Production level in the Ray porphyry copper mine, AZ.
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Production level in the Ray porphyry copper mine, AZ.
Overlook of Ray porphyry copper mine.
Overlook of Ray porphyry copper mine.
USGS photo of Ray Copper Mine in Pinal County, Arizona. Taken by Mark Coker on September 1, 2007. Revised for brightness and contrast for use as a webpage Carousel image.
USGS photo of Ray Copper Mine in Pinal County, Arizona. Taken by Mark Coker on September 1, 2007. Revised for brightness and contrast for use as a webpage Carousel image.
New AGS building after USAID renovation features cutting edge scientific equipment.
New AGS building after USAID renovation features cutting edge scientific equipment.
Rio Grande, San Luis Hills, and Blanca Peak in San Luis Basin
Rio Grande, San Luis Hills, and Blanca Peak in San Luis BasinPhoto captures the Rio Grande, volcanic San Luis Hills, and Blanca Peak massif in the San Luis Basin, part of the Rio Grande rift. The basin - currently being studied by the USGS - is of interest for groundwater, petroleum, and mineral resources.
Rio Grande, San Luis Hills, and Blanca Peak in San Luis Basin
Rio Grande, San Luis Hills, and Blanca Peak in San Luis BasinPhoto captures the Rio Grande, volcanic San Luis Hills, and Blanca Peak massif in the San Luis Basin, part of the Rio Grande rift. The basin - currently being studied by the USGS - is of interest for groundwater, petroleum, and mineral resources.
These rare-earth oxides are used as tracers to determine which parts of a watershed are eroding. Clockwise from top center: praseodymium, cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, samarium, and gadolinium. Image Number D1115-1. Photo by Peggy Greb, USDA-ARS.
These rare-earth oxides are used as tracers to determine which parts of a watershed are eroding. Clockwise from top center: praseodymium, cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, samarium, and gadolinium. Image Number D1115-1. Photo by Peggy Greb, USDA-ARS.
An open-pit mine for volcanic-hosted copper deposits from the Bolnisi District of the Republic of Georgia. A controlled blast as part of the mining process can be seen.
An open-pit mine for volcanic-hosted copper deposits from the Bolnisi District of the Republic of Georgia. A controlled blast as part of the mining process can be seen.
An open-pit mine for volcanic-hosted copper deposits from the Bolnisi District of the Republic of Georgia.
An open-pit mine for volcanic-hosted copper deposits from the Bolnisi District of the Republic of Georgia.
Colorful mountains of Sar-e-Pul hint of copper (green) and iron (red).
Colorful mountains of Sar-e-Pul hint of copper (green) and iron (red).
USGS scientist Bernard Hubbard conducting spectral measurements of soils and cover crops to ground truth satellite imagery being used to map soil erosion and runoff potential into the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
USGS scientist Bernard Hubbard conducting spectral measurements of soils and cover crops to ground truth satellite imagery being used to map soil erosion and runoff potential into the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Hindu Kush peak rises to about 17,000 feet.
Hindu Kush peak rises to about 17,000 feet.
Scenic Panjsher Valley hosts emerald deposits
Scenic Panjsher Valley hosts emerald deposits
Rich blue Afghan lapis still intrigues visitors.
Rich blue Afghan lapis still intrigues visitors.
Diatom in spire from floor of Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park.
Diatom in spire from floor of Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park.
Spires from the floor of Yellowstone Lake appear to be composed of diatoms and silicified bacteria.
Spires from the floor of Yellowstone Lake appear to be composed of diatoms and silicified bacteria.
Secondary electron image of dickite clay crystals.
Secondary electron image of dickite clay crystals.
Spires from the floor of Yellowstone Lake appear to be composed of diatoms and silicified bacteria.
Spires from the floor of Yellowstone Lake appear to be composed of diatoms and silicified bacteria.
Spires from the floor of Yellowstone Lake appear to be composed of diatoms and silicified bacteria.
Spires from the floor of Yellowstone Lake appear to be composed of diatoms and silicified bacteria.
Firefighters surrounded by clouds of smoke and dust of the World Trade Center after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jim Watson, U.S. Navy.
Firefighters surrounded by clouds of smoke and dust of the World Trade Center after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jim Watson, U.S. Navy.
Dr. Suzanne Nicholson in Isle Royale, 1996
Dr. Suzanne Nicholson in Isle Royale, 1996