Geology Related Links

These are links that might be helpful to the geologist in training. They are arranged by the field of geology that they fall in.

To add a link not already found on this page, please contact geologystudent@fullerton.edu.

Environmental Geology/Science

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - US National Agency for Environmental Information and Research
USGS Natural Hazards - Natural Hazards Information
USGS Earthquake Information - National and Worldwide Earthquake Information Center
The Earth Institute Climate Change - Columbia University
 

General Geology & Industry

A Geologist's Lifetime Field List - Some Places and Things a Geologist Should See
Ask an Earth Scientist - University of Hawaii
Ask-A-Geologist - Your Questions Answered by a Geologist, USGS
Dictionary of Geology - Various science and geology related dictionaries.
Dictionary of Mining, Mineral and Related Terms - Infomine
Earth - All About the Earth's Geology.  Includes Other Planets also.
Geologic Time - Introduction by The USGS
Geological Time Scale - Short Explanation and Diagram
The Inside of the Earth - Introduction to the Earth's Structure and Composition by the USGS
Inside Geology - Introduction to Geology at Geologylink.com
Introduction to the Earth - Physical Geology from U of Houston
Introduction to Rocks and Minerals - A Classic Introductory Text to Rocks and Minerals
Introduction to Petrology - Introduction to Petrology and Rocks
The K-T Boundary - Description of the K-T Boundary
Time and Geology

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Geology.com - Geology Information

Geology Orientated Companies
Titanium Distributors - Huge supply of titanium scrap and surplus available.

Geoarchaeology and Archaeological Geology

Geochemistry

An Essay on Radiometric Dating - Introduction to Radiometric Dating
Atoms, Elements - U of Colorado
Binary Phase Diagrams - Introduction to Binary Phase Diagrams
Fluid Inclusions - Fluid Inclusion Resources and Information
Fundamental Physical Constants and Atmospheric Composition
GERM - The Geochemical Earth Reference Model
Geochemical Traces of Mantle Processes - William M. White
Geochemistry - Online Text on Geochemistry by W.White
GeoRoc - Geochem Database of Ocean Floor and Continental Rocks
GeoKem - Geochemistry of Igneous Rocks by Bernie Gunn
GeoTrack International - Fission Track Analysis
Isotopes - Using Isotopes to Date and Understand Earth Processes, Berkeley Laboratory.
The MELTS Supplemental Calculator - Calculates Thermodynamic Properties of Minerals
NGDC Geological Databases - National Geophysical Data Center Geological Databases, Mostly Geochemical, Lithological, Mineralogical and Paleontological Data of Ocean Floor Rocks.
Noble Metal Database - PGE Concentrations in Meteorites, Os-Isotope Database
Periodic Table on the Web
PetDB - Geochem Database of Ocean Floor Rocks
Phase Diagrams - Introduction to Phase Diagrams
Practical Aspects of Mineral Geothermobarometry - Introduction to Mineral Geothermobarometry
Radiometric Dating - Introduction to Radiometric Dating and Geochronology, Deekalb College
Ternary Phase Diagrams - Introduction to Ternary Phase Diagrams
Trace Elements - Introduction, South Alabama
Virtual Dating - Introduction to Radiocarbon and Radiometric Age Determination

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Geochemistry Web Links - Cornell University

Igneous Petrology

Alaska Volcano Observatory - Alaskan Volcanoes
Bowen Reaction Series - Explanation and Diagram
CIPW Norm Calculation - Excel Spreadsheet  
CIPW Norm Claculation - Explanation 
Distinguishing Between S- and I-Type Granites
Emplacement and Origin of Granite
Geokem - Geochemistry Database of Igneous Rocks
How to Describe an Igneous Rock - Guide for Petrographic Description of Igneous Rocks
Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks - UCSD
Igneous Rocks - University of British Columbia Introduction to Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks - Guide to their Identification
Myrmekite amd Metasomatic Granite - Detailed Analysis of These Rocktypes
Online Rock and Geochemistry Databases - Geologynet.com
Rob's Granite Page - All About Granites
Petrography and Petrology - Brock University, Canada
Pyroclastic Deposits - Text About Pyroclastics
Tephrabase - Database and Information for Tephra Deposits
Textures of Igneous Rocks - Duke University
Volcanism and Volcanoes - U of Colorado
Volcanoes - All About Volcanoes at Volcano World
Volcanoes - Text on Volcanoes
Volcanoes of Kamchatca - World Heritage Volcanic Region, Russia
Volcano Information Center - Lots of Reference Material on Volcanoes from the U. of California, Santa Barbara
Volcano Live - Volcano News and Information
World Volcano Center  - Current Activity
 

