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Dinosaurus
Net
GeoLeksi
Museum of
Paleontology, Berkeley
Øivind Hammer
Per
Hansson
Arkansas
Rockhound
University of Nebraska State Museum, Vertebrate
Paleontology
William
Tompkins
Tim Fisher
William
Tompkins
Green River
Geological Lab
Fossils and palaeontology; general
Sites in this section typically have
information on many fossils, many cursory locality descriptions or are collections of
very diverse material. Sites are listed alphabetically by name.
Black Hills Institute of
Geological Research
Very comprehensive site with numerous explanatory articles on palaeontology,
groups of fossil organisms, etc. with much on dinosaurs (Acrocanthosaurus, birds,
Ceratopsians, dinosaur Eggs , Edmontosaurs, Struthiomimus, T. rex, Triceratops),
reptiles (crocodiles, mosasaurs, pterosaurs), mollusks (ammonites, nautiloids and squid),
etc. Not bad, not bad at all.
The name says it all - a compilation of dino information, physiology, taxonomy,
theories, etc. Good design, but flawed by the many tiers means you must navigate
through to get to the actual information.
GeoLeksi is a geologic encyclopedia written by Inge Bryhni at Geologisk Museum
in Oslo. The December 1999 searchable web-version has approximately 10,000 terms
and 1,000 illustrations.
(USA, California, Berkeley, Museum of Paleontology) One of the oldest and most
comprehensive palaeontology (and biology) sites on the web. Competent discussions of
major groups of organisms, researchers, periods, formations, localities ... Go visit, even
if you are not interested in fossils, merely to enjoy the splendour of the site. Note, the
museum's displays only exist on the web - it has no show cases open to the public!
Interesting site on the research of biomechanics of ammonite shells.Fossils and palaeontology; specific localities or local areas
Sites in this section
describe one or several localities or larger areas (e.g., states or provinces). Sites are
listed alphabetically by the name of the country followed by the locality with occasional
interspersed states or provinces.
Jewel of the Rainforest
(Guyana) Dealer's site with many photos and good explanation of recently
collected Pliocene Amber from Guyana. Lots of little critters in the Amber.
(Sweden) Comprehensive description of Swedish trilobites with many specimen
photos.
Comprehensive locality information on minerals, but also
cursory fossil locality descriptions.
(USA, Nebraska) A few beautifully designed on-line displays on Nebraska
palaeontology, including Ashfall Fossil Beds and a recently discovered Amebelodon
(huge elephant-like-kind-of-thing).
(USA, Oregon) Comprehensive site with many US field trip reports, chiefly to
mineral deposits in Idaho, Oregon and Washington but also a few fossil deposits. Oregon
fossil locations: Vernonia and West Salem.
(USA, Washington) Comprehensive site with field trip reports and directions how
to get to mineral and fossil deposits in Oregon and Washington. Washington locations:
Coal Creek, K-M Mountain, Saddle Mountain, Salmon Creek.
(USA, Washington) Comprehensive site with many US field trip reports, chiefly
to mineral deposits in Idaho, Oregon and Washington but also a few fossil deposits.
Washington fossil locations: Coal Creek and K-M Mt.
(USA, Wyoming) Attractively designed dealer's site with spectacular Green River
formation (Eocene lacustrine deposits) fossils - crocodile, palm fronds, fish, etc. as well
as other fossils.Fossils and palaeontology; journals, books and organisations
Sites in this
section rarely contain much information themselves, but offer access to information. Journals and their publishing organisations are listed
alphabetically by the name of the journal, book
dealers are listed alphabetically after the journals, and bibliographies after the dealers.
Lapidary
Journal
Largest circulation journal for the hobbyists. Emphasis on lapidary work and
jewellery manufacture with occasional articles on minerals or fossils, field trip reports,
etc. The annual "Buyer's Guide" carries summary information on dealers, clubs, etc.
English language.
Le Regne Mineral
Le Regne Mineral is a collectors' magazine devoted to mineralogy,
geology and paleontology. Colour print on glossy paper, French language.
Rocks &
Minerals
Reviewed bimonthly journal published by Heldref Publications for mineral
collectors with articles on topographic mineralogy, occasional papers on palaeontology
or techniques, but no show reports (editorial policy - "everybody else does that!").
Mixed colour and black/white print, English language.
