For the more information about the geologic resources of the National Park Service, please visit http://www.nature.nps.gov/geology/.
Geological monitoring involves taking repeated measurements in order to detect long term change. Monitoring data can be used to
For the more information about the geologic resources of the National Park Service, please visit http://www.nature.nps.gov/geology/.
Geological monitoring involves taking repeated measurements in order to detect long term change. Monitoring data can be used to help land managers assess whether changes in a geologic resource are within a normal range of variation, or if the observed changes dictate a corrective action in management practices.
Geological Monitoring Book
The Geologic Resources Division of the National Park Service initiated and funded the development of a geologic monitoring manual to provide guidance for resource managers seeking to establish the status and trends of geologic resources within the National Park System, and to further the understanding of how geologic processes impact dynamic ecosystems.
In the section below you will be able to explore the 12 critical geologic resourc