Science for Decisionmaking: Coastal and Marine Geology at the U.S. Geological Survey

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. "4 The Federal Role." Science for Decisionmaking: Coastal and Marine Geology at the U.S. Geological Survey. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 1999.

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Science for Decisionmaking: Coastal and Marine Geology at the U.S. Geological Survey

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Seafloor map of the continental margin of Los Angeles. The U.S. Geological Survey is using new technology to map U.S. offshore areas. The resulting maps can help researchers and resource managers assess earthquake hazards, study movement of sediment, identify habitats, and understand the offshore environment (USGS, 1998g,h).