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Fun Facts
Cold Facts: Earth's Snow, Ice, and Frozen Soils
Learn about the Cryosphere with the National Snow & Ice Data Center.
More Fun Facts Related to Mineral Resources
Find out how many minerals go into a six-room house and much more from the US Geological Survey.
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Daily News
Staying current with "Geology in the News"
Find out the latest in the field of Earth Science.
Looking at the latest Earthquakes
Learn where the most seismic activity is currently occurring, according to the USGS.
Science Daily: Earth & Climate News Summaries
Includes headlines on climate change, geology, pollution, and weather.
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General Links
Searching with the United States Geological Survey
Conduct a detailed search of geology topics with the USGS.
Digging into Geology with Houghton Mifflin
Look at this site's table of contents to find numerous links to great geology sites and glossaries.
Tapping into the Minerology Database
Determine a mineral's crystal structure and chemical composition.
Evidence for Plate Tectonics
Substantiate the evidence for Plate Tectonics.
Studying Volcanoes with Michigan Technological University's Volcano Site
Keep up with the latest volcanic activity, hazards, and mapping.
Weathering - Part 1
View excellent photographs of weathering from Duke University.
Yosemite in Depth: Geology
Learn about the geologic processes that are working in Yosemite National Park.
Soil Science Education Home Page
Discover the importance of soil and dirt with this site from NASA.
Walks with Rocks
Take virtual hikes with BBC's The Essential Guide to Rocks.
The Virtual Cave
Explore the wonders found beneath the surface.
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Careers
Planning to be a Volcanologist
Look at questions and answers regarding a future career.
Careers in the Geosciences
Find information about careers from The American Geological Institute.
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Ask the Experts
Ask the Experts
Encounter various experts and their answers on this Scientific American site.
Ask a Geologist
Check the archives before asking a question of the United States Geological Survey.
101 Questions answered by a Volcanologist
Read through these answers by the volcano experts at Volcano World.
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Activities
Stones at Home
Experiment with activities from BBC's The Essential Guide to Rocks.
Earthquakes and the Behavior of Earth Materials
Try activities by Karen H. Fryer of Ohio Wesleyan University.
Geosphere Activities
Find lessons and activities for various levels.
How can I make my own seismometer?
Make your own seismometer.
Science Fair Project Ideas
Learn more with ideas and activities from the USGS.
Rock Hounds Activity Page
Bake cookies to learn about metamorphic rocks.
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This page was last updated on December 16, 2002.