Selected Internet Resources on Geosciences
General Sites | University Departments / Summer Field Camps | Geoscience Jobs | Government Agencies, Professional Associations and Societies | Maps / GIS | Earth Systems Science | Hydrology / Water Management | Weather / Climate / Global Warming | Earth's Interior / Minerology | Earth's Surface and Near Surface | PaleontologyGeneral Sites 
Earth/Geoscience Information on the WWW (http://www.isgs.uiuc.edu/earthsci/es_links.htm)
From the Illinois State Geological Survey, this is an extensive list of over 550 Geoscience links arranged by subject.
U.S. Geological Survey Library (http://www.usgs.gov/library/)
Search the catalog of the largest earth science library in the world.
GEOindex (http://www.geoindex.com)
A unique search engine covering information available from companies, associations, educational institutions, and government agencies in the following fields: geotechnical, environmental, hydrology, hydrogeology, geology, mining, and petroleum. Also a source for daily news in these fields.
Free Geosciences Indexes, Abstracts, Bibliographies, and Table of Contents Services (http://info.lib.uh.edu/research/websubs/indexes/geosciences.html)
Provides access to indexes, abstracts, bibliographies, and table of contents services that will help you find journal articles, conference proceedings, reports and books. Some include the full text of the cited item. NOTE: click here to connect to the index GeoRef (http://www.csa2.com/htbin/dbrng.cgi?username=lasv7&access=lasv77&cat=environment). You might also want to try the index GeoBase (http://firstsearch.oclc.org/dbname=GEOBASE;FSIP)
Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI) (http://www.osti.gov/)
A Department of Energy site that claims to be the world's most comprehensive collection of energy, science, and technology information. Includes links to Energy Files (http://www.osti.gov/EnergyFiles) a searchable site providing access to energy related databases, reference material, full-text resources, software, and more; and PrePrint Network (http://www.osti.gov/eprints/).
From the Illinois State Geological Survey, this is an extensive list of over 550 Geoscience links arranged by subject.
U.S. Geological Survey Library (http://www.usgs.gov/library/)
Search the catalog of the largest earth science library in the world.
GEOindex (http://www.geoindex.com)
A unique search engine covering information available from companies, associations, educational institutions, and government agencies in the following fields: geotechnical, environmental, hydrology, hydrogeology, geology, mining, and petroleum. Also a source for daily news in these fields.
Free Geosciences Indexes, Abstracts, Bibliographies, and Table of Contents Services (http://info.lib.uh.edu/research/websubs/indexes/geosciences.html)
Provides access to indexes, abstracts, bibliographies, and table of contents services that will help you find journal articles, conference proceedings, reports and books. Some include the full text of the cited item. NOTE: click here to connect to the index GeoRef (http://www.csa2.com/htbin/dbrng.cgi?username=lasv7&access=lasv77&cat=environment). You might also want to try the index GeoBase (http://firstsearch.oclc.org/dbname=GEOBASE;FSIP)
Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI) (http://www.osti.gov/)
A Department of Energy site that claims to be the world's most comprehensive collection of energy, science, and technology information. Includes links to Energy Files (http://www.osti.gov/EnergyFiles) a searchable site providing access to energy related databases, reference material, full-text resources, software, and more; and PrePrint Network (http://www.osti.gov/eprints/).
University Departments / Summer Field Camps
AGI's Report on the Status of Academic Geoscience Departments (http://www.agiweb.org/career/rsad2001.pdf )
Twelve-page report detailing enrollments and degrees granted; employment trends of recent graduates; faculty ranks; faculty teaching specialities; geoscience theses and dissertation topics; research funding support; and geoscience employment by employer category, age and gender.
UNLV Geology Department (http://www.unlv.edu/Colleges/Sciences/Geoscience/)
Includes information on faculty and staff, programs of study and course descriptions, and links to course web pages and the department’s Geoscience Newsletter.
