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Natural Disasters
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The 1900 Storm: Galveston Island, Texas 
 This site provides information about and images of the hurricane and tidal wave of September 1900 in southeast Texas. Includes contemporary film clips and photographs of the aftermath, statistics, the work of the American Red Cross under the leadership of Clara Barton, personal accounts, and recommended reading and websites. From the Galveston County Daily News. http://www.1900storm.com Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, Weather Last updated Apr 27, 2006 Asia Quake Disaster
News, background, videos, analysis, eyewitness accounts, death tolls, survivors' accounts, and more about the Southeast Asia earthquake and tsunami of December 2004. Includes information on individual countries with links to related news, message boards, and video clips. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/world/2004/asia_quake_disaster/default.stm Topics: Geography, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Water, Weather Last updated Aug 31, 2009 At a Glance: Mexico: Flood Response Targets Immediate Needs of Children in Tabasco and Chiapas
Description of UNICEF efforts to aid those affected by the November 2007 floods in southern Mexico. Features news and audio clips, photos, and a report of the immediate needs for those impacted by the flooding in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Also includes brief background and statistics about Mexico, material about funding appeals and donor updates, and a link to the UNICEF site for Mexico (in Spanish). From UNICEF. http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/mexico_41762.html Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Weather Last updated Nov 13, 2007 Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI): Situation Reports
"Data base of current and historical situation reports from expert agencies [government and NGOs] with operations onsite or within the region of countries affected by disasters." Covers natural disasters, humanitarian response, emergency services, and volunteer organizations. http://www.cidi.org/sit_rep.htm Topics: Environment, Weather Last updated Oct 20, 2005 Disaster Preparedness Resources
Tips to ensure that your pets and livestock are safe in the event of an emergency or disaster. Includes tips for evacuation in a major disaster and a supply checklist for pets, and information about preparing for daily emergencies. Also includes a video clip and links to related sites. From The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/hsus_disaster_center/resources/ Topics: Animals, Home & Housing, Pets, Science, Weather Last updated Sep 9, 2008 Extreme Weather Sourcebook 2001: Economic and Other Societal Impacts Related to Hurricanes, Floods, Tornadoes, Lightning, and Other U.S. Weather Phenomena
This site presents tables of economic data (and human lightning injury data) for various weather-related disasters. States are listed in alphabetical order and by rank. Historical data, generally from the 1950's to the 1990's, is also included. Additionally, the Societal Aspects of Weather provides related links. http://sciencepolicy.colorado.edu/sourcebook/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Dec 23, 2002 Fact Sheet: Landslides and Mudslides
Fact sheet about landslides, which "occur when masses of rock, earth, or debris move down a slope," and about debris flows, also known as mudslides, which "are a common type of fast-moving landslide that tends to flow in channels." Provides discussion of causes, health threats, and protection ideas. Also includes links to related sites. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/landslides.asp Topics: Weather Last updated Jan 11, 2005 FloridaDisaster.org: Florida Division of Emergency Management
Information for the public about preparation for and recovery from disasters in Florida. Includes information relating to hurricanes, floods, wildfires, terrorism, drought, computer virus threats, and more. Includes a list for a disaster supply kit, family disaster plan tips, evacuation plans, and information about specific disasters such as hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma in 2005. Also includes links to related information. http://www.floridadisaster.org Topics: Weather Last updated Oct 26, 2005 Gene Dailey Photography
Website for this photographer for the Red Cross. Includes images from Hurricane Katrina (2005), the South Asia tsunami (2004), Southern California wildfires (2003), and many other Red Cross events and projects (with a focus on the San Francisco Bay Area). Also includes dozens of vintage Red Cross posters. Note: "You may freely use the images on this website for Red Cross purposes -- for other uses, please contact" Gene Dailey. http://www.genedailey.com Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Weather Last updated Sep 14, 2005 Geologic Hazards
The Geologic Hazards Team is a part of the US Geological Survey (USGS) which researches the causes of landslides, earthquakes, and other geological phenomena. This site has three main sections: geomagnetism, landslides, and earthquakes. There are also Java-driven interactive maps of Western States Faults and National Earthquake Hazards. http://geohazards.cr.usgs.gov/ Topics: Geology, Weather Last updated Jun 1, 2005 The Hurricane of ’38
