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Hydrologic changes associated with the October 28, 1983, Idaho earthquake

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Abstract

Significant hydrologic changes were observed after the magnitude 7.3 earthquake that occurred on October 28, 1983, in central Idaho. Groundwater levels rose by as much as 3 meters near the epicenter. Discharge in many streams and springs increased, in some instances by more than 100%. One warm spring ceased flowing for several days; the flow then resumed and peaked at about nine times its original rate. Available data show no significant changes in water quality following the earthquake.

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  1. Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey, 230 Collins Road, 83702, Boise, Idaho, USA

    R. L. Whitehead, R. W. Harper & H. G. Sisco

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Whitehead, R.L., Harper, R.W. & Sisco, H.G. Hydrologic changes associated with the October 28, 1983, Idaho earthquake. PAGEOPH 122, 280–293 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00874599

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