Websites related to earth science
Geological database
Geological Survey of Japan
Geological Survey of Japan provides geological database including:
• geological maps
• database of
Japanese active volcanoes
• database
of strata
•
database of offshore geological structure
• geological
literature search system
See RIO-DB
(Research Information Database) for more database.
Crustal movement
Geographical Survey Institute (GSI)
The Japanese islands are being deformed continuously by plate
movement. GPS observations detect crustal movement in detail. The
Geographical Survey Institute (GSI) provides data on crustal movement in
Japan on their website:
Crustal Movement in
Japan on the Geographical Survey Institute (GSI) site.
Earthquake
Earthquake Research
Institute,University of Tokyo
The Headquarters
for Earthquake Research Promotion
These sites provide data and explanations of Japanese earthquakes.
Earthquake Research Institute,University of Tokyo also explains
volcanic activities in Japan.
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