Location: Golden

National Earthquake Information Center050

in Golden, CO 80401

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1711 Illinois Street
Golden, CO 80401United States

303.273.8500

neic@usgs.gov

http://neic.usgs.gov

Cost:Free

Ages:10 And Up

about National Earthquake Information Center:

The National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC), a part of the Department of the Interior, US Geological Survey, is the national data center and archive for earthquake information. It is located on the campus of the Colorado School of Mines. Over 3000 regional seismic monitors report to the NEIC, and the place is abuzz with scientists doing their scientific thing. Even kids who've always found geology a bit of a bore can't help getting caught up in the enthusiasm these folks have for their jobs. The website is full of up-to-the-minute information about earthquakes and where they have occurred around the world. Tours of 30 to 45 minutes are scheduled once a week for a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday anytime between 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm. Days vary depending on the week and reservations are required.

tips:

Book your tour well in advance. You may park on the street, or in the CSM parking lot on the southwest corner of 18th and Illinois.

getting there:

From Denver, take 6th Avenue (US Highway 6) west to Golden. Turn right at the traffic light on 19th Street. Turn left at the traffic light on Illinois Street. Our building is on the northeast corner of 18th and Illinois. Call the number posted on the entrance door for admittance to the building.