Mt. Soledad landslide in La Jolla, CA - October 2007

California Geological Survey

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New: Radon Potential in Western El Dorado County (Special Report 256)New: Radon Potential in Western El Dorado County (Special Report 256)SR 256 consists of a report and one plate (large map) identifying areas within western El Dorado County where geologic conditions are more likely to contribute to excessive indoor radon levels. The report documents the data and procedures used to develop the map.https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/publications/releases#sr256, Publication Announcementshttps://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=1752024-03-07T01:00:00Z
Latest maps of Earthquake Fault Zones and Seismic Hazard Zones become officialLatest maps of Earthquake Fault Zones and Seismic Hazard Zones become officialThe California Geological Survey released official maps and reports of Seismic Hazard Zones and Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones affecting the counties of Contra Costa and Sonoma.https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/publications/releases#fer270, Link to Publication Announcements pagehttps://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=1742024-02-22T21:00:00Z
New CGS Note: Critical MineralsNew CGS Note: Critical MineralsWhat are critical minerals? Where do they occur? Why are they important? Get answers to these questions and more in this printer-friendly pamphlet designed especially for nontechnical audiences.https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/documents/publications/cgs-notes/CGS-Note-58-Critical-Minerals-a11y.pdf, Link to the PDFhttps://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=1732023-12-16T04:00:00Z

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Calendar of geology-related events and anniversariesCalendar of geology-related events and anniversariesSubscribe to our Public Calendar of Events and never miss an important date: Anniversaries of major earthquakes and tsunamis · The Great Shakeout · SMIP Seminar...and more!2024-01-01T08:00:00Z2026-01-01T08:00:00Zhttps://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/events, Link to Public Calendar of Events page


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