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EarthWord–Hazard
It’s not just something you run into on a golf course-it’s this week’s EarthWord!
Magmas to Metals
No one wants to have an active volcano in their backyard (just ask Dionisio Pulido), but ancient eroded volcanoes can sometimes be literal goldmines for mineral ores.
Plumbing the Depths of the Great Basin
Vast mineral wealth has been discovered in the Great Basin since the 1800s. As each new generation of prospectors and geologists brings their cutting-edge tools with them, the arid ridgelines of the desert Southwest have shown more and more potential.
Bon Anniversaire, Louisiane!
On its 205th anniversary, Louisiana still rocks.
Hazard a Guess? The riskiest science quiz you will ever take!
Which U.S. State or territory has more large earthquakes than the rest of the United States combined?
Happy 229th Birthday, Maryland!
On its 229th birthday, Maryland still rocks.
EarthWord–Placer
Whether you pan for gold or rare earths, you’ll get a lot of sand...and this EarthWord!
EarthWord–Ferrous
While not a Ferris wheel, this EarthWord is just as magnetic an attraction...
The Top 5 Mineral-Producing States
In 2016, these five states led the pack in mineral production, accounting for about one third of the total mineral production value for the entire country.
Up in the Air to Look Deep Underground
Look, in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s...underground mineral research?
EarthWord–Hyperspectral
It’s not a caffeinated ghost, but this EarthWord is nearly as trippy...
The Top 5 U.S. Minerals by Production Value
In 2016, the United States mined $74.6 billion worth of minerals, and the following five mineral commodities accounted for 68.5 percent of that value.