Geologic resources include geologic hazards, groundwater, caves, and karst features, paleontological (fossil) resources which serve as the landscape foundations that support diverse ecosystems preserving the lands for current and future generations sustaining the long-term health and biological diversity of ecosystems
Module 7 Project Work Part 1: Lithosphere Analysis
In this module, you will complete the collection of data for the NRI for the community you care about by selecting one lithospheric element relative to your community.
Research the state of the lithosphere in your study area (Study area is- Fayetteville NC)
Below are resources that may help you identify elements that are affecting the geologic resources in and around your community.
Potentially active volcano hazardsLinks to an external site. (https://www.usgs.gov/natural-hazards/volcano-hazards/)
Seismic hazards by stateLinks to an external site. (https://www.usgs.gov/natural-hazards/earthquake-hazards/information-region)
Landslide hazardsLinks to an external site. (https://usgs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ae120962f459434b8c904b456c82669d)
Coastal Change hazards portalLinks to an external site. (https://marine.usgs.gov/coastalchangehazardsportal/)
As was the case with your other spheres, you should explore both causes and effects relative to your selected lithospheric element.
