• Earth MRIThe goal of Earth MRI is to improve our knowledge of the geologic framework in the United States and to identify areas that may have the potential to contain undiscovered critical mineral resources.
  • Lithium ReportOrigins, Extent, Role in the Energy Transition, and Implications for Economic Development and National Security
  • INGENIOUS PROJECTINnovative Geothermal Exploration through Novel Investigations Of Undiscovered Systems (INGENIOUS).
  • MONTE CRISTO RANGE EARTHQUAKEA summary of NBMG's response to the largest earthquake to occur in Nevada in over 65 years.
  • NEVADA MINERAL EXPLORERWeb map available to identify and discover mineral resources throughout Nevada.
  • PUBLICATIONSView our many publications online or visit GBSSRL.
  • GEOLOGIC EDUCATIONContact us to learn more about educational opportunities offered at NBMG.
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RECENT NEWS

Congratulations to NBMG emeritus faculty Chris Henry who received the 2024 Florence Bascom Geologic Mapping award from the Geological Society of America! This award acknowledges contributions in published high-quality geologic mapping that led the recipient to publish significant new scientific or economic-resource discoveries, and to contribute greater understanding of fundamental geologic processes and concepts.

A link to the award announcement is here: https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/GSA/Awards/GSA.aspx Kudos to Chris for the excellent achievement!

RECENT SIGNIFICANT EARTHQUAKES
M5.8 Parker Butte Earthquake - Monday, December 9, 2024

The Mw5.8 Parker Butte earthquake occurred on December 09, 2024 at 3:08 PM local time, approximately 24 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada and approximately 63 km east of the State capitol in Carson City. The USGS reported over 12,000 felt reports from as far away as San Francisco and Salt Lake City. A UNR field team including Rich Koehler from NBMG was mobilized the morning after the earthquake to assess effects from the event.

Check the Nevada Earthquake Clearinghouse website for addtional details and information about other significant earthquakes, including the 2020 M6.5 Monte Cristo Range and 2021 M6.0 Antelope Valley earthquakes.

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Podcast

The Nevada Independent interview: State Geologist Jim Faulds Talks Geothermal
and the Chaotic Origin Story of Minerals in Nevada

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Rock Identification Requests

Please note: we do NOT identify meteorites.

Most rocks and minerals can be identified by NBMG staff at our Great Basin Science Sample and Records Library in Reno, Nevada. Contact Rachel Micander for an appointment at rmicander@unr.edu.

About NBMG

Learn how the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology serves the citizens of Nevada in this informative video.

Web Maps and Data

Visit our Open Data site for web maps such as our 43-101 reports, mining districts, MyHazards
and more.

Maps and Publications

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Browse Publications online or visit our Publication Sales and Information Office at the Great Basin Science Sample and Records Library, located at 2175 Raggio Parkway.