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General Resources
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Canada's National Lithoprobe Geoscience Project 
 "Canada's major national research project in the earth sciences. It combines multidisciplinary earth science studies of the Canadian landmass and surrounding offshore margins to determine how the northern North American continent has formed over geological time from 4000 million years ago to the present." Provides maps, research in specific locations in Canada, abstracts of publications, a video clip, a slide show, and other educational materials. Searchable. From The University of British Columbia. http://www.lithoprobe.ca/ Topics: Geology Last updated Oct 9, 2007 Geological Environment
An overview of the geological environment of the UC Riverside campus, located in Riverside, Calif. Includes maps. From the Department of Earth Sciences, University of California, Riverside. http://www.earthscience.ucr.edu/index.php?content=geological_environment/geological_environment.php Topics: Geology Last updated Aug 9, 2003 Geology Labs On-line
An interactive site that "produces interactive, online simulations for the life science laboratory or for earth science field studies. The activities are designed to enhance an existing curriculum and include online assessments. They can be used by students ranging from middle school, high school, or college classrooms." Virtual Dating shows "how geologists and archeologists determine the ages of rocks and ancient artifacts." Virtual Earthquake "illustrates how seismic waves ... determine the magnitude of an earthquake and to locate its epicenter." Virtual River demonstrates important processes of rivers such as discharge and flood frequency. http://www.sciencecourseware.org/GLOL/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Water Last updated Mar 15, 2006 Geology.com
Material about geology and earth sciences, including maps and discussions of a wide variety of topics (such as meteor impact craters, rebuilding New Orleans, and waterfalls of the United States). Also includes a dictionary, an overview of geologic time, a mineral identification chart, materials for each state, and links to sites with geology jobs, geology news, and related material. Note: Includes some commercial matter. From a geology professor at Mansfield University, Pennsylvania. http://geology.com Topics: Geology, Science Last updated Feb 21, 2006 The International Geophysical Year
Essay and photo galleries related to the International Geophysical Year (IGY), "a comprehensive series of global geophysical activities to span the period July 1957-December 1958." Gallery topics include Antarctica, cosmic rays, glaciology, Earth satellites, rocketry, and more. Includes images and information about the IGY postage stamp issued by the U.S. From the National Academy of Sciences. http://www7.nationalacademies.org/archives/igyhistory.html Topics: Geology, Physics Last updated Jun 25, 2007 International Geophysical Year (IGY)
Collection of documents relating to the International Geophysical Year (July 1957-December 1958), "an international cooperative scientific program ... conducted to study the earth and its environment ... which led to the discovery of the Van Allen radiation belts around planets, the theory of plate tectonics, exploration of outer space, construction of earth satellites, and increased research in the Arctic and Antarctic polar regions." Includes hearings, reports, and more. From the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. http://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/Research/Digital_Documents/IGY/IGYdocuments.html Topics: Geology, Physics Last updated Jan 23, 2009 Mima Mounds of Thurston County: A Study of Evapotranspiration, Geologic History & Myths
This study describes the unusual geologic formations in Thurston County, Washington state, as well as the myths and theories explaining the formation of the Mima Mounds Prairie. Site includes the study methods, weekly photographs, results, conclusion, and references, as well as flora of the area and a map. A class project from two Evergreen State College students. http://academic.evergreen.edu/curricular/ENVANA/Mima%20Mounds/ Topics: Geology Last updated Feb 15, 2004 National Archive of Geological Photographs (NAGP)
This searchable database from the British Geological Survey contains 6,400 digital images from their archive of more than 100,000 images "dedicated to the theme of earth sciences." http://www.bgs.ac.uk/photoarchive/ Topics: Geology, Photograph Collections Last updated May 5, 2005 National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC)
The NGDC provides "geophysical data describing the solid earth, marine, and solar-terrestrial environment, as well as earth observations from space." Browse for material in these areas: bathymetry and global relief, marine geology and geophysics, natural hazards (such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and wildfires), geomagnetic data, earth observations from space, and space weather and solar events. Also includes educational resources such as a climate timeline. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/ngdc.html Topics: Geography, Geology Last updated Nov 8, 2006 Rockets, Radar, and Computers: The International Geophysical Year
Illustrated overview of the 1957-1958 International Geophysical Year (IGY), "an international effort to coordinate the collection of geophysical data from around the world," focusing on the IGY's legacy at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Includes discussion of the 1957 Soviet launch of the first Earth satellite, Sputnik, using a military intercontinental ballistic missile, and the accompanying "'crisis' [that] overshadowed the other activities of the IGY." From NOAA. http://celebrating200years.noaa.gov/magazine/igy/welcome.html Topics: Geology, Physics Last updated Jun 25, 2007 USGS Geology in the Parks
This "non-technical approach to geology" explains geologic maps, plate tectonics, rocks and minerals, geologic time, geomorphic provinces, sand dunes, caves, and coasts. Includes profiles of the geology of several national parks, a glossary, maps, animations, and other images. A collaboration between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Park Service. http://www.nature.nps.gov/geology/usgsnps/project/home.html Topics: Geology, National Parks & Forests, Outdoor Recreation Last updated Jan 19, 2009 |
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