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| California Geology |
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Simplified Geologic Map of California 2010 Geologic Map of California |
| Seismic Hazards and Regulations |
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2010 Fault Activity Map of California Special Publication 42 - Fault Rupture Hazard Zones in California Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act (2007) Special Publication 117A - Guidelines for Evaluating and Mitigating Seismic Hazards (2008) Recommended Procedures for Implementation of DMG Special Publication 117 - Guidelines for Analyzing and Mitigating Liquefaction in California Recommended Procedures for Implementation of DMG Special Publication 117 - Guidelines for Analyzing and Mitigating Landslide Hazards in California Special Publication 118 - Recommended Criteria For Delineating Seismic Hazard Zones in California (1999) Seismic Hazards Mapping Act - Public Resources Code, Chapter 7.8, Sec. 2690 Significant California Earthquakes Focal Mechanisms (Beachball Theory) CGS Special Report 203 - The Uniform California Earthquake Rupture Forecast, Version 2 (UCERF 2) The Tsunami Threat to California (2005) Tsunami Runup Height in California - Appendix A Quaternary Fold & Fault Database CGS Map Sheet 49 - Epicenters of and Areas Damaged by M>5 California Earthquakes 1800-1999 CGS Note 55 Tsunamis - Epicenters of and Areas Damaged by M>5 California Earthquakes 1800-1999 Revised Earthquake Tables - for California Geology Study Manual (pre-2009 edition) |
| Hydrogeology |
| California Hydrogeology Links - |
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CA DWR Bulletin 118 - California’s Groundwater (2003) California Water Plan Update (2009) USGS PP 1766, Groundwater Availability of the Central Valley Aquifer |
| California Hydro & Environmental Regulations, Standards and Guidelines - |
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CCR Title 27 - California Code of Regulations - Solid Waste CCR Title 23 - Division 3 - Chapter 15 - California Code of Regulations - Discharges of Hazardous Waste to Land CCR Title 23 - Division 3 - Chapter 16 - California Code of Regulations - Underground Tank Regulations California Water Code Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act 1998 (changes as of 2009, effective 1/1/2010) California Well Standards Department of Toxic Substances Control Laws & Regulations (2009) Health & Safety Code California Drinking Water Standards, Title 22, Chapter 15 Water Rights Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) Statutes Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) Regulations |
| Checklists & Guidelines |
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CGS Note 41 - Guidelines for Reviewing Geologic Reports CGS Note 45 - Guidelines for Engineering Geologic Reports for Timber Harvesting Plans CGS Note 48 - Checklist for the Review of Engineering Geology and Seismology Reports for California Public Schools, Hospitals, and Essential Buildings CGS Note 49 - Guidelines for Evaluating the Hazard of Surface Fault Rupture CGS Note 52 - Guidelines for Preparing Geologic Reports for Regional-Scale Environmental and Resource Management Planning |
| Professional Practice and Ethics Guidelines - |
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AEG Professional Practice Handbook AGI Guidelines for Ethical Professional Conduct AIPG Code of Ethics California's Code of Professional Standards) |