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Geology Page

 

Bishop Museum's Geology Page

Bishop Museum is located in Hawaii, which is a wonderful place to study volcanology. Site offers a look into their current research. Lot's of information available to help people learn more about volcanology and geologic processes.

Coastal and Marine Geology Projects of the USGS.

Site offers extensive information and files related to USGS. projects. Projects include research involving Antarctica, coastal wetlands, Florida Keys, Barrier Islands, and much more.

Colorado School of Mines

Premier school. If you're looking for geology information surf over to the School of Mines. Excellent resources and workshops for teachers.

Data Zoo

Contains data collected by various California coastal data collection programs.

Earthquake Info from the USGS.

Earthquake information such as plots, news, regional studies, maps, and references.

EROS Data Center

USGS site that allows you access to all sorts of goodies.

Finland Geological Survey

The Geologic Survey of Finland acquires, assesses, and offers geologic data that promotes the balanced long-term use of natural resources.

Geologic Information

USGS geo-info page.

Geological Society of America

Site offers links to their publication and educational programs.

Global Change Research Program

USGS site that allows you to see what kind of research is going on in the real world.

Hidden Worlds Cenotes 

If you're in to Diving and Geology, this place is a must see on your next visit to the Yucatan.

Land Processes Imagery

Look at what's happening on Earth from space.

Michigan Technological University - Volcanoes Page

Site offers a "clickable" world volcanic reference map. Acquire information on volcanoes and volcanic regions. Current volcanic activity can also be accessed at this site.

MichSeis

Open project for monitoring earthquakes in Michigan and surrounding states.

Mid-Continent Mapping Center

Another USGS online map source.

Mineral Information Finder 

Informative site on minerals and mining. 

National Geophysical Data Center

Access data on marine geology, geophysics, glaciology, etc.

National Mapping Information

USGS map source.

Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Research and published results of the studies for the public, as well as geologic and mineral specialists.

Potters Science Gems

A wonderful site with many links to earth science and related activities.

Rice Model Science Laboratory Geology Lessons

Lessons that we have modified and/or written.

Rice Model Science Laboratory - Topography & Cartography Page

A great place to learn the basics about reading and constructing your own topographic map.

Rob's Granite Page

Informative and entertaining site that gives you an introduction to granite. Site also offers a link to learn more about the Llano Uplift.

SeismoSurfing Starter Page

A very comprehensive guide to sites with seismic data.

Smithsonian Gem and Mineral Collection

Contains nearly 100 images and descriptions of gems and minerals.

Southern Arizona Seismic Observatory

Contains page for making your own seismogram; seismicity and plate tectonic maps.

Southern California Earthquake Center-Data Center

This site includes a slide show of damage from the Landers earthquake, a colorful and informative booklet entitled Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country, and seismic data and maps.

United States Dept. Interior/Geological Survey-Pacific Marine Geology

Addresses key marine and coastal issues. All about helping to preserve and sustain development of the nation's marine and coastal regions. Offers links to information on seismic activity, Monterey bay area, and sea floor images. Tons of resources can be found here.

United States Geologic Survey (USGS.)

Home page with tons of links to maps, water resources, news releases, and information on topics in geology.

USGS Learning Web 

Site for educators and students.USGS EarthFax

Not a site, but a dial-up (from the phone) service that allows you to request articles via fax. Just dial (703) 648-4888 and listen to the prompts. Easy as pie.

USGS Publications

Site lists publications that you can order. Great resource for doing research.

Virtually Hawaii

Erm... this site focuses solely on Hawaii. Easy access to earth and space science data. Enables you to view image navigators for Landstat, Spaceborne Radar, or aerial photographic images. Also includes a collection of images in oceanography, meteorology, and volcanology.

VolcanoWorld

Information on volcanoes. Current news, images and articles about eruptions, background information, and even an online expert that is available to answer your questions about volcanoes.

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