Mathematical Geology

Computer Applications in Geology- Software, Data and Examples for Statistical Analysis of Geological Data
Computer Contouring - Description of Implemention of Contouring/Gridding Algorithm in Surface III
Computer Contouring - Publications by Betty Gibbs
Geosciences, Mathematics and Computing - ANON Web Site
MathTools.net - Mathematic Tools for Science and Engineering

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International Association for Mathematical Geology

Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks

Fluid Flow in Metamorphic Environments - Published by the American Geophysical Union
Graphite Page - All About Graphite
Low Grade Metamorphism of Mafic Rocks - Peter Schiffman
Metamorphic Facies - Notes, Brock University
Metamorphism & Metamorphic Rocks - U of Colorado
Metamorphic Petrology Links - Oxford University
Metamorphic Rocks - Guide to their Identification
Metamorphic Rocks - University of British Columbia Introduction to Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks - Introduction, Dekalb College
Metamorphic Rocks - Introduction, James Madison University
Petrographic Description of Metamorphic Rocks - Guide to Petrographic Description, Oxford university
Skarns and Skarn Deposits - All About Skarns

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Structural Geology and Metamorphic Petrology on the WWW - Links to More Information

Mineralogy

Aster Spectral Library - Thermal Emission Spectral Library of > 2000 Minerals
Athena Mineralogy - List of Mineral Names, Mineralogy
Atlas of Rocks, Minerals and Textures - Thin Section Photographs of Rocks and Minerals
CCP14 - Single Crystal and Powder Diffraction Directory
Colour Birefringence Chart
International Mineralogical Association, Commission on New Minerals and Mineral Nomenclature
International Union of Crystallography - Crystallography World Wide and Sincris
Introduction to Minerals - U of Colorado
Introduction to Rocks and Minerals - A Classic Introductory Text to Rocks and Minerals
MinCryst - Crystallographic Database for Minerals Using Calculated X-ray Patterns
Mineral Formula Calculations - Spreadsheets for Calculating Mineral Formulas
Mineral Spectroscopy Server - Mineral Spectroscopy Data
Mineral Structure Data - University of Colorado
Minerals Under the Microscope - Optical Mineralogy
Mineralogy Database - HTML Mineral Database
Online Geology Databases - Mineral and Rock Reference Databases
Optical Mineralogy - Introduction
Petrographic Concepts - Descriptive Terminology and Theory
Thermal Emission Spectroscopy Library - ASU Spectral Library of > 150 Rock Forming Minerals
Spectrum Petrographics - Section Preparation and Petrographic Services, USA
USGS Spectroscopy Lab - Mineral Spectroscopy Data

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Links for Mineralogists - Reviewed Links

Mineral and Gem Collecting

Bob's Rock Shop - Mineral Collecting and Mineralogy
Crocoite.com - Australian and New Zealand Minerals
Fluorescent Mineral Society - Images and Information on Fluorescent Minerals
Gemology and Lapidary Pages - Gemology
Gemstone Calculators - Various Calculators Online to Calculate Carats, SG and Precious Metal Weight
International Colored Gemstone Association - Lots of Information about Gemstones
MinDat.org - Mineralogy Database
 

