Chalk formations in western Kansas

GeoKansas

A place to learn about Kansas geology

Earthquakes, Sinkholes, Landslides, and Environmental Issues

Learn more about earthquakes, sinkholes, landslides, and environmental issues facing Kansas today and the KGS role in addressing them.
SUV sitting on lip of large sinkhole

Explore the State

Discover Kansas’s rich geologic history, unusual and unexpected topography, and natural resource gems in every corner of the state.
Castle Rock in Gove County

Geologic Exploration: Tools and Techniques

Maps, oil and water well drills, seismic sensors, and other geologic tools help collect vital information for evaluating natural resources, making economic decisions, and guiding public policy.
Surficial geology of Kansas map

Geologic Time

The history of Earth is told through eons and eras, periods and epochs — in a rock record that is billions of years old.
Fossilized insect

Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils

Rocks, minerals, and fossils are the foundation of Kansas landscapes and provide clues to life in the state's ancient past.
Fossilized ripple marks

Water, Oil, and Natural Resources

Water, industrial minerals, oil, and gas are essential to life, growth, and the economy in Kansas.
River channel