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Educational materials from the Geological Survey are great tools for learning about Ohio’s geology. Glacial Grooves, Kelleys Island Like much of North America, Ohio's landscape was greatly shaped by glaciers during the Ice Ages. Solve the Puzzle of Ohio’s Geology Explore Ohio’s Natural History with a Geological Walk Through Time Think you’ve found the next Ohio meteorite? Click here to get the info you need to find out. Rock I.D. Get your Ohio rock or fossil identified! Submit your rock photos here. Geothermal Energy Ever wonder if Ohio is a hot spot for geothermal energy? Click here to find out. H. R. Collins Laboratory This multifunctional facility headquarters the Ohio Seismic Network and houses the core repository, an archive of Ohio's rocks. Read all about our giant fossil fish here! ============================================================ -- Click for list of Ohio events! =================================================================== -- Natural Arches Learn how these fascinating geologic features inspire a sense of wonder and where to find them throughout Ohio. -- ==================================================================== -- Ohio Geology Store Our online store has something for anyone interested in the natural and cultural history of Ohio. ================================================================= -- Marcellus & Utica Shales Learn about these geologic formations and the potential they have for producing oil and gas in Ohio. ============================================================== -- New Coastal Erosion Area Mapping Completed Final 2018 Lake Erie Erosion Maps Now Available =========================================================== -- Marcellus & Utica Shale Data and Maps Earthquake Information from OhioSeis Network Publications, Maps, Data and GIS Files Geological Survey Home News & Events Ohio Geology EXTRA Recent News, Events and Features Archive Upcoming Events Press Releases Multimedia Library Related Links Major Topics Abandoned Underground Mine Maps Astrogeology Bedrock Geology Core & Samples: HRC Earthquakes/OhioSeis Economic Geology Educational Resources Energy Resources Environmental Geology Fossils In Ohio Geologic Hazards Geology Store Interactive Maps Lake Erie Geology Mineral Resources Publications/Maps Rocks and Minerals Rock Identification Surficial Geology Contacts & About Us Contact Us Main Phone, Address & E-mail Staff by Subject Area Staff by Program Area About the Division About the Survey Mission and Vision State Geologist Timeline of Survey HRC Lab & Core Repository Geologic Records Center Location Maps Main Office Collins Lab & Core Repository Visit the Records Center 2045 Morse Rd., Bldg. C-1 Columbus, OH 43229-6693 Get Directions OPEN : Tuesdays & Thursdays 8-11:30 AM & 1-4 PM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Monday, Wednesday & Friday (614) 265-6576 More Info Geological Survey News New Map Highlights the Little Miami River Watershed in Southwestern Ohio Posted on 2/10/2020 by Chuck Salmons in Maps and Mapping Two Felt Earthquakes in Lake County, December 7, 2019 Posted on 12/9/2019 by Geological Survey in Earthquakes OhioSeis 2018 Report on Ohio Mineral Industries Now Available Posted on 11/8/2019 by Geological Survey in Energy Resources Economic Geology Publications ODNR Accepting Grant Applications for Geologic Research Posted on 10/23/2019 by Geological Survey in Education Grants Geoscience is for Everyone is Theme for Earth Science Week 2019 Posted on 9/24/2019 by Geological Survey in Education Outreach Geologic Recor...