Tools tagged with "Paleogeography"

PANGAEA.

Data Publisher for Earth & Environmental Science

Data

PANGAEA offers services for archiving, publishing, and distributing georeferenced data from earth system research. As a World Data Center, it is a member of the World Data System, providing a reliable repository for scientific datasets.

Náttúrufræðistofnun Íslands

Provides extensive datasets on Iceland's natural history, including place names, land surveys, vegetation, ecosystems, geology, and biodiversity.

Data

The Icelandic Institute of Natural History (Náttúrufræðistofnun Íslands) offers a comprehensive data download portal. It contains extensive collections covering various aspects of Iceland's natural environment, such as geographical names, land surveying, vegetation communities, ecosystems, bedrock and superficial deposits, species distribution, fossils, and minerals.

badlands

Basin and Landscape Dynamics model for earth surface processes.

Open Source Software

badlands is an open-source Basin and Landscape Dynamics model available on GitHub. This Python-based model simulates complex earth surface processes, allowing researchers to study landscape evolution across various geological timescales. It provides a flexible framework for investigating the interplay of tectonics, climate, and erosion in shaping terrain.

Natural Science Institute of Iceland

Iceland's primary institute for research and data on geology, flora, and natural hazards.

Data

The Natural Science Institute of Iceland focuses on comprehensive research and data collection across various natural sciences. It provides information on Iceland's unique geological features, diverse flora, and significant natural hazards, contributing to scientific understanding and conservation efforts.

CORONA Satellite Photographs

Historic CORONA satellite photographs from the U.S. Geological Survey, accessible via NASA's Earthdata CMR.

Data

This resource provides access to historic CORONA satellite photographs, a collection of declassified imagery from early reconnaissance missions. Hosted by the U.S. Geological Survey and indexed through NASA's Earthdata Common Metadata Repository (CMR), these images offer valuable insights into historical land surface conditions.