Use this resource to find answers to frequently asked questions about earthquakes.

This site from the U.S. Geological Survey explains how the Himalayas were formed by plate-tectonic forces. Includes a nice map to help visualize the theory.

A glossary of geological terms with photos to accompany definition.

Find the latest research and publications on the subject of energy, in particular: oil, gas and coal resources.

See a three-sixty view of the post-eruption elevation of Mount Saint Helens.

The purpose of this lesson plan is to provide teachers with some activities they can do on school grounds. Activities include mapping, describing sedimentary rocks, and solving a mystery.

This US Geological Survey site briefly discusses the basics of why pesticides are increasingly found in our ground water. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.

This U.S. Geological Survey website explains the desalinization method used by some communities to change sea water into drinking water. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.

Resource is a brief explanation of an aquifer and how they work. This article also touches upon artesian wells. A picture and a fun activity to illustrate the concept of an artesian well are included. Click Home to access the site in...

This U.S. Geological Survey website explains a variety of uses for saline water. Pie graphs and bar graphs are used to illustrate the various uses. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.

Describes the formation of rivers and the transport of soil and sediment. Links to related material is provided within the text.

A detailed listing of available government reports on magnesium ores and minerals. Lots of information is accessible through thee links.

This site provides a brief overview of aluminum, as well as reports and publications dating back to 1995 concerning the usage of aluminium in the mineral industry.

This series of photos dramatically illustrates the process of mechanical weathering known as rock abrasion. Taken over a 100 year span, you can see the effects of rock abrasion on Jump-off Joe, a sea stack at Nye Beach in Oregon. The...

See how all of Earth's water compares to the total size of the Earth.

A world map featuring active volcanoes, plate tectonics, hot spots, and ring of fire.

Excellent glossary provides not only a definition of volcano terms but also a color photo of the term.

This site features a map of the United States which indicates areas with the highest risk of nitrate contamination in ground water. Links to a description of ground water contamination in U.S.

Learn about the importance of water quality and environmental influences that reduce it.

A comprehensive series of pages that answers a number of commonly asked questions about dinosaurs.

This site reviews the effects of agricultural development, urban and industrial development, drainage of the land surface, modifications to river valleys, and modifications to the atmosphere have on ground water and surface water.

A site with a very plain map, that contains links to detailed maps of more specific areas in New Hampshire.

A fun, hands-on project that will allow your students see first-hand how metamorphosis works. Students observe mealworms develop and change right before their eyes.

Use this map to explore the topography of the United States.