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The Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (FBGC) is at the leading edge of scientific research addressing critical societal issues and providing unbiased data and information to decision makers and the public. Our research center is built around five broad science themes: Paleoclimate & Paleoecology, Landscape Science, Geologic Mapping, Hazards, and Special Geologic Studies. 

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Nicholas E Powell gives a thumbs up while proudly showing off new lab equipment
Nicholas E Powell gives a thumbs up in front of lab equipment
Nicholas E Powell gives a thumbs up in front of lab equipment
Nicholas E Powell gives a thumbs up in front of lab equipment

Nicholas E Powell stands in a lab in Florence Bascom Geoscience Center, showing a thumbs up, in front of lab equipment and multiple monitors

GeoScan V imaging a split speleothem (stalagmite) section
GeoScan V imaging a split speleothem (stalagmite) section
GeoScan V imaging a split speleothem (stalagmite) section
GeoScan V imaging a split speleothem (stalagmite) section

Imaging a split speleothem (stalagmite) section using the GeoScan V line-scan imaging system mounted on the GeoTek MSCL-S in the BASCORE Lab

The GeoTek MSCL-XZ multi-sensor core logger (MSCL) housed in the BASCORE Lab (wide angle view).
The GeoTek MSCL-XZ multi-sensor core logger (MSCL) housed in the BASCORE Lab.
The GeoTek MSCL-XZ multi-sensor core logger (MSCL) housed in the BASCORE Lab.
The GeoTek MSCL-XZ multi-sensor core logger (MSCL) housed in the BASCORE Lab.

The GeoTek MSCL-XZ multi-sensor core logger (MSCL) housed in the BASCORE Lab is equipped with instrumentation for magnetic susceptibility, X-ray fluorescence (XRF), and color spectrophotometry.

GeoTek MSCL-XZ system
GeoTek MSCL-XZ system
GeoTek MSCL-XZ system
GeoTek MSCL-XZ system

The GeoTek MSCL-XZ multi-sensor core logger (MSCL) housed in the BASCORE Lab is equipped with instrumentation for magnetic susceptibility, X-ray fluorescence (XRF), and color spectrophotometry.

The GeoTek MSCL-XZ multi-sensor core logger (MSCL) housed in the BASCORE Lab is equipped with instrumentation for magnetic susceptibility, X-ray fluorescence (XRF), and color spectrophotometry.

Scanning whole cores in aluminum liners on the GeoTek MSCL-S
Scanning whole cores in aluminum liners on the GeoTek MSCL-S
Scanning whole cores in aluminum liners on the GeoTek MSCL-S
Scanning whole cores in aluminum liners on the GeoTek MSCL-S

Scanning whole cores in aluminum liners on the GeoTek MSCL-S                                                          

Videos

Biography of Florence Bascom
Biography of Florence Bascom
Biography of Florence Bascom

This video is a brief but informative introduction to the life and work of Florence Bascom, the first woman hired by USGS! It describes the significance of her accomplishments at USGS and the legacy of her work beyond geology.

This video is a brief but informative introduction to the life and work of Florence Bascom, the first woman hired by USGS! It describes the significance of her accomplishments at USGS and the legacy of her work beyond geology.

Paleoecology and Ecosystem Restoration Science at the FBGC
Paleoecology and Ecosystem Restoration Science at the FBGC
Paleoecology and Ecosystem Restoration Science at the FBGC

This video highlights paleoecology and ecosystems restoration science being conducted by the USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (FBGC).

USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center - Who we are (AD)
USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center - Who we are (AD)
USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center - Who we are (AD)

The USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (FBGC) is at the leading edge of scientific research addressing critical societal issues and providing unbiased data and information to decision makers and the public.

The USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (FBGC) is at the leading edge of scientific research addressing critical societal issues and providing unbiased data and information to decision makers and the public.

Pollen Laboratory Research at the FBGC (AD)
Pollen Laboratory Research at the FBGC (AD)
Pollen Laboratory Research at the FBGC (AD)

The USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (FBGC) is at the leading edge of scientific research addressing critical societal issues and providing unbiased data and information to decision makers and the public.

Karst Hazards Research at USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (AD)
Karst Hazards Research at USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (AD)
Karst Hazards Research at USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (AD)

The Florence Bascom Geoscience Center conducts geologic research using digital elevation models to map karst systems and sinkhole hazards in the United States. Understanding these complex geologic systems helps to inform land use planning and development decisions.

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