Geograph CA

Geology CA Posted in Reference on 06 Jul 2009

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Geology CA is the first GIS (geographic information system) for the iPhone. This version focuses on the geology of California.

Geology CA is a completely self-contained application, and does not require any Internet access. This is critical for anyone who needs access to this information when out of cellular range, in the field.

Users can manipulate and combine 19 layers of information, including:

- complete geological map from the U.S. Geological Service
- states outline of California and adjacent states
- land elevation from NASA
- ocean bathymetry from the U.S. Geological Service
- all 3,156 California earthquakes in recorded history with a magnitude of 4.0 or greater
- recent faults and plate boundaries
- county lines, USGS quadrangles, townships and ranges
- urban areas, hydrological features
- cities, roads and railroad tracks
- active and abandonned mines and quarries
- almost 2,500 potassium/argon dates