Companion site to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series American Experience describing this unnamed, catastrophic hurricane that slammed against the New England shore, destroyed over 8,000 homes, and resulted in over 700 deaths. Users can catch a glimpse of "the lives of fishermen, residents and vacationers on the day before the storm." Features a timeline of U.S. storms since the 1600s, maps, and survivors' accounts. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/hurricane38/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Jan 4, 2009 Hurricane Preparedness
Information for the public about hurricanes. The site features a brief history of major hurricanes back to 1900, information about how hurricanes are categorized using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale (from Category 1 to Category 5), the forecasting of hurricanes, disaster plan tips, and information about marine safety, storm surges, high wind, tornadoes, and inland floods. In English and Spanish. From the National Weather Service National Hurricane Center. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/intro.shtml Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Hurricanes: Links to Health Information Including Toxicology and Environmental Health
Dozens of links to high-quality information about hazardous materials, environmental cleanup and recovery, pests, drinking water, food safety, mold, farming and agriculture, animal rescue, and specific chemicals. Some information also available in Spanish. From the Specialized Information Services Division of the National Library of Medicine. http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/enviro/hurricane.html Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Apr 17, 2006 Institute of Business & Home Safety
The mission of the insurance industry initiative "is to reduce deaths, injuries, property damage, economic losses and human suffering caused by natural disasters." The site focuses on the safety of buildings before, during, and after disasters such as floods, high winds, wildfires, earthquakes, and tornados. Includes publications on topics such as rebuilding homes to make them more resistant to hurricanes and protection against flood damage. Some information only available to members. http://www.disastersafety.org Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Hurricane Katrina, Outdoor Recreation, Weather Last updated Sep 3, 2005 Katrina Aftermath
A member-contributed blog about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, curated by Andy Carvin of the Digital Divide Network. Includes real-time postings of observations and a valuable collection of related links to photo collections, online newspapers, charities, and more. Supports phone-in podcasts (audio blogging). http://katrina05.blogspot.com Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Weather Last updated Sep 5, 2005 Landslide Events
Current information about landslides and mudslides in the United States and throughout the world. Includes information back to 2004. From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). http://landslides.usgs.gov/recent/index.php Topics: Weather Last updated May 23, 2008 Landslide Hazards Program
This site features maps that forecast rainfall and areas susceptible to landslides in California. Also provides a FAQ about landslides in general, a fact sheet on landslide types and processes, media advisories, and related information. From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). http://landslides.usgs.gov/ Topics: Weather Last updated May 24, 2009 National Geographic: Forces of Nature
This site is a companion to a National Geographic film about four of the most destructive natural forces: hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes, and tornadoes. Features a description of the science behind the natural disasters along with an interactive activity for each. Also includes introductory facts, a list of famous forces, a glossary, and lesson plans. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/forcesofnature/ Topics: Film: Genres & Themes, Hurricane Katrina, Lesson Plans, Science, Weather Last updated Jun 7, 2006 National Weather Service National Hurricane Center/Tropical Prediction Center
A huge amount of current and historical storm information, including current public advisories in both English and Spanish. Includes formats such as satellite imagery, weather radar, and PDA-accessible updates. The "Learn About Hurricanes" section links to extensive information. Storm and weather advisories also available by email subscription. "Season Summaries and Reports" has information on activity in the Atlantic and East Pacific regions. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Sep 2, 2005 National Weather Service: Climate Prediction Center: Climate Assessment
A collection of material providing a "technical review of global climate variations and their global impacts on seasonal and annual time scales." Includes topics such as north Atlantic hurricane seasons (NOAA forecasted "a 95% to 100% chance of an above-normal 2005 Atlantic hurricane season," in August 2005), West and Midwest flooding, and heat and dryness in Europe. Also includes seasonal monitoring information. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/expert_assessment/climate_assess.shtml Topics: Weather Last updated Nov 16, 2005 Natural Disasters in Australia
"Australia experiences a range of 'natural disasters' including bushfires, floods, severe storms, earthquakes and landslides. These events cause great financial hardship for individuals and communities, and can result in loss of life, which has become part of Australian folklore." This site describes historical natural disasters in Australia such as a drought in eastern and southern Australia, 2002-2006, the Ash Wednesday bushfires of 1983, and several cyclones. From the Australia Government, Culture and Recreation Portal. http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/naturaldisasters/ Topics: Environment, Weather Last updated Feb 11, 2009 Natural Hazard Statistics
