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VOLOCANO AND HYDROLOGIC HAZARDS, FEATURES, AND TERMINOLOGY - Cascades Volcano Observatory, Vancouver, Washington, U.S. Geological Survey Multimedia Teaching Modules, Glossary (Text, Images, Simulations, Animations & Videos/Movies). For more information see the Cascades Volcano Observatory |
Oxygen Isotope Ratios Dating, Radiocarbon Dating, etc.
GEOLOGIC TIME SCALE 2004 - International Commission on Stratigraphy (ICS) Multimedia Geologic Time Scale Teaching Modules (Text & Images). "...This multi-year project summarized the history and status of boundary definitions of all geologic stages, compiled integrated stratigraphy (biologic, chemical, sea-level, magnetic, etc.) for each period, and assembled a numerical age scale from an array of astronomical tuning and radiometric ages..." For more information see the International Commission on Stratigraphy (ICS) GEOLOGIC TIME SCALE (544 MILLION YEARS AGO TO PRESENT) - Cascades Volcano Observatory, Vancouver, Washington, U.S. Geological Survey Multimedia Geologic Time Scale Teaching Modules (Text & Images). For more information see Glossary of Hazards, Features, Phenomena, Processes, Events, Topics, & Terminology or the Cascades Volcano Observatory GEOLOGICAL TIME MACHINE (544 MILLION YEARS AGO TO PRESENT) - University of California, Berkeley Multimedia Geologic Time Scale Teaching Modules (Text & Images). For more information see the University of California Museum of Paleontology or Museum Informatics Projects |
GEOCHRONOLOGY (4.03 BILLION YEARS TO PRESENT) - Central Division, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Multimedia Geochronology Teaching Modules (Text & Images). "...A wide variety of geochronological tools or methods can be employed to estimate quantitative and qualitative dating of rocks and sediments..." For more information see Geochronology, Geochemistry, and Tracer Studies; Scientific Capabilities or the Central Division, USGS
Chronological Methods Teaching Modules with Text, Images & Videos/Movies CHRONOLOGICAL METHODS (QUICKTIME) - G.H. Michaels & B.M. Fagan, ArchServe, University of California at Santa Barbara Multimedia Chronological Methods Teaching Modules (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). For more information see Anthropology 3 or ArchServe
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THE RECORD OF TIME: CHRONOMETRIC TECHNIQUES - D. O'Neil, Anthropology, Department of Behavioral Sciences, Palomar College Multimedia Chronometric Techniques Teaching Modules (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). Chronometric Techniques Teaching Modules include: "...Dendrochronology; Amino Acid Racemization Dating; Paleomagnetic Dating (paleomagnetic dating; geomagnetic reversal time scale dating; geomagnetic polarity time scale dating; archaeomagnetic dating); Radiocarbon Dating; Potassium-Argon Dating; Fission Track Dating; Thermoluminescence Dating; Electron Spin Resonance Dating; etc..." For more information see Anthropology Tutorials or the Anthropology Home Page Dating Techniques DATING TECHNIQUES - MSU EMuseum, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota Multimedia Dating Techniques Teaching Modules (Text, Images & Applets). Geological Dating Calculators & Teaching Modules include:
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GEOMAGNETIC POLARITY TIME SCALE (GPTS) - Schlumberger Limited Multimedia Geomagetic Polarity Time Scale Teaching Modules (Text & Images). For more information see the Oilfield Glossary; Oilfield Resources; Products & Services or Schlumberger Limited Luminescence Dating & Electron Spin Resonance Dating (ESR) LUMINESCENCE DATING - Aberystwyth Luminescence Research Laboratory, Quaternary Research Group, Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences, University of Wales, Aberstwyth Multimedia Luminescence Dating Teaching Modules (Text & Images). For more information see the Aberystwyth Luminescence Research Laboratory; Quaternary Research Group or the Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences Oxygen Isotope Ratios Dating ZIRCONS ARE FOR EVER - Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Wisconsin Multimedia Oxygen Isotope Ratios Teaching Modules (Text & Images). "...Zircon is shown to be highly retentive of oxygen isotope ratios, preserving the best record of igneous composition even in samples that have enjoyed high grade metamorphism or hydrothermal alteration..." For more information see the Department of Geology and Geophysics Radiocarbon Dating ACCELERATOR MASS SPECTROMETRY (AMS): PRINCIPLES OF RADIOCARBON DATING - Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Arizona VERY EXTENSIVE. Multimedia Radiocarbon Measurements Teaching Modules (Text & Images). Radiocarbon Dating
CALIB RADIOCARBON CALIBRATION (JAVA APPLET) - M. Stuiver, P.J. Reimer & R. Reimer, CALIB 14C Calibration Program, Queen's University of Belfast, Belfast, Ireland VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE. CALIB Radiocarbon Calibration
Uncertainty in Delta R; Sample Counter; Lab Error Multiplier; Curve Smoothing in Years; etc..."
