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This is a partial representation of a geologic map of the Surficial geology of the glaciated region of the US. The blue dashed lines represent glacial and glaciofluvial features, roughly outlining the boundary of the glaciated region. The black outlined states represent the eight member states of the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition.
This is a partial representation of a geologic map of the Surficial geology of the glaciated region of the US. The blue dashed lines represent glacial and glaciofluvial features, roughly outlining the boundary of the glaciated region. The black outlined states represent the eight member states of the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition.
This chart depicts funding amounts in US dollars awarded by the NCGMP's STATEMAP program by state for the time period between 1993 and 2025. Paler hues indicate lower funding amounts (with white being no funding), where darker hues show higher funding amounts.
This chart depicts funding amounts in US dollars awarded by the NCGMP's STATEMAP program by state for the time period between 1993 and 2025. Paler hues indicate lower funding amounts (with white being no funding), where darker hues show higher funding amounts.
The screenshot was captured from the 3D web viewer tool created by Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS).
The screenshot was captured from the 3D web viewer tool created by Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS).
This screen clipped image was generated with the Illinois State Geological Survey's 3D viewer. This map shows the surficial geology of Boon County, Illinois above a generated cross section along the red diagonal indicator line.
This screen clipped image was generated with the Illinois State Geological Survey's 3D viewer. This map shows the surficial geology of Boon County, Illinois above a generated cross section along the red diagonal indicator line.
USGS Mineral Resources Program color by number for the critical mineral graphite.
USGS Mineral Resources Program color by number for the critical mineral graphite.
USGS Mineral Resources Program coloring page for cassiterite and the critical mineral tin.
The mineral cassiterite, chemical formula SnO2, is the most important mineral source for the critical mineral tin. Fun facts: tin is one of the earliest metals used by humans! The chemical symbol for tin, Sn, comes from its Latin name, stannum.
USGS Mineral Resources Program coloring page for cassiterite and the critical mineral tin.
The mineral cassiterite, chemical formula SnO2, is the most important mineral source for the critical mineral tin. Fun facts: tin is one of the earliest metals used by humans! The chemical symbol for tin, Sn, comes from its Latin name, stannum.
The USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) is accelerating modern geological and geophysical mapping across Alaska and the nation.
The USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) is accelerating modern geological and geophysical mapping across Alaska and the nation.
In Fall 2025 the Hawaiʻi Abyssal Nodules and Associated Ecosystems Expedition, led by USGS scientists, will investigate the geology, minerals, and environmental setting of the deep seabed offshore Moku o Keawe (Hawaiʻi Island) in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone. This work is part of ongoing collaborative efforts with BOEM and NOAA.
In Fall 2025 the Hawaiʻi Abyssal Nodules and Associated Ecosystems Expedition, led by USGS scientists, will investigate the geology, minerals, and environmental setting of the deep seabed offshore Moku o Keawe (Hawaiʻi Island) in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone. This work is part of ongoing collaborative efforts with BOEM and NOAA.
In Fall 2025 the Hawaiʻi Abyssal Nodules and Associated Ecosystems Expedition, led by USGS scientists, will investigate the geology, minerals, and environmental setting of the deep seabed offshore Moku o Keawe (Hawaiʻi Island) in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone. This work is part of ongoing collaborative efforts with BOEM and NOAA.
In Fall 2025 the Hawaiʻi Abyssal Nodules and Associated Ecosystems Expedition, led by USGS scientists, will investigate the geology, minerals, and environmental setting of the deep seabed offshore Moku o Keawe (Hawaiʻi Island) in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone. This work is part of ongoing collaborative efforts with BOEM and NOAA.
The familiar saying “good things come in small packages” holds especially true for deep-sea biological communities at hydrothermal vents, including those at Escanaba Trough, a seafloor spreading center located almost 200 miles off the northern California coast.
The familiar saying “good things come in small packages” holds especially true for deep-sea biological communities at hydrothermal vents, including those at Escanaba Trough, a seafloor spreading center located almost 200 miles off the northern California coast.
The familiar saying “good things come in small packages” holds especially true for deep-sea biological communities at hydrothermal vents, including those at Escanaba Trough, a seafloor spreading center located almost 200 miles off the northern California coast.
The familiar saying “good things come in small packages” holds especially true for deep-sea biological communities at hydrothermal vents, including those at Escanaba Trough, a seafloor spreading center located almost 200 miles off the northern California coast.
Join USGS researchers Jason Chaytor and Kira Mizell as they virtually participate in a NOAA Ocean Exploration expedition to the depths of the North Atlantic.
Join USGS researchers Jason Chaytor and Kira Mizell as they virtually participate in a NOAA Ocean Exploration expedition to the depths of the North Atlantic.