Paleontology

Amber Home - All About Amber
Bryozoa Home Page - Recent and Fossil Bryozoa
Burgess Shale - Information About This Famous Fossil Locality
Canadian Fossil Discovery  - Museum and Research Center with the Largest Collection of Marine Fossils in Canada
The Diatom Home Page
Dino Russ's Lair - Dinosaurs and Paleontology
DINOBASE - Online Dinosaur Database, University of Bristol
DinoData - Database of Dinosaurs in Several Languages
Dinosauria - Dinasaur Information
Dinosaur Dreaming - Polar Dinosaurs and Fossil Digs at Monash University
Dinosaur Provincial Park - Alberta
Ediacara - Study of Ediacara
Foraminifera - Short Description
Foraminifera Register - Database of Foraminifera, NMNH Collections
Fossil Algae - Fossil Algae
Fossil Collections of the World
Fossil Preparation and Conservation - University of Florida
Impact Craters and Mass Extinctions
Index Fossils - Index Fossil Chart by The USGS
Introduction to Ichnology - The Study of Trace Fossils
Naracoorte Fossil Caves - World Heritage Fossil Locality, South Australia
NOAA Modern and Fossil Pollen Data - Database of Pollen Data
Ordovician Conodonts - Basic Information About Conodonts
Palaeobotany - International Organisation of Palaeobotany
Paleonet - Paleontology
Paleontological Research Institute - Research Institute and Museum
Palaeos.com - Palaeontology Information
Plant Fossil Record - Database of Fossil Plants, International Organisation of Paleobotany
Plesiosaurs - A Site Dedicated to the Study of Plesiosaurs
Preserving Fossils - University of Nebaraska State Museum
The Rad Page - Study of Radiolarian
Riversleigh Fossil Centre - Information About Riversleigh, Queensland, A World Heritage Fossil Locality
Royal Tyrell Museum - Famous Museum of Paleontology Near Calgary, Canada
Trilobites - All About Trilobites
U of California Museum of Paleontology - Paleontology Online
U of California Museum of Paleontology Collections - Online Databases of Fossils

Sedimentology/Stratigraphy

Bedform Sedimentology - Images and Examples of Various Bedforms
Black Shales - The Black Shale Net. Information Resource for Organic Rich Black Shales
Carbonate Diagenesis
Coal Information - University of Kentucky
Diagenesis and Reservoir Quality - Published by the American Geophysical Union
Dolomite Petrology - Thin Section Atlas of Dolostones
Etymology of Geologic Time Units - Nomenclature etc.
Geologic Time - Introduction by The USGS
Identification and Interpretation of Impact Products - American Geophysical Union
Jurassic Reef Park - Introduction to Ancient Reefs
The K-T Boundary - Description of the K-T Boundary
Luminescence Dating Laboratory. - University of Wales
Petrographic Atlas of Coals
Petrology of the Sedimentary Rocks - R.L. Folks Classic Text on Sedimentary Rocks
Sediments & Sedimentary Rocks - U of Colorado
Sedimentary Rocks - University of British Columbia Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks
Sequence Stratigraphy - University of Georgia
Shale Research - University of Texas
Skotjan Caves - World Heritage Karst Geology, Slovenia
Stratigraphic Concepts - Introduction, GeoShare Web Site
WebDoGS Time Machine - Interactive Geological Time Scale

Structural Geology/Tectonics

ABC's of Plate Tectonics - Introduction to Plate Tectonics
Crustal Deformation - Published by the American Geophysical Union
Digital Tectonic Activity Map - Global Map Showing Current Tectonic Activity, NASA
Dynamics of the Core - Published by the American Geophysical Union
Geologic Structures- Folds and Faults -U of Colorado
Geological Structures - Introduction
Lithosphere Dynamics and Continental Deformation - Published by the American Geophysical Union
Magmatism at Ocean Ridges - Published by the American Geophysical Union
Mantle Dynamics - Influence of the Transition Zone - Published by the American Geophysical Union
Ocean Floor Database - Searchable Database of Over 4000 References on Ocean Floor Tectonics
Plate Motions and Crustal Deformation - Published by the American Geophysical Union
Plate Tectonics and The Expanding Earth
Plate Tectonics Animations - Animations of Plate Movement
Plate Tectonics Reconstructions - Reconstructions from  the Cambrian to Recent
Rock Deformation - Ductile and Brittle - Published by the American Geophysical Union
Strain Determination in Conglomerates
Structural Geology Notebook - Some Notes on Ramps and Flats, Sand Box Modelling, Brittle Faulting etc.
World Data Center for Seismology - Earthquake Information Center by the USGS
World-Wide Earthquake Locator - University of Edinburgh

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Structural Geology and Metamorphic Petrology on the WWW - Links to More Information