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The Core Library and Data Center at Mercury, Nevada, was established as a repository for geologic, hydrologic, and geophysical data and materials collected in support of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) defense and environment programs at the Nevada Test Site (NTS). The Core Library is operated by the U.S. Geological Survey and has been used as a staging area for many scientific studies throughout the south western United States, in addition to NTS.The Core Library houses drill-bit cuttings, drill core (both vertical and horizontal), geophysical logs, and other rock samples collected mostly from NTS. Some samples are from other DOE facilities in New Mexico, Mississippi, Colorado, Louisiana, Alaska and other areas in Nevada. Currently, the Core Library stores more than 2,000,000 linear feet of cores and cuttings. Included within the facility is a small reference library with approximately 2,500 publications pertaining to the Nevada Test Site and surrounding area. Most of the publications were prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the Department of Energy; however, some are publications by past and present contractors to DOE.

Information regarding access to or availability of these materials can be directed to:

Robert Graves
U.S. Geological Survey
160 N. Stephanie St.
Henderson, NV 89074-8829
email: rggraves@usgs.gov

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