Natural Disasters and Hazards

Earthquake Report Earthquake Report- Provides news and updates about earthquakes and volcanoes. Includes tips on preparedness and articles. ICRC: Restoring Family Links ICRC: Restoring Family Links- Network for persons affected by natural disasters. Operated by the International Committee of the Red Cross, in cooperation with the tracing services… First Book First Book- A 3D map of the world giving a real-time visual depiction of active earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis. National Climatic Data Center National Climatic Data Center- Severe weather records and natural disaster links. USGS -- Hazards Theme USGS -- Hazards Theme- Public-education gateway to U.S. Geologic Survey information on hazards. Disaster Research Center Disaster Research Center- Online publications, data, bibliographies, and other information relevant to the sociology of disasters. CrisisWiki CrisisWiki- Volunteer driven resource that lists sites and information, such as charities, news, and relief efforts, relating to natural disasters. Geologic Hazards Geologic Hazards- US Geological Survey resources on hazards related to earthquakes, landslides, and geomagnetism. Degassing Lakes Manoun and Nyos Degassing Lakes Manoun and Nyos- History of the 1986 disaster at Lake Nyos and details of a plan to mitigate the effect of future disasters through degassing. Includes a webcam at… The Natural Hazards Mitigation Group at University of Geneva The Natural Hazards Mitigation Group at University of Geneva- Research and training programs on volcanic and seismic hazards and their mitigation, as well as disaster response. Natural Disasters Association Natural Disasters Association- Provides information on different types of disasters, courses, education and a forum. Societal Aspects of Weather Societal Aspects of Weather- Organization which measures the impact of weather on people. Natural Disaster Management in India Natural Disaster Management in India- Government Department of Agriculture and Cooperation information resource, including reports on recent and current disasters and information … Savage Earth Savage Earth- Web companion to the PBS show, produced by New York's WNET, on natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes. Includes detailed animations, QuickTime m…