Subsidence in Las Vegas Valley, by John W. Bell, 1981.

The geology, hydrology, and land subsidence in Las Vegas Valley; sedimentologic and engineering characteristics of the basin-fill deposits; groundwater use; and the origin, effects, and prediction of subsidence in the valley; references.

Originally prepared in 1978 at the request of the Governor of Nevada's Planning Coordinator to give a comprehensive overview of Las Vegas Valley subsidence; subsequent leveling data in Las Vegas Valley are in OF80-7, OF81-5, OF82-10, OF87-7, and OF93-4.

See also OF01-4 and OF01-5

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