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>
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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
Place:
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
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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.
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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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Address: University of Nevada, Reno MS178
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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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
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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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Postal_Code: 89557-0178
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 775-784-6691
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Contact_Instructions: web/GIS/database person
Resource_Description: Downloadable Data
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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