On this page:

1. Overview of Maine Geology
2. Frequently Asked Questions
3. Using Geologic Maps
4. Minerals
5. Fossils
6. Geologic Hazards
7. Lesson Plans
8. To Research Other Topics
9. Resources at the Maine Geological Survey

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1. Overview of Maine Geology

• Take a virtual tour of Maine's geology
  • Bedrock geology (PDF 1.7MB)
  • Coastal marine geology (PDF 2.1MB)
  • Fossils (PDF 3.7MB)
  • Geologic hazards (PDF 1.1MB)
  • Ground water and wells (PDF 1.6MB)
  • Mineral collecting (PDF 3.5MB)
  • Mining and quarrying (PDF 2.8MB)
  • Surficial geology (PDF 4.4MB)

• Learn about geologic field localities across the state
  • Bedrock geology
  • Marine geology
  • Surficial geology

• Maine's geologic history
  • Bedrock Geologic History of Maine
  • Surficial Geologic History of Maine
  • Maine's History of Sea-Level Changes
  • The Seafloor Revealed - Geologic History

• Overview maps
  • Bedrock geology
  • Surficial geology

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2. Frequently Asked Questions

• Bedrock geology
• Coastal geology
• Geography
• Ground water and wells
• Earthquakes
• Erosion
• Landslides
• Maps, charts, photos
• Mineral collecting
• Mining and quarrying
• Surficial geology

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3. Using Geologic Maps

• Reading Maps with a Critical Eye: Becoming an Informed Map Reader
• Reading geologic maps
  • Beach and dune geology photos
  • Bedrock geology
  • Coastal bluffs
  • Coastal landslide hazards
  • Significant sand and gravel aquifers
  • Surficial geology
  • Surficial materials
• Online maps and publications

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4. Minerals

• Tourmaline: Maine's State Mineral
• Gold in Maine
• Meteorites in Maine
• Collector's Guide to Maine Mineral Localities
• Giant crystals from Maine
• Maine mineral displays

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5. Fossils

• Pertica quadrifaria: Maine's State Fossil
• Maine Fossils: Remains of life from another time and place
• Fossils preserved in Maine bedrock
• Fossils preserved in Maine sediments
• Bringing the past to life
• Where to view Maine fossils

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6. Geologic Hazards

• Earthquakes
• Erosion
• Landslides
• Floods
• Drought
• Tsunamis

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7. Lesson Plans

• Activities and resources for earth science teachers
• Online educational materials

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8. To Research Other Topics

• Bibliography of Maine Geology
• Explore Maine Geology

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9. Resources at the Maine Geological Survey

• About Us library, mineral collection, aerial photo collection

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Last updated on June 7, 2013

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