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INnovative Geothermal Exploration through Novel Investigations Of Undiscovered Systems (INGENIOUS). Now Available! This 12-month calendar (January through December 2024) is full of beautiful photos highlighting Nevada’s scenic wonders and features a different geologic topic each month. A summary of NBMG’s response to the largest earthquake to occur in Nevada in over 65 years. New web map available to identify and discover mineral resources throughout Nevada. View our many publications online or visit GBSSRL. Contact us to learn more about educational opportunities offered at NBMG. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connect with NBMG: Subscribe to our newsletterGo to all maps and publications: Publications | Other Online Documents | Open Data NBMG EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Administrative Assistant 3 Position Announcement Join our team! Please see job announcement for details. NBMG Director Position Announcement Exciting new opportunity! The is seeking to hire a new Director. Please see our blog for this new announcement. NEW SIGNIFICANT EARTHQUAKES M6.0 Antelope Valley Earthquake - Thursday, July 8, 2021 A magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred about 33 km southeast of Markleeville, CA in Antelope Valley near the town of Walker and near the range-front fault in the area. Shaking was widely felt in the Reno-Carson corridor and as far as San Francisco. U.S. Highway 395 was temporarily closed due to rock slides. Check the Nevada Earthquake Clearinghouse website for addtional details as they develop. NBMG has mobilized teams in response to this event. M6.5 Monte Cristo Range Earthquake - Friday, May 15, 2020, 4:03am PDT New NBMG publication with maps and data about the Monte Cristo Range earthquake Summary page of observations following earthquake response Podcast The Nevada Independent interview: State Geologist Jim Faulds Talks Geothermal and the Chaotic Origin Story of Minerals in Nevada Order your 2024 Nevada Geology Calendar The 2024 Nevada Geology Calendar is available now to order! Click here for details and a sneak preview of the monthly images. Rock Identification Requests 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 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. Great Basin Science Sample and Records Library (GBSSRL) Visit the GBSSRL (location and hours) Recent NBMG News 2NEWS NEVADA: Your 2 cents-Earthquakes: The Nevada Seismological Laboratory and the State Geologist spoke on why so many earthquakes have been hitting our region recently. NEVADA Today: NBMG geoscientist wins Young Scientist Award from GSA-The Donath Medal is awarded to a young scientist for outstanding research KOLO-TV: Cortez Masto looking to strengthen domestic green energy, rare-earth elements supply chain dominated by China ESRI ArcNews: GIS-Based Predictions Advance Geothermal Energy Exploration WILD NEVADA: Episode 612: Mount Rose and Peavine Peak International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG): Geoff Blewitt speaks at IUGG Berlin 2023 NEVADA Today: Amidst the rubble, Turkey’s earthquake scars reveal important information Nevada Geodetic Laboratory news feed More NBMG news ... 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