Subject Guides: Earth and Planetary Sciences: Websites

Associations & Government Organizations

Earth Ref
Earth science reference data and models
Atlas of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks, Minerals, and Textures
NASA Earthdata
Earth sciences data from NASA.
American Museum of Natural History
University of California Museum of Paleontology
Contains online exhibits, information on evolution and more
Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research
A committee of the International Council for Science, and publishes some interesting reports on effects of climate change.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

GeoGratis
Includes digital copies of NRCan topographic maps at both 1:250,000 and 1:50,000, available for free from the federal government.
Atlas of Canada Maps
Maps related to all aspects of the Canadian environment, climate change, history, freshwater and other areas.
Alberta Geological Survey - Interactive Apps and Maps
GEOSCAN