 Why was the idea of Joseph Schwartzberg regarding the explanation for Kiowa Fault not recognized largely by newspapers?
It was still a matter of academic interest when in the late '40s geologists speculated on the relationship between the Kiowa Fault and the Conchas Fault farther south, in New Mexico, and which followed the Pecos as far south as Texas. Nor was there much in the papers a few years later when it was suggested that the Niobrara Fault (just inside and roughly parallel to the eastern border of Wyoming) was a northerly extension of the Kiowa. Only Joseph Schwartzberg, head geographer of the Department of the Interior, wondered if the disturbance might not be a settling of the Kiowa Fault. To excuse the other geologists, it must be said that the Kiowa Fault had never acted up before.
 His theory lacked the dramatic effect that was desired
 He lacked the credentials needed for such a proclamation  His information was disproven very early on.  His theory lacked the dramatic effect that was desired  He was not dignified enough to receive the recognition