Links relevant to earth monitoring (all sites open in a new window, sites with interactive components appear in purple):

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is deeply committed to spreading the unique knowledge that flows from its aeronautics and space research...

The mission of the Laboratory for Terrestrial Physics is to advance knowledge in Earth and planetary science, by conducting innovative research using space technology.

TOPEX/POSEIDON is a partnership between the U.S. and France to monitor global ocean circulation, discover the tie between the oceans and atmosphere, and improve global climate predictions. Every 10 days, the TOPEX/Poseidon satellite measures global sea level with unparalleled accuracy

NOAA Server Use this Web site to search for environmental information on multiple NOAA computers, retrieve data from NOAA's electronic archives, view graphics, or download or order data.

The Earth Observing System (EOS) is the centerpiece of NASA's Earth Science Enterprise (ESE). It consists of a science component and a data system supporting a coordinated series of polar-orbiting and low inclination satellites for long-term global observations of the land surface, biosphere, solid Earth, atmosphere, and oceans. By enabling improved understanding the Earth as an integrated system, the EOS program has benefits for us all.

The National Weather Service™ (NWS) provides weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies, the private sector, the public, and the global community.

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Regional Impacts of Climate Change: An Assessment of Vulnerability Summary for Policymakers

NASA's Earth Science Enterprise captures our spirit of exploration and focuses it on the Earth. NASA and its inter-agency and international partners are striving to discover patterns in climate which will allow us to predict and respond to environmental events - such as floods and severe winters - well in advance of their occurrence.

The American Geophysical Union (AGU) is an international scientific society of more than 35,000 members, more than thirty percent of whom come from outside the U. S. As a society we are dedicated to advancing the understanding of Earth and its environment in space and making results available to the public.

Global Hydrology and Climate Center Research Imagery and Data at the GHCC.

National Earthquake Information Center The NEIC collects data through the operation of national and global networks, and through cooperative agreements. To enable the detection and location of all felt earthquakes with the U.S., the NEIC is currently deploying the U.S. National Seismograph Network (USNSN). Click here for a list of current earthquake maps.

National Earthquake Information Center An essential role of the Federal Government is to minimize loss of life and property that results from natural disasters such as earthquakes. The U.S. Geological Survey, through its National Earthquake Information Center, helps fulfill this responsibility.

American Museum of Natural History Expeditions - Black Smokers How black smokers form at deep sea hydrothermal vents.

Modeling Effects of Hydrotermal Venting on the Benthic Ocean Animations of models of hydrothermal venting.

Interactive Weather Information Network (IWIN) Click here for the current weather conditions throughout the world. Includes a list of active warnings and their locations.

Remote SCXI Weather Station Configured as a remote data acquisition system, the weather station monitors live weather conditions at National Instruments headquarters in Austin, Texas. Using remote communications coupled with wireless technology, monitored data is transmitted to a host PC which posts the data in real-time to the Web.