American Museum of Natural History: Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth
Take a virtual walk through the Hall of Planet Earth from its conception, to the collection of rocks samples from around the world,
to production and installation. Explore current stories from the Earth Event Wall, which present scientific interpretations of
current environmental and atmospheric events on our planet.
Atlas of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks, Minerals, and Textures
This atlas provides views of rocks and minerals through a high-powered microscope.
Earth Science Resources on the Internet
This site provides links to earth science sites. It is organized by the following categories: volcanoes, seismology, weather and
the environment, paleontology, and earth science schools and institutes. It also includes links to entire slide collections
posted on the Web.
Geologic Time
Explore a geologic timeline with links to a detailed description of each time period. The site presents stratigraphy, ancient
life, and plate tectonics for each time period.
A Geologist's Lifetime Field List
A list of many of the most interesting geological wonders of the world, with links to most of them can be found on this Web
site, which was developed by the University of Cincinnati Geology Department.
Geologylink
This site includes the following sections: Earth Today, Hot Topics in Geology, Virtual Field Trips, and an Earth Science Glossary.
A virtual classroom area provides links to geology classrooms world-wide.
Great Outdoor Recreation Pages (GORP)
Adventure travel--Hiking, National Parks, Wilderness, Gear, Books, and more.
Illustrated Glossary of Geologic Terms
A valuable and basic resource, a must for amateur geologists.
The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS)
IRIS is a university research consortium dedicated to exploring Earth's interior through the collection and distribution of
seismographic data. IRIS programs contribute to scholarly research, education, and earthquake hazard mitigation.
NASA's Earth Observatory
On this Web site, NASA scientists explore the causes and effects climatic and environmental changes. You can monitor regional and
global changes almost as they happen. Use real satellite data to examine topics such as El Niņo, climate modeling, and ozone in
the stratosphere.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
NOAA warns the public of dangerous weather, charts our seas and skies, guides our use and protection of ocean and coastal resources,
and conducts research to improve our understanding and stewardship of the environment.
National Parks Geology
The National Parks Service developed these virtual Web tours of some of the most geologically interesting sites in the U.S.
National Park system.
Scientific American
Scientific American's Web site features scientific news. Articles on earth science appear frequently.
U.S. Geological Survey
The USGS provides scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural
disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life.
USGS Geological Research Activities by Geographic Location
This site provides access to many US Geological Survey's earth science web pages for the United States.
USGS Education: Maps
The U.S. Geological Survey has excellent pages for both students and teachers. These pages have lessons and activities to help
students understand how to read and use maps.
USGS: The Learning Web
Explore things on, in, around, and about the Earth such as plants and animals, land, water, and maps. Learn how Biology, Geology,
Hydrology, and Geography can help us understand our changing world.
Volcano World
Great all around volcano resource. Includes recent eruption updates.