Geology Departments and Schools (http://www.isgs.uiuc.edu/earthsci/schools.htm)
A comprehensive list of links to geology departments and schools in the U.S. and throughout the world. Organized by country and within the U.S. by state.
Geology Summer Field Camps on the Web (http://libwww.syr.edu/research/internet/earth/fieldcamps.html)
Links to the web pages of University sponsored summer field camps.
Twelve-page report detailing enrollments and degrees granted; employment trends of recent graduates; faculty ranks; faculty teaching specialities; geoscience theses and dissertation topics; research funding support; and geoscience employment by employer category, age and gender.
UNLV Geology Department (http://www.unlv.edu/Colleges/Sciences/Geoscience/)
Includes information on faculty and staff, programs of study and course descriptions, and links to course web pages and the department’s Geoscience Newsletter.
Geology Departments and Schools (http://www.isgs.uiuc.edu/earthsci/schools.htm)
A comprehensive list of links to geology departments and schools in the U.S. and throughout the world. Organized by country and within the U.S. by state.
Geology Summer Field Camps on the Web (http://libwww.syr.edu/research/internet/earth/fieldcamps.html)
Links to the web pages of University sponsored summer field camps.
Geoscience Jobs
Employment Resources in the Earth, Atmospheric, and Oceanic Sciences (http://libwww.syr.edu/rsearch/internet/earth/jobs.html)
Links to job posting sites (academic, government, and business), job-related listservs, career development information, and more.
Careers in the Geosciences (http://www.agiweb.org/careers.html)
Maintained by the American Geological Institute, this site includes a brochure and articles about Geoscience careers, profiles of Geoscientists, career statistics, job ads, and links to other career websites.
Links to job posting sites (academic, government, and business), job-related listservs, career development information, and more.
Careers in the Geosciences (http://www.agiweb.org/careers.html)
Maintained by the American Geological Institute, this site includes a brochure and articles about Geoscience careers, profiles of Geoscientists, career statistics, job ads, and links to other career websites.
Government Agencies, Professional Associations and Societies
United States Geologic Survey (http://www.usgs.gov/)
Links to USGS Internet information sources and databases. Site is searchable and also allows searching for USGS publications by subject, title, author, etc.
United States Department of the Interior (http://www.doi.gov/)
Provides links to other Bureau’s within the Department besides the USGS, including the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the Office of Surface Mining.
United States Department of Agriculture (http://www.usda.gov/)
Provides links to agencies within the Department. Most relevant to the geosciences are the Forest Service (http://www.fs.fed.us/) and the National Resources Conservation Service (http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/) (formerly the Soil Conservation Service).
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (www.nbmg.unr.edu)
Online documents, lists, indexes and databases pertaining to Nevada geology; publications to order; and links to related organizations, including State Geologic Surveys.
State of Nevada, Division of Minerals (http://minerals.state.nv.us)
Information on mining, oil, gas, and geothermal activity within the state. Includes publications, regulations and forms.
Association of American State Geologists (http://www.stategeologists.org/)
Provides links to the website of the Geologic Survey (or equivalent) for every state. In some cases, the website for the state’s geologic society may be accessed through the state’s geologic survey website.
Geological Society of Nevada (http://www.gsnv.org/)
Information about the society, upcoming events and publications. Includes society newsletter.
University of Waterloo's Scholarly Societies Project (http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/society/overview.html)
A list of links to national and international professional societies and associations. In particular see the following: Resources of Scholarly Societies - Earth Sciences (http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/society/earthsci_soc.html ) Resources of Scholarly Societies – Geography (http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/society/geog_soc.html)
Links to USGS Internet information sources and databases. Site is searchable and also allows searching for USGS publications by subject, title, author, etc.
United States Department of the Interior (http://www.doi.gov/)
Provides links to other Bureau’s within the Department besides the USGS, including the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the Office of Surface Mining.
