Kentucky Geologic Survey

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KGS awarded IMLS grant to preserve nearly 200 years of Kentucky geological data

Sep 13, 2024, 7:28 AM

The Kentucky Geological Survey project will safeguard nearly 200 years of geological, geographical and textual data about Kentucky, ensuring its accessibility for future generations.

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Showcase to highlight KGS Potter Internship program

Jul 25, 2024, 7:25 AM

The showcase is an opportunity for the Potter interns to present their summer research projects through five-minute lightning talks and academic posters.

Kentucky Geological Survey 63rd annual seminar

May 15, 2024, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Kentucky Geological Survey to host 63rd annual seminar

May 9, 2024, 7:08 AM

The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kentucky will host its 63rd annual seminar on May 15 at the Jacobs Science Building, Room 121, on the UK campus.

KGS geologist accompanies landslide disaster assistance team to Sri Lanka

Nov 20, 2023, 7:21 AM

Geologist Matt Crawford, a landslide researcher at the Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) took discoveries from Kentucky landslides to international collaborators in Sri Lanka last month.

Kentucky Geological Survey to hold open house for Earth Science Week

Oct 5, 2023, 6:53 AM

The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) is hosting its annual open house in celebration of Earth Science Week on Oct. 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Kentucky Geological Survey Earth Week Open House

Oct 11, 2023, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) is hosting its annual open house in celebration of Earth Science Week on Wednesday, October 11 from 6:00-7:30pm. KGS, along with the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences (EES) and other organizations, will set up displays, exhibits, and interactive demonstrations on a wide range of geoscience topics. This event is free and open to the public. K-12 students, parents, teachers, and those interested in geoscience are encouraged to attend.

KGS receives national funding to preserve Kentucky’s critical mineral collections

Jun 21, 2023, 7:23 AM

The Kentucky Geological Survey will preserve mineral cores from western and south-central Kentucky through Save America’s Treasures, a National Park Service grant program in collaboration with the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Kentucky Geological Survey's annual seminar features USGS director

May 2, 2023, 8:00 AM

U.S. Geological Survey Director Dave Applegate will deliver the keynote presentation at the Kentucky Geological Survey's annual seminar on May 25.

Kentucky Geological Survey's 62nd Annual Seminar

May 25, 2023, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Join us for Kentucky Geological Survey's 62nd Annual Seminar. Our theme this year is Of Hills and Hazards. The seminar will explore Kentucky geological hazards and will include presentations on post-flood landslide reconnaissance, ongoing seismic hazards research, Google Earth for geohazards, geologic controls on radon, and other hazard-related issues.

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