Earth & Space Science, ESS2: Earth's Systems, ESS2.A: Earth Materials and Systems
After a bill introduced in 2009 threatened serpentinite’s status, geologists and rock enthusiasts fought against the arguments against the state emblem. Here is one such article. Facts About California’s State Rock,...
Earth & Space Science, ESS2: Earth's Systems, ESS2.A: Earth Materials and Systems, ESS3.A: Natural Resources
This National Geographic article describes the author’s trip to visit one of the most breathtaking caves ever discovered – the Naica Mine in...
Earth & Space Science, ESS2: Earth's Systems, ESS2.A: Earth Materials and Systems
This illustrated article describes the unique geology of the Marin Headlands in the Bay Area. KQED Quest: Marin...
Earth & Space Science, ESS2: Earth's Systems, ESS2.A: Earth Materials and Systems, ESS2.B: Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions
Information on the rocks and geology of the Golden Gate Headlands. Golden Gate National Recreation Area – Geodiversity Atlas Golden Gate National Recreation Area – Geologic...
Earth & Space Science, ESS2: Earth's Systems, ESS2.B: Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions, ESS3.B: Natural Hazards
This USGS report summarizes the probability of large earthquakes in California in the next three decades. Forecasting California’s Earthquakes – What Can We Expect in the Next 30...
Earth & Space Science, ESS2: Earth's Systems, ESS3.B: Natural Hazards
This USGS article is a primer for understanding...