Research Guides: Image Collections for Sciences and Social Sciences: Earth Sciences

ARTSTOR COLLECTIONS

Log into ARTSTOR with your USER ID. Check out the following collections:

Earth Science World Image Bank
Digital archive of geoscience related images.
Geology Field Photographs
Geology 101, Cornell
Images from and for Geology 101, Cornell University.
Geology Photos
Geology Photos put online by Marli Miller, professor at the University of Oregon.
Google Earth (download)
Download Google Earth for map views of the world, including terrain, satellite imagery, oceans, etc.
The Image.com -- Minerals
Allows browsing by mineral class and name.
Mindat.org
Allows searching by location, properties, chemistry, and name.
Mineralogy Database
Database of mineral species descriptions and images.
NGDC -- Images of Natural Hazards
Images from the National Geophysical Data Center documenting natural hazards (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc.) from the Marine Geology and Geophysics Division.
Pictures of Igneous, Metamorphic and Sedimentary Rocks
USGS Mineral Geologic Data and Images
Includes interactive maps and downloadable data for regional and global Geology, Geochemistry, Geophysics, and Mineral Resources.
US Geologic Survey Multimedia Gallery
View and download images, video, and audio from the entire USGS image collection.