Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center
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Welcome to the Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center (GGGSC) located in Lakewood, Colorado on the Denver Federal Center. At GGGSC, we apply expertise in geology, geophysics, and geochemistry to interdisciplinary efforts in support of the USGS mission to address the Nation’s important earth science issues, with an emphasis on mineral resources.
Laboratories
Our center has several laboratories, ranging from geophysics to geochemistry to spectroscopy to scanning electron microscopes.
Center LaboratoriesScience Branches
Our strong science portfolio integrates regional and economic geology with a broad range of geophysical, geochemical, analytical expertise. Our center has four scientific branches:
Economic and Framework Geology
Spatial Analysis and Data Management
All Laboratory Projects (regardless of branch)
Explore Our ScienceNews
Minerals Corner Spring 2021
As Spring 2021 ends, here are a few highlights from the USGS Mineral Resources Program’s recent activities and publications.
Media Alert: Flights Above Custer and Fremont Counties, Colorado, to Map Geology
USGS Low-level Helicopter Surveys Begin Early June
Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your assistance in informing the local communities is appreciated.
Media Alert: Flights Above the Mississippi Alluvial Plain to Continue Aquifer Mapping
Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your assistance informing the local communities is appreciated.
Publications
Deposit classification scheme for the Critical Minerals Mapping Initiative Global Geochemical Database
A challenge for the global economy is to meet the growing demand for commodities used in today’s advanced technologies. Critical minerals are commodities (for example, elements, compounds, minerals) deemed vital to the economic and national security of individual countries that are vulnerable to supply disruption. The national geological agencies...
Hofstra, Albert H.; Lisitsin, Vladimir; Corriveau, Louise; Paradis, Suzanne; Peter, Jan; Lauzière, Kathleen; Lawley, Christopher; Gadd, Michael; Pilote, Jean-Luc; Honsberger, Ian; Bastrakov, Evgeniy; Champion, David; Czarnota, Karol; Doublier, Michael; Huston, David; Raymond, Oliver; VanDerWielen, Simon; Emsbo, Poul; Granitto, Matthew; Kreiner, Douglas
GIS-based identification of areas that have resource potential for sediment-hosted Pb-Zn deposits in Alaska
A state-wide Geographic Information System analysis was conducted to assess prospectivity for lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn) in sediment-hosted deposits in Alaska. The datasets that were utilized include publicly available geospatial datasets of lithologic, geochemical, and mineral occurrence data. Key characteristics of Pb-Zn deposits were identified in...
Kelley, Karen D.; Graham, Garth E.; Labay, Keith A.; Shew, Nora B.
U.S. Geological Survey wildland fire science strategic plan, 2021–26
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Wildland Fire Science Strategic Plan defines critical, core fire science capabilities for understanding fire-related and fire-responsive earth system processes and patterns, and informing management decision making. Developed by USGS fire scientists and executive leadership, and informed by conversations with...
Steblein, Paul F.; Loehman, Rachel A.; Miller, Mark P.; Holomuzki, Joseph R.; Soileau, Suzanna C.; Brooks, Matthew L.; Drane-Maury, Mia; Hamilton, Hannah M.; Kean, Jason W.; Keeley, Jon E.; Mason, Robert R.; McKerrow, Alexa J.; Meldrum, James R.; Molder, Edmund B.; Murphy, Sheila F.; Peterson, Birgit; Plumlee, Geoffrey S.; Shinneman, Douglas J.; van Mantgem, Phillip J.; York, Alison