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Celebrating 50 years of groundbreaking science from below the Earth’s surface

Celebrating 50 years of groundbreaking science from below the Earth’s surface

This month, the U.S. Geological Survey Core Research Center proudly celebrates 50 years of service to the geological community as one of the largest...

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Core Research Center Reaches Half Century

Core Research Center Reaches Half Century

From humble beginnings, the CRC collections have grown into an expansive 80,000 square foot warehouse space, which provides ample storage for 64,000...

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U.S. Geological Survey Grants More than $4.8M to States to Preserve Vital Geologic Data and to Support Infrastructure Development 

U.S. Geological Survey Grants More than $4.8M to States to Preserve Vital Geologic Data and to Support Infrastructure Development 

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey awarded \$4.8 million, supported in part by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to 36 state...

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Publication Notice: Directory of Public Repositories of Geological Materials

Publication Notice: Directory of Public Repositories of Geological Materials

A new directory published by a team of state and USGS members improves the discoverability and visibility of public geological materials repositories...

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