There is a lot of information about the geology of America's national parks posted on the Web that may be useful as a supplement to our text or as a jumping off point from which to learn more on your own. Here are a few sites to start with:

General Sites:

• National Park Geology: Information on the Park Service's programs in geology and mineral management. [National Park Service]

• 3-D National Park Geology Tours: Grab your red-blue glasses and check out these 3-D images of park landscapes [U.S. Geological Survey].

• USGS Geology in the Parks: Collaborative project between the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Park Service includes introductory material, information on geologic processes and features showcased in a number of parks, and geologic overviews of several individual parks. [U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service]

• Volcanism in the National Parks: Results of a recent conference on volcanism and volcanic hazards in America's national parks. [U.S. Geological Survey]

Selected Regional Parks and Monuments:

• Exploring Lassen Volcanic National Park: This general interest site includes pages on the geologic and volcanic history of the park as well as Lassen Peak's most recent eruptions and the continuing hydrothermal activity in the park [Shasta Marketing Company].

• Volcano and earthquake hazards in the Crater Lake region, Oregon: Online open-file report that discusses the geology and potential geologic hazards at Crater Lake [U.S. Geological Survey].

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