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The Indiana Geological and Water Survey
611 N. Walnut Grove Bloomington, IN 47405-2208
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Hours: 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm, Monday-Friday
812-855-7636 (phone)
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Todd Thompson
State GeologistThe staff that works for Indiana
The Survey consists of a diverse group of scientists, specialists, and support staff dedicated to serving the earth science needs of the state of Indiana. They include research geologists in a variety of disciplines and specialists in cartography, GIS, database and web development, editing, and layout design, supported by an active business staff. The Survey is organized into three divisions: Research, Information Services, and Business Affairs.
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Indiana Geology
General Geology
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Water & Environment
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Geological Hazards
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Maps
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Petroleum Database Management System
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New Albany Shale
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Colchester Coal Member
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Danville Coal Member
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Hymera Coal Member
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Seelyville Coal Member
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Springfield Coal Member
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Industrial Mineral Producers of Indiana
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Atlas of New Albany Shale Photomicrographs of Organic Matter
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Coal Mine Information System
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Coal Stratigraphic Database
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Underground Coal Gassification Potential in the Illinois Basin
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- Data
- Outreach & Education
- Services
Mount Rainier Fumarole Cave Exploration and Science
| Status | Start Date | End Date | Locations |
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| Active | May 1, 2017 | Dec 31, 2019 | Outside Indiana |
| Director: | Lee Florea |
| Other Researchers: | Eduardo Cartaya, National Forest Service; Penny Boston, NASA Astrobiology; Andreas Phlitsch, Ruhr-Universität Bochum |
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