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Virginia Geographic Resources

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Virginia Geology in the News

Roadside Geology Guides: Since 1972 the “Roadside Geology” series has provided...

Fredericksburg Landslide: An article on the Fredericksburg.com website explains the...

Sea Level Rise and the US Coastline: An article on the New York Times website...

Hydroelectric Power in the United States: “The importance of hydropower as a source of...

Atlantic Coast Inland Flooding from Hurricane Irene: “The U.S. Geological Survey deployed a temporary monitoring...

You Don't Have Earthquake Coverage: Out of nearly 6000 homes damaged by the...

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Virginia River Levels

USGS has a clickable map of Virginia rivers and streams that gives you access to real-time river levels throughout Virginia. River stage, discharge and other information can be accessed online. Or view a lake and river map of Virginia.

Virginia Geography Statistics

Area of Virginia: 39,594 sq. miles

Virginia Population: 7386330

Highest Point in Virginia
Mt. Rogers at 5,729 feet feet

Lowest Point in Virginia
Atlantic Ocean at Sea Level

There are 95 counties in Virginia

Virginia Earthquakes

The National Earthquake Information Center maintains an Virginia earthquake map and an archive of Virginia earthquake information.

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Virginia Geological Survey

Researches, archives and publishes information related to the geology, mineral resources and geologic hazards of Virginia.

Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy
Division of Mineral Resources

Geology Articles and Information

	Central Virginia Earthquakes
	Landslide Hazards
	Debris Flow Hazards
	Sea Level Rise Map
	Atlantic Ocean Tsunami
	Expansive Soils
	Homeowners Insurance
	Mineral Rights
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	Geologic Time Scale