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Active Tectonics
Learn about the latest tectonic research, professional organizations and other related resources.

American Geological Institute
AGI is a professional organization of geologists, geophysicists and other earth scientists.

American Mineralogist
Information about the journal of the Mineralogical Society of America, including abstracts of many articles.

Arizona Geology Virtual Tourist
Peruse photographs and shaded relief maps of the spectacular landscapes and other geologic features of Arizona.

Ask-A-Geologist
Get e-mail answers to your questions about volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains, rocks, maps, ground water, lakes and rivers.

Association of Petroleum Geochemical Explorationists
APGE promotes surface geochemistry within the larger petroleum exploration community. Read their newsletter and membership information.

Basaltic Blather
All about basalt, the most important and widespread rock on the surface of the planet. Get an introduction to basaltology, basaltic research, and other magmatic, geologic and geochemical topics.

Bibliography and Index of Geology
Peruse a complete list of papers -- organized alphabetically by subject or author -- published by the Geological Society of Malaysia.

Bob's Rock Shop
Noncommercial gallery of rock and mineral images, featuring over 150 specimens. Photographs of choice samples boast good textual descriptions. Includes a collecting site catalog, free classifieds, freeware and shareware, articles and events listing.

Computer Oriented Geological Society, The
COGS provides a forum for geologists to share their experiences with using computers in the geosciences.

Congleton Geology
Learn about the geologic history of Congleton, a small town in Cheshire, England.

Cornell University GIS Database Server
Use the GIS Map Server or Profile Maker to create your own maps and cross-sections, link to related databases or find out about the geological sciences program at Cornell.

Earthquake Information from the USGS
Color-illustrated fact sheets highlight how you can reduce your losses in case of an earthquake. Study seismic hazards, predictive intensity maps and the latest readings. Provides a good primer on the nature of earthquakes and how they happen.

Electronic Volcano, The
Peruse maps, photographs and research related to active volcanoes worldwide.

Geological Association of Canada
Find out how to become a member of this national society for the geosciences, or explore a collection of geology links.

Geological Garden
Explore the University of Waterloo's Geological Garden, which contains more than 25 specimens representative of Ontario rocks.

Geological Surveys
Find geoscience journals, societies and surveys from all around the world.

Geologist's Lifetime Field List, A
Explore information about the geological wonders that every geologist -- and traveler -- should see or experience, from an erupting volcano to a limestone cave.

Geology Links
Find societies, surveys and other resources devoted to geology in general, and the fields of seismology, volcanology, paleontology and hydrology in particular.

Geology Links
Internet resources for Georgia geology and related topics, including geophysics, tectonics, paleontology, rockhounding and speleology.

Geology Resources
Sample the Internet's vast array of geologic resources, on subjects ranging from rocks and minerals to volcanoes and earthquakes.

Geologylink
An extensive collection of resources for learning and teaching geology, including class notes, a glossary, an image gallery, discussion forums and the latest geologic news.

Global Volcanism Program
The GVP seeks to gain a better understanding of all volcanoes through documenting their eruptions over the past 10,000 years.

Granite Page
Information about granite and geology for beginners, including a glossary and links to interesting geologic sites.

Great Earth Science Resources
A thorough catalog of Internet resources on everything from archaeology to volcanology.

IAEG Commission No. 16
Learn more about the group that was established to apply engineering geology to the protection of ancient monuments and archaeological sites.

Indonesian Geology Resources
This information has been collected to help scientists, decision-makers and the public better understand the geologic resources -- mostly gas and petroleum -- of Indonesia.

Introduction to Quantitative Geomorphology
Preview chapters from this geomorphology -- the study of the Earth's surface -- text, and then download a copy of the book.

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Italy's Volcanoes
Discover the many active volcanoes of Italy, the Cradle of Volcanology.

London Geological Society
Find out about the scientific and professional activities of the UK's national geological learned society.

LW's Geo Site
This starting point for amateurs interested in geology has resources in both Swedish and English.

Mineral Spectroscopy Server
A database of information about color in minerals and the Mineral Absorption Spectra.

Mining Company: Geography
So you can navigate to this site, but can you find Yoruba on a map? This geography hub directs users to maps, weather, countries and much more than cartography.

Musical Sand
Learn about musical -- whether "singing" or "booming" -- sand, a natural phenomenon that is threatened by pollution.

Northern California Geologic Hazards
A bibliographic database -- organized by region and subject matter -- of geologic hazards research in Northern and Central California.

Pinatubo Volcano
A series of color photographs -- taken from the air and the ground -- that depict Mt. Pinatubo before and after the eruptions of 1993.

Plate Motion Calculator
Calculate the velocity and motion direction of plates of the Earth's crust in various formats.

Plate Tectonics -- The Cause of Earthquakes
Tutorial provides an understanding of the geologic forces that cause earthquakes. Generously illustrated with USGS line drawings, Landsat photographs and colorful maps, it explains tectonic principles and identifies fault lines throughout the world.

Powder Page
A starting point for those interested in research and development that deals with powders and particulate materials.

Rabaul Caldera
Reports from this active volcano in Papua New Guinea are presented with photographs and radar images from the ground and space.

Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists
This nonprofit organization promotes scientific research in geology and allied sciences, and encourages the development of practical applications in these fields.

Southeastern Geology
A quarterly journal devoted to research on all aspects of the geology of the Southeastern United States.

Structural Geology on the Web
An extensive collection of links to structural geology and tectonics resources, including data sets, software, journals and academic groups.

USGS Bedform Sedimentology
Access images and animations -- available in QuickTime and MPEG formats -- of bedforms and crossbedding.

USGS Fact Sheets
The U.S. Geological Survey develops maps, keeps track of natural hazards and studies natural and human actions within the environment. Fact sheets provide raw data and analyses on topics such as mercury contamination and aquifer studies.

Virtual Cave, The
An armchair-explorer tour of the ideal cave. It features many of the amazing formations, crystals and minerals found in the real thing. Online spelunkers view stalactites, stalagmites and other formations. Check out the directory of U.S. cave sites.

Virtual Earthquake
Interactive simulator lets you locate the epicenter of an earthquake and determine the Richter magnitude by analyzing three seismograms provided by the server. In the course of the analysis, you'll learn some basic seismological concepts.

Virtual Geomorphology
Contribute to a growing online textbook that features articles on different aspects of geomorphology. In Polish and English.

Volcano World
Erupting with information on active and dormant volcanoes across the world. Drawings and photos enhance detailed explanations linked to a glossary of volcanic terms. Click on the map to locate caldera. Teaching tricks spice up classroom discussion.

Volcanoes
Michigan Technological University provides information about recently active volcanoes, hazard mitigation, remote sensing and volcanology terms.

Worldwide Earthquake Locator, The
This interface, developed at the University of Edinburgh, provides basic information about earthquakes within hours of their occurrence.

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Friday, April 25, 2003


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