This site provides statistical information on fatalities, injuries, and damages caused by weather-related hazards in the United States. Data back to 1995 available by U.S. summaries, states, and by specific hazard: lightning, tornado, tropical cyclone, heat, flood, cold, winter storm, and wind. Includes fatalities by age and gender as well as by state and location. There is an additional list of severe weather fatalities going back more than 60 years. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/hazstats.shtml Topics: Statistics, Weather Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Natural Hazards Center
This website for "a national and international clearinghouse for information on natural hazards and human adjustments to hazards and disasters" offers full-text articles from newsletters, journals, working papers, and conference papers published by the center. Includes notices of research opportunities. From the University of Colorado-Boulder. http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated Sep 5, 2005 Natural Hazards Observer
This publication "covers current disaster issues; new international, national, and local disaster management, mitigation, and education programs," and related topics. Includes articles such as "What if Hurricane Ivan Had Not Missed New Orleans?" (November 2004) and "Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Disasters: Lessons from the East Coast and New Orleans" (March 2002). Archives go back to 1996. From the Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado at Boulder. http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/o/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated Sep 4, 2005 Natural Hazards: Images of Geologic Hazards
Searchable library of photographs of geologic hazards and natural disasters. Images include earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, landslides, and more. Includes photos of famous events such as the Kobe earthquake and eruption of Mount Pinatubo. From the National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC) of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/image/hazardsimages.html Topics: California: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Weather Last updated Jun 7, 2008 Operational Significant Event Imagery (OSEI)
Here are "high-resolution, detailed imagery of significant environmental events which are visible in remotely-sensed data available at the NOAA Science Center in Suitland, Maryland." Satellite time lapse and still images, often visually appealing, display major dust storms, fires, floods, icebergs, ocean events, severe weather, snow, cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons, volcanoes, and "Unique Imagery." Includes current events and a daily report. There are links to further information. http://www.osei.noaa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Weather Last updated Sep 2, 2005 PlanetDiary
Provides a weekly update of articles on the environment, focusing on natural phenomena and events such as floods, fire, fauna, flora, earthquakes, drought, health, volcanoes, oil spills, radioactivity, hurricanes, tornadoes, and tropical storms. Has background on each subject with annotated links and archives of articles back to 1999. Contains activities and lesson plans for teachers and students and a calendar feature highlighting future global environmental happenings with appropriate links. http://www.phschool.com/science/planetdiary/ Topics: Environment, Hurricane Katrina, Lesson Plans, Oil & Gas, Weather Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Preliminary Earthquake Report: Magnitude 8.7, Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, 2005 March 28
Facts about the Southeast Asia earthquake of March 28, 2005. Provides a map and links to numerous related resources. From the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Earthquake Hazards Program. http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/eqinthenews/2005/usweax/ Topics: Geography, Weather Last updated Mar 18, 2006 Preparing for Events: Mudslides
This site explains about the different kinds of landslides and what causes them, and suggests what hazards to look for before they happen. From the American Red Cross. http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.86f46a12f382290517a8f210b80f78a0/?vgnextoid=8ef85d795323b110VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default Topics: Weather Last updated Jun 20, 2009 Savage Earth: Waves of Destruction: Tsunamis
Provides information and multimedia features on tsunamis. Discusses historical tsunamis, causes and effects, and related information. Part of the site accompanying the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) program "Savage Earth." http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageearth/tsunami/ Topics: Geography, Water, Weather Last updated Dec 28, 2004 Saving the Whole Family
This pamphlet provides information "to help you avoid having to leave your animals stranded in the event of a disaster or an evacuation." Covers horses and livestock, and small animals, including reptiles, birds, and amphibians. Topics include what to do before and after a disaster, identification, transportation, proof of ownership, and lists of essentials for evacuation and first aid. Opens directly into a PDF document. From the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). http://www.avma.org