Geoscience Resources on the Internet |
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| Abstract: | This article will describe Geoscience resources available on the Internet, primarily the Weather Underground, the Geographic Name Sewer at the University of Michigan, and the Weather Machine at the University of Illinois. Instructions for connecting to these three sites will be given, as well as information on two gopher sites that have these systems on their menus. The Weather Underground and the Weather Machine provide real time analysis of North American weather, climate and active geographic phenomena. In addition to current weather analysis the Weather Underground provides current information on active hurricanes, earthquakes, and in the winter, "Current Ski Conditions." A special section covers nearshore and off-shore marine forecasts, warnings, and notices to mariners (such as missing or lost vessels).1 Weather forecasts are available for most U.S. cities as well as immediale postings of weather warnings and watches. Storm damage reports are also listed, in most cases soan after the event happens. Reports come from the U.S. Weather Bureau cenhal ofices (e.g., National Hurricane Center, National Severe Storms Center), local weather offices (e.g., Chicago Weather Bureau), and a nationwide network of individual spotters and law enforcement officials. Reference librarians can use this server to provide clients with real time information on current conditions both locally and continent wide. Ihe Weather Machine also provides additional geoscience information sources to consult as well as many of the services offered by the Weather Underground. The Geographic Name Server ides a listing of cities and geographic features in the United States. Searches can be done by Zip Code, and Place Name. The server will respond with the city location, time zone, latitude and longitude, Zip Code, Area Code, etc. |
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