This page will be updated as the semester
progresses.
Several class assignments will be based upon internet research. I
encourage you to browse these and other geology links. Email
me if you would like to suggest an addition to this links page.
GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY RESOURCES
U.S. Geologic Survey:
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is the Nation's largest earth-science
agency and has the principal responsibility within the Federal
government
for providing information for appraising and understanding the Nation's
natural resources and hazards. A primary purpose of their mission is to
gather reliable, impartial information that can be used to minimize
loss
of life and property from natural disasters. The USGS maintains a
huge web site on a wide range of topics with a wide range of types of
information—it
is strongly recommended you explore this site.
U.S. Geologic Survey Water Resources: This is the primary branch of the USGS that studies water resources.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: A great site to learn about the science and the environmental health of major watersheds and different regions throughout the U.S.
The North Carolina Geological Survey (NCGS) examines, describes and maps the geology and mineral resources of the state and publishes reports and maps.
Terraserver:
Online air photos for most of the US. This database was developed
by a joint venture between Microsoft and the USGS. Simply enter
the
name of the place to view an air photo. Even Cullowhee
and WCU can be viewed!
CURRENT EVENTS IN THE GEOSCIENCES
The Earth Today
Geology
in the News
New York Times: Has
a very good Science Section. (If you have not signed onto this
site
before, you must register--its free)
Earthquakes
The Next
Big Earthquake: USGS article on the likelihood of a great
earthquake (the "Big One") in northern California
General
Earthquake Information by the USGS National Earthquake
Information
Center: includes lots of quake links
North
Carolina Seismic History: Learn about seismic events and
earthquake damage in the Tar Heel State
WEB PAGES WITH LOTS OF GEOSCIENCE RELATED LINKS
Earth
and
Environmental
Science Links Page by IET--contains a very large set of government and
private links
MISC.
Careers in the
Geosciences
Geology
at WCU Home Page