Indiana UniversityGeneral Guide to Indiana Geology
Use the menu below to discover more about Indiana's natural resources and hazards.
Hazards
Learn more about the geologic hazards that affect the Hoosier state.
Water
Learn more about surface water, groundwater, and aquifer resources in Indiana.
Energy
Learn more about Indiana’s oil, gas, and coal resources and low-carbon energy technologies.
Minerals
Learn more about the state’s industrial minerals, critical minerals, and rare earth elements.
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The Petroleum Database Management System (PDMS) is a web application designed to distribute petroleum-related information from the files of the Indiana Geological and Water Survey (IGWS).
Online StoreOur online store offers a variety of geologic posters, maps, and other products.
Geologist LicensureThe Indiana Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists administers Indiana Code 25-17.6 and Indiana Administrative Code Title 305 to ensure competency and integrity in the public practice of geology.
IGWS Digital CollectionsIGWS Digital Collections is an online resource which provides access to the extensive digital holdings of the Indiana Geological and Water Survey.
Educational ResourcesThe IGWS is committed to providing free educational resources related to Indiana's natural resources and geoheritage.
Journal Of Earth SciencesThe Indiana Journal of Earth Sciences is an open-access serial publication of the Indiana Geological and Water Survey (IGWS).