**Publisher:** ProQuest
**Subjects Covered:** Geology, meteorology, oceanography, hydrology, environmental science, atmospheric studies, and climate change.

Overview

The Earth, Atmospheric & Aquatic Science Database from ProQuest is a multidisciplinary research collection combining Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), Meteorological & Geoastrophysical Abstracts (MGA), and ProQuest Environmental Science resources. It provides access to scholarly journals, conference papers, reports, and trade publications covering Earth systems, water resources, and atmospheric processes. At South Dakota Mines, this database supports Geology, Environmental Science, and Atmospheric & Hydrologic Engineering research by providing current, peer-reviewed studies and environmental monitoring data.

Scope and Content

• Coverage Dates: 1960s–present (varies by source).
• Content Types: Peer-reviewed journals, technical reports, conference proceedings, and trade publications.
• Topics: Geology, geophysics, meteorology, climatology, hydrology, oceanography, and environmental management.
• Access Model: Subscription database available through ProQuest.
• Update Frequency: Regularly updated with new indexed and full-text materials.
• Platform: ProQuest interface with advanced search filters for discipline, document type, and peer-review status.

Strengths

• Integrates three major databases (ASFA, MGA, Environmental Science) into one resource.
• Provides interdisciplinary coverage across Earth, atmospheric, and aquatic sciences.
• Includes both scholarly and applied research content suitable for technical programs.
• Supports climate, hydrology, and geoscience investigations relevant to South Dakota Mines.
• Allows cross-searching with other ProQuest STEM databases for broader literature discovery.
• Features global coverage and reliable metadata indexing for scientific accuracy.

Limitations

• Some overlap with specialized databases such as GeoRef and AGU Digital Library.
• Certain documents are abstract-only and may require interlibrary loan for full-text.
• Limited coverage of biological or social-environmental studies.
• Does not include real-time data or satellite datasets.
• Search interface may require advanced filtering for best results.

Best For

• Students and faculty in Geology, Environmental Science, and Atmospheric Sciences.
• Research on hydrology, meteorology, and climate systems.
• Graduate and undergraduate research projects analyzing Earth processes.
• Faculty integrating environmental and geoscience data into coursework.
• Interdisciplinary studies combining engineering, data science, and natural systems.

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Overall Evaluation

The Earth, Atmospheric & Aquatic Science Database (ProQuest) provides essential interdisciplinary coverage for Earth systems and environmental sciences. By merging ASFA, MGA, and Environmental Science data, it delivers comprehensive access to scientific research across land, air, and water domains. For South Dakota Mines, this database is a foundational tool supporting environmental, geological, and climate-related research. It should be listed on the A‑to‑Z Databases page and included in Geology, Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences, and Engineering LibGuides as a ProQuest resource for Earth and environmental studies.

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