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Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Reno, Nevada · Website

Nevada's state geological survey, defined in state law (NRS 514) as the state's official source of data and analysis on geology, natural resources and geologic hazards. It is a research and public-service unit of UNR. It maps geology, studies mineral and geothermal resources and hazards, publishes maps and open data, runs the Great Basin Science Sample and Records Library, and trains students.