Seismic-Refraction Investigation: Morro Bay to the Sierra, Nevada California
Nickname
MORROBAY
Format
SEGY
Type
USGS
Start year
1982
End Year
1983
Description
In 1982 and 1983 the USGS conducted seismic refraction surveys between Morro Bay, California, and the Sierra Nevada foothills. These surveys wer designed to study the San Andreas fault zone, the boundary between the Coast Ranges and the San Joaquin Valley (including the Coast Range thrust), and the structure of the basement beneath the San Joaquin Valley. Full size version of plates available in additional file with the report.