United States Department of Agriculture (http://www.usda.gov/)
Provides links to agencies within the Department. Most relevant to the geosciences are the Forest Service (http://www.fs.fed.us/) and the National Resources Conservation Service (http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/) (formerly the Soil Conservation Service).
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (www.nbmg.unr.edu)
Online documents, lists, indexes and databases pertaining to Nevada geology; publications to order; and links to related organizations, including State Geologic Surveys.
State of Nevada, Division of Minerals (http://minerals.state.nv.us)
Information on mining, oil, gas, and geothermal activity within the state. Includes publications, regulations and forms.
Association of American State Geologists (http://www.stategeologists.org/)
Provides links to the website of the Geologic Survey (or equivalent) for every state. In some cases, the website for the state’s geologic society may be accessed through the state’s geologic survey website.
Geological Society of Nevada (http://www.gsnv.org/)
Information about the society, upcoming events and publications. Includes society newsletter.
University of Waterloo's Scholarly Societies Project (http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/society/overview.html)
A list of links to national and international professional societies and associations. In particular see the following: Resources of Scholarly Societies - Earth Sciences (http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/society/earthsci_soc.html ) Resources of Scholarly Societies – Geography (http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/society/geog_soc.html)
Maps / GIS
City of Las Vegas GIS (http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/1321_1258.htm)
Includes maps of Las Vegas Council Wards, Redevelopment Area, Metropolitan Area, Zip Codes, Census Tracts, County Commission Districts and State Senate and Assembly Districts. Also information on buying City GIS data.
Geographic Information Systems (http://erg.usgs.gov/isb/pubs/gis_poster/)
U.S. Geological Survey’s site on the basics of GIS (What it is, how it works, etc.). Includes other useful GIS links.
INFOMINE – Maps and GIS Resources (http://infomine.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/search?category=map)
Maps of every type; map making; geographic information systems (GIS); GIS-related software and hardware; remote sensing; satellite and radar images; aerial photographs; software and data/image bases; and related datasets, subject guides, finding tools and instructional materials are among the subjects and resources included in this searchable database.
Nevada Geologic Map Index (http://www.nbmg.unr.edu/lists/geoindex/geology.html)
Geologic mapping references broken down by 30x60 minute quads. Click on quad to obtain a list of maps within, intersected, or immediately adjacent to the quad, or access the complete list for the state.
Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection (http://www.lib.utexas.edu/Libs/PCL/Map_collection/Map_collection.html)
Images of over 2400 public domain maps organized by geographic area. Includes maps of world cities from the U.S. Department of State, country maps from the CIA, historical maps, and more. Also links to digital maps on other websites.
Oddens’s Bookmarks (http://oddens.geog.uu.nl/index.html)
Searchable site of over 10,000 cartigraphic links including clickable maps and atlases, other electronic map collections, sellers of cartographic material, cartographic and geographical societies and departments, and more.
Virtual Clearinghouse for Nevada Geographic Information (http://www.nbmg.unr.edu/geoinfo/geoinfo.htm/)
Links to organizations, both in-state and national, that provide geographic information, including geographic information system (GIS) coverage. Includes, for example, the City of Las Vegas GIS Division (maps of Las Vegas), Clark County GIS Management Office (http://www.co.clark.nv.us/ceit/gismo/gismo.htm), and USGS Digital Raster Graphic Maps of Nevada (http://www.nbmg.unr.edu/drg.html).
USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) (http://geonames.usgs.gov/)
Searchable database of almost 2 million U.S. features. Provides description of feature and will locate on map if requested. Links to other Geographic Information servers, including the GEOnet Names Server (http://164.214.2.59/gns/html/index.html), an international gazetteer that provides latitude and longitude but does not link to a mapping program.
USGS Geography (formerly Mapping) (http://geography.usgs.gov/)
Provides information about USGS geospatial holdings and access to online maps and aerial photos, including the National Map.
GIS Data Depot (http://www.gisdatadepot.com/)
The purpose of GIS Data Depot is to promote the open exchange and free transfer of geospatial data on the internet. Datasets are organized geographically, and most can be downloaded for free. Free GIS software is also available. Site is searchable.
