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Geology and Mineral Sciences
Center for Earth and Planetary Studies Center for Earth and Planetary Studies
Performs original research on planetary science, terrestrial geophysics, environmental change
Mineral Sciences Department of the Natural History Musem

Mineral Sciences Department of the Natural History Musem
Dedicated to the study of minerals, gems, rocks, volcanoes, and meteorites

Global Volcanism Program
 
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Earth Today Earth Today
A look at how seeing Earth from space has changed our view of the planet
Geologic Time - the Story of a Changing Earth Geologic Time - the Story of a Changing Earth
Presented by the Natural History Museum's Department of Paleobiolgy
Looking at Earth Looking at Earth
Shows how views of our planet from above have helped us to better understand the Earth
The Dynamic Earth The Dynamic Earth
Since our planet's birth 4.6 billion years ago, rocks have been continually forming and, over time, changing from one kind to another
Earthquakes and Volcanology
Volcanoes of the World
Features and activity of Holocene volcanoes (those with known activity during the last 10,000 years)
Lunar Geology
Apollo: The Apollo Program
Imagery & information from manned Apollo missions
Rocks, Gems and Minerals
Blast from the Past! Blast from the Past!
Evidence of ateroid impact
Hope Diamond Fact Sheet Hope Diamond Fact Sheet
Learn about the legendary Hope diamond
Smithsonian Kids: Collecting
Children can learn from experts about starting and caring for their own collections
Museums
Natural History Museum
Dedicated to the natural and cultural history of the world
Research
Center for Earth and Planetary Studies
Performs original research on planetary science, terrestrial geophysics, environmental change
Global Volcanism Program
Seeks better understanding of volcanoes through documenting their eruptions during the past 10,000 years
Joseph F. Cullman 3rd Natural History Rare Book Library
Rare books on anthropology and the natural sciences
Mineral Sciences Department
Dedicated to the study of minerals, gems, rocks, volcanoes, and meteorites
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