The Earth Sciences
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Geology - the Dynamic Earth - recent information is spotlighted
Geologic Time Line - visual representation and information about things past
Paleomap Project - Earth History - maps of the tectonic movements
Geology and Geologic Time - easy to understand introduction
Inside Geology - everything about the formation of the earth
Virtual Field Trips - pick a spot anywhere on the globe
This Dynamic Earth - a great online book
Learning from the Fossil Record - lots of questions are answered
Earth Systems comprehensive coverage of many topics
Earthforces - easy-to-understand
Savage Earth great PBS companion
PaleoMap Project - view the changes
Earth Observatory - great data sets and more to help you understand changes
Climate Change - A Geological Perspective - comprehensive lecture materials
Hot list: Geology - links to many sources
geologylink -comprehensive and current information
This Dynamic Earth - good explanation of the theory
The Savage Earth - excellent PBS companion site
The Grand Canyon - a great virtual visit
Smithsonian Gem and Mineral Collection - visual and informative
Minerals by Name - loaded with information
Ali Baba's Cave - great photos of gemstone and more
Earthquake Information Sources
Seismo-surfing the Internet - a list of most of the known Internet connections on Earthquakes
Frequently Asked Questions - are all answered here
USGS Earthquake Information - current information and so much more
Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada - updated once an hour or less
NEIC Quick Epicenter Determinations - updated frequently with great information
Plate Tectonics - visual presentation about the origin of earthquakes
Earthquake Preparedness - what you need to know about being ready
Earthquake Questions - simple to understand
The Earth Today - recent activity is presented
Natural Hazards - Earthquakes - awesome photos
Tsunami - Earthquakes are only one way these are generated.
New Madrid Earthquake - information from 1811-1812
San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 - archive from Museum of the City of San Francisco
Volcano Information Sources
Volcano World Home Page - easy to use links to excellent information
Volcanoes ... - informative Annenberg/CPB companion
Global Volcanism - up to date information
Alaskan Volcano Observatory - current information and good visuals
The Electronic Volcano - window into the world of information on active volcanoes
Volcanoes of the United States - comprehensive information from the USGS
MTU Volcanoes Page - World Reference Map - map of the Earth's active volcanoes
Cascades Volcano Observatory HOME PAGE - in addition to the usual information, this site has information about hazards, monitoring, and Mt. St. Helens
CVO Photo Archives - beautiful pictures
Mt. Erebus - the world's southern most volcano
Out of the Inferno -Volcano - great PBS companion
Natural Hazards - Volcanoes - excellent photos
Geyser Information Sources
Geyser Links - links to many pages on the subject
Yellowstone Net - information on all the geothermal features
Rain Forest Action Network - world wide effort to save the rain forests
Gaia Forest - forest conservation archive
Biomes - part of a great site
The EPA for Kids - a good place to start to learn about the environment
Recycle City - explore and learn
Garbage - comprehensive information that you can use to reduce waste in your community.
ARM Program's Education Center
The Case of the Disappearing Frogs - Explore this mystery with the Oregon Coast Aquarium staff
Earth on Fire - module to study global warming
All About Water - Find out about pollution and how to stop it.
Weather Information Sources
On-line Meteorology Guide - don't miss this site for great learning
Historical Weather Database - searchable
World Climate - find averages for temperature, rainfall etc. for major locations
Live Weather Images - satellite images from around the world
IWIN Center - real time information from the US National Weather Service
Earthwatch - real-time information
The Weather Channel Home Page - customize the page with information you want
Geostationary Satellite Browse Server - near real time imagery
Weather by City - check any location for the current weather
World Climate - You can check almost anywhere in the world.
CLIMIS - an interactive graphing tool designed to allow visual browsing of the data available on-line
United States Climate Page
The Ozone Hole Tour - current research from the University of Cambridge
Forces and Winds - This site makes it easy to understand.
Glacier - about the part Antarctica plays in our weather
Snow on the Web - complete and interesting site
The Tornado Project - comprehensive source
Tornado Simulation - great graphics
Tornado Information - keep current with USA Today
Hurricanes Everything you need is here.
Hurricane Weather - track and find information
Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission - great and enjoyable way to see what one of our satellites is doing
Storm 98 - current information and more
Lightning Information Index - comprehensive listing from USA Today
Severe Storms - Here is the NOAA spotters guide.
Storm Chasing - Yahoo listing to all sorts of severe event information
Planet Diary - a record of what has occurred each week
Climate Group Research - keep up-to-date
Bad Meteorology - Learn about common misunderstandings.
Illinois Weather Information - current weather information statements
ARM Program's Education Center - global warming and weather information
Oceans On-line great inforamtion and real time data
Whale Times - good basic information
Whale Watching Web - Information from all over the world
Whale Watching Web - many and varied sources are linked
Animal Information - the best list of ocean animal links
The Sea - comprehensive and great site
ReefBase - great reef database
Oceanography - Photos and animated graphics combine with straightforward text to provide an in-depth study of all areas of the ocean
Oceanography On the Net - lots of technical resources
Ocean Quest - easy to understand
Ocean Link - some information that is unique
The Jason Project - always good and changing yearly
The Ocean Planet - great link
Seawifs Project - learn what NASA is doing here
Ocean Weather - varied links
Tsunami - few but good links
Sea Surface Temperatures - great map
Storm Fax - El Nino and La Nina information
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