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Abstract
Citizens in all walks of life benefit from the information on geologic maps. Geologic maps are used to:
- Identify areas prone to natural hazards, such as landslides, erosion, sinkholes, and flooding
- Select locations that are suitable for tunnels, bridges, dams, and quarries
- Identify suitable sites for safe construction of homes and commercial buildings
- Select safe places for building septic systems and landfills to minimize the risk of polluting soils and groundwater
- Help farmers, landowners, and government officials locate groundwater resources and protect water quality
- Help citizens understand geologic features (such as faults, mineral deposits, and impact structures) in the landscape
- Locate and assess the value of resources such as oil, natural gas, coal, and limestone
Publication Date
2003
Series
12
Issue Number
3
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.13023/kgs.12.sp.3.2003
Language
English
Repository Citation
Ruthven, C.L., Kiefer, J.D., Greb, S.F, and Andrews, W.M., 2003, Geologic Maps and Geologic Issues in Kentucky: A Citizen's Guide: Kentucky Geological Survey, ser. 12, special publication 3
