Tag: geology

May 25, 2022

Homeschoolers learn about rocks at GBSSRL

Rachel Micander shares her knowledge of Nevada rocks and geology with a group of homeschoolers—assisted by NBMG/GBSSRL volunteer, Dave Reynolds. The photos of this visit...

April 21, 2022

Student Worker Position, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) at UNR

Student Worker Position, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) at UNR USGS National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program Schedule: Summer 2022, with the...

January 31, 2022

AEG Great Basin February Meeting

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT   The bar is sponsored by Doug and Merrily Graham and we are reimbursing the first three students who submit RSVP’s.   2021-2022...

December 17, 2021

NEVADA TODAY: AEMA 2021 annual meeting sees prominent Mackay School presence

NEW ARTICLE FROM NEVADA TODAY – December 13, 2021 by Michelle Werdann AEMA 2021 annual meeting sees prominent Mackay School presence Students, faculty and alumni...

December 8, 2021

NEWS ARTICLE

SFGATE: The head-spinning geology of the Sierra Nevada and its many micro mountain ranges News article with quotes from the Director of the Nevada Bureau...

December 8, 2021

NEW NBMG PUBLICATION

Major mines of Nevada 2020: Mineral industries in Nevada’s economy Author: Mike Visher and Lucia Patterson (Nevada Division of Minerals)Year: 2021Series: Pamphlet (Major Mines) P-32Format: 28 pages, 5.5 x...

October 26, 2021

NEW NBMG PUBLICATION

Curious about Yucca Mountain? This report provides a summary of the geologic setting and previous studies of the area, including discussion of existing data gaps that limit understanding of seismic hazards in the region.

October 19, 2021

2021 Earth Science Week Photos

A big thank you to everyone that attended Saturday’s NBMG Earth Science Week field trip and to our Earth Science Week team leaders! We had...

October 11, 2021

2022 Nevada Geology Calendar Now Available

Nevada Geology Calendar 2022 Designed by: Christina Clack, Jennifer M. Vlcan, Chip Carroon, Christopher D. Henry, James E. Faulds, and Rachel E. Micander.Year: 2021Format: 13...

September 23, 2021

NBMG Earth Science Week Field Trip 2021

A Tale of Three Rivers and the Rapidly Evolving Landscapes of Western Nevada Saturday, October 16, 2021 This year, Earth Science Week is celebrating the...