livestock grazing appears a viable and useful vegetation management tool in the Sierra Nevada Foothills.

scholarly journals Elegy Written in a Country Schoolhouse

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Howard Hendrix
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Sierra Nevada ◽  
The United States ◽  
Political Factors ◽  
Fresno County ◽  
The Public ◽  
School Year ◽  
Sierra Nevada Foothills ◽  
The Relationship

Article examines the economic, environmental, social, and political factors involved in the closing of Auberry Elementary School in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Fresno County after the 2010–2011 school year. The closing of the school serves as a window onto the shifting landscape of the relationship between the private sector and the public good not only in Auberry but throughout California and the United States.

Regional Seismic Network Monitoring in the Eastern Intermountain West

2019 ◽  
Vol 91 (2A) ◽  
pp. 631-646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristine L. Pankow ◽  
Michael Stickney ◽  
Jeri Y. Ben-Horin ◽  
Mairi Litherland ◽  
Suzette Payne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Hazard ◽  
Sierra Nevada ◽  
Great Plains ◽  
Active Regions ◽  
Seismic Monitoring ◽  
Historical Seismicity ◽  
Military Bases ◽  
Intermountain West ◽  
Critical Facilities ◽  
Seismic Networks

Abstract The Intermountain West (IMW) region is bounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the west and the Great Plains to the east. Tectonically, the region is dominated by active extension and has moderate to high seismic hazard. Both paleoseismic and historical records include M>7 surface-rupturing earthquakes. The region is also the location of frequent moderate-size (M 5–6) earthquakes. In this article, we focus on the eastern IMW and its six regional seismic networks. We document recent and historical seismicity, describe the evolution of the regional networks, and clarify the rationale for sustained and improved seismic monitoring. Although absolute population is relatively low compared with other parts of the country, the IMW is experiencing rapid growth. Beyond population, there is significant seismic risk posed to major transportation and energy corridors, nuclear generation and storage facilities, dams, national laboratories, military bases, and other critical facilities. Despite the relatively high seismic hazard and increasing risk, seismic monitoring varies from excellent to skeletal, with some seismically active regions having minimal seismographic coverage. Clear monitoring needs for the IMW include increased station density, replacement of outdated seismic equipment, and more stable funding.

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