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Geology/Geophysics Reference

A science that deals with the history of the earth and its life, especially as recorded in rocks.

Resources in this category are:

Amber: Window to the Past

http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/amber/amber.html

Learn more about amber on this website version of the American Museum of Natural History's exhibition. Learn about the different types of amber and how materials like plants and animals get trapped inside it and become inclusions.

Author: American Museum of Natural History

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Biological Sciences--Plant Biology (Botany)

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO)

http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/

Information about volcanoes: facts, figures, photos, research, history, definitions, and descriptions.

Author: United States Geological Survey (webmaster@pwavan.wr.usgs.gov)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Volcanoes

Earth

http://alexandria.sdc.ucsb.edu/other-sites/Earth.html

Links to reference resources related to the planet Earth and the oceans and continents. Includes links dealing with climates and meterology, agriculture, the environment, and more. Also includes several kinds of maps.

Author: Alexandria Digital Library Project (unj@geog.ucsb.edu)

Subjects:

Reference--Geography

Sciences & Technology--Oceanography/Hydrology

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Earth science

Earth Fact Sheet

http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/factsheet/earthfact.html

Physical parameters of the Earth, its orbit, magnetosphere, and atmosphere.

Author: David Williams (dwilliams@nssdca.gsfc.nasa.gov)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Earth

Earth's Active Volcanoes

http://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes/world.html

Encyclopedia/almanac-type information about individual volcanoes, including photographs. The entries are quite extensive, and include a narrative account of the volcano's history of eruptions.

Author: Michael T. Dolan (mtdolan@mtu.edu)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Volcanoes

Earthquake Info from the U.S.G.S.

http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/

Includes maps and statistics on the earthquakes. There is also information on reducing earthquake hazards, seismographic studies, as well as data centers all with numerous links to other web sites.

Author: Andy Michael (michael@andreas.wr.usgs.gov)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Earthquakes

Extreme Science

http://www.extremescience.com/index.htm

"Read about "the biggest, baddest and the best" in the natural world are, and get introduced to the "way cool scientists" who study these extreme critters. It's a great site for kids (both in age and at heart), who will be educated and entertained by such features as the 'Biggest, Smallest, Fastest, Deepest: Marine Animal Records.'"

Author: Elizabeth Keller (tebazile@extremescience.com)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Sciences & Technology--Biological Sciences--Zoology

Keywords: extreme science; odd facts medicine; biology

Eyewitness Handbooks: Rocks & Minerals

http://www.dk.com/uk/shared/product_m_spread.asp?isbn=0863188109&pid=2

"Packed with more than 600 full-colour photographs of over 500 specimens, the Rocks and Minerals Eyewitness Handbook is designed to cut through the complex process of identification to enable you to recognize a specimen instantly. Each entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the rock's or mineral's chief characteristics and distinguishing features. Each mineral entry features an illustration, showing the crystal system to which the mineral belongs, and every entry is contained within colour-coded bands, providing at-a-glance facts for quick reference." In 'page image' format.

Author: Pellant, Chris

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Gemology & Lapidary Pages

http://www.teleport.com/~raylc/gems/

"A comprehensive introduction to gemology and gemcutting."

Author: John Miller (John_Miller@unc.edu)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Lapidary; Gemology; Gemcutting

geo&soft - Meetings Page

http://www.geoandsoft.com/meetings/

A service offering detailed descriptions of upcoming meetings, conferences, and congresses in geology, geophysics, and geoengineering. Meetings are index by subject, country, and date. Use this resource to find out about meetings or to notify colleagues of your own upcoming events.

Author: geo&soft international and PASI Geophysics

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Geoscience; Earth Science; Geoengineering

Geological and Geophysical Databases, Information, and GIS Map Server

http://atlas.geo.cornell.edu/

"This page is designed to provide information, data, and maps for scientists, students and for those who are interested in the geological sciences. The information here is updated regularly. Although this information server is designed for the entire globe, there are regions of special interest, such as the Middle East and North Africa, where more detailed data sets can be obtained."

Author: Dogan Seber (gis@atlas.geo.cornell.edu)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Data; Middle East; Africa; Europe; Asia

Geological Survey of Canada

http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/gsc/

"The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) is Canada's premier agency for geoscientific information and research, with world-classexpertise focusing on geoscience surveys, sustainable development of Canada's resources, environmental protection, and technologyinnovation." Site includes information about the agency and its activities, links to related sites, and educational resources. Available in French and English.

Author: Natural Resources Canada

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Sciences & Technology--Environmental Sciences and Ecology

Keywords: Canada

Geomine

http://www.info-mine.com/technomine/ege/

"Original resources, links and an Internet meeting place for anyone interested in mineral exploration."

Author: John Harrop (cyberq@info-mine.com)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Resources

GeoScience: K-12 Resources

http://www.cuug.ab.ca:8001/~johnstos/geosci.html

Links to useful earth science teaching material. Organized by grade level.

