“50 per cent of web searches are abandoned midway and many knowledge workers spend nearly 15–35 per cent of their time searching the internet for information”

(Feldman, S. A. 2004, The high cost of not finding information, KMWorld Magazine Vol 13 No.3)

What does the book contain?

• The book presents Earth science related databases and resources on the Internet.

• The book provides the name of the website, the URL, host and its content.

• Keeping in view the authenticity and reliability of the data, only those hosted by Government organizations, institutions, universities, learned societies and individuals affiliated to institutions or universities are presented.

• The book contains over 1000 URL's and hyperlinks.

Organization of the book

The book has been organized into 8 chapters, each dealing with a specific topic.

Chapter 1   introduces the reader to the Earth science resources on the Internet.

Chapter 2   discusses the various types of browsers, search engines and gateways to access scientific information on the Internet.

Chapter 3   provides URL’s of websites providing access to databases and other resources for the Polar Regions (Arctic and Antarctic).

Chapter 4   provides URL’s of websites on geochemistry. The chapter is further organized into mineral chemistry, igneous/volcanic rock geochemistry, sedimentary rock geochemistry, aqueous geochemistry, organic geochemistry, environmental geochemistry and geochemical standards.

Chapter 5   provides URL’s of websites on geophysics and environmental studies. The chapter is further organized into seismic, magnetic, gravity, bathymetry, airbourne surveys and geophysics portals.

Chapter 6   provides URL’s of websites on marine sciences. The chapter is further organized into physical oceanography, chemical oceanography, biological oceanography, geological oceanography and marine science portals.

Chapter 7   provides URL’s of websites on paleontology. The chapter is further organized into paleobiology, palynology, invertebrate paleontology, micropaleontology, corals, vertebrate paleontology, paleontology indexes and catalogues.

Chapter 8   provides URL’s of websites on geology and geomorphology. The chapter is further organized into general geomorphology, regional geomorphology, regional geology, petrology, mineralogy, hydrocarbons and hydrology and groundwater.

  A comprehensive index is provided at the end of the book.

About the author

Pillarisetty Venkataramana holds a PhD in geochemistry and petrology from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. He worked as a professional geologist for 22 years in the Geological Survey of India and has wide experience in geological mapping, mineral exploration, geographical information systems, computer programming languages and relational database management systems. At present he works for Domex e-Data Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge management and outsourcing company based in Chennai, India as its Executive Director.

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