Geology Background Sources
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Websites and Library Databases
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Background reference information and overviews on countries and cultures across the world. This RPCC database requires log-in credentials if accessing from off-campus.
Over 145,000 maps, including political, physical, and more. This RPCC database requires log-in credentials if accessing from off-campus.
Visit Geology.com to read articles about rocks, minerals, gems, oil and gas, geologic hazards, and many other topics.
Learn more about the geologic history of Earth.
Volcano World: All About Volcanoes
Volcano World, founded by Dr. Chuck Wood in 1995, is maintained by volunteers at the Department of Geosciences at Oregon State University.
Articles, Webpages, and Chapters
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Research Starters:
Lyell Publishes Principles of Geology
Geology and the Extraction of Natural Resources
Encyclopedia Entries:
Entries about major Geology concepts
Entries about geologists and important people
Webpages:
National Geographic: Origins of the Universe Explained
USGS's "What is the Water Cycle?"
Geology and Ecology of National Parks
Videos
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from Films on Demand database:
Exploring the Geosphere: Visions of Earth
The Earth Video Clip Collection
Encyclopedias and Handbooks
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Ebooks
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Browseable list of introductory eBooks on specific Geology topics
Introducing Geology : A Guide to the World of Rocks
Why geology matters : decoding the past, anticipating the future
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