Includes maps of Las Vegas Council Wards, Redevelopment Area, Metropolitan Area, Zip Codes, Census Tracts, County Commission Districts and State Senate and Assembly Districts. Also information on buying City GIS data.
Geographic Information Systems (http://erg.usgs.gov/isb/pubs/gis_poster/)
U.S. Geological Survey’s site on the basics of GIS (What it is, how it works, etc.). Includes other useful GIS links.
INFOMINE – Maps and GIS Resources (http://infomine.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/search?category=map)
Maps of every type; map making; geographic information systems (GIS); GIS-related software and hardware; remote sensing; satellite and radar images; aerial photographs; software and data/image bases; and related datasets, subject guides, finding tools and instructional materials are among the subjects and resources included in this searchable database.
Nevada Geologic Map Index (http://www.nbmg.unr.edu/lists/geoindex/geology.html)
Geologic mapping references broken down by 30x60 minute quads. Click on quad to obtain a list of maps within, intersected, or immediately adjacent to the quad, or access the complete list for the state.
Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection (http://www.lib.utexas.edu/Libs/PCL/Map_collection/Map_collection.html)
Images of over 2400 public domain maps organized by geographic area. Includes maps of world cities from the U.S. Department of State, country maps from the CIA, historical maps, and more. Also links to digital maps on other websites.
Oddens’s Bookmarks (http://oddens.geog.uu.nl/index.html)
Searchable site of over 10,000 cartigraphic links including clickable maps and atlases, other electronic map collections, sellers of cartographic material, cartographic and geographical societies and departments, and more.
Virtual Clearinghouse for Nevada Geographic Information (http://www.nbmg.unr.edu/geoinfo/geoinfo.htm/)
Links to organizations, both in-state and national, that provide geographic information, including geographic information system (GIS) coverage. Includes, for example, the City of Las Vegas GIS Division (maps of Las Vegas), Clark County GIS Management Office (http://www.co.clark.nv.us/ceit/gismo/gismo.htm), and USGS Digital Raster Graphic Maps of Nevada (http://www.nbmg.unr.edu/drg.html).
USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) (http://geonames.usgs.gov/)
Searchable database of almost 2 million U.S. features. Provides description of feature and will locate on map if requested. Links to other Geographic Information servers, including the GEOnet Names Server (http://164.214.2.59/gns/html/index.html), an international gazetteer that provides latitude and longitude but does not link to a mapping program.
USGS Geography (formerly Mapping) (http://geography.usgs.gov/)
Provides information about USGS geospatial holdings and access to online maps and aerial photos, including the National Map.
GIS Data Depot (http://www.gisdatadepot.com/)
The purpose of GIS Data Depot is to promote the open exchange and free transfer of geospatial data on the internet.
Earth Systems Science
United States Global Change Research Program (http://www.usgcrp.gov/usgcrp/)
Links to documents on global change (including UN documents) and to other global change resources.
Global Change Master Directory (http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/)
A comprehensive source of information about global change data available to the scientific community from throughout the world. Data sets include coverage of the oceans, atmosphere, hydrosphere, solid earth, biosphere, and human dimensions of global change. Site is searchable.
Links to documents on global change (including UN documents) and to other global change resources.
Global Change Master Directory (http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/)
A comprehensive source of information about global change data available to the scientific community from throughout the world. Data sets include coverage of the oceans, atmosphere, hydrosphere, solid earth, biosphere, and human dimensions of global change. Site is searchable.
Hydrology / Water Management
Hydrology Web (http://hydrologyweb.pnl.gov/index.asp)
Many links to hydrology related resources including data sources, bibliographies, discussion groups, research organizations, projects, and more. Site is searchable.
The Hydrogeologist’s Homepage (http://www.TheHydrogeologist.com/)
A collection of hundreds of links to hydrogeological organizations, software and data repositories, publications, and other resources of potential use to hydrogeologists.
