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Kansas Geological Survey

Advancing Science, Serving Kansas

Research Programs

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Geophysics and Hazards

Monitoring earthquakes, developing seismic techniques, and supporting field-based research.
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Geology and Mineral Resources

Studying and mapping the geologic resources of the state.
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Geoarchaeology

Searching for evidence of the earliest people to inhabit the Central Great Plains.

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Outreach, Education, and Publications

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Educational Resources

Learn about the geology of Kansas featuring geologic sites, classroom activities, and more
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Publications

Books and maps on the geology, minerals, and natural resources of the state.
The KGS Data Resources Library

Archives and Libraries

Kansas Geologic Sample Repository, Data Resources Library, and KGS Drill Core Library.

KGS in the News

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KGS expands research, laboratory space for rock core, critical materials analysis

Industry executives, state policymakers and University of Kansas leadership joined the Kansas Geological Survey Nov. 6 for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting of the newly renovated Watney CORELAB, which includes a 5,500-square-foot expansion of the existing laboratory space.
Two scientists install equipment in streambed.

KGS scientist to discuss research during Kansas Economic Policy Conference

KGS scientist Sam Zipper will discuss his work at Ripple Effect: Water and the Kansas Economy, a conference hosted by the University of Kansas Institute for Policy & Research.
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Grant funding received in August, September

The KGS received awards totaling more than $2.2 million during August and September.
Crew members in hard hats and safety vests from Lighthouse Drilling, Kudu Coring, Mull Companies and the Kansas Geological Survey extract core from the Lyon County well.

Critical Materials Crossroads team advances as finalist for NSF award of up to $160M over a decade

University of Kansas researchers join the University of Missouri-Kansas City in a collaboration named one of 15 finalists for the National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines award.

Coming Events

January 20: Lawrence Genealogical Society

Blair Schneider, outreach manager and associate researcher, will present a talk about the Oak Hill Cemetery Potter's Field project, 10 a.m. January 20 at Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Mass., in Lawrence.

February 1: Paleocamp Applications Open

The sign-up period for Paleocamp, our free spring break camp for fourth- to sixth-graders, begins February 1. Space is limited.

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