Learn more about amber on this website version of the American Museum of Natural History's exhibition. Learn about the different types of amber and how materials like plants and animals get trapped inside it and become inclusions. The entries are quite extensive, and include a narrative account of the volcano's history of eruptions. There is also information on reducing earthquake hazards, seismographic studies, as well as data centers all with numerous links to other web sites. A service offering detailed descriptions of upcoming meetings, conferences, and congresses in geology, geophysics, and geoengineering.
Meetings are index by subject, country, and date.
Use this resource to find out about meetings or to notify colleagues of your own upcoming events. This page is designed to provide information, data, and maps for scientists, students and for those who are interested in the geological sciences. The information here is updated regularly. Although this information server is designed for the entire globe, there are regions of special interest, such as the Middle East and North Africa, where more detailed data sets can be obtained. Site includes information about the agency and its activities, links to related sites, and educational resources.