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Resources for Educators and Students
On this page:
- Overview of Maine Geology
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Using Geologic Maps
- Minerals
- Fossils
- Geologic Hazards
- Lesson Plans
- To Research Other Topics
- Resources at the Maine Geological Survey
1. Overview of Maine Geology
- Take a virtual tour of Maine's geology
- Learn about geologic field localities across the state
- Maine's geologic history
- Overview maps
2. Frequently Asked Questions
- Bedrock geology
- Coastal geology
- Geography
- Ground water and wells
- Earthquakes
- Erosion
- Landslides
- Maps, charts, photos
- Mineral collecting
- Mining and quarrying
- Surficial geology
3. Using Geologic Maps
- Reading Maps with a Critical Eye: Becoming an Informed Map Reader
- Reading geologic maps
- Online maps and publications
4. Minerals
- Tourmaline: Maine's State Mineral
- Gold in Maine
- Meteorites in Maine
- Giant crystals from Maine
- Maine mineral displays
5. Fossils
- Pertica quadrifaria: Maine's State Fossil
- Maine Fossils: Remains of life from another time and place
- Fossils preserved in Maine bedrock
- Fossils preserved in Maine sediments
- Bringing the past to life
- Where to view Maine fossils
6. Geologic Hazards
7. Lesson Plans
8. To Research Other Topics
9. Resources at the Maine Geological Survey
Last updated on June 7, 2013