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From the quiet solitude of Monument Valley to the splendor of numerous canyons carved into vividly layered rocks (not to mention the Grand Canyon), maybe it's the amazing colors of the desert that draw us to Arizona. Or maybe it's the stark beauty of one of the seven National Monuments in Arizona that celebrate the wonder of the high Sonoran desert of the Southwest.
Whether you're a visitor planning a trip to see the birds of Canyon de Chelly or a resident of Arizona, we hope you will enjoy learning more about the geology of the great state of Arizona using our collection of resources. You'll also be able to find out more about the space science research being conducted at the Flagstaff Field Center.
Find out about minerals-related work in Arizona.
Find out about the exciting space science research at the Flagstaff Field Center. Yes, you'll be able to link to images of and information about the Mars Pathfinder mission.
Find out why USGS scientists have been involved in fascinating studies of the Grand Canyon that include controlled flooding of the canyon.
Find out about the geologic mapping projects underway in Arizona.
Imagine being able to gather all kinds of information about our planet from a distance. This technique called remote sensing is exactly what the earth science studies at the Flagstaff Field Center are all about.
Arizona is home to seven glorious national parks, all of which are part of USGS national parks studies.
The Mohave Desert in Arizona was cleared and used for military maneuvers in the 1940's. Find out how it is recovering in a recently published report.
Find out more about USGS energy studies being conducted in Arizona.
Finally, you may be interested in all the research being done to determine the impact of climate change in the southwestern United States.
The USGS has some state by state listings that might interest you:
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Download shaded relief map of Arizona (270 kb GIF file) |
Flagstaff
Field Center
United States Geological Survey
2255 N. Gemini Drive
Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
Tucson
Field Office
United States Geological Survey
520 North Park Ave., Suite 355
Tucson, Arizona 85719
(520) 670-5500
You may also
want to contact the USGS State representative for Arizona:
Nick B. Melcher
nmelcher@usgs.gov
520 N. Park Avenue, Suite 221
Tucson, AZ 85719
Telephone: (520) 670-6671 (ext. 221)
Fax: (520) 670-5592
Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time
Water
Resources Division
Biological Resources Division
National Mapping Division
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