Author: Sam Johnston (johnstos@cuug.ab.ca)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Education; K-12

An Introduction to Quantitative Geomorphology

http://tgl.geology.muohio.edu/gbook/IQG.html

"Electronic version of popular geomorphology book and various other online resources of interest to geomorphologists."

Author: Larry Mayer (mayerL@muohio.edu)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Geomorphology; Resources

Life Along the Fault Line

http://www.exploratorium.edu/faultline/index.html

"Commemorating the Loma Prieta earthquake, which shook the BayArea on a warm world-series evening ten years ago, the site featurespersonal recollections, images, and video; a history of the 1906 quaketold with evocative black and white photographs; and an introductionto topics in earthquake engineering, architecture, prediction, andpreparedness."

Author: Exploratorium (faultline@exploratorium.edu)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Earthquake; Loma Prieta

Links for Mineralogists

http://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/mineralogie/links.html

"Annotated links to Internet resources, especially formineralogists, petrologists, crystallographers,geologists." Resources included databases, directories, bibliographies, encyclopedias, and indexes. Includes information on universities and funding organizations.

Author: Klaus-Peter Kelber (k-p.kelber@mail.uni-wuerzburg.de)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: minerals; rocks; gems; crystals; ores; earth science

Lists and Maps of Recent Earthquakes

http://www.seismo.usbr.gov/seismo/eqdata.html

Areas covered are Western Wyoming/Southeast Idaho, Western Colorado, Western United States, and World Wide.

Author: Seismotectonics and Geophysics Group, US Bureau of Reclamation

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Seismology; Government; United States; Maps; Earthquakes

The Living Almanac of Disasters

http://www.disasterium.com/

Almanac of famous or noteworthy fires, earthquakes, and accidents (train wrecks, airplane crashes), organized by date.

Author: cati Laporte (cati@panix.com)

Subjects:

Reference--Almanacs

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Sciences & Technology--Transportation

Keywords: Disasterium; Fire; Earthquake; Transportation

Marine Sediment and Rock Data

http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/geology/

"NGDC's Marine Geology and Geophysics global marine sediment and hardrock databases aim at serving as the international focal point for marine geology data management. All data are in the international public domain, available globally to any interested individual or group. On-line searches of NGDC's data holdings and an index to seafloor samples (cores, grabs, dredges, and drill samples) available for futher study from other institutions are offered, along with direct download of many data files. Among the databases searchable on-line are the Marine Geology Data & Reports, The Index to Marine Geological Samples, Searches of Marine Geology Data & Inventories, Sediment Thickness of the World Oceans, Ocean Drilling Data, Marine Minerals Data On-Line & on CD-ROM."

Author: World Data Center A for Marine Geology & Geophysics (cmoore@ngdc.noaa.gov)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Marine

The Mineral and Gemstone Kingdom

http://www.minerals.net/

"A complete information guide to rocks, minerals, and gemstones, with a Gallery, Glossary, and Minerals A-Z."

Author: Hershel Friedman

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Jewels; Gems

NASA Observatorium

http://observe.ivv.nasa.gov/nasa/core.shtml

"A public access site for Earth and space data. We have pictures of the Earth, planets, stars, and other cool stuff, as well as the stories behind those images." Searchable.

Author: NASA Information Infrastructure Technology & Applications (curator@rspac.ivv.nasa.gov)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Astronomy

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Sciences & Technology--Meteorology/Climatology

Keywords: Earth Science; Space Science

National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC)

http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/

"The National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC) is the national repository for geophysical data, providing a wide range of science data services and information. NGDC provides long-term stewardship for and access to geophysical data, compiles new, well-documented databases from many sources, and offers value-added data services to researchers and the general public. NGDC acquires and exchanges global data through the World Data Center system and other international programs. To find all data, information, and products available from NGDC, you can follow one of the data discipline links at left (glaciology, marine geology & geophysics, paleoclimatology, solar-terrestrial physics, and solid earth geophysics)." The site is searchable.

Author: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (info@ngdc.noaa.gov)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Sciences & Technology--Astronomy--Solar System (Planetary)

Sciences & Technology--Meteorology/Climatology

Keywords: Glaciology; Marine; Paleoclimatology; Solar; Terrestrial; Physics

National Information Service for Earthquake Engineering (NISEE)

http://www.eerc.berkeley.edu/

"Established in 1971 at the University of California, Berkeley, the National Information Service for Earthquake Engineering (NISEE) provides timely access to technical research and development information in earthquake engineering and related fields of structural dynamics, geotechnical engineering, engineering seismology, and earthquake hazardmitigation policy. NISEE is located at the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research (PEER) Center. The NISEE project is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the University of California, Berkeley and directed by a voluntary AdvisoryCommittee comprised of representatives of the earthquake engineering community".

Author: NISEE, University of Berkeley, California (info@nisee.ce.berkeley.edu)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Engineering

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: earthquakes; seismology

The Nature of Diamonds

http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/diamonds/

"This online exhibit by the American Museum of Natural History covers the properties, origins, history, mining, and use of diamonds."