Ground Water Atlas: California and Nevada (http://capp.water.usgs.gov/gwa/ch_b/)
Complete text and figures of this USGS publication.
Nevada Division of Water Planning (http://www.state.nv.us/cnr/ndwp/home.htm)
Includes Nevada State Water Plan, Nevada Water Facts, a Water History of Nevada, and Nevada Hydrographic Regions. Links to other local, state, regional and national water-related agencies and organizations, information centers, and data sources.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Activities in Nevada (http://nevada.usgs.gov/)
Focus of activities is mostly water related, including Lake Tahoe and Southern Nevada groundwater. Historic water data are also available.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Water Resources Division (http://water.usgs.gov/)
Hydrologic and other data for use in research and hydrologic studies are available for review, as are water resource publications, information on national and international programs for water resources, and links to other USGS websites with hydrologic and hydrogeologic information. Site is searchable.
United States Bureau of Reclamation (http://www.usbr.gov/)
Primary agency for water management in the West. Link to Lower Colorado Regional Office (http://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/) which includes Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, or click on "Dataweb" to find information on dams and other projects throughout the country. Site is searchable.
United States Army Corps of Engineers (http://www.usace.army.mil/)
This agency is involved in a number of ways with the nations waterways and wetlands. Site includes capability of searching Corps publications from 1995 to present and a Digital Visual Library of over 4,000 Corps images.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water (http://www.epa.gov/ow/)
Searchable site provides access to the text of publications (newsletters, periodicals, reports), laws, regulations and legislation, and featured sites such as American Heritage Rivers and Local Drinking Water Information. Click on "Water Where You Live" to find federal and local information on water resources and water quality in your area, including a link to EPA’s Surf Your Watershed.
University Council on Water Resources (http://www.ucowr.siu.edu/)
Besides information on UWIN this searchable site includes events, directories, databases, employment listings, and annotated links to other water related sites (click on Wetlist under Directories).
Many links to hydrology related resources including data sources, bibliographies, discussion groups, research organizations, projects, and more. Site is searchable.
The Hydrogeologist’s Homepage (http://www.TheHydrogeologist.com/)
A collection of hundreds of links to hydrogeological organizations, software and data repositories, publications, and other resources of potential use to hydrogeologists.
Ground Water Atlas: California and Nevada (http://capp.water.usgs.gov/gwa/ch_b/)
Complete text and figures of this USGS publication.
Nevada Division of Water Planning (http://www.state.nv.us/cnr/ndwp/home.htm)
Includes Nevada State Water Plan, Nevada Water Facts, a Water History of Nevada, and Nevada Hydrographic Regions. Links to other local, state, regional and national water-related agencies and organizations, information centers, and data sources.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Activities in Nevada (http://nevada.usgs.gov/)
Focus of activities is mostly water related, including Lake Tahoe and Southern Nevada groundwater. Historic water data are also available.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Water Resources Division (http://water.usgs.gov/)
Hydrologic and other data for use in research and hydrologic studies are available for review, as are water resource publications, information on national and international programs for water resources, and links to other USGS websites with hydrologic and hydrogeologic information. Site is searchable.
United States Bureau of Reclamation (http://www.usbr.gov/)
Primary agency for water management in the West. Link to Lower Colorado Regional Office (http://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/) which includes Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, or click on "Dataweb" to find information on dams and other projects throughout the country. Site is searchable.
United States Army Corps of Engineers (http://www.usace.army.mil/)
This agency is involved in a number of ways with the nations waterways and wetlands. Site includes capability of searching Corps publications from 1995 to present and a Digital Visual Library of over 4,000 Corps images.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water (http://www.epa.gov/ow/)
Searchable site provides access to the text of publications (newsletters, periodicals, reports), laws, regulations and legislation, and featured sites such as American Heritage Rivers and Local Drinking Water Information. Click on "Water Where You Live" to find federal and local information on water resources and water quality in your area, including a link to EPA’s Surf Your Watershed.
