In March 2019, President Donald Trump signed a public lands bill creating the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage area encompassing parts of Santa Cruz and Pima Counties. This followed more than a decade of effort on the part of U.S.
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The 3,300-square-mile Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area of southern Arizona was signed into law earlier in March 2019.
Hudbay hurdles final obstacle to initiate their mine plan operation at the Rosemont Copper Mine south of Tucson, Arizona.
AZGS' digital geologic map product suite will now include multiple digital formats - geodatabase, geojson, KMZ and shapefiles - to meet the needs of Arizona geoscientists.
‘Touring Geoheritage Sites of Flagstaff & Environs’ StoryMap highlights 30 of the most prominent geologic, archaeologic, and cultural features near Flagstaff, Arizona.
The Virtual Arizona Experience had a great run from 14 February 2012 till March 2019. 'All good things must pass.'
The US Geological Survey just released their 2018 report on U.S and global mineral commodities. Arizona is No# 1 in copper production in the U.S.
Geologic timeline of Grand Canyon with 'how to use' explanation.
Economic geologist Carson Richardson joins the AZGS staff. Carson is tasked with rebuilding a viable economic geology program.
AZGS compiled and analyzed physical, geophysical and geologic data for Higley and northern Picacho basins near Florence, Arizona, to evaluate hydrogeologic conditions and boundaries related to groundwater potential.
Rapid infilling of a 2-mile long fissure in the Tator Hills earth study area, Pinal County
Northern’ Arizona’s Washington Fault Zone (WFZ) has been reminding us of its potential for earthquake hazards over the past 3 weeks.
AZGS just released three new digital geologic maps completed as part of our STATEMAP collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey.
Addressing the origin of the Pliocene Bouse Formation of the Lower Colorado River Valley.
The Geologic Highway Map of Arizona is a treasure trove ...
The Arizona Geological Survey’s broadband seismic network (ABSN) now provides a statewide seismic monitoring network that can be used to estimate seismicity rates, the amount of ground-shaking and can provide seismic data that can be used to image subsurface processes.
Long-time AGS member Steve Reynolds named a 'Preident's Professor' at Arizona State University.
Review by the Arizona Mine Inspector for the years 2007-2018.
AZGS submits four digital geologic maps to US Geological Survey STATEMAP program.
Arizona's splendid geoheritage sites powers geotourism for Arizonans and American and foreign tourists.
