Description
Regional Geology
Links
USGS National Geologic Map Database
Searchable catalog of paper and digital geologic maps, mostly for the U.S. Maps and related data cover: geology, hazards, earth resources, geophysics, geochemistry, geochronology, paleontology, and marine geology.
http://ngmdb.usgs.gov/
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:7
A Virtual Field Trip of the Landscapes of Nova Scotia
Covers the geology and landforms of this Canadian province.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/meb/field/start.htm
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:5
Franklin and Sterling Hill
On-line guide to minerals found in the Franklin-Sterling Hill mining district, located in the towns of Franklin and Ogdensburg, New Jersey.
http://simplethinking.com/franklinminerals/
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:5
Geology by Lightplane
Louis Maher's air photos of landforms and geologic features of several parts of the U.S., taken from a small aircraft in 1966.
http://www.geology.wisc.edu/~maher/air.html
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:5
Mono Lake Natural History
Information on Mono Lake, California. Includes volcanic history, formation of tufa, and other information on the lake and its environs.
http://www.monolake.org/naturalhistory/index.html
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:5
National Geoscience Database of Iran
Part of a national system for collection, systematization and presentation of geoscientific data for the needs of diverse users. Includes maps and data on topics including geology, mineral resources, natural hazards, and abandoned mines.
http://www.ngdir.ir
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:5
North Africa GeoNet
Internet platform for the exchange of ideas and information about geology, research and exploration in North Africa.
http://www.northafrica.de/
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:5
Oregon Geology
The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries. News and information about state geology, gems and minerals, earthquakes and other natural hazards, energy resources, cartography, and related topics.
http://www.oregongeology.com
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:5
The Geology of Virginia
The geology of Virginia by province: descriptions, diagrams, maps, photographs, and geologic history of the Appalachian Plateau, Valley and Ridge, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Atlantic Coastal Plain geologic provinces.
http://www.wm.edu/geology/virginia/
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:5
Tibet: A Virtual Field Trip
A virtual geological field trip (1996) along the eastern margin and across the Tibetan Plateau. Also includes information about culture and politics.
http://oak.ucc.nau.edu/wittke/Tibet/Tibet.html
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:5
Touring Colorado Geology
An exploration of the geology of Colorado through mini-fieldtrips. Site contains pictures, information about the geology as well as a glossary, and links.
http://www.geocities.com/jghist/
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:5
Cornwall RIGS Group
Features British Geological Survey geological map of Cornwall, along with publications article extracts and pictorial gallery of geological features and processes.
http://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/geology/
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:4
Early Cretaceous Tethyan Stratigraphy
The broad objective is to build up a detailed knowledge of the Early Cretaceous stratigraphy in the Tethyan realm. The approach will be systematic through the integration of basin reference sections, basin or platform control sections, biostratigraphic data, and sequence stratigraphy.
http://pagesperso-orange.fr/brcgranier/cts/
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:4
Fossils & Minerals
First-hand description of interesting geological localities (minerals and fossils).
http://www.hedegaard.com/
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:4
Geology Adirondacks Wyoming White Sands
pictures and descriptions of geology shown from field trips to various places around the United States
http://www.angelfire.com/ga/mountainbuilder/
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:4
Geology of Zanskar
Extensive information about the teconic and metamorphic evolution of the Central Himalayan Domain in Zanskar (Kashmir, India). Also contains information on historical and cultural aspects of the region.
http://comp1.geol.unibas.ch/~zanskar/
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:4
Grand Canyon 3-D Tour
Three-dimensional geologic tour of the Grand Canyon with computer generated aerial pictures every 4 miles for the entire canyon used to illustrate the geologic narrative.
http://www.durangobill.com/GrandCanyonTour.html
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:4
Honduras Geology
Clearinghouse of geoscience information for Honduras and Central America.
http://www.ig.utexas.edu/research/projects/honduras/index.htm
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:4
Late Triassic Volcanism of the Ipswich Basin (Australia)
Description of basin including sections on rhyolites flows and pyroclastics and basaltic-andesites.
http://www.geocities.com/aroach.geo/geology/meso96/
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:4
Minerals of Australia and New Zealand
Information about the minerals and mineral locations in Australia and New Zealand.
http://www.crocoite.com/
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:4
Oman Virtual Field Trip
Site designed for an education aid to students, but contains many excellent slides showing the geology of Oman. See dolerite dykes, harzburgite, and channel-fill structures.
http://www.bris.ac.uk/Depts/Geol/vft/oman.html
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:4
Ron Coleman Mining, Inc.
Quartz crystal at the Arkansas' Old Coleman Mine.
http://www.colemanquartz.com/
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:4
UK Mining Ventures
Green crystallized fluorite from the Rogerley Mine, Weardale, Northern England. The last remaining mine active in the historic Weardale mining district.
http://www.ukminingventures.com/
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:4
Central Wales Ore Minerals
A virtual atlas from an ore-petrologist studying the Central Wales polymetallic vein mineralisation.
http://www.geologywales.co.uk/centralwales.htm
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:3
Crystal Point Diamond Mines
A family welcome quartz crystal fee-dig mine located in Williamsport, PA.
http://www.raytowneinc.com/
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:3
Desert Environment, Minerals & Geology - DesertUSA
About the geology of the North America deserts, including the formations, rocks, gems and minerals found there.
http://www.desertusa.com/Thingstodo/geo/geology.html
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:3
Gem and Mineral Exploration Company
The gold mines and miners of Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, USA.
http://www.gemandmineral.com/cripple.html
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:3
Mines and Minerals of Devon and Cornwall
Disused mines and quarries of Devon and Cornwall and the minerals they produced. Cultural history and folklore of the mining people.
http://www.btinternet.com/~aardvark.nest/
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:3
Murray and Simon's Prospectors' Homepage
Educational site dedicated to current mineral exploration in the Cobalt Mining Camp. Geological, historical and area property information featured with rock pics and graphics.
http://www.geocities.com/prairiec/
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:3
Sheffield Mine
A native mine yielding star rubies, sapphires and garnets, for both the serious and the amateur rockhound.
http://www.sheffieldmine.com/
Date:2009-02-24, Google PR:3