Our Progress

Earth MRI began in 2019. Explore a timeline of our progress.

Earth MRI Progress

Our Impact

Earth MRI is making an impact across the Nation. These are stories of Earth MRI in action.

Earth MRI in Action

Our Partners

Partnerships are central to Earth MRI. Learn how they benefit the Nation.

Learn About our Partnerships

Connect with Us

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Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI)

Earth MRI is modernizing mapping of the Nation's surface and subsurface. We deliver high-quality data needed to understand our Nation's geology, find new critical and other mineral resources, and inform decisions about how the Nation will meet its evolving needs.

What is Earth MRI?

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Earth MRI is an initiative within the USGS Mineral Resources Program.

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Mapping and Science

Icon of globe cut open to see layers of the Earth, with a magnifying glass looking inside.

We collect multiple types of data across the full extent of the Nation.

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Explore our Data

Explore Earth MRI mapping areas and data through this interactive web-tool.

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