Earth Sciences
El
NiƱo Theme Page Comprehensive
NOAA (National Oceanic and Air Administration) links to info on both El Nino and
La Nina weather phenomena with global and state maps--both historic and
current--detailing temperature and rainfall effects.
EPA Global Warming Site
Comprehensive EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) site that presents accurate,
timely information on global warming and climate with a searching window.
General
Earthquake Information National Earthquake Information Center site
lists largest earthquakes in the world as well as links to
earthquake activity areas in the United States like the San Andreas and New
Madrid faults.
Mineralogy
Database Offers searching on more 4,000 individual mineral with
links. Listed by name, synonyms, chemical composition from a Periodic Table, and
crystallography in 3D.
U.S. Geological Survey Volcano
Hazards Program
Contains a weekly report of worldwide volcanic activity, a photo glossary, links
to volcanic observatories, and information on reducing volcanic risk.
Weather
U.S.
National Weather Service Covers weather data, storms, and weather
maps in the U.S. and links to international weather sites.
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