The National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program: By-the-Numbers
By National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program
June 2026 (approx.)
Detailed Description
The National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program: By the Numbers
~2000 visitors use the Core Research Center each year for research or education
Over 5 million geologic materials are discoverable online through ReSchiColl
The cores in the Core Research Center alone have a replacement value of at least ~\$80 billion
USGS supports geologic data preservation in all 50 states
Learn more here: National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program | U.S. Geological Survey
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.