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GSA Reviews in Engineering Geology
A Paradox of Power: Voices of Warning and Reason in the Geosciences
Editor(s)
Charles W. Welby;
Charles W. Welby
Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-8208
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Monica E. Gowan
Monica E. Gowan
GeoLogic Co. P.O. Box 5237 Glacier, Washington 98224
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Geological Society of America
Volume
12
Copyright:
Geological Society of America, Inc.
© Geological Society of America 1998, ISBN 978-0-8137-5812-1$9.00
ISBN electronic:
9780813758121
ISBN print:
9780813741123
Publication date:
January 01, 1998
The 13 papers in this volume illustrate issues and opportunities confronting geologists as they bring their knowledge and understanding to bear in matters related to public health and welfare. Public decisions and decision-making processes in the face of geologic complexity and uncertainty are the subject of the first group of papers. In the second group, several “voice of warning” papers illustrate the use of geologic knowledge and research to warn the public of health hazards derived from geologic materials and processes. A third group of papers, in the “voice of reason” section, describes use of geologic knowledge to help lower the costs of mitigation and avoidance of geologic hazards. Finally, ethical and philosophical questions confronting geoscientists are discussed and issues of “truth” as related to the legal process and questions about the adequacy of information in making decisions about long-term radioactive waste disposal are discussed.
A Paradox of Power: Voices of Warning and Reason in the Geosciences
Editor(s): Charles W. Welby, Monica E. Gowan
https://doi.org/10.1130/REG12
ISBN (print): 9780813741123
ISBN (electronic): 9780813758121
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 1998
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Table of Contents
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The dilemma of the geologist: Earth resources and environmental policyAuthor(s)Lee C. GerhardLee C. GerhardState Geologist and Director, Kansas Geological Survey, 1930 Constant Avenue, Campus West, Lawrence, Kansas 66047Search for other works by this author on:
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Resolving environmental complexity: A geologic appraisal of process-response elements and scale as controls of shoreline erosion along southeastern Lake Ontario, New YorkAuthor(s)Paul R. Pinet;Paul R. PinetDepartment of Geology, Colgate University, Hamilton, New York 13346Search for other works by this author on:Charles E. McClennen;Charles E. McClennenDepartment of Geology, Colgate University, Hamilton, New York 13346Search for other works by this author on:Laura J. MooreLaura J. MooreEarth Sciences Department, University of California at Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California 95064Search for other works by this author on:
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Colonial impacts to wetlands in Lebanon, ConnecticutAuthor(s)Robert M. Thorson;Robert M. ThorsonDepartment of Geology and Geophysics and Department of Anthropology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269-2045Search for other works by this author on:Andrew G. Harris;Andrew G. HarrisDepartment of Geology and Geophysics, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269-2045Search for other works by this author on:Sandra L. Harris;Sandra L. HarrisDepartment of Geology and Geophysics, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269-2045Search for other works by this author on:Robert Gradie, III;Robert Gradie, IIIDepartment of Anthropology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269-2176Search for other works by this author on:M. W. LeforM. W. LeforDepartment of Geography, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269-2148Search for other works by this author on:
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Presentation of radon potential maps to the public: A case history for Portland, OregonAuthor(s)Scott F. Burns;Scott F. BurnsDepartment of Geology, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon 97207-0751Search for other works by this author on:Stuart G. Ashbaugh;Stuart G. AshbaughDepartment of Geology, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon 97207-0751Search for other works by this author on:Ray Paris;Ray ParisRadiation Protection Services Section, Oregon Health Division, 800 N.E. Oregon Street, Portland, Oregon 97232-2162Search for other works by this author on:George ToombsGeorge ToombsRadiation Protection Services Section, Oregon Health Division, 800 N.E. Oregon Street, Portland, Oregon 97232-2162Search for other works by this author on:
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An outbreak of coccidioidomycosis (valley fever) caused by landslides triggered by the 1994 Northridge, California, earthquakeAuthor(s)Randall W. Jibson;Randall W. JibsonU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, MS 966, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:Edwin L. Harp;Edwin L. HarpU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, MS 966, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:Eileen Schneider;Eileen SchneiderCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, MS E-10 (E. S.) and MS C-23 (R. A. H. and R. A. S.), Atlanta, Georgia 30333Search for other works by this author on:Rana A. Hajjeh;Rana A. HajjehCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, MS E-10 (E. S.) and MS C-23 (R. A. H. and R. A. S.), Atlanta, Georgia 30333Search for other works by this author on:Richard A. SpiegelRichard A. SpiegelCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, MS E-10 (E. S.) and MS C-23 (R. A. H. and R. A. S.), Atlanta, Georgia 30333Search for other works by this author on:
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Sewage sludge (biosolids) land disposal in a southeastern U.S. Piedmont setting: Ground-water pollution potentialAuthor(s)Charles W. WelbyCharles W. WelbyDepartment of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-8208Search for other works by this author on:
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Seismic microzonation in the Pacific Northwest, with an example of earthquake hazard mapping in southwest British ColumbiaAuthor(s)Victor M. Levson;Victor M. LevsonBritish Columbia Geological Survey, 1810 Blanshard Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8V IX4, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Patrick A. Monahan;Patrick A. MonahanBritish Columbia Geological Survey, 1810 Blanshard Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8V IX4, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Daniel G. Meldrum;Daniel G. MeldrumBritish Columbia Geological Survey, 1810 Blanshard Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8V IX4, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Bryan D. Watts;Bryan D. WattsKlohn-Crippen Consultants Limited, 10200 Shellbridge Way, Richmond, British Columbia V6X 2W7, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Alex Sy;Alex SyKlohn-Crippen Consultants Limited, 10200 Shellbridge Way, Richmond, British Columbia V6X 2W7, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Li YanLi YanKlohn-Crippen Consultants Limited, 10200 Shellbridge Way, Richmond, British Columbia V6X 2W7, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Asbestos monitoring and regulation in public drinking-water supplies: A case history from North CarolinaAuthor(s)Jeffrey C. Reid;Jeffrey C. ReidNorth Carolina Geological Survey, 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611Search for other works by this author on:Robert H. CarpenterRobert H. CarpenterNorth Carolina Geological Survey, 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611Search for other works by this author on:
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Evaluating debris-flow hazards in Davis County, Utah: Engineering versus geological approachesAuthor(s)Jeffrey R. Keaton;Jeffrey R. KeatonAGRA Earth & Environmental, Inc., 3232 West Virginia Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85009-1502Search for other works by this author on:Mike LoweMike LoweUtah Geological Survey, 1594 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6100Search for other works by this author on:
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Preliminary assessment of the seismicity of the Malibu Coast Fault Zone, southern California, and related issues of philosophy and practiceAuthor(s)Keith A. SverdrupKeith A. SverdrupDepartment of Geosciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201Search for other works by this author on:
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Glacial geology, law, and the Love Canal trialAuthor(s)Jodi A. Feld;Jodi A. FeldNew York State Department of Law, 120 Broadway, New York, New York 10271Search for other works by this author on:Robert Emmet Hernan;Robert Emmet HernanNew York State Department of Law, 120 Broadway, New York, New York 10271Search for other works by this author on:David M. MickelsonDavid M. MickelsonDepartment of Geology and Geophysics, University of Wisconsin, 1215 West Dayton Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53706Search for other works by this author on:
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Expectations of geological science: Yucca Mountain site characterization, NevadaAuthor(s)Thomas W. BjerstedtThomas W. BjerstedtU.S. Department of Energy, Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Office, P.O. Box 30307, MS 523, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89036Search for other works by this author on:
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Providing valid long-term projections of geologic systems for policy decisions: Can we succeed? Should we try?Author(s)Jeremy M. Boak;Jeremy M. BoakLos Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545Search for other works by this author on:Holly A. DockeryHolly A. DockerySandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185-1326Search for other works by this author on:
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