Resources

Data Access Resources

Requirements

GEON portal.  A scientific portal allowing users to search, contribute, analyze data sets.

A Java and Flash enabled browser

 

QUEST An interactive web mapping tool designed for eduacational use. Map earthquakes, volcanoes, and topography to learn more about how the earth works.

Java must be enabled in your web browser

 

GEOID An interactive web mapping tool designed for research. You may choose data sets from our collection or can enter and map your own data using this tool.

Java must be enabled in your web browser

 

Geology ExplorerA flash based tool to help locate geology of a point in the US given by lat&long, zip code, or an address.

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Seismicity ExplorerA flash based tool to help locate and identify earthquake locations by lat&lon, zip code, or an address.

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 Virtual Experiments

Isostasy - Experiment with isostasy by changing the height and density of a block, and that of the liquid that it sits in.

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Tectonics Try to re-create Pangea by moving and rotating the continents in our tectonic puzzle.

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Viscosity Compare metallic balls as they drop through graduated cylinders filled with viscous substances of your choice.

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