AZ/GS
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definition: Information and Service: Publications Arizona Geological Survey publications include several types of formal publications (maps, bulletins, and the Down-to-Earth Series), which undergo formal technical and editorial review, and informal publications (open-file reports, contributed maps, or contributed reports) which are not reviewed. More information about these publication series is included on our publications page. Earth Science Information Center (ESIC) When Congress established the United States Geological Survey (USGS) it gave the Director responsibility for "classification of the public lands and examination of the geological structure, mineral resources, and products of the national domain." The Arizona Legislature established the Arizona Geological Survey (AZGS) to investigate and describe the geological character of Arizona and inform the public. Over the years the USGS and the AZGS have released thousands of geologic maps and reports. In order to better serve the public the USGS and AZGS entered into a formal agreement to establish the Earth Science Information Center (ESIC) to serve as a distribution point for publications of both agencies. The ESIC is collocated at the AZGS. Arizona Geology Arizona Geology is published quarterly to summarize various aspects of the geology of Arizona, announce and describe new geologic maps and reports that have been completed, and to publicize other activities or events that pertain to "things geologic" in Arizona. Four issues are published and distributed during the year. Arizona Geologic Information System (AGIS) The AGIS is a computer database that was developed to store and provide access to data on Arizona geology. Data are compiled from geological investigations and maps completed by AZGS staff and other professionals. Major components of the AGIS include GENLIB, a database of AZGS library holdings; AZGEOBIB, a bibliography of Arizona geology; AZMIN, a database for metallic mineral districts and production, mine n…

ARIZONA
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