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National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program Homepage linking to National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program(NCGMP)components: FEDMAP for federal mapping projects, STATEMAP for state geological survey projects, and EDMAP for geologic mapping education projects. (Score: 1.380)
Compilation of various geologic time scales Preliminary report comparing varioius geologic time scales. Text is HTML or plain text format, and colored compilation chart in Excel format. (Score: 1.000)
Fossils, rocks, and time Booklet describes how paleontologists use the identification of fossils to recognize rocks of the same or different ages. (Score: 1.000)
Geologic glossary Geologic glossary containing simplified definitions for technical terms used within the USGS/Natonal Park Service website on national parks. (Score: 1.000)
Geologic time online edition Booklet giving general explanations of geologic time, major divisions of geologic time, relative and radiometric time scales, index fossils, and the age of the earth. (Score: 1.000)
Geologic time scale List of geologic time periods with dates and links to definition in glossary. (Score: 1.000)
Geologic time scale chart Chart of the geologic time scale with references. (Score: 1.000)
Glossary of terms in paleontology Dictionary of terms associated with paleontology with brief definitions. (Score: 1.000)
Paleontology at the U.S. Geological Survey USGS Paleontology home page documenting the wide diversity in paleontologic studies and applications within the USGS. (Score: 1.000)
Americas volcanic past - volcanic highlights and features Links to volcanism, volcanic history, volcanic rocks, and general geology by state, by region, national parks and national monuments and a brief introduction to volcanism around the U.S. entitled: Windows into the past. (Score: 0.690)
National Geologic Map Database Catalog Search tool for locating published and online U.S. geologic maps by area, title, author, etc. (Score: 0.690)
National Geologic Map Database Geologic Names Lexicon GEOLEX Search tool for locating lithologic and geochronologic unit names for geologic studies. (Score: 0.690)
Tapestry of time and terrain: union of two maps, geology and topography Colored map compiled by merging geologic and topographic maps of the United States through computer processing and enhancement with links to panoramic movie using QuickTime, descriptions of features, and a game entitled Puzzle of Regions. (Score: 0.690)
Crater Lake Data Clearinghouse The Crater Lake Data Clearinghouse website is a gateway to information and data on Crater Lake with links to data downloads of bathymetry, maps and imagery, a fly-by movie, photos, and information on geology, maps, history, and biota. (Score: 0.667)
Geologic information about the Eastern Region. Links to selected geologic, mineral resources, and natural hazards research on the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont and offers links to other online resources for each state. (Score: 0.648)
Geologic information about the Southeastern States Links to geologic, mineral resources, natural hazards and ecosystem research on the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee and offers links to other state online resources. (Score: 0.560)
Geologic mapping in National Parks: National Park Service Support Project Summaries of geologic projects in cooperation with the National Park Service including Grand Canyon National Park, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Joshua Tree National Park, Yosemite National Park, and others. (Score: 0.550)
Geologic information about the Midwestern States Links to selected geologic, natural hazards and mineral resources research on the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin and offers links to other online resources for each state. (Score: 0.532)
Geologic information about the Mid-Atlantic states. Links to geologic, mineral resources, and natural hazards research on the states of Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia and offers links to other state online resources. (Score: 0.524)
Early Paleozoic biochronology of the Great Basin, western United States Publication (PDF format)in three parts on the biostratigraphy and lithostratigraphy of the Ibexian Series in the North American Ordovician, with sections on the southern Egan Range, Nevada and the biostratigraphy of the eastern Great Basin. (Score: 0.509)
Southern California Mapping Project (SCAMP) Description of the SCAMP project to produce geologic and geophysical maps and reports that describe the geologic setting and geologic history of southern California. (Score: 0.484)
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