Government Publications in the Sciences: Earth Sciences

Database of physical and cultural features in the U.S. that gives latitude, longitude, and other location information

Database of records from the Army's Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL). NOTE: User ID and password are required but they give you this information to enter.

The Geospatial Data Gateway (GDG) is the One Stop Source for environmental and natural resources data, at anytime, from anywhere, to anyone.

Database of information on current and historical earthquakes, as well as general information on the phenomenon, operated by the US Geological Survey.

Information on current and historical storms

data on land use and natural resource conditions

Provide weather, water and climate data, forecasts, warnings, and impact-based decision support services for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy.

portal from the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History that offers news, blogs, multimedia, and other resources on the world's oceans

Database of current information and near-term predictions for river conditions throughout the entire Mississippi basin, including the Missouri and Ohio drainages

National Climatic Data Center site that allows searching for events in a particular state or county back to 1993.

Databases of references to over 70,000 reports (some with full-text content available online).