Geology
For additional lists of reference materials related to geology,
consult the ELi Research Guides entitled
Geography,
Maps, and
Meteorology.
Reference Guides
- Information Sources in the Earth Sciences. 1989. (Ref. QE 26.2 I5 1989)
& FWB
- Arranged by chapters which describe different types of primary and secondary literature
in the earth sciences. Includes computerized sources. See also Geologic Reference
Sources (Ref. QE 26.2 W35 1981).
Databases
Databases index journal articles, books, conference proceedings,
reports, and other materials. Databases may be searched
individually or in
categorized groups via Metalib. If you are searching for a journal title, look it up in the Online Catalog or the CitationLinker, SFX. If we do not own, or have access to, a journal you need, you may request it from Interlibrary Loan. If you are
unsure about the quality of the journals you are using, consult the online
tutorial, Scholarly Journals vs. Popular Magazines.
The most frequently used geology databases are:
- Applied Science and Technology Abstracts. 1983+ (FirstSearch)
- A multi-subject index to diverse science journals including many key journals
from the field of geology. This source is also available in print as
Industrial Arts Index 1914-1957, and as Applied Science and Technology Index
1958-1982 (Ref. T 1 A53).
- Bibliography of Gulf Coast Geology. 4 vols. 1970-74. (Ref. QE 100 G338 B53)
- This ia an extensive bibliography and index of gulf coast geological literature
published by
the Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies. Volumes 1 and 2 cover literature
through 1968, Volume 3 covers literature through 1974, and Volume 4 covers literature
through 1979. See also Comprehensive Index of the Publications of the Gulf Coast
Association of Geological Societies, 1951-1965 (Ref. QE 100 G338 M38).
- GEOBASE. 1980+ (FirstSearch)
GEOBASE.
1980+ (DIALOG)
- This database provides citations and abstracts from the worldwide literature of
geography, geology, ecology and related disciplines. Sources include over 2,000 journals
fully indexed and an additional 3,000 journals partially indexed, as well as over 2,000
books, monographs and conference proceedings 1985+.
- GeoRef. 1785+ (Cambridge)
GeoRef. 1785+ (DIALOG)
- Over 4,500 international journals, books, conference papers, government publications,
dissertations, theses, and maps are indexed in this database. Subject coverage includes
geology, geochemistry, geophysics, mineralogy, paleontology and seismology.
- Index to Maps in Earth Science Publications, 1963-1983. 1985. (Ref. QE 36 V36
1985)
- A cartobibliography of more than 4,900 maps found in books and periodical
literature
Bibliographies
- A Manual of New Mineral Names, 1892-1978. 1980. (Ref. QE 357 M36 1980)
- "A collected edition of the thirty Lists of New Mineral Names that have
been published in the Mineralogical Magazine"
Dictionaries
- Challinor's Dictionary of Geology. 1986. (Ref. QE 5 C45 1986)
- Defines the more significant terms and concepts in the geological sciences. See also
Dictionary of Geological Terms (Ref. QE 5 D55 1984).
- The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1990. (Ref. QE 5 C66 1990)
- Defines terms from geology and related fields with medium-length definitions and includes
an introductory bibliography
- Dictionary of Gemmology. 1988. (Ref. TS 722 R43 1988)
- Defines not only the terms of the principal gems, but also of related technology and
historic concepts
- Dictionary of Geotechnics. 1983. (Ref. TA 706 S65)
- Designed for use by professionals in the fields of soil and rock mechanics, site
investigation, hydrology, and geotechnical practices
- Dictionary of Rocks. 1985. (Ref. QE 423 M58 1985)
- Provides definitions for each term, and includes derivations, names of persons credited
with each definition, and date of introduction of each term
- The Facts on File Dictionary of Geology and Geophysics. 1987. (Ref. QE 5 L29 1987)
- A basic dictionary of terms in the field which includes black and
white illustrations
- Glossary of Geology. 1997. (Ref. QE 5 B38 1997)
- This extensive dictionary defines over 37,000 geological terms, including over 4,000
mineral names and provides an extensive list of "References Cited."
- McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1984. (Ref. QE 5 M365 1984)
- The terms used in eighteen fields of study are defined in this dictionary - each brief
entry includes a notation identifying the field in which it is primarily used.
- The Penguin Dictionary of Physical Geography. 1984. (Ref. GB 10 W43)
- Designed for college-bound students as a glossary of terms currently used by physical
geographers
Encyclopedias
- The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences. 1981. (Ref. QE 26.2 C35 1981)
- A highly-illustrated guide to the earth and its atmosphere, environment, history, and
geology. A helpful glossary of earth science terms is appended.
- The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Meteorites. 2002. (Ref. QB 755 N65 2002)
- Includes illustrated chapters on the various classses of meteorites with descriptions to
atomic level
- Color Encyclopedia of Gemstones. 1987. (Ref. QE 392 A69 1987)
- A survey of all the mineral species that have been cut as gems. Includes excellent color
photographs. See also Gems, Minerals, Crystals and Ores: The Collector's Encyclopedia
(Ref. QE 392 P357 1967).
- The Encyclopedia of Applied Geology. 1984. (Ref. QE 5 E5 1984)
- An encyclopedia of that area of geology that is related to human activity. Each essay
contains excellent bibliographical references.
- Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences. 2 vols. (Ref. QE 5 E5137 1996)
- A collection of signed essays with bibliographical references which attempt
to describe the earth through the study of physics, chemistry, biology,
mathematics and paleontology
- Encyclopedia of Earth System Science. 4 vols. 1992. (Ref. QE 5 E514 1992)
- A compilation of authoritative articles on the physical science of the earth. Includes
bibliographic references, and a glossary of terms
- The Encyclopedia of Field and General Geology. 1988. (Ref. QE 5 E515 1988)
- A highly-illustrated collection of essays for the professional geologist which includes
topics covered with environmental geology. References are appended to each essay.
- Encyclopedia of Geochemistry. 1999. (Ref. QE 515 E48 1999)
- The evolution of the earth and the planetary system are explained with essays
on the methods and philosophy of chemistry. Each essay includes an
appended bibliography.
- Encyclopedia of Geomorphology. 2 vols. 2004. (Ref. GB 400.3 E53 2004)
- A comprehensive guide consisting of almost 700 entries by international experts on specific
landforms and the major types of processes that created them.
- Encyclopedia of Minerals. 1990. (Ref. QE 355 R6 1990)
- A desktop encyclopedia providing detailed data on most known mineral species.
Includes black and white photos
- Encyclopedia of Paleontology. 2 vols. 1999. (Ref. QE 703 E58 1999)
- This collection of articles attempts to describe all major groups of fossil
organisms. Includes black and white illustrations and bibliogrpahical references
- The Encyclopedia of the Solid Earth Sciences. 1993. (Ref. QE 5 E517 1993)
- An comprehensive illustrated encyclopedia of terms from all the subdivisions of the
earth sciences. See also Encyclopedia of Solid Earth Geophysics (Ref. QE 501 E58
1989).
- The Encyclopedia of Structural Geology and Plate Tectonics 1987. (Ref. QE 601 E53
1987)
- Provides illustrated interpretive essays on the classical concepts in structural
geology and plate tectonics with bibliographical references
- McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of the Geological Sciences. 1988.
(Ref. QE 5 M29 1988) & FWB
- Contains over 500 signed articles on the physical and historical procedures and
interactions of the earth. Bibliographical references follow many of
the articles.
- MaGill's Survey of Science. 6 vols. 1990. supplement 1998. (Ref. QE 28 M33 1990)
- The earth and solar system are described in 377 articles emphasizing many of the
sub-fields of geology, including physical geology, geomorphology, glacial geology,
mineralogy and petroleum geology.
- The Oxford Companion to the Earth. 2000. (Ref. QE 5 O94 2000)
- A source of essays on the phenomena, processes, and materials that make up the Earth.
Includes charts, diagrams and black and white photos
- Regional Stratigraphy of North America. 1987. (Ref. QE 651 F75 1987)
- A survey of the stratigraphy of the various regions of North America
- Sciences of the Earth. 2 vols. 1998. (Ref. QE 11 S38 1998)
- Subtitled "An Encyclopedia of Events, People, and Phenomena," this
multi-volume work presents a history of the geosciences of the earth with an emphasis on
historiography.
Handbooks
- The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Fossils. 1982. (Ref. QE 718 T5
1982)
- This guide to the fossils of North America north of Mexico contains excellent color
plates.
- A Color Atlas of Rocks and Minerals in Thin Section. 1994. (Ref. QE 434 M33
1994)
- Provides color photographs of magnified views of rocks and minerals with detailed
descriptive data for identification purposes
- Dana's New Mineralogy. 1997. (Ref. QE 372 D23 1997)
- This handbook attempts to "describe, catalog and classify all known and recognized
minerals reported in the literature up to December 31, 1995." It includes illustrations
and bibliographical references.
- Earth Treasures. 2 vols. 1987. (Ref. QE 375 E27 1987)
- Subtitled "Where to Collect Minerals, Rocks, and Fossils in the United
States." Contents: Vol. 1; The Northeastern Quadrant, Vol. 2; The Southeastern
Quadrant
- Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones. 1993. (Ref. QE 433.8 S3813 1993)
- Describes more than 600 specimens with brief text and excellent color illustrations. See
also Gem Hunter's Guide (Ref. QE 392.5 U5M3 1975), Handbook of Gem
Identification (Ref. QE 392 L5 1969), and The Rock-Hunter's Field Manual (Ref.
QE 367 F795).
- Minerals of the World. 1992. (Ref. QE 366.8 S3813 1992)
- A guide to the identification of over 500 minerals with a quick identification
guide, brief textual information, photos, crystal drawings and geographic origin
of specimens
- Practical Handbook of Physical Properties of Rocks and Minerals. 1989. (Ref. QE 431.6
P5 P73 1989)
- Includes both textual and tabular data on the properties of the constituent
minerals of rocks. Extensive bibliographical references are appended at the end of
each section.
Atlases
- Atlas of Continental Displacement; 200 Million Years to the Present. 1983. (Atlas
Ref. G 1046 C55 O9 1983)
- A compilation of black and white maps depicting the result of ocean-floor spreading on
the various continents. Includes introductory text and references
- Atlas of Mesozoic and Cenozoic Coastlines. 1994.
(Atlas Ref. G 1046 C5 S6 1994)
- This atlas provides maps of changing coastlines during different geologic
epochs.
- Colour Atlas of the Surface Forms of the Earth. 1992.
(Atlas Ref. GB 406 B6813 1992)
- An atlas of color photos depicting the geomorphology of the earth's surface.
See also Atlas of Landforms (Atlas Ref. G 1046 C2 A8 1984),
Atlas of World Physical Features (Atlas Ref. G 1046 C1 S6 1972), and
World Atlas of Geomorphic Features (Atlas Ref. G 1046 C2 S6 1980).
- The Florida General Soils Atlas. 1974. (Atlas Ref. G 1316 J3 F5 1975)
- Subtitled: "...for Regional Planning Districts I & II: with
Interpretations." Accompanied by additional volumes for regions III - X
- Florida Water Atlas. 1976. (Atlas Ref. G 1316 C3 F5 1976)
- Presents maps on the geological and hydrological features of the state.
See also Water Resources Atlas of Florida (Atlas Ref. GB 705 F6 W3 1998).
- Geological Atlas of Alpine Europe and Adjoining Areas. 1978. (Atlas Ref. G 1797.21 C5
G4 1978)
- An illustrated guide to the structural geology and paleogeography of the mountainous
regions of Europe. See also Stratigraphic Atlas of North and Central America
(Oversize Atlas Ref. G 1101 C57 S544 1975a).
- Historical Atlas of the Earth. 1996. (Atlas Ref. QE 28.3 H57 1996)
- Subtitled: "A Visual Exploration of the Earth's Physical Past," this
atlas describes the geological and paleontological history of the earth with color and
black and white illustrations as well as paleogeographic maps.
- Neotectonics of North America. 1991. (Reserve Desk QE 535.2 N7 N46 1991)
- Subtitled: "To Accompany the Neotectonic Maps, Part of the Continent-Scale Maps of
North America." Portrays the seismicity of North America
- Geology of North America. 2 vols. 1986. (Reserve Desk Atlas Ref.
QE 71 G48 1986)
- A survey of the ... "geology, tectonics, magnetic and gravity anomaly patterns,
regional stress fields, thermal aspects, and seismicity of North America." Volume 2
consists of a collection of relevant maps.
- World Atlas of Geology and Mineral Deposits. 1980. (Atlas Ref. G 1046 C5
D4 1980)
- A collection of color maps of rocks grouped according to their geologic age. See also
the Atlas of Economic Mineral Deposits (Atlas Ref. TN 263 D57).
Internet Sites
- ABC's of Plate Tectonics (Full-Text)
http://webspinners.com/dlblanc/tectonic/ptABCs.php
- American Meteorological Society (AMS)
http://www.ametsoc.org/AMS
- Atlas of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks,
Minerals, & Textures
http://www.geolab.unc.edu/Petunia/IgMetAtlas/mainmenu.html
- Cornell's Digital Earth
http://atlas.geo.cornell.edu
- EARTHWORKS
http://www.earthworks-jobs.com
- Earth Science Glossaries, Dictionaries, and
Encyclopedias
http://www.geocities.com/peterroberts.geo/earthsci.htm#geodict
- Mineralogy Database
http://webmineral.com
- NASA's Earth Observing System (EOS) Project Science Office
http://terra.nasa.gov
- Paleomap Project
- http://www.scotese.com
- Review and Atlas of Paleovegetation
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http://www.soton.ac.uk/~tjms/adams1.html
- U.S.G.S.
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http://geology.usgs.gov/index.shtml
- Virtual Cave
http://www.goodearthgraphics.com/virtcave
Metalists
- Aleta's Geology Links
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/5730/geolinks.html
- ATHENA: Mineralogy
http://un2sg4.unige.ch/athena/mineral/mineral.html
- Earth Science & Map Library
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/EART/EarthLinks.htmll
- Earth Science Resources
http://www.geocities.com/peterroberts.geo/earthsci.htm#sat
- Earthquake Hazards Mitigation Information Network (EQNET)
http://www.eqnet.org
- Earthquake Maps on the Web
http://cires.colorado.edu/people/jones.craig/Web_EQs.html
- Geophysics on the Internet
http://www.uh.edu/~jbutler/anon/seg.html
- Geosciences Links:
http://dizzy.library.arizona.edu/library/teams/set/earthsci/geolinks.html
- Hydrogeologist's Homepage
http://www.thehydrogeologist.com/index.htm
- Hydrology and Water Resources
http://www.hwr.arizona.edu
- Hydrology Web
hhttp://hydrologyweb.pnl.gov/
- Links for Mineralogists
http://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/mineralogie/links.html
- Links to Earth Science Resources:
http://www.geofree.hpg.com.br/links/link1.htm
- National Geologic Map Database
http://ngmdb.usgs.gov
- National Information Service for Earthquake Engineering
http://nisee.berkeley.edu
- Paleontology Without Walls
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibit/exhibits.html
- Remote Sensing Organizations
http://virtual.vtt.fi/space/rsvlib/organizations.html
- Science.gov Earth & Ocean Sciences
http://www.science.gov/browse/w_119.htm
- SPELEO Link Page
http://hum.amu.edu.pl/~sgp/spec/links.html
- Structural Geology Page
http://www.science.smith.edu/departments/Geology/Structure_Resources
- West's Geology Directory
http://www.soton.ac.uk/~imw
- World Wide Web Virtual Library: Remote Sensing
http://virtual.vtt.fi/space/rsvlib
Caroline Thompson, Science Librarian
University of West Florida Library
Date Last Updated: August, 2006
