Web Links Described From Chapter 1

Volcano World p.7
The most comprehensive tabulation of volcano information anywhere on the Internet, Volcano World comes from the University of North Dakota, USA.

American Geological Institute p.11
The American Geological Institute is a nonprofit federation of 39 geoscientific and professional associations that represent more than 100,000 geologists, geophysicists, and other earth scientists and was founded in 1948. Explore this site to learn more about Geology as a career.

The Nine Planets p.20
Explore the origin and history of the Solar System from this site created by Bill Arnett.

Below you will find links to a number of other interesting web sites with information about Geology and careers in Geology.

American Association of Petroleum Geologists
	Founded in 1917 the American Association of Petroleum Geologists is currently the world's largest professional geological society. ( http://www.aapg.org )

American Geophysical Union
	For over three quarters of a century, AGU has supplied an organizational framework within which geophysicists have created the programs and products needed to advance their science. AGU has over 35,000 members from 115 countries. ( http://www.agu.org )

Association of State Boards of Geology
	ASBOG's principal service is to develop standardized written examinations for determining qualifications of applicants seeking licensure as professional geologists. ( http://www.asbog.org )

Association for Women Geoscientists
	The Association for Women Geoscientists exists to promote the professional development of its members, to provide geoscience outreach to girls, and to encourage women to become geoscientists. ( http://www.awg.org )

Geological Society of America
	Established in 1888, The Geological Society of America provides access to elements that are essential to the professional growth of earth scientists at all levels of expertise and from all sectors: academic, government, business, and industry. ( http://www.geosociety.org/ )

Society of Exploration Geophysicists
	The Society of Exploration Geophysicists promotes the science of geophysics and the education of exploration geophysicists. SEG has more than 16,536 members working in 110 countries. Geophysicists search for oil, gas, and minerals using a wide variety of methods. ( http://www.seg.org )

United States Geological Survey
	( http://www.usgs.gov/ )

This Dynamic Earth
	An online presentation outlining the history and fundamental principles of Plate Tectonics from the United States Geological Survey. ( http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.html )

EarthRISE
	EarthRISE is a fun, easy-to-use graphical search tool of a huge database of images of Earth taken from many manned space missions. ( http://earthrise.space.com )

Geological Survey of Canada
	The Canadian counterpart of the United States Geological Survey. ( http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/gsc/index_e.html )