Stein
The leading Scandinavian journal catering to the collector's community. Emphasis
on mineralogy, frequent papers on Scandinavian topographic mineralogy, club and show
reports, book reviews, etc. Web site stinks (you have to roam around to find the
information, contact information is anything but obvious). Mixed colour and black/white
print, Norwegian language, occasional Danish, Swedish and English.
British Geological
Survey
Publication sales of the British geological survey (BGS).
The Geological Survey of
Norway
Publication sales of the Norwegian geological survey (NGU)
Ed
Rogers
Book dealer Ed Rogers has a varying and comprehensive stock of geological
literature, anything from rare hand coloured classics to obscure institute publications
with predominance of American literature. He offers a good selection of journals as
well. Site often carries interesting and comprehensive information on authors or works
offered. I have always gotten a good deal and swift service.
Sveriges Geologiska
Undersökningar
Publication sales of the Swedish geological survey (SGU)
Melvyl
Looking for books ? Try to search the "Melvyl" database, the catalogue of the
research libraries of the universities of California. Easier to use than Library of
Congress.
Library of
Congress
Looking for books ? Try to search the "Library of Congress" database, the
catalogue of the research libraries of the universities of California. More elaborate to
use than Melvyl but also more comprehensive.
Geologisk Museum, København
(Denmark, København, Geologisk Museum) Predominantly the history of
the collections, images from the museum and the displays with only cursory on-line
exhibits of individual specimens.
Sites in this section belong to show organisers or contain comprehensive lists of shows. Sites are listed alphabetically by the country and city of each show. Sites with several or many shows are only listed by country.
Hamburg Messe
(Germany, Hamburg) Organiser of the show in Hamburg (early December).
Münchener
Mineralientage
(Germany, München) Europe's largest show and one of the oldest,
München (usually early November).
Marty Zinn
(USA) Organiser with three show locations - nearly jewellery-free! - in Tucson
(late January-early February), Costa Mesa (May), West Springfield (August), and
Denver (September).
Gem Data
(USA) List of chiefly US mineral, fossil & gem shows.
GeoLeksi
GeoLeksi is a geologic encyclopedia written by Inge Bryhni at Geologisk Museum
in Oslo. The December 1999 searchable web-version has approximately 10,000 terms
and 1,000 illustrations.
Museum of
Paleontology, Berkeley
(USA, California, Berkeley, Museum of Paleontology) One of the oldest and most
comprehensive palaeontology (and biology) sites on the web. Competent discussions of
major groups of organisms, researchers, periods, formations, localities ... Go visit, even
if you are not interested in fossils, merely to enjoy the splendour of the site. Note, the
museum's displays only exist on the web - it has no show cases open to the public!
Bob's Rock
Shop
The prime webzine for amateur geology (chiefly mineralogy, some gemology,
little palaeontology) with much original material, plenty links and numerous classified
ads.
Rune S. Selbekk
(Norway) Scientist describing his projects "Petrogenesis of anatectic anorthositic
to laucodioritic dikes in the Skattåra gneiss, Troms, north Norwegian
Caledonides" and "Geochemistry, petrogenesis and migration mechanism of tonalites in
the Lyngen Magmatic Complex, Norwegian Caledonides."
Harald
Taagvold
(Norway, Oppdal) Brief description of Oppdal's geology.
Geologien i
Indre Nordfjord
(Norway, Nordfjord, Jostedalsbreen) Geology in the area around the glacier
Jostedalsbreen in northern Norway.
Petter
Dyrkorn
(Norway, Ålesund) Museum site for the Petter Dyrkorn collection with
cursory notes on local geology.
Chevron
Corporation
(Saudi Arabia) Information on the Standard Oil of
California/Chevron discovery of oil in Arabia - hey, this is historic material!
Arkansas
Rockhound
(USA, Arkansas, Crater of Diamonds State Park)
Comprehensive locality information on minerals, but with good general geology as
well.
Arkansas
Rockhound
(USA, Arkansas, Granite Mountain) Comprehensive locality
information on minerals, but with good general geology as well.
Arkansas
Rockhound
(USA, Arkansas, Jeffrey Quarry) Comprehensive locality
information on minerals, but with good general geology as well.
Arkansas
Rockhound
(USA, Arkansas, Magnet Cove) Comprehensive locality
information on minerals, but with good general geology as well.
Arkansas
Rockhound
(USA, Arkansas, Rush) Comprehensive locality information
on minerals, but with good general geology as well.
Hearb
Yeates
(USA, New Jersey, Sussex Co., Franklin & Sterling Hill).
