Geology Resources
Very thorough geology links page. Contains many subjects.
American Geological Institute
Devoted to the study of Geology, this site contains Geotimes magazine, a publications catalog, education and human resources, news, and an information system.
Earthquake Info from the USGS
Continually updated information on earthquake activity worldwide, information on what you should do to prepare for a quake, and information on what causes earthquakes and why.
Flints and Stones: Real Life in Prehistory
The British Museum of Antiquities takes kids on a virtual trip to the Stone Age in this appealing site, which also relates ancient history to today's world, making it more real.
Geological Survey of Japan
An in-depth geographic survey of Japan, ranging from general geologic surveys to marine geology, environmental geology, and an earthquake special lab. Site also includes geological maps, and the Geological Museum.
Geology Link Page
This is a great listing of geology links on the web. It includes government links, associations, and links by field of study. Good resource.
Geologylink
Here you will find a place for public forum on all geological matters, and it's open to students, teachers, professionals, and amateurs interested in geological happenings.
Internet Resources for Geography and Geology
This is a great geology resource. You may choose from a dozen topics including world geography, government resources, and teaching helps. Link to environmental information or take a virtual tour of Bosnia, Hawaii, the Grand Canyon, others. Big fun.
Introductory Gemmology: Definitions Concerning Physical Properties of Gemstones
This one page web site offers definitions of key words relating to gemstones. It covers such items as crystal structure and properties related to cystal structure and is a very useful beginning point.
Jurassic Reef Park
Find out why you should care about reefs, the architects, buildings, and climate. Plus, explore the differences between modern reefs and Jurassic ones.
The Mineral Gallery
Wow! You can search for your favorite minerals by name, class, or grouping or do a full text search! They are all cross-linked with pictures, descriptions, specific gravities, and chemical formulas. All the information you need is here, and you can buy minerals that you find from the site.
MTU Volcanoes Page
This page links you to pages on the web for each volcano it lists on its reference map (about 57), plus pages on current activities, hazards, remote sensing, and terminology.
NSF Geosciences Integrated Earth Information Server
A huge server containing a range of earth-related data, lots of graphics and information.
Rockman McLean Trading Co.
If you're a teacher or student of earth sciences, this site will interest you. In addition to an online catalog of rock samples, charts, and other teaching aids, the Rockman offers a treatise on the importance of minerals in our lives and a list of earth science sources.
Structural Geology and Metamorphic Petrology on the WWW
What a wonderfully well organized and comprehensive collection of structural geology resources on the web! There is a great 'what's new" area that provides the latest news information as well as conference announcements.
Surfing the Internet for Earthquake Data
This site offers listings for "global or composite" earthquake information web sites as well as institutional websites organized by geographical location.
UNB Geology Grads WWW Geology Resources
The University of New Brunswick Geology Grad Students have developed quite a listing of geology resources on the web, with reviews for many of them.
Update on Current Volcanic Activity
See what's happening at your local volcano. When did it last erupt? Is it looking to blow any time soon? Interesting page.
Volcano World
Supported by NASA, this is a great source for information on volcanos, including "Current Eruptions!"
World-Wide Earthquake Locator
"Developed...very much as an illustration of what is possible using the World-Wide Web and the internet," this site offers up-to-the- minute interface to earthquakes as they happen.