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A Library Research Guide for Geosciences

USGS Reference Sources Used Often for Library Inquiries:

Mineral Commodity Statistics and Information

Monthly Metal Industry Indicators

Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center

Volcano Hazards Program

Divisions of Geologic Time (2018)

Earthquake Glossary

Rock Types: Igneous Rocks ; Metamorphic Rocks ; Sedimentary Rocks

The Water Cycle

Photo Glossary of Volcanic Terms

Water Resources Glossaries

Geology of National Parks

Online Lectures

Water Science for Schools

Introduction to Hydraulic Fracturing

Induced Earthquakes

TRIGA Reactor (GSTR)

Critical Analysis of World Uranium Resources

Grade, tonnage, and location data for world calcrete-type surficial uranium deposits

New and Ongoing Wildlife Mortality Events and Wildlife Pathogen Surveillance Nationwide