Somewhat flawed design, but provides description of many minerals from Franklin and
Sterling Hill, New Jersey, many of which fluoresce. Some geological information as
well.
Geotimes
Geotimes is largely a news magazine, emphasizing applied geology and the
interaction of geology and other sciences but also has occasional reviews or topograhipc
articles. Black/white print, English language.
Le Regne Mineral
Le Regne Mineral is a collectors' magazine devoted to mineralogy,
geology and paleontology. Colour print on glossy paper, French language.
Meddelelser fra Dansk
Geologisk Forening/Bulletin of the Geological Society of Denmark
Quarterly peer-reviewed journal chiefly on Danish geology or published by
workers in Danish institutions. Black/white print on archival quality paper, English
language. The society also publishes the annual "Årsskrift fra Dansk Geologisk
Forening" in Danish.
British Geological
Survey
Publication sales of the British geological survey (BGS).
The Geological Survey of
Norway
Publication sales of the Norwegian geological survey (NGU)
Ed
Rogers
Book dealer Ed Rogers has a varying and comprehensive stock of geological
literature, anything from rare hand coloured classics to obscure institute publications
with predominance of American literature. He offers a good selection of journals as
well. Site often carries interesting and comprehensive information on authors or works
offered. I have always gotten a good deal and swift service.
Sveriges Geologiska
Undersökningar
Publication sales of the Swedish geological survey (SGU)
Wheldon & Wesley
Book dealer Book dealer Wheldon & Wesley has a varying and
comprehensive stock of natural sciences (and gardening) literature with a large section
on geology. They usually have many obscure institute publications with predominance of
British and previous Empire literature, many identification works and classic text books.
I have always gotten a good deal and swift service.
Museum of
Paleontology, Berkeley
(USA, California, Berkeley, Museum of Paleontology) One of the oldest and most
comprehensive palaeontology (and biology) sites on the web. Competent discussions of
major groups of organisms, researchers, periods, formations, localities ... Go visit, even
if you are not interested in fossils, merely to enjoy the splendour of the site. Note, the
museum's displays only exist on the web - it has no show cases open to the public!
Lonely
Planet
So you want to go there ? You definitely need a travel guide from Lonely Planet,
no matter whether the trip goes to Malawi or München. In my view the best of all
travel guides and certainly the best value for the money. I actually have been there, and
actually have done that!
US Center for Disease
Control.
The official US advise on vaccinations and other health precautions when
traveling.
US travel
advisory
The US State Department's travel warnings, political background, etc. Tells you
where there is war, which diseases to take care of, etc. Very useful also for non-US
residents and one of the best ways US tax money have ever been spent.
Excalibur
Mineral Company
Offers minerals for sale but also indispensible analyses of microscopic
samples.
Mr.
Bismuth
Mr. Bismuth (Udo J.A. Behner), no less, offers lab-grown
crystals (bismuth and others) for sale but also information on growing crystals and
software foo drawing crystals.
Melvyl
Looking for books ? Try to search the "Melvyl" database, the catalogue of the
research libraries of the universities of California. Easier to use than Library of
Congress.
Library of
Congress
Looking for books ? Try to search the "Library of Congress" database, the
catalogue of the research libraries of the universities of California. More elaborate to
use than Melvyl but also more comprehensive.
Material Safety Data
Sheets
Cleaning minerals and playing with chemicals ? Whether you are experienced or a
novice, you should know the do's and dont's of all the chemicals you have. As an
absolute minimum you need a Materials Safety Data Sheet for each. Your chemicals
supplier is required to furnish it with the chemicals, but the damn things get lost and
what not. Fortunately Univeristy of Cornell has a comprehensive site for searching and
downloading MSDSs.
The
World Wide Web Virtual Library: Museums
This is the most comprehensive list of links to museums' web sites, I have seen.
Not just natural history museums, and it also includes museum from 'exotic' countries.
An excellent source of information if you go somewhere or need to know more about
the culture or science of a country or region.
Collection
management
You realise your collection has a value beyond finances and your personal
entertainment, and you should like to take good care of it. The Society for the
Preservation of Natural History Collections offers advise (and occasional political
opinions!) on how to protect and preserve your collection. Be particularly careful about
generic observations like 'glue', 'acid' and do keep a proper catalogue, and ... The
Society's motto is "Improving preservation, conservation and management of natural
history collections to ensure their continuing value to society."
This page is written and maintaned by Claus Hedegaard