Geology and earthquake hazards, Reno NE Quadrangle, by Gail E. Cordy, 1987.

Text describes the location and physiography of the Reno NE 7.5' Quadrangle, explains 38 geologic units, structure as related to faulting; for earthquake hazards the text discusses the geotechnical data, seismic velocity measurements, depth to groundwater, rigidity product, and explains the map units, potential for ground shaking during earthquakes, potential for surface rupture, delineation of faults, and fault movement; appendices of statistical data; references.

Prepared under contract to the USGS.

Open-File Report 87-5, 79 pages, 11x8.5", 8 b/w drawing (2 of which are oversized), 2 b/w photos, 6 tables, 2 appendices, oversized material: Figure 10, 1"=5', cross section of Trench 1, 11x14"; Figure 11, 1"=5', cross section of Trench 2, 11x17", $24.00