Tectonic studies of the Sierra Nevada: structure and stratigraphy of miogeoclinal rocks in Snow Lake pendant, Yosemite-Emigrant wilderness; and TIMS analysis of the northern Sierra terrane

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Online access for this thesis was created in part with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). To obtain a high quality image or document please contact the DeLaMare Library at https://unr.libanswers.com/ or call: 775-784-6945.The stratigraphy, structure and tectonic significance of the Snow Lake pendant, located in part of the Sierra Nevada, have been investigated. Additionally, research has indicated that thermal infrared multispectral scanner data is very useful as a reconnaissance mapping tool