PubTalk-08/2022 - The National Geologic Map Database - A wealth of geologic information at your fingertips!
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The National Geologic Map Database
A wealth of geologic information at your fingertips!
By David Soller, USGS Geologist
- The USGS and State Geological Surveys have been making geologic maps since the 1800s - this data (and more) can be found in the National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB).
- Geologic maps provide information about the earth materials beneath our homes, and are essential for energy and mineral exploration, environmental studies, hazard mitigation, and more.
- Learn about the history of geologic mapping and how to access over 100,000 geologic maps and publications covering the U.S.
August 25, 2022 at 6PM PDT
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The National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB)
The National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB) is a distributed archive of geoscience information for the Nation. It was mandated by the Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 and is cooperatively built and maintained by the USGS and State Geological Surveys. We welcome you to explore the archive, view the maps, and help us to improve this resource.
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The National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB)
The National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB) is a distributed archive of geoscience information for the Nation. It was mandated by the Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 and is cooperatively built and maintained by the USGS and State Geological Surveys. We welcome you to explore the archive, view the maps, and help us to improve this resource.