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How we used a century of data to create a modern, digital geologic map of Alaska

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imageThe biggest state has a brand new map.Geologic Map of Alaska

Since William Smith’s publication of the first geologic map of England in 1815, geologists have used maps to show the distribution and character of rocks at the Earth’s surface, and display their interpretations of the underlying geology. These maps help guide exploration for...

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