Cascades Volcano Observatory: Educational Outreach
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/home.html
Located in Vancouver, Washington, the Cascades Volcano Observatory monitors and reports on volcanic activity in the area and around the country. The related Educational Outreach Web site is provided by the US Geological Survey. Visitors will find information on current volcanic activity and news, what to do if a volcano erupts, volcano terminology, America's volcanic history, how the Cascade range got their names, volcano questions and answers, and much more. Other features of the site include activities and fun "stuff," posters and videos, and many outside links. [JAB]
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Envirolink
http://www.envirolink.org/index.html
Envirolink is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to providing comprehensive, up-to-date environmental information and news. The Envirolink Web site accomplishes this by compiling and organizing a wealth of resources including timely news headlines and categorized links to hundreds of informational and organizational Web sites. Topics include everything from agriculture and air quality to waste management and water quality, each with its own subcategories and descriptions. Anyone interested in easily locating environmental information and news will appreciate this well designed and helpful site. [JAB]
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The Barringer Meteorite Crater
http://www.barringercrater.com/
The Barringer Meteorite Crater is a mile wide and 570 foot deep hole in the Arizona desert that was made by a meteorite approximately 50,000 years ago. The Barringer Meteorite Crater Web site chronicles the history and science behind the craters creation, discovery, and eventual purchase by Mr. Barringer. Other links on the site include information on the environmental effects of the impact, interactive quizzes and games, a crater forum, and additional outside crater links. The quality feel of this unique site is reflected in its design and content. [JAB]
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Virtually Hawaii
http://www.satlab.hawaii.edu/space/hawaii/
Virtually Hawaii is provided by researchers at the University of Hawaii, Proxemy Research, Terra Systems, and private company sponsors. Visitors can explore virtual field trips of the Hawaiian Islands, participate in remote sensing tutorials, work with an interactive spectral imager, view space and aircraft images, and more. The virtual field trip of the "big island" includes a simulated flight, a ground tour, a kids tour, and a link to six ways to enjoy Kilauea Volcano. An interesting and informative site, everyone from kids to grandparents will enjoy its content and ease of use. [JAB]
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Geologic Information about Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands [.pdf]
http://geology.er.usgs.gov/states/pr_vi.html
The Geologic Information about Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands Web site highlights selected US Geological Survey research on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The single page site contains a list of links with titles that include The Mineral Industry of Puerto Rico and the Administered Islands, Seismic and Tsunami Hazard in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands National Park, Earthquakes and Tsunamis in Puerto Rico, and Sand and Gravel Resources of Puerto Rico. The links include reports, downloadable documents, maps, and other informative publications on these important Caribbean islands. [JAB]
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The World of Amber
http://www.emporia.edu/earthsci/amber/amber.htm
The World of Amber Web site is maintained by Susie Ward Aber of Emporia State University Earth Science Department. Like the title of the site proclaims, if you're interested in amber, this is the place to be. The easily understood descriptions and interesting photographs cover topics such as what amber actually is, its physical properties, types of amber, life in amber, uses of amber, geologic occurrences, identification, and much more. This simple but effective site is not only educational, it's also a pleasure to explore. [JAB]
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The Mysterious Life of Caves [Flash]
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/caves/
Another exceptional site from PBS online and Nova is entitled the Mysterious Life of Caves. Visitors can read an interview with a microbiologist about bacteria that live where nothing else can and from a journalist on caving 1,200 feet down a cave. The interactive section of the site includes a photographic journey through Lechuguilla, "one of the most strikingly decorated caves in the Americas" and a fascinating and very well done interactive Flash animation of how caves form. Anyone interested in caving, geology, or just nature in general will appreciate and enjoy this site. [JAB]
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Amateur Astronomy Clubs and Organizations
http://www.astrosociety.org/resources/linkclubs.html
Provided by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, the Amateur Astronomy Clubs and Organizations page contains a database of clubs throughout the world. Users can browse by country and by state to locate the club of interest and a direct link to their Web site. The dozens of sites provided are from nearly every state in the US and seven countries including Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, Asia, Australia/ New Zealand, and Africa. [JAB]
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