visualization

Interactive map of the geology of South Carolina

The South Carolina Geological Survey's interactive map provides an overview of the geology of South Carolina. Users can explore the map's simplified geologic units of the state's geology that were created by generalizing more detailed, larger scale information. The map can be used to determine the types of rocks and sediments that can be found in specific areas of South Carolina.

Click here to access the interactive map of the geology of South Carolina.

Interactive map of Pennsylvania's geology and natural resources

The Pennsylvania Geological Survey's PaGEODE online tool provides an interactive map of the geology and natural resources of Pennsylvania, including:

  • Surface and bedrock geology
  • Earthquakes
  • Karst features
  • Coal, oil, and gas resources
  • Sites of notable geologic interest
  • Street and topographic maps, and aerial images

The map allows users to select multiple layers that can be overlain on each other. By doing this, users can see how different features are related.

Interactive map of geohazards in Oregon

The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries statewide geohazard viewer, HazVu, provides a way to view a range of geohazards in the state of Oregon,including:

  • Earthquakes - active faults, historical epicenters, expected shaking, and liquefaction hazards
  • Tsunami inundation hazard
  • Volcanoes
  • Landslides - historical landslides and landslide susceptibility
  • Floods
  • Coastal erosion

The map also includes public buildings so that hazards can be assessed for these locations.

Interactive map of oil and gas wells in Ohio

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil & Gas Resources provides an interactive map of the location, status, and type of oil and gas wells across the state of Ohio. The map also includes information on oil and gas fields, groundwater protection, and flood risk (100-year floodplain).

Oil and gas well data can be downloaded by county for further use and analysis.

Click here to access the interactive map of Ohio's oil and gas wells.

Interactive map of mines in Ohio

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Mines of Ohio map is a joint product of the Division of Mineral Resources and the Division of Geological Survey. The interactive map provides the locations and types of active mining operations for coal and industrial minerals across the state of Ohio. Also shown are surface affected areas, their reclamation status, and abandoned underground mines.

Click here to access the Mines of Ohio interactive map.

Interactive map of earthquakes in Ohio

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Geological Survey provides an interactive map of earthquake epicenters and magnitudes for past earthquakes in Ohio. For each earthquake, users can click on the symbol to find out specific information and access a full earthquake report. The map also uses star icons to indicate the location of seismic stations throughout Ohio. By clicking on the star icon, users can learn more about where the seismic station is housed and who the designated contact is for each station. 

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