GeoSciences Resource Guide

Promotes the state geological surveys as sources of important geoscience data to address local, state, and national issues. Site includes a US map with links to all the state surveys.

The NAP publishes reports issued by the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council - more than 200 books a year on a wide range of topics in science.

Federal source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment.

Database containing mineral crystallography, crystal structures, X-Ray powder diffraction, chemical composition, physical and optical properties, Dana's New classification, Strunz classification, mineral specimen images, and alphabetical listings of mineral species.

A searchable database of photographs and information about the minerals, gems and gemstones of the collection, over 6300 in all, and information about the collection.

A nonprofit institute, GIA's mission is to ensure the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism through education, research, laboratory services, and instrument development.

Created by the UNC Department of Geology to assist students in identifying rocks and minerals in thin-section.

The Dry Dredgers is an association of amateur geologists dedicated to the knowledge and enjoyment of fossils. Its aim is to stimulate interest in geology, to encourage the collection and identification of fossils, and to participate in field trips and exhibitions. The club is affiliated with the University of Cincinnati Geology Department , and annually awards the Paul Sanders Award to support the study of paleontology.

Created by Steve M. Holland, University of Georgia (UC, Geology 1985) - website aims to document the described fossils of the type Cincinnatian.

Website contains educational modules for use by teachers, students and researchers. These collections offer numerous ways in which digital library technologies can be used to translate exciting new scientific discoveries into effective instructional practice.

Presents images of fossils from the research collections in the Division of Invertebrate Paleontology, Yale University. Specimen and locality information accompanies each image when possible.

Exhibit site which includes links to the searchable Mazon Creek Fossil Database.

The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report is a cooperative project between the Smithsonian's Global Volcanism Program and the US Geological Survey's Volcano Hazards Program. Updated by 2300 UTC every Wednesday, notices of volcanic activity posted on these pages are preliminary and subject to change as events are studied in more detail.

The Wilderness Society provides general information about backpacking and hiking in the United States and different trails in other countries. Information on each trail includes a brief sketch of the host country, including basic climatic information, local topography, and the type of terrain that each trail traverses.