Geology Research Starter

From the University of Texas at Austin Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering. Part of the World Wide Web Virtual Library, this Website offers digital collections of publications on petroleum worldwide, as well as information about government and commercial sites and research centers.

Since 1879, this federal project has provided the nation with information about itself. At its Website you will find information about earthquakes, environmental and biological information, geospatial data and mapping projects, and other geologic resources.

Customize and download your own maps of moons and planets.

Includes an online version of The Minerals Yearbook with profiles of over 90 minerals, as well as international industry surveys and statistics, current and historical.

An amazing tool. The viewer allows users to zoom in on any part of the U.S. and choose map layers that include elevation, roads, water, land use, and even detailed aerial satellite images. Whether you're examining a region, a state, or a few city blocks, this tool offers access to a wealth of cartographic information.