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Photo Gallery

Welcome to the AZGS Photo Gallery

This is our staging ground to showcase images of geologic features, scenes and structures from across Arizona. By and large, these images are the product of AZGS staff - geoscientists and administrative staff. We have invited non-Survey photographers to donate their images, too. Chief among these is Dr. Dale Nations. Dr Nations, Professor Emeritus at Northern Arizona University, and his students explored the geology of Northern Arizona during the latter third of the 20th century.

Images are accompanied by an explanation. We have tried to minimize jargon, opting to make this resource more palatable to a public audience. These images are available for non-commercial and educational use. We do ask that you credit the individual photographer, and please cite the Arizona Geological Survey Photographic Atlas as the source.

Last, the map at the bottom of this page includes the locations of nearly all images. Several images lack precise location. In part, that may be to preserve the security of fragile outcrops or fossils.

Please Note

  • By publishing a photo taken at a given location, AZGS does not give permission to visit that location in the case of private land.
  • Please adhere to all state and local laws, and park-specific regulations when visiting public lands.
  • AZGS strongly urges caution and proper preparations and outdoor gear when exploring any lands in Arizona.

Recently Uploaded Photos

Click the image to see the original photo at maximum resolution (potentially large files). Click the title to see a full description, geolocation, and more.

Photos 193 - 216 of 525
Earth fissure collapses Houston Rd, Apache Junction (9Aug2018)
Autumn in San Francisco volcanic field, Arizona
Rawhide detachment fault
Holocene terrace of the Verde River, Bartlett Reservoir, Maricopa County, AZ
Macroscopic view of mylonized shear zone
Owl Rock near Kayenta, Arizona
Pothole in the Supai formation of Wet Beaver Creek, central Arizona
Kitt Peak, Quinlan Mountains, Arizona
SP Crater lava flow, San Francisco volcanic field
Phyllites of the Phoenix Mountains
Collapsed agglutinate beds at Strawberry Crater
Petrified tree trunk near Cameron, Arizona
Arizona Mining Review e-Video Magazine
Mescal Limestone exposed at Roosevelt Dam
Welded Peach Spring Tuff, Oatman, Arizona
What is this mineral?
Alternating sandstone and conglomerate
Elephant's feet, Navajo Nation, Arizona
Van Art - Cross section of Picacho Peak, southern Arizona
Earth fissure near Richland Rd., Cochise County
Granite Orb
Flower structure in the Peach Spring Tuff
Morenci Open Pit Copper Mine
Thunder River Falls, Grand Canyon
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