Author: American Museum of Natural History

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Gems; Jewels

Nearctica

http://www.nearctica.com/

"Nearctica combines original material and heavily annotated links to bring you all of the natural world of North America. The material is highly organized, easy to access by either keyword or a very extensive index of topics, and presented in a simple, attractive format. Nearctica covers natural history, conservation, the environment, education, geophysics and paleontology, outdoor nature related recreation, and much more. If it's about the plants, animals, or the physical environment of North America, you will find it here."

Author: Nearctica.com, Inc. (webmaster@nearctica.com)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Biological Sciences

Sciences & Technology--Environmental Sciences and Ecology

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Natural history; Evolution; Nature; Natural Sciences

PlanetDiary

http://www.phschool.com/sf/planetdiary/

"PlanetDiary records the events and phenomena that affect Earth and its residents. Every week, this site presents geological, astronomical, meteorological, biological, and environmental news from around the globe." The site provides information ranging from a calendar of dates of predictable natural phenomena, current information on important events like hurricanes and volcanoes, and general information on many natural phenomena and topics like: astronomy, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and volcanoes.

Author: Prentice Hall, Inc. (PHWebmaster@prenhall.com)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Astronomy

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Sciences & Technology--Meteorology/Climatology

Keywords: Biology; Environment; Flora; Fauna; Atmosphere; Storms; Geoscience

Rainbow of Gems

http://www.tradeshop.com/gems/rainbow.html

Descriptions of gemstones and their characteristics. This list seems to be more complete than the Smithsonian Gem and Mineral Collection, although the photographs are not always as good. This is connected to a larger site on Gemology and Lapidary.

Author: J. F. Miller (facet@mindspring.com)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Gemology; Lapidary; Minerals

Savage Earth

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageearth/

Articles "explain the science behind volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis, and feature original animations that illustrate the action of these natural phenomena. You can also Ask the Experts your questions, and explore other Savage Sites on the Web."

Author: PBS Online

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Sciences & Technology--Oceanography/Hydrology

Keywords: volcanoes; earthquakes; tsunamis

Terrestrial Impact Structures

http://gdcinfo.agg.nrcan.gc.ca/toc.html?/crater/

Contains an image database of impact craters sorted by continent or alphabetically. Detailed information about the geophysics, location, estimated size of the impacting body for each impact crater. Includes links to other geophysic resources.

Author: Regional Geophysics Section, Natural Resources Canada ( infogdc@agg.NRCan.gc.ca)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Craters; Impact; Meteor; Geophysics

United States Geological Survey

http://info.er.usgs.gov/

Primarily information about USGS who are the creators of the well known set of topographical maps. Directories for the agency's personnel and products are available here, and descriptions of USGS activities and mapping methods. Also of interest are Earth Science issues documents which provide synopses of geoscience issues.

Author: U. S. Geological Survey

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Law, Government & Political Science--United States Federal Government--Executive--Agencies

University of California Museum of Paleontology (UCMP)

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/

This site provides extensive on-line exhibits and educational units that illustrate the history of life on Earth. An on-line catalog provides access to the Museum's enormous collections, which are ranked 4th in America in size. Also, see the kinds of research facilities a paleontologist uses.

Author: W. Brian Simison (simey@socrates.berkeley.edu)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Paleontology

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: paleontology; dinosaurs; fossils; museum; geology; evolution

Vocanoes: Can We Predict Volcanic Eruptions?

http://www.learner.org/exhibits/volcanoes/

This exhibit explores volcanoes and why eruptions occur. It contains video clips and several hands-on activities. The Related Resources section provides ways to obtain additional information.

Author: Annenberg/CPB Project (exhibits@learner.org)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Volcanoes; Eruptions; Erupt; Volcanic Rocks; Lava; Seismicity; Seismic Activity

The Volcano Information Center (VIC)

http://magic.geol.ucsb.edu/~fisher/

This site informs internet users about volcanoes, volcanic eruptions, and volcanic hazards in laymen's terms. Information may be accessed by subjects like names, hazards, eruptions, processes, forms, flows, fallout, sedimentation, and avalanches. Links to references, related sites, and biographical sketches of volcano scientists are included. Connections to technical information are labeled for advanced users.

Author: Richard Fisher (fisher@magic.geolucsb.edu)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Volcanoes

Volcano World

http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/

Provides various kinds of information about volcanos, including "update on volcanic activity," "how volcanos work," "how to becomes a volcanologist," etc. Pictures of worldwide volcanos are available.

Author: Chuck Wood (cwood@badlands.nodak.edu)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Volcanoes

World-Wide Earthquake Locator

http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/quakes/quakes.html

Provides basic information about earthquakes, including magnitude, depth and the map of the location, within hours of occurrence.

Author: Bruce Gittings (bruce@geo.ed.ac.uk)

Subjects:

Sciences & Technology--Geology/Geophysics

Keywords: Earthquakes

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