Marine Reservoir Correction Database
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GEOLOGY FIELD TRIPS: U.K. - I. West, Department of Geology, University of Southampton, U.K. Multimedia Geology Field Trips (Text & Images). For more information see West's Geology Directory VITURAL AND ONLINE GEOLOGY FIELD TRIP GUIDES: U.S. & CANADA - The Walter Geology Library, University of Texas, Austin, Texas Multimedia Geology Field Trips (Text & Images). For more information see The Walter Geology Library |
NATURAL AGGREGATE: A PRIMER - W. Langer, Mineral Resources Program, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Multimedia Natural Aggregate Teaching Modules (Text & Images). For more information see Natural Aggregate Resources; Research Activities or Mineral Resources Program, USGS QUARRY TOUR (QUICKTIME) - Graniterock, Watsonville, CA VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE. Multimedia Quarry Tour of Granitedrock's Operations (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see the Graniterock THE ROCK CYCLE - Department of Earth & Ocean Science, University of British Columbia, Canada Multimedia Rock Cycle Teaching Modules (Text & Images). "...depicts the interrelationships between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks..." For more information see EOSC 221; Courses or the Department of Earth & Ocean Science Plate Tectonics INTERACTIVE CONTINENTAL DRIFT, PLATE MOTION, ETC. APPLETS - P. Meijer, Faculteit Aardwetenschappen (Faculty of Earth Science), Universiteit Utrecht (Utrecht University), The Netherlands For more information see Paul Meijer's Home Page or the Faculteit Aardwetenschappen (Faculty of Earth Science) PLATE TECTONICS AND CONTINENTAL DRIFT: GLOBAL EARTH HISTORY - R. Blakey, Department of Geology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona Multimedia Plate Tectonics & Continental Drift Databases (Text & Images). Plate Tectonics & Continental Drift Databases include: "...Paleogeographic (globes 14 paleogeographic maps from 510 Ma to present...); Tectonics, Sedimentation, Paleogeography of North Atlantic Region (21 tripart mapsthat show the sedimentologic, tectonic, and paleogeographic evolution...); Tectonics and Paleogeography of Mediterranean Region (10 paleogeographic maps that show the tectonic evolution...); etc..." For more information see the Ron Blakey's Home Page or the Department of Geology
PLATE TECTONICS - Geology, UCB Museum of Paleontology Multimedia Plate Tectonics Teaching Modules (Text, Images & Aimations). "...This exhibit explains the history of our new understanding of the Earth and provides a brief overview of the theories behind it..." For more information see the Geology or the UCB Museum of Paleontology ODSN PLATE TECTONIC RECONSTRUCTION - CALCULATOR - Ocean Drilling Stratigraphic Network (ODSN), Universität Bremen (University of Bremen), Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Germany) "...calculate platetectonic reconstructions of any age back to 150 My..." For more information see Services; Ocean Drilling Stratigraphic Network (ODSN) or the Universität Bremen NUVEL1A-NNR PLATE MOTION CALCULATOR - UNAVCO, Inc. VERY EXTENSIVE. Plate Motion Calculator "...is designed for the calculation of the NUVEL1A-NNR plate motion at any location on the earth..." For more information see the GPS Site Motion Vector/Crustal Velocity; Science Products or UNAVCO, Inc. PLATE MOTION CALCULATOR - K. Okino, Department of Ocean Floor Geoscience, Ocean Research Institute, University of Toyko, Japan VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. Plate Motion Calculator "...calculates the relative and absolute plate motion direction and speed at any point on the earth..." Plate Motion Calculator input values include:
PLATE MOTION CALCULATOR - R.G. Gordon, Global Tectonics Group, Department of Earth Sciences, Rice University VERY EXTENSIVE. Plate Motion Calculator input values include:
PLATE VELOCITY CALCULATOR - W. Menke, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, and the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Columbia University "...Use NUVEL-1 Plate Velocity Parameters to calculate spreading rates for the world's major ridges..." For more information see William Menke's Home Page; Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences or the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Petrology EOSC 221: INTRODUCTION TO PETROLOGY - Department of Earth & Ocean Science, University of British Columbia, Canada Multimedia Petrology Course (Text & Images). "...the study of the origin and genesis of rocks; through description, analysis, classification, modes of occurrence, and theories of origin. It a multidisciplinary field that incorporates knowledge of chemistry, physics, mathematics, geophysics, structural geology, and geochemistry..." For more information see Courses or the Department of Earth & Ocean Science
Structural Geology ARIZONA GEOLOGY - S.J. Reynolds, School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE), Arizona State University Multimedia Geology Atlaes, Databases & Teaching Modules (Text & Images). "...contains numerous color photographs, 3D perspectives, and information about the Geology of Arizona, Landscapes of the Southwest, structural geology..." For more information see Stephen J. Reynolds: Arizona Geology or the School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE)
