Abstract
Connecting Geologic Maps with Virtual Globes and the Geoweb
Track: Mining and Geosciences
Author(s): Peter House, Nicholas Hinz, Heather Green, Jordan Hastings
To truly maximize their value and relevance, geologic maps require better implementation with virtual globes and online mapping utilities. Innovative developments in GIS, online mapping technology, and data sharing have significantly increased the general awareness and appreciation of maps and modes of cartographic visualization as they apply to a range of topics. This increased appreciation has generated a corresponding increase in expectations for mapping products, formats, and subjects. This provides an unprecedented outreach opportunity for geologic mappers that needs to be seized in order to maintain relevance, increase awareness, and foster innovative implementation of geologic data.
We present examples of various large-scale digital geologic mapping efforts from Nevada and surrounding areas that exemplify key instructional benefits of web and virtual globe implementation. We demonstrate that even relatively simple applications can greatly enhance the information content of geologic mapping and potentially foster broad interest, understanding, and innovation in geology.
Peter House
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
1664 N. Virginia Street
Mail Stop 178
Reno , Nevada 89557
United States
Phone: 775-682-8750
E-mail: khouse@unr.edu
Nicholas Hinz
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
1664 N. Virginia Street
Mail Stop 178
Reno , Nevada 89557
United States
Phone: 775-784-6691
E-mail: nhinz@unr.edu
Heather Green
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
1664 N. Virginia St
Mail Stop 178
Reno , Nevada 89557
United States
Phone: 775-784-6691
E-mail: hl.green@yahoo.com
Jordan Hastings
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
1664 N. Virginia St
Mail Stop 178
Reno , Nevada 89557
United States
Phone: 775-682-6352
E-mail: hastings@unr.edu