Why use Web Resources?
Websites are particularly good at providing up-to-the minute news and information on current events, trends, and controversial topics. Some contain reliable or scholarly content in the form of government publications; interviews;, articles, research reports; conference papers; statistics; maps and other types of resources.
Look for websites hosted by professional organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions as more reliable.
(Basalt lava flow, 2001. USGS.)
Earth Science Data Sources -- Examples
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Repository FinderWhere should I deposit my geoscience data?
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US Geoscience Information NetworkAn open platform for earth science data.
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NCAR Community Data PortalClimate and weather data sets and visualization software from participating organizations (NCAR, UCAR and others).
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National Digital Catalog of the National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation ProgramManaged by the USGS; focused on data of the state geological surveys
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National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)Climate and paleoclimate data (NOAA).
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The National Map (USGS)Enhanced topographic-related information.
GENERAL DATA; INTERNATIONAL
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USGS Data & ToolsReal-time data, data management, and data sets for your use.
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USGS Mineral Resources Online Spatial DataInteractive maps and downloadable data for regional and global Geology, Geochemistry, Geophysics, and Mineral Resources
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OpenMap CanadaCanada's open geospatial information
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RRUFF Database of Raman SpectroscopyMineral spectra, diffraction data, and more.
Professional Organizations
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Finding Information from the USGSPrinceton's research guide