University Council on Water Resources (http://www.ucowr.siu.edu/)
Besides information on UWIN this searchable site includes events, directories, databases, employment listings, and annotated links to other water related sites (click on Wetlist under Directories).
Weather / Climate / Global Warming
UM Weather (http://cirrus.sprl.umich.edu/wxnet/)
Provides access to thousands of forecasts, images, and the Net’s largest collection of weather links.
Links to sites on weather and climate organized into broad categories including; Current Weather Reports, Images and Forecasts; Forecast Models; Government Weather Sites; University Weather Servers; and more.
National Weather Service (http://www.nws.noaa.gov)
The U.S. government’s site for local, national, and international weather, including access to some historical data through the national Climate Data Center (NCDC). Site is searchable.
National Climatic Data Center (http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/)
The NCDC is the world’s largest archive of weather data. NCDC produces numerous climate publications, some of which are available online.
USGS Nevada Weather Information (http://nevada.usgs.gov/weather.htm)
All kinds of weather information, especially for Las Vegas, Reno, and Elko, but also for other cities in the state as well as regional coverage.
EPA Global Warming Site (http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/)
Discussion of and data on global warming organized in terms of Climate, Emissions, Impacts, and Actions. Site also provides access to publications (Sea Level Rise Reports, Greenhouse Gas Emission Reports, etc.) and links to other global warming sites. Site is searchable.
NOAA Paleoclimatology Program (http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/paleo/paleo.html)
Access Paleoclimate data and link to A Paleo Perspective on Global Warming (http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/paleo/globalwarming/home.html) highlighting what paleoclimatic data are, where they come from, and what the data contributes to the global warming debate.
Provides access to thousands of forecasts, images, and the Net’s largest collection of weather links.
Links to sites on weather and climate organized into broad categories including; Current Weather Reports, Images and Forecasts; Forecast Models; Government Weather Sites; University Weather Servers; and more.
National Weather Service (http://www.nws.noaa.gov)
The U.S. government’s site for local, national, and international weather, including access to some historical data through the national Climate Data Center (NCDC). Site is searchable.
National Climatic Data Center (http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/)
The NCDC is the world’s largest archive of weather data. NCDC produces numerous climate publications, some of which are available online.
USGS Nevada Weather Information (http://nevada.usgs.gov/weather.htm)
All kinds of weather information, especially for Las Vegas, Reno, and Elko, but also for other cities in the state as well as regional coverage.
EPA Global Warming Site (http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/)
Discussion of and data on global warming organized in terms of Climate, Emissions, Impacts, and Actions. Site also provides access to publications (Sea Level Rise Reports, Greenhouse Gas Emission Reports, etc.) and links to other global warming sites. Site is searchable.
NOAA Paleoclimatology Program (http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/paleo/paleo.html)
Access Paleoclimate data and link to A Paleo Perspective on Global Warming (http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/paleo/globalwarming/home.html) highlighting what paleoclimatic data are, where they come from, and what the data contributes to the global warming debate.
Earth's Interior / Minerology
Global Volcanism Program - Smithsonian Institution (http://www.volcano.si.edu/gvp/)
Documents volcanic eruptions going back 10,000 years. Access Monthly Bulletin of the Global Volcanism Network, which contains an archive of relevant maps, photos, and documents; Volcanoes of the World (geographic and alphabetic directory of all volcanoes); and an annotated list of other volcano resources on the internet.
Volcano World (http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vw.html)
Information about and pictures of individual volcanoes (including latest eruptions), frequently asked questions about volcanoes (click on Ask a Volcanologist), interviews with volcanologists, and links to other volcano sites.
Earthquake Information for the World (http://wwwneic.cr.usgs.gov/)
A virtual library on earthquakes from the National Earthquake Information Center, USGS. There's historical as well as current earthquake information. Includes a list of the last 21 earthquakes worldwide, earthquake history of each state, lots of data on the largest earthquakes, plate tectonics, tsunami information, magnitude scales, links to more sites, and on and on.
