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New web map available to identify and discover mineral resources throughout Nevada. View our many publications online through our new shopping cart or visit GBSSRL. Contact us to learn more about educational opportunities offered at NBMG. 1 2 3 4 5 Closure of NBMG/GBSSRL until further notice : As part of the University of Nevada’s effort to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and in compliance with the extension of Gov. Sisolak's "Stay at Home" order, our Publication Sales and Information Office located at the Great Basin Science Sample and Records Library (GBSSRL) at 2175 Raggio Parkway in Reno will be closed to walk-in business until further notice. The Geological Society of Nevada Office in our building will also be closed. NBMG offices on the main UNR campus are also closed. Click for additional details regarding NBMG services and access to GBSSRL . Connect with NBMG: >>Go to all maps and publications: Publications | Other Online Documents | Open Data M6.5 Monte Cristo Range Earthquake - Friday, May 15, 2020, 4:03am PDT NBMG plays an important role in analyzing seismic hazards and seismic events. NBMG quickly mobilized crews to respond to the M6.5 earthquake that occurred early on Friday, May 15th near Mina, NV, and is currently working to characterize any surface ruptures, displacements, and other field observations in cooperation with the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, U.S. Geological Survey, and California Geological Survey. Click for a summary of observations . Podcast The Nevada Independent interview: State Geologist Jim Faulds Talks Geothermal and the Chaotic Origin Story of Minerals in Nevada Lidar Collection Check out NBMG's story map about the recent Reno-Sparks-Carson City lidar collection and the collaborative effort to acquire it. Virtual Field Trip Great Basin College has created virtual field trips of the Ruby Mountains–East Humboldt Range area presented on this interactive map and virtual field trip - featuring some NBMG authors. About NBMG Learn how the 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 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. NBMG T-shirts are now back in stock - order here - Examples: Men's - Ladies' Great Basin Science Sample and Records Library (GBSSRL) Visit the GBSSRL (location and hours) NBMG News Geoff Blewitt receives UNR Outstanding Researcher Award! | More here GBSSRL's Quentin Burgess named UNR Student Employee of the Year! New web app for minerals and exploration ! Monte Cristo Earthquake fault still active with 6,500 aftershocks Nevada Independent story on M6.5 Monte Cristo Range earthquake resulting from discussion with NBMG Director and State Geologist, Jim Faulds Finding Faults: How the burgeoning Walker Lane may split the American West WIRED magazine article describes cutting-edge research by NBMG's Jim Faulds, Bill Hammond, and Rich Koehler Nevada Geodetic Laboratory news feed More NBMG news ... 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