Alabama Geology
All sorts of content about Alabama geology: its rocks, landforms and deep history.
Geologic Map of Alabama
A map from the Geological Survey of Alabama and a quickie summary of its geology.
A map from the Geological Survey of Alabama and a quickie summary of its geology.
Historical Geologic Maps of Alabama
Courtesy of the University of Alabama, these maps range from 1849 to 1988.
Courtesy of the University of Alabama, these maps range from 1849 to 1988.
Geological Survey of Alabama
Go here for selected maps, publications and data.
Go here for selected maps, publications and data.
Alabama Dinosaurs
David King of Auburn University treats this center of dinosaur finds in detail.
David King of Auburn University treats this center of dinosaur finds in detail.
Alabama Paleontology
Home page for the state's fossils at the Paleoportal site.
Home page for the state's fossils at the Paleoportal site.
Alabama Quarries and Stone
Courtesy of Peggy Perazzo's great "Stone Quarries and Beyond" site.
Courtesy of Peggy Perazzo's great "Stone Quarries and Beyond" site.
Birmingham Geology Field Trip
Pamela Harmon designed this seven-day field trip for geoscience teachers, but you can do it yourself with these instructions.
Pamela Harmon designed this seven-day field trip for geoscience teachers, but you can do it yourself with these instructions.
Cathedral Caverns State Park
Up in the Appalachian northeast corner of Alabama is this genuine cavern.
Up in the Appalachian northeast corner of Alabama is this genuine cavern.
Huntsville Gem & Mineral Society
Jean Brandeau, the About Huntsville Guide, had a great time at her local gem and mineral society show.
Jean Brandeau, the About Huntsville Guide, had a great time at her local gem and mineral society show.
Huntsville Seven-Day Field Trip
Teacher Clarissa Daniels designed this trip to expose teachers to geology. You'll have to skip the special demonstrations, but the itinerary still leaves plenty to see on your own.
Teacher Clarissa Daniels designed this trip to expose teachers to geology. You'll have to skip the special demonstrations, but the itinerary still leaves plenty to see on your own.
Iron and Steel Museum
The Tannehill Museum is in McCalla. Birmingham was a major industrial center for the Confederacy.
The Tannehill Museum is in McCalla. Birmingham was a major industrial center for the Confederacy.
Rickwood Caverns State Park
Just outside Montgomery is this family-friendly cave park.
Just outside Montgomery is this family-friendly cave park.
Tuscaloosa: Alabama Museum of Natural History
The University of Alabama has a tempting geological museum on campus in Tuscaloosa.
The University of Alabama has a tempting geological museum on campus in Tuscaloosa.
Wetumpka Impact Crater
Alabama's own crater is about 6 kilometers across; David King presents his research there.
Alabama's own crater is about 6 kilometers across; David King presents his research there.
Alabama Campgrounds
About.com's David Sweet guides you to the best outdoor places to stay.
About.com's David Sweet guides you to the best outdoor places to stay.
Alabama Weather & Climate
About.com's Rachelle Oblack tell you what to expect.
About.com's Rachelle Oblack tell you what to expect.
Alabama Maps
About.com's Matt Rosenberg helps get you oriented.
About.com's Matt Rosenberg helps get you oriented.