Geology: Websites

The Digital-Geography site is all about GIS, statistics, webmapping, and information about the “geosphere.” The site is fed by students and alumni and the articles and tutorials are published in English, French, and German. From Geology Online:105 Websites That Rock page.

DLESE provides easy access to quality teaching and learning resources about the Earth as a system for a wide range of learners. Resources in DLESE include lesson plans, scientific data, visualizations, interactive computer models, and virtual field trips. From Home page.

EarthCube was initiated by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in 2011 to transform geoscience research by developing cyberinfrastructure to improve access, sharing, visualization, and analysis of all forms of geosciences data and related resources. From About page.

ELI is publishing FREE Earth-related teaching ideas, designed to be practical resources for teachers and teacher-trainers all over the world. From About section.

Geology.com is one of the internet’s leading websites for earth science news and information. Every day thousands of people visit Geology.com to read about rocks, minerals, oil and gas, geologic hazards, gemstones, meteorites, and many other topics. From About Us page.

Provides the framework for all positioning activities in the Nation. The foundational elements of latitude, longitude, elevation, shoreline information impact a wide range of important activities. From Home page.

a catalog of documents and datasets that provide information about geothermal resources located primarily within the United States (although information from other parts of the world is also included). From About page.

Facilitates community access to high-resolution, Earth science-oriented, topography data, and related tools and resources. The facility is based at the San Diego Supercomputer Center at the University of California, San Diego. From About page.

The aim of Sandatlas is to explain geological concepts with the help of illustrative materials, mainly photos. Sandatlas is also eager to promote geotourism by providing free information about locations of geological importance worldwide. From About page.

Offers regularly updated information on all types of earth science trends. Look for information on topics that range from atmosphere to oceanography, including large topic areas on environmental issues and science.

The USGIN helps users join or build networks that can be used to access and share earth science data in a few easy steps. USGIN is a federated information-sharing framework that uses free and open-source technology to enable your data to be exposed, discovered, and accessed by anyone with a web connection. From About page.

J Ramón Arrowsmith is a Geology Professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University.

The latest Geology and Earth Science news & commentary from the geoblogosphere.

The Geological Society in London offer a blog that is both entertaining and educational, including a current rash of posts focused on a geological advent. From Geology Online:105 Websites That Rock page.

This blog, written by a University of Illinois professor, provides commentary on interesting geological events occurring around the world in the context of geological fluid dynamics, which is the professor’s main interest. This in an interesting blog that provides current event materials that can make geology come alive for any reader. From Geology Online:105 Websites That Rock page.

AGU galvanizes a community of Earth and space scientists that collaboratively advances and communicates science and its power to ensure a sustainable future. From Home page.

A nonprofit federation of geoscientific and professional associations that represents more than 250,000 geologists, geophysicists, and other earth scientists.

Founded in 1963, is the largest association dedicated to promoting geology as a profession. It presently has more than 7,800 members in the U.S. and abroad. From About page.

rofessional and international engineering and scientific society that promotes interaction among rock mechanics and geomechanics specialists, practitioners and academics alike. From Home page.

An organization of the chief executives of the state geological surveys in 50 states and Puerto Rico. Almost all function as a basic information source for their state governments' executive, legislative, and judicial branches. From About page.

Europe’s premier geosciences union, dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the Earth, planetary, and space sciences for the benefit of humanity, worldwide. From About page.

As an international scientific society, GSA serves members in academia, government, and industry around the world since 1888. From Home page.

A non-governmental, scientific organization, established in 1919. IUGG is one of the 32 scientific Unions presently grouped within the International Council for Science (ICSU). From About page.

An international organization devoted to enhancing the quality and level of participation of women in geosciences and to introduce girls and young women to geoscience careers. From About page.