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  1. California Gold Rush

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    Early mining focused on simple hydraulic separation methods. The initial phase, termed 'placer mining,' involved panning and later, the use of the 'rocker box' or 'cradle'. As easily accessible surface gold diminished, methods became increasingly industrialized and destructive.
    By 1852, large-scale hydraulic mining began to dominate. This involved using high-pr…

  2. Sierra Nevada

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    Hydrology and Glaciation
    The Sierra Nevada[^21] serves as a critical hydrological engine[^22] for California[^23], capturing vast quantities of winter precipitation, primarily as snowpack[^24]. The resulting runoff feeds major river systems, including the Sacramento River[^25] and San Joaquin Rivers[^26], which sustain the Central Valley[^27].
    Glaciation[^28] profoundly shaped the r…

  3. Sierra Nevada

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    [^23]: California
    [^24]: Snowpack
    [^25]: Sacramento River
    [^26]: San Joaquin Rivers
    [^27]: Central Valley