Cool Science Links
The following links are interesting earth science sites I've found. If a link doesn't work anymore or if you found one you think should be on the list, please contact me!
Geology
- IRIS Seismic Monitor Shows current earthquake activity around the world. If you click on an epicenter it will give you the specific data for that earthquake.
- OptIPuter Outreach An animation of convection in the mantle and tectonic plate movement.
- OptIPuter Outreach (again) An animation of Pangaea and continental drift.
- OptIPuter Outreach (one more time) An interactive map of tectonic plate boundaries and locations.
Astronomy
- Experience the Planets Awesome images of our planets. Be sure to read the "about the ETP project" link first.
- Space Weather Not just weather but also news about our solar system. Great for current events!
- The Hubble Ultra Deep Field in 3D An excellent Youtube video explaining what the Hubble Space Telescope took pictures of. This won't play on a school computer!
- Anatomy of a Black Hole Animation of how black holes form and what might happen if you traveled through one.
Meteorology
- Crown Weather Services A good hurricane update resource with details about current storms, maps to show their paths, and data.
- Intellicast Displays our country's current radar and includes links to many different types of weather maps.
- Weather Underground In my opinion, a better weather forecaster than the Weather Channel.
Oceanography
- National Marine Sanctuaries Media Library Awesome video clips and pictures of life in the oceans through the NOAA.
Environmental Science
- Ecokids Yes, it is a Canadian website for Canadian students. But it's about saving our planet and making it a better, greener place, no matter what your nationality.
Other Links
- Science Daily A great science news website. If you use it for current events extra credit, check that the subject of the article is Earth Science appropriate!
- Wordle You'll notice a lot of websites (including this one!) have word, or tag clouds. This site can help you create cool looking clouds based on whatever words you like.
- Picnik A really fun photo editing website.