USGS, Florence Bascom Geoscience Center Email Format
Research ServicesVirginia, United States11-50 Employees
The Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (FBGC) is a research unit within the U.S. Geological Survey that focuses on advancing geoscience to inform policy decisions and public understanding. Its work is organized around five broad science themes, including Geologic Mapping, Paleontology and Stratigraphy, Geologic Hazards, and Special Geologic Studies, and is supported by specialized laboratories and technical capabilities. The center is based in Herndon, Virginia. It provides data and analyses that are intended to be unbiased and useful to decision makers and the public. The center's work is positioned within the broader scope of USGS research services. As context, a 2026 USGS initiative introduced an online dashboard to display erosion potential and flood vulnerability for stream reaches, reflecting efforts to translate geoscience data into decision-support tools.