LibGuides UFV: Physical Geography: Introduction

Introduction

This guide has been developed as a general introduction to resources in the field of Physical Geography. It is not a comprehensive listing of sources, but rather a starting point from which you can begin your research according to your information needs.

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GeoRef (EBSCOHost)
Geology, paleontology, seismology.
GeoScienceWorld
Geology, paleontology, seismology with an international focus.
Canadian Business & Current Affairs (CBCA) (ProQuest)
Canadian newspapers, magazines and journals in all subject areas, including geography; many full text articles.
UFV Library Catalogue
Find books, videos and more in the UFV library.
ScienceDirect
ScienceDirect provides full text of Remote Sensing of the Environment, Engineering Geology and more

NRCan Open S&T Repository (OSTR) (formerly known as GEOSCAN)
Search for scientific publications of the Earth Sciences Sector (ESS) of Natural Resources Canada. The database includes publications of the Geological Survey of Canada and the Canada Centre for Remote Sensing as well as external publications authored by ESS scientists and specialists.
U.S. Geological Survey Publications warehouse
you can search and get full access to USGS publications.

Earthquakes Canada

Keep track of r ecent earthquakes in Canada

GeoScan

From Natural Resources Canada

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