Science > Geology and Mining
Contributor --
Claudene
Sproles, University of Louisville
Geology
General Links
- Geologic Resources- National
Park Service
- From the National Park Service, this site provides links to information
about the geology of the national parks, including programs in geology and
soils.
- Geology Fieldnotes-
Mammoth Cave National Park
- A good overview to the geology of Mammoth Cave National Park. It includes
park maps, photos, and visitor information.
- Geology of Caves
- This USS site provides a general introduction to the geology of caves,
featuring how caves form, types of caves, and minerals found in caves.
- Kentucky Geological Survey
- The KGS provides scientifically based information on Kentucky's geology
and natural resources. It is the official archive for data on the state's
petroleum, coal, minerals, ground water, and topographic and geologic maps.
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- NASA Astrogeology Research Program
- NASA’s research relating to the geologic makeup of our Solar System.
Includes planetary mapping.
- This Dynamic Earth
- USGS publication highlighting the “Story of Plate Tectonics.”
Includes historical perspectives, theories, and impact on humans.
- Rocks and Minerals of Kentucky
- This is a guide to the rocks and minerals of Kentucky. It provides information
on mines, mineral deposits, Kentucky museums featuring minerals, and state
rock/mineral clubs.
- USGS Rocks
and Minerals Site
- Introduction to the different
types of rocks and how they form. Also contains information about minerals,
naming rocks, and classification chart.
- Mineralogy Database
- Contains information on over 4,300 different minerals, including information
about crystallography and chemical elements.
- Terrestrial Impact
Craters
- This site provides a general introduction to craters. It includes photographs,
definitions, links to other information, and an educator's guide.
- All About Glaciers
- This site from the National Snow and Ice Data Center provides links to
glacier research, glacier facts, a glossary, a bibliography, and recent
news of glacier events.
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- Ocean
Planet
- This site from the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History provides extensive
oceanography information covering many aspects of ocean science. It includes
lesson plans, fact sheets, with a large ocean topic information outline.
- NASA Oceanography
- Updates and information about NASA’s research on the oceans.
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Paleontology
- Paleontology at the U.S. Geological
Survey
- Introduction to paleontology and fossils.
- Dino Russ's Lair
- Dinosaur and Vertebrate Paleontology Information
- The Paleontology Portal
- From the University of California Museum of Paleontology, this site illustrates
the many differrent types of fossils by period, locations or type of feature.
Natural Hazardss
Earthquake Hazards Program- This comprehensive site, from the U.S. Geological Survey, features a
FAQ, reports of recent earthquake activity, earthquake research, regional
websites, seismic networks, hazards, and preparedness.
- Landslide Hazards
- Information about landslides, including causes, recent events, and current
research.
- Tsunami
- From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this site provides
a general introduction to tsunamis, explaining tsunami generation, narratives
of significant tsunamis, research, and disaster preparedness.
- Volcano Hazards Program
- The USGS explains the geology of volcanoes and links to current volcano
activity information. It includes lists of volcanoes around the world, reference
sources, and information about historical activity.
Mining
- Kentucky Coal Association
- This website promotes the understanding of coal as an energy resource.
You can view their online Coal
Facts Book, mining history, and coal education. This is a superior
site for anyone looking for information on coal mining in Kentucky.
- Kentucky Mining Institute
- The Institute covers all branches of mining and mining issues in the state
of Kentucky. It advances the study and investigation of mining problems
and education in safer mining methods and mine safety.
- Kentucky Coal Education
- Varied information about mining in Kentucky, including:
- Kentucky Online Mine Information:
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- Mines & Minerals, Dept. of
- This site includes contact information for division personnel, information
on Miner Training and Certification, reports, and annual
reports for 1996-2006.
- A Pictorial History of Kentucky Coal
Mining
- Richly illustrated site featuring many historical pictures and artifacts from Kentucky's mining history
- National Mining Association
- Information and statistics related to the mining industry.
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