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This is the homepage of Alaska's geological and geophysical survey, the agency responsible for collecting and distributing information about the state's geologic resources and hazards. Materials include numerous downloadable geologic publications, geophysical, geochemical, and GIS datasets, maps, photos, and news articles. The 'Guide to Alaska Geologic and Mineral Information', a document available at the site, is a source for basic and specialized research into the geology of Alaska, and the resources and issues involved in exploration for metallic mineral deposits in Alaska. It is designed to give users a broad overview of the many resources available to them from library facilities and holdings to State and Federal agencies that publish research and oversee mining and exploration activities to online databases, publications, and catalogs.

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• Social Sciences  / Geography