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Effects of Hurricane Celia -- a focus on environmental geologic problems Effects of Hurricane Celia -- a focus on environmental geologic problems 1970

At 10 pm (CDT) on Friday, July 31, 1970, a tropical squall struck the western tip of Cuba causing property damage and the loss of 5 lives. Twelve hours later at 10 am (CDT), Saturday, August 1, the tropical depression had moved 150 miles northwest and had intensified into Tropical Storm Celia.

McGowen, J.H., Groat, C.G., Brown, L.F., Jr., Fisher, W.L., Scott, A.J. Geological Circular Bureau of Economic Geology
Facies and genesis of a hurricane-washover fan, St. Joseph Island, central Texas coast Facies and genesis of a hurricane-washover fan, St. Joseph Island, central Texas coast 1970

Two distinctive subaerial physiographic features that form a substantial portion, by area, of most barrier islands along the Texas coast are the washover fan and the tidal delta. Volumetrically, washover fan deposits and tidal delta deposits form a significant part of each barrier island.

Andrews, P.B. Report of Investigations Bureau of Economic Geology
Mineral resources of south Texas:  region served through the port of Corpus Christi Mineral resources of south Texas: region served through the port of Corpus Christi 1962

This report is a compilation of all available data on mineral resources (exclusive of oil and gas) in 39 south Texas counties. Information from published and unpublished sources was checked and supplemented by field investigations.

Maxwell, R.A. Report of Investigations Bureau of Economic Geology