3D GEOLOGIC MAPS - S.J. Reynolds, School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE), Arizona State University Multimedia 3D Geologic Map Gallery (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). "...contains 3D geologic maps, created by draping color geologic maps over digital topography. The site features QuickTime Virtual Reality (QTVR) object movies where the user can spin the 3D geologic map..." For more information see Stephen J. Reynolds: Arizona Geology or the School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) STRUCTURE MAP 3D GALLERY - S.J. Reynolds, School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE), Arizona State University Multimedia Structure Map 3D Gallery (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). "...contains 3D perspectives of geologic features on digital topography. Most images are QuickTime Virtual Reality (QTVR) object movies, where you can spin the 3D terrain to view it from different perspectives..." For more information see Structure Map 3D Home Page; Stephen J. Reynolds: Arizona Geology or the School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) THE GALLERY OF VIRTUAL TOPOGRAPHY - S.J. Reynolds, School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE), Arizona State University Multimedia Gallery of Virtual Topography (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). "...features virtual depictions of topography, including 3D perspectives and QuickTime Virtual Reality (QTVR) movies, created from Digital Elevation Models (DEM's)..." For more information see Gallery of Virtual Topography Home Page; Stephen J. Reynolds: Arizona Geology or the School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) THE GRAND STAIRCASE: THE GRAND CANYON - R. Blakey, Department of Geology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona Multimedia Geology Teaching Modules (Text & Images). Includes: "...Geologic History, General Sections, Detailed Stratigraphic Columns and Panels, Outcrop Photos..." For more information see the Ron Blakey's Home Page or the Department of Geology Radon RADON: THE GEOLOGY OF - J.K. Otton, L.C.S. Gundersen, and R.R. Schumann, Radon in Earth, Air and Water, United States Geological Survey Multimedia Radon Teaching Modules (Text & Images). "...These pages present important geological information about radon; how it forms, the kinds of rocks and soils it comes from..." Includes: "...What is Radon?; The Geology of Radon (Uranium: The source, Radon Formation, Radon movement, etc); Radon Potential (Sources of information on radon potential, Radioactivity maps, etc.); etc..." For more information see Radon; Energy Research and News or the United States Geological Survey |
ELECTRON MICROPROBE TECHNIQUES: GEOLOGY 510 - J.H. Wittke, Electron Microprobe Laboratory, Department of Geology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona Multimedia Elecron Microprobe Course (Text & Images). Elecron Microprobe Course Chapters include: "...Electron Interaction with Matter; X-raysl Primary Absorption & Secondary Fluorescence; Electron Column; Imaging Systems; Sample Stage & EMP Samples; Vacuum System; etc..." For more information see the Electron Microprobe Laboratory; James H. Wittke's Home Page or the Department of Geology Geology of Planets
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Soil Science Databases
Soil Classification Databases include: "...Soil Taxonomy; Keys to Soil Taxonomy; Official series descriptions; Soil classification file; Distribution maps of dominant soil orders; etc..." For more information see Technical Reference or NRCS Soils SOILS USE - Soil Survey Division, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), United States Department of Agriculture Multimedia Soil Use (Soil Interpretations) Databases (Text & Images). Soil UseDatabases include: "...Hydric Soils; Salinity; Soil Quality; Soil Risks & Hazards; State of the Land; Thematic Maps; Urban Soil Issues; etc..." For more information see NRCS Soils SOIL IMAGES AND LANDSCAPES - Soil Survey Division, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), United States Department of Agriculture Multimedia Soil Images Databases (Text & Images). For more information see NRCS Soils NATIONAL SOIL SURVEY - UNITED STATES - Soil Survey Division, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), United States Department of Agriculture Multimedia Soil Survey Databases (Text & Images). For more information see NRCS Soils Soil Science Technical Guides
PRODUCTIVITY OF AGRICULTURAL SOILS - A.D. Tomlin & G.J. Umphrey, Pest Management Research Centre, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, London, Ontario, Canada Mulitmedia Productivity of Agricultural Soils Course with Slides (Text & Images). For more information see Publications or the Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network Soil Science Courses & Teaching Modules
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