EQNET (http://www.eqnet.org/index.asp)
Maintained by a consortium of state and national organizations in the US, the purpose of EQNET is to provide links to authoritative resources about earthquakes and the issues surrounding them. Site is searchable by organization or keyword.
The Nevada Seismological Laboratory (http://www.seismo.unr.edu/)
The Southern California Earthquake Center (http://www.scec.org/), and The Northern California Earthquake Data Center (http://quake.geo.berkeley.edu/) all provide information and data about earthquakes in the surrounding area.
Structural Geology and Metamorphic Petrology on the WWW (http://craton.geol.BrockU.CA/guest/jurgen/struct.htm)
A gateway to other sites, including links to university research groups studying aspects of structural geology and petrology, databases, thin section images, and online courses in structural geology and petrology.
Links for Minerologists (http://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/mineralogie/links.html)
Searchable site with links organized first under Knowledge, Tools, and Contacts, and then by topic. Includes a section on teaching documents and textbooks online.
Mineralogy Database (http://web.wt.net/~daba/Mineral/)
Browse or search a directory of almost 4,000 mineral species, indexed by chemical composition, crystallography, optical and physical properties, by Dana’s New or Struz Classification, or alphabetical list. Some mineral descriptions also include the name origin, environment, and habits. Site also has mineral resource links, some definitions, and photographs from author David Barthelmy’s collection.
Documents volcanic eruptions going back 10,000 years. Access Monthly Bulletin of the Global Volcanism Network, which contains an archive of relevant maps, photos, and documents; Volcanoes of the World (geographic and alphabetic directory of all volcanoes); and an annotated list of other volcano resources on the internet.
Volcano World (http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vw.html)
Information about and pictures of individual volcanoes (including latest eruptions), frequently asked questions about volcanoes (click on Ask a Volcanologist), interviews with volcanologists, and links to other volcano sites.
Earthquake Information for the World (http://wwwneic.cr.usgs.gov/)
A virtual library on earthquakes from the National Earthquake Information Center, USGS. There's historical as well as current earthquake information. Includes a list of the last 21 earthquakes worldwide, earthquake history of each state, lots of data on the largest earthquakes, plate tectonics, tsunami information, magnitude scales, links to more sites, and on and on.
EQNET (http://www.eqnet.org/index.asp)
Maintained by a consortium of state and national organizations in the US, the purpose of EQNET is to provide links to authoritative resources about earthquakes and the issues surrounding them. Site is searchable by organization or keyword.
The Nevada Seismological Laboratory (http://www.seismo.unr.edu/)
The Southern California Earthquake Center (http://www.scec.org/), and The Northern California Earthquake Data Center (http://quake.geo.berkeley.edu/) all provide information and data about earthquakes in the surrounding area.
Structural Geology and Metamorphic Petrology on the WWW (http://craton.geol.BrockU.CA/guest/jurgen/struct.htm)
A gateway to other sites, including links to university research groups studying aspects of structural geology and petrology, databases, thin section images, and online courses in structural geology and petrology.
Links for Minerologists (http://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/mineralogie/links.html)
Searchable site with links organized first under Knowledge, Tools, and Contacts, and then by topic. Includes a section on teaching documents and textbooks online.
Mineralogy Database (http://web.wt.net/~daba/Mineral/)
Browse or search a directory of almost 4,000 mineral species, indexed by chemical composition, crystallography, optical and physical properties, by Dana’s New or Struz Classification, or alphabetical list. Some mineral descriptions also include the name origin, environment, and habits. Site also has mineral resource links, some definitions, and photographs from author David Barthelmy’s collection.
Earth's Surface and Near Surface
Quaternary Research Association (http://qra.org.uk/external_links.htm)
In addition to information relating to the Association, provides links to over 60 sites of interest to those involved in Quaternary research.
