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Earth characteristics
The measurable, definable properties and features of the earth.
Subtopics:
Atmospheric properties (11 items)
Earth structure (13 items)
Geologic history (33 items)
Geologic structure (27 items)
Gravitational field (earth) (11 items)
Land surface characteristics (30 items)
Magnetic field (earth) (16 items)
Ocean characteristics (53 items)
Rocks and deposits (57 items)
Snow and ice cover (19 items)
Stratigraphic sections (23 items)
Topography (53 items)
Earth material properties (5 items)
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The Earth's crust [New Window]
Information on the Earth's crust with a contour map of the thickness plus links to a global crustal database, a global crustal model - CRUST 5.1, and regional crustal models.
This dynamic planet: World map of volcanoes, earthquakes, impact craters, and plate tectonics [New Window]
Online world map with booklet (PDF format) giving an account of plate tectonics, volcanology, earthquake activity, and impact craters.
What on Earth is plate tectonics? [New Window]
Discussion and diagrams on plate tectonics and the structure of the Earth for beginners with link to a detailed version: This Dynamic Earth for more information.
Access USGS - San Francisco Bay and Delta [New Window]
Main page for accessing links for information and data on the San Francisco Bay estuary and its watershed with links to highlights, water, biology, wetlands, hazards, digital maps, geologic mapping, winds, bathymetry and overview of the Bay.
Acid rain and our Nation's Capital [New Window]
This booklet focuses on acid rain and its impact on our Nation's capital.
Alaska Geographic Science Office [New Window]
Webpage of the Alaska Geographic Sciences Office with links to the Bureau level programs it is responsible for managing: Geographic Analysis and Monitoring (GAM), Land Remote Sensing (LRS), and Cooperative Topographic Mapping (CTM).
Alaska Geospatial Data Clearinghouse [New Window]
Clearinghouse for the description and availability of multiple geospatial datasets relating to Alaska from many federal, state and local cooperating agencies under the coordination of the Alaska Geographic Data Committee.
Alaska mineral resources [New Window]
Reports, data, and current research on mineral resources in Alaska
America's volcanic past - volcanic highlights and features [New Window]
Links to volcanism, volcanic history, volcanic rocks, and general geology by state, by region, national parks and national monuments and a brief introduction to volcanism around the U.S. entitled: Windows into the past.
An interpretation of the 1977 Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) survey, Fort Huachuca vicinity, Cochise County, Arizona [New Window]
Complex report on the interpretation of aeromagnetic data to study hydrogeology of the San Pedro basin, Cochise County, Arizona determining geologic structure, basin fill and depth to water. Online version of a CD-ROM publication.
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