Radiometric Ages from Rocks of the Great Basin

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Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: USGS

Originator: Coolbaugh, M.

Publication_Date: 19960906

Title: Radiometric Ages from Rocks of the Great Basin

Edition: 1

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: University of Nevada, Reno

Publisher: Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Other_Citation_Details:

Raines, G.L., Sawatzky, D.L., and Connors, K.A., 1996, Great Basin Geoscience Data Base; USGS Digital Data Series DDS-041.

Online_Linkage: <ftp://ftp.nbmg.unr.edu/pub/geothermal/03_Geology_Data>

Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Title: Great Basin Geoscience Database

Description:

Abstract:

Point shapefile containing data on radiometric ages from rocks of the Great Basin. Data from Raines et al., 1996, with additional ages added by Mark Coolbaugh during a 2000 literature search.

Purpose: For geologic, mineral, or geothermal exploration

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Theme_Keyword: Geology

Theme_Keyword: Age Dates

Theme_Keyword: radiometric age

Theme_Keyword: Geologic Time

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Place_Keyword: USA

Place_Keyword: Western United States

Place_Keyword: Great Basin

Place_Keyword: Nevada

Place_Keyword: California

Place_Keyword: Utah

Place_Keyword: Idaho

Place_Keyword: Arizona

Place_Keyword: Oregon

Place_Keyword: Montana

Access_Constraints:

Although these data have been processed successfully on the computer system at the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data on any system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and aggregate use with other data. It is strongly recommended that these data be directly acquired from the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology. It is also strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with the data. The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology shall not be held liable for improper use of the data described and/or contained herein. By using this data you hereby agree to these conditions.

Use_Constraints:

Reference and acknowledge the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology or specific author in products derived from this map. Do not reproduce for commercial purposes. This data is not surveyed data.

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City: Reno

State_or_Province: NV

Postal_Code: 89557-0178

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 775-784-6691

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: nbmg@unr.edu

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Citation_Information:

Originator: USGS

Publication_Date: 19960906

Title: rad_age

Edition: 1

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Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: University of Nevada, Reno

Publisher: Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Other_Citation_Details:

Data from Raines et. al., 1996, with additonal age dates added in 2000 by Mark Coolbaugh of the GBCGE

Online_Linkage: <ftp://ftp.nbmg.unr.edu/pub/geothermal/03_Geology_Data>

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Data from Raines et. al., 1996, with additonal age dates added in 2000 by Mark Coolbaugh of the GBCGE

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City: Reno

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Postal_Code: 89557-0178

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 775-784-6691

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Contact_Instructions: web/GIS/database person

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Distribution_Liability:

Requestor hereby releases the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, the University of Nevada, Reno, and their agents, consultants, contractors or employees from any and all claims, action, or causes of action for damages including, but not limited to any costs of recovering, reprogramming or reproducing any programs or data stored in or used with the GIS data, damage to property, damages for personal injury or for any lost profits, lost savings, or other special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use the GIS data, even if said parties have been advised of the possibility of such damage. Requestor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, the University of Nevada, Reno, and their agents, consultants, contractors and employees from any and all liability claims or damages to any person arising from or connected with the use of this GIS data.

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Country: USA

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