International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA) (http://inqua.nlh.no/)
Includes links to web pages of INQUA commissions and committees, abstracts of papers delivered at the 1999 INQUA Congress in South Africa, and links to websites of related organizations.
The Association of Polish Geomorphologists (http://main.amu.edu.pl/~sgp/gw/gw1.htm)
Features a collection of links to Internet sites in geomorphology and other earth science disciplines, and The Virtual Geomorphology (http://main.amu.edu.pl/~sgp/gw/gw1.htm), a hypertext textbook containing hundreds of articles and links about geomorphology and related subjects.
USDA/NRCS Data resources: Soils (http://soils.usda.gov/)
Links to U.S. Government soil-related data and publications including Keys to Soil Taxonomy, the National Soil Characterization Database, official Soil Series Descriptions, and a list of published Soil Surveys.
Web Resources for Sedimentary Geologists (http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/%7Erdorsey/SedResources.htmll)
Links to professional societies, publications, software, meeting announcements and research pages of interest to sedimentary geologists. Also links to web pages of more than 40 sedimentary geologists.
Links for Palaeobotanists (http://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/mineralogie/palbot1.html)
Site is not "pretty," but it is searchable and provides a useful list off annotated links to internet resources for paleobotanists.
In addition to information relating to the Association, provides links to over 60 sites of interest to those involved in Quaternary research.
International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA) (http://inqua.nlh.no/)
Includes links to web pages of INQUA commissions and committees, abstracts of papers delivered at the 1999 INQUA Congress in South Africa, and links to websites of related organizations.
The Association of Polish Geomorphologists (http://main.amu.edu.pl/~sgp/gw/gw1.htm)
Features a collection of links to Internet sites in geomorphology and other earth science disciplines, and The Virtual Geomorphology (http://main.amu.edu.pl/~sgp/gw/gw1.htm), a hypertext textbook containing hundreds of articles and links about geomorphology and related subjects.
USDA/NRCS Data resources: Soils (http://soils.usda.gov/)
Links to U.S. Government soil-related data and publications including Keys to Soil Taxonomy, the National Soil Characterization Database, official Soil Series Descriptions, and a list of published Soil Surveys.
Web Resources for Sedimentary Geologists (http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/%7Erdorsey/SedResources.htmll)
Links to professional societies, publications, software, meeting announcements and research pages of interest to sedimentary geologists. Also links to web pages of more than 40 sedimentary geologists.
Links for Palaeobotanists (http://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/mineralogie/palbot1.html)
Site is not "pretty," but it is searchable and provides a useful list off annotated links to internet resources for paleobotanists.
Paleontology
The University of California Museum of Paleontology (UCMP) (http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/)
Links to the catalogs of specimens at UCMP, to other collections, to societies, publications and software, and entrance to the detailed online exhibits (text and illustrations) of Paleontology Without Walls (http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibit/exhibits.html). Paleontology Without Walls includes pages on each of the major subdivisions of geologic time and all the main groups of animal and plant fossils. Also included are exhibits on evolution, phylogeny, and geology.
PaleoNet (http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted_sites/paleonet/)
A system of listservers, WWW pages, and FTP sites offering free software designed to enhance electronic communication among paleontologists. Also provides access to Palaeontologia Electronica, an online paleontological journal. This is a "ring" site.
Links to the catalogs of specimens at UCMP, to other collections, to societies, publications and software, and entrance to the detailed online exhibits (text and illustrations) of Paleontology Without Walls (http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibit/exhibits.html). Paleontology Without Walls includes pages on each of the major subdivisions of geologic time and all the main groups of animal and plant fossils. Also included are exhibits on evolution, phylogeny, and geology.
PaleoNet (http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted_sites/paleonet/)
A system of listservers, WWW pages, and FTP sites offering free software designed to enhance electronic communication among paleontologists. Also provides access to Palaeontologia Electronica, an online paleontological journal. This is a "ring" site.