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Elements of a USGS Data Release

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Diagram of the elements of a USGS data release: data, metadata, digital object identifier, IPDS, USGS dataset repository, SDC
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Detailed Description

There are 6 elements that are required to complete a USGS data release: data, FGDC-compliant metadata, a digital object identifier, Fundamental Science Practices review and approval in IPDS, a USGS dataset repository, and the Science Data Catalog record for the data release. Learn more about data release.

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