Roadside Geology Guides
May 24, 2012 | Geology.com Store
Since 1972 the “Roadside Geology” series has provided introductory information on the geology of states and small regions of the United States. The books provide a combination of maps, travel logs, photos and commentary for the geology that can be seen along highways or visited at parks and public viewing areas. They are popular with geologists and others who are interested in the Earth. |
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USGS Podcast: New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-1812
February 7, 2012 | USGS
“The third and probably the most widely felt of the three major earthquakes occurred on February 7, 1812, at about 3 a.m.” |
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Mineral Clubs and Organizations Worldwide
December 30, 2011 | The-Vug.com
The-Vug.com has an impressive listing of mineral clubs organized by state. You might be surprised at how many clubs are listed and there is probably one that meets within a short drive of your home. |
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Supersized Topographic Maps
December 4, 2011 | MyTopo.com
The folks at MyTopo.com are now printing supersized topo maps – large enough make a huge 5′ x 8′ (or 8′ x 5′) map that will look fantastic on the wall of your office, conference room, lobby, cabin or den. These maps are custom-centered on any location that you pick using their online map-making tool. Lots of smaller sizes are also available.
We are affiliates of MyTopo.com and receive a commission on sales. |
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Wall Maps of US States
November 16, 2011 | Geology.com Store
Raven Maps are beautiful examples of shaded-relief wall maps that display the elevation of a state in vibrant colors. These large maps look great in a classroom, den or office. Use one to mark the locations of your work or company. |
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Local Emergency Management Agencies
September 20, 2011 | Ready.gov
Ready.gov is a website that connects visitors to state, county, regional, tribal and other emergency management agencies in all fifty states. |
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1811-1812 New Madrid Earthquakes Bicentennial
August 14, 2011 | New Madrid Bicentennial
“Several of the largest historical earthquakes to strike the continental United States occurred in the winter of 1811-1812 along the New Madrid Seismic Zone, which stretches from just west of Memphis, Tennessee into southern Illinois. These earthquakes produced at least three temblors between magnitude 7-8, and hundreds of aftershocks.” |
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USGS Mapping Lakes with EcoMapper Underwater Vehicle
July 15, 2011 | White Bear Press
USGS is using their EcoMapper underwater vehicles to map White Bear Lake in Illinois. The small submarine is guided on traverses of the lake by GPS to collect temperature and depth data. It can also collect water samples.
Learn more about the EcoMapper in this USGS document (large .pdf).
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