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Lorain Public Library System - Useful Web Links

Selected Topic: Geology

About.com : Geology
This website provides links to a variety of geology topics. Andrew Alden is a science writer, photographer, editor and blogger with a lifelong passion for rocks, minerals, fossils and the planets they come from. He has authored the About.com geology page since 1997.

Ohio Earthquakes
Information provided by the U. S. Geologic Service.

Ohio Seismic Network
Information provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

U. S. Geological Survey Volcano Hazards Program
Worldwide volcano updates.

U. S. Maps and Data
Geo-spatial data provided by the federal government. (Formerly known as geodata.gov)

United States Geological Survey
The USGS provides scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life.

Volcano World
Current eruptions, movie clips, and observatories. Also, volcanoes from other worlds and volcanic parks. This website is provided by the University of North Dakota.