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Storms on Saturn
Powerful Storms on Saturn: NASA images of giant storms with powerful lightning bolts.
galaxy collisions
Galaxies in Collision: Galaxies are not static places. Instead they are dynamic and explosive.
dark matter mapping
Dark Matter in a Supercluster: Mapping dark matter reveals the violent lives of galaxies.
phobos images
New Phobos Images: NASA images reveal crater chains, landslides and more
India's Lonar Impact Crater
India's Lonar Impact Crater: A 6000-foot wide crater formed about 3,000 - 50,00 years ago.
pictures of the universe
Pictures of the Universe: Views of the most interesting objects in our universe by NASA.
marcellus shale gas
Marcellus Shale: The most overlooked resource in the eastern United States!
ammonite
Tucson Gem & Mineral Show: Some photos of interesting things that we saw at the show.
ametrine
Ametrine: The bicolor quartz gemstone with a name derived from AMEThyst and ciTRINE.
elements of geology
Elements of Geology: A classic geology text written in 1871. The entire book republished here.
rocks
Sedimentary Rocks: A photo collection of sedimentary rocks with brief descriptions. Also igneous and metamorphic.
pink topaz
Topaz: A popular gem with colors often enhanced in a lab.
kyanite
Kyanite: The industrial mineral used to make porcelain, fire brick, gemstones and more..
geyser
What is a Geyser? Learn how a geyser works and see images of geysers from around the world.
corundum
Corundum: Abrasives, rubies and sapphires are some of the many uses of corundum.
  Bakken Formation Oil
Bakken Formation Oil: A USGS assessment finds lots of undiscovered oil resources.
southern pinwheel galaxy
M83: Pinwheel Galaxy: Located 15 million light years away in the constellation Hydra..
monitoring volcanoes from space
Monitoring Volcanoes From Space: Learn how NASA keeps an eye on remote volcanoes.
enceladus organics
Organic Chemicals from Enceladus Geyser : Cassini's sample detects organics.
enceladus flyby
Geysers on Enceladus: Cassini spacecraft flew by Saturn's moon to sample a geyser's emissions.
marine phytoplankton
Marine Phytoplankton: Satellite images of algal blooms from worldwide oceans and seas.
mars-avalanche
First Image of Mars Avalanche: NASA has released the first ever image of an avalanche on Mars.
diamonds
Uses of Diamonds: Diamonds are used as a gemstone and for many other interesting things.
diamonds in space
Diamonds In Space! Looking for diamonds with NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope.
magnetite
Uses of Magnetite: Used as a source of iron, as a heavy media, as an abrasive and much more.
Antarctica Ice Melting
Antarctic Ice Loss: A NASA study indicates faster melting.
near earth asteroids
Near-Earth Asteroids: What are they, where do they come from? Also: Detecting, Measuring and Deflecting Asteroids. Both articles by Dr. David Lynch.
gulf coast subsidence Louisiana Coastal Subsidence: The Mississippi Delta and Gulf Coast are sinking. Learn why.
lowest point on Mars Highest & Lowest Points on Mars: Spectacular events determined elevation extremes.
rock art Petroglyph Photos: A gallery of petroglyphs and Pictograph Photos at locations worldwide.
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rocks
Igneous Rock Photos! Also photo collections of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
racetrack playa
Sliding Rocks: Racetrack Playa: How the rocks slide across a dry lake bed is a mystery.
© iStockphoto / Stephan Hoerold
geologist
What Does a Geologist Do?
Learn about the interesting work done by a geologist.
meteor impact craters
Asteroid Impact Craters! Zoom in on 50 of Earth's largest impact craters with Google Maps.
most powerful volcano
The Most Powerful Volcanic Eruption of the 20th Century:
A case of mistaken identity.
herkimer diamonds
Herkimer Diamonds: Learn how to find these doubly terminated quartz crystals at Herkimer, NY.
geologist salaries
Geologist Salaries are Great! Entry-level geologists are getting $80K+ in the resource sector.
blood diamonds
What are "Blood Diamonds"?
Have you seen the movie? Learn what "blood diamond" means.
yosemite rockfall
Spectacular Yosemite Rockfall: A photo sequence of the fall and debris avalanche by Herb Dunn.
tsunami geology
What Causes a Tsunami?
Learn how plate motions trigger earthquakes and tsunamis.
who owns the arctic?
Who Owns the Arctic? USGS estimates that 25% of all new oil & gas will be found in the Arctic.
mineral rights
Mineral Rights / Surface Rights:
Who owns the minerals under your land? Have they been sold?
geologic time scale
Geologic Time Scale: Printable time scale in MS Word format for teacher or student use.
earth at night
Satellite Image of Earth at Night One of NASA's famous images. It's not a map of population, it is a map of electricty use.
NASA articles and images
NASA Articles and Images: Spectacular images and interesting articles from NASA.
  current events
Earth Science News Articles: Updated daily. Read the news here or get a free daily email.
World Records
World's Highest Mountain
Deepest Point in the Ocean
World's Largest Lake
World's Highest Waterfall
World's Deepest Lake
World's Largest Desert
World's Deepest Canyon
kilauea lava flows into Pacific
Recent Photos of Kilauea Lava: Flows pouring into the Pacific. Spectacular USGS photos.
pollution from Asia
Pollution From Asia: A river of haze and pollution is flowing from Asia to North America. land below sea level
Below Sea Level! Explore ten basins on Earth with the lowest elevations below sea level. Article by Dr. David Lynch.
san andreas fault
Zoom in on the San Andreas! Follow the trace of the San Andreas Fault using Google maps and satellite images. By Dr. David Lynch and Brad Cole.
rock tumblers
Free Guide to Rock Tumbling:
Step-by-step guide to tumble polishing rocks into gemstones.
san andreas fault
San Andreas Fault! See the San Andreas and learn why it cuts California. By Dr. David Lynch.
plate tectonics
Teaching Plate Tectonics: Ideas for teaching plate tectonics with easy-to-draw illustrations.
us gemstones
United States Gemstones: What states produce the most gems?
moho
What is the Moho? Learn about the Mohorovičić Discontinuity.
granite
Uses of Granite: The rock used from the kitchen to skyscrapers.
uses of gold
The Many Uses of Gold: Learn how the unique properties of gold make it extremely useful.
mineral identification
Mineral Identification Chart: A printable chart for teachers and students.
Aurora Borealis
Aurora Borealis! The colorful "Northern Lights" are most visible in the spring.
coal through a microscope
Coal Through a Microscope: Coal is more than a black rock. It's THE most interesting rock.

Geology and Earth Science Articles by Category

 
Rock and Mineral Articles
  Blood Diamonds
  Calcite
  Coal Through a Microscope
  Corundum
  Denver Gem and Mineral Show
  Elements In Stained and Colored Glass
  Getting Gold (Historic Publication)
  Herkimer Diamonds
  Higley Penny - First American Coin
  Igneous Rocks
  Indium
  Kyanite
  Magnetite
  Metamorphic Rocks
  Mineral Identification Chart
  Mineral Rights
  Quartz
  Rock Tumbling - How to Tumble Guide
  Rocks and Minerals Main Page
  Sedimentary Rocks
  Topaz
  Tucson Gem and Mineral Show
  United States Gemstones
  Uses of Gold
  Uses of Granite


Astronomy Articles
  Asteroid 2007 WD5 Encounter With Mars
  Asteroid Impact Crater Map
  Avalanche on Mars
  Dark Matter in a Galaxy Supercluster
  Diamonds in Space
  Dinosaur Killing Asteroid
  Earth-Crossing Asteroids
  Galaxies in Collision
  Geysers on Saturn's Moon Enceladus
  Highest and Lowest Points on Mars
  How Old Are Saturn's Rings?
  Geology of Mercury
  Life on Saturn's Moon Enceladus?
  Mars Radar Sounder
  Mars Soil Recovery Mission
  Meteor Showers
  Meteors, Meteorites and Fireballs
  Near-Earth Asteroids
  An Ocean Within Saturn's Moon Titan
  Organic Chemicals in Enciladus Geyser
  Phobos Images
  Pinwheel Galaxy - M83
  Pictures of the Universe by NASA
  Plate Tectonics On Mars
  Storms on Jupiter Driven by Internal Heat
  Violent Lives of Galaxies
  Volcanoes of the Solar System


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Natural Hazard Articles
  California Earthquake Maps
  Earthquake Safety
  Expansive Soils
  Homeowner's Insurance & Hazards
  How Mega Tsunamis Are Formed
  Is Pollution from Asia Reaching the USA?
  Kilauea Lava Flows Reach Pacific
  Lonar Impact Crater
  Louisiana Coastal Subsidence
  Monitoring Volcanoes From Space
  Rebuilding New Orleans?
  San Andreas Fault
  Sea Level Rise
  Storm Surge
  What Causes a Tsunami?
  Yosemite Rockfall!


Gemstones
  Ametrine Gemstones
  Cabochon Gemstones
  Diamonds in Space
  Kyanite Gemstones
  Opal Picture Encyclopedia


Basic Geology Articles/Resources
  Abandoned Mines are Dangerous
  Elements of Geology (Sir Charles Lyell)
  Geologic Time Scale
  Geology Dictionary
  Geysers of the World
  Landsat Images: Beginner's Guide
  Plate Tectonics Map
  Teaching Plate Tectonics
  What is Geology?
  What is the Moho?


Natural Resource Articles
  Barnett Shale Natural Gas Boom
  Bakken Formation Oil
  Depletion of the High Plains Aquifer
  Geology of Bottled Water
  Himalaya Water Supplies
  Hydrographs
  Marcellus Shale Gas Field
  Stream Gages


Arctic / Antarctic Articles
  Antarctic Ice Sheet Melting Speeds Up
  Arctic Sea Ice Still at Risk
  Future of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet
  Northwest Passage Opening
  Who Owns the Arctic?


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  World's Deepest Canyon
  World's Deepest Lake
  World's Deepest Ocean Trench
  World's Deepest Sinkhole
  World's Highest Mountain
  World's Highest Waterfall
  World's Largest Desert
  World's Largest Impact Crater
  World's Largest Lake


Geology Career Articles
  Geologist Salaries Are Up!
  Geologist Jobs
  Geology Assistantships
  Graduate Study in Geology
  Shortage of Geologists
  What Does a Geologist Do?


Google Maps
  Asteroid Impact Map
  Places Below Sea Level
  Highest Points in All 50 States
  Plate Tectonics Map
  Sahara Desert Map
  San Andreas Fault
  Sea Level Rise
  Waterfalls of the United States


Interesting Earth Science Articles
  2007 Was the Second-Warmest Year
  Aurora Borealis
  Dust Storms Lower Sea Temperatures
  Marine Phytoplankton Blooms
  Most Powerful Volcanic Eruption
  NASA Satellites Confirm Climate Change
  New Orleans Satellite Images
  Petroglyphs
  Pictographs
  Satellite Photo of Earth at Night
  Sliding Rocks of Racetrack Playa
  SP Crater Volcano
  Vredefort Dome


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