California Geology on the Web
This guide links to web sites on the geology of California.
California Geological Survey and US Geological Survey
- California Geological SurveyState agency dedicated to the Earth Sciences in California
- California GeotourAn Index to Online Geologic Field Trip Guides of California (California Geological Survey).
- CGS Geologic Mapping ProgramInformation on geological mapping in California (California Geological Survey).
- CGS Regional Geologic MapsFrom the California Geological Survey.
- US Geological Programs in CaliforniaIdentifies USGS programs in the Golden State by topic.
Earthquakes
- Earthquakes and Volcanoes Library Research GuideUCSB guide to research on these topics.
- Data on Recent Earthquakes (USGS)Identifies the most recent earthquakes in different regions.
- Southern California Earthquake CenterCollects and analyzes data on earthquakes in Southern California. Located at USC.
- Southern California Earthquake Data CenterThe archive of the Southern California Seismic Network (SCSN). Located at Cal Tech.
- Southern California Seismic NetworkMonitors earthquakes in Southern California.
Natural Resources
- Geologic Energy Management Divisionstate agency for energy resources
- California Water Science CenterUSGS site about water in California.
- California State Mining and Geology Boardstate agency for mineral resources, and geologic and seismic hazard information.
- Mineral Resources ProgramCalifornia Geological Survey page about minerals in the state.
San Andreas Fault
