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The Delaware Geological Survey is the primary source of information about Delaware geology and hydrogeology, such as surface and sub-surface geologic rock formations, extent and quality of aquifers, stream and groundwater monitoring, water supply, earthquakes, floods and droughts, coastal processes (tides, beach erosion), topographic mapping ...
A permanent state geological survey was established by the Delaware General Assembly in 1951 and is funded by direct state appropriation. The 1951 statute founding the Survey contains its fundamental charges: study the geology of Delaware, investigate mineral and water resources, advise state government, and provide the results of its studies ...
In 1986, California named benitoite as its state gemstone, a form of the mineral barium titanium silicate that is unique to the Golden State and only found in gem quality in San Benito County. [80] ^ Colorado is the only state whose geological symbols reflect the national flag's colors: red (rhodochrosite), white (yule marble), and blue ...
Geologic formations of Delaware (2 C, 1 P) S. Stratigraphy of Delaware (1 C, 2 P) Pages in category "Geology of Delaware" The following 5 pages are in this category ...
With a topographic prominence of 200 feet (61 m), it is the most prominent hill in Delaware. [2] However, its peak elevation of 328 feet (100 m) means that it is not the state's highest point, which is located in the Piedmont plateau region near Centreville where a peak elevation of 448 feet (137 m) is attained at Ebright Azimuth . [ 3 ]
The Beaverdam Formation is an upper Pliocene geologic formation on the Delmarva Peninsula in southern Delaware and eastern Maryland. [2] [3] It is the largest major surficial layer on the Delmarva Peninsula and has a lower stream-deposited unit and an upper estuarine unit. These units may represent a cycle of regression and transgression. [4]
Pages in category "Geologic formations of Delaware" This category contains only the following page. This list may not reflect recent changes. W. Wissahickon Formation
State: New York, New Jersey ... The Delaware River is a major river in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United ... and an unacceptable geological assessment of the ...