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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Hydroelectric Power in the United States
March 9, 2012 | Energy Information Administration
“The importance of hydropower as a source of electricity generation varies by geographic region. While hydropower accounted for 6% of total U.S. electricity generation in 2010, it provided over half of the electricity in the Pacific Northwest.” Quote from the Energy Information Administration article. |
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Activity in the Bakken Formation
January 3, 2012 | Globe and Mail
Lynn Peterson, CEO of Kodiak Oil & Gas gives an overview of current activity in the United States portion of the Bakken Formation. |
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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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United States Hydroelectric Capacity
November 29, 2011 | Energy Information Administration
The Energy Information Administration has an article with maps and graphs that explores hydroelectric capacity in the United States. |
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Part of an exploration map - Wyoming Geological Survey
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United States Diamond Production
November 14, 2011 | Geology.com
The United States is the world’s leading consumer of diamonds, spending billions of dollars per year on the gem. Although domestic production is currently just a few hundred carats, there is a potential for production in several states. |
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How Much Oil is in the Bakken?
October 4, 2011 | Wall Street Journal
Although the United States Geological Survey estimates that the Bakken Formation beneath parts of North Dakota, Montana and Canada might contain over 4 billion barrels of oil, Harold Hamm, believes that it might contain up to 24 billion barrels. |
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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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Carbon Dioxide Pipeline for Enhanced Oil Recovery in Wyoming and Montana
August 4, 2011 | Billings Gazette
A 232-mile pipeline is being built across parts of Wyoming and Montana to transport carbon dioxide gas to the Bell Creek oil field in southeastern Montana. The carbon dioxide will be pumped into the oil reservoir and the pressure produced will force oil up to the surface. |
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Photo by David Wright, USFS
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Yellowstone Should Expect More Large Fires as Earth Warms
July 26, 2011 | MSNBC
Large fires have burned the Yellowstone region every few hundred years but with a warming climate these large destructive fires are expected to occur more frequently. |
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Oil Spill in the Yellowstone River, Montana
July 4, 2011 | ABCNews.go.com
A pipeline crossing the Yellowstone River ruptured near Billings, Montana, spilling about 1000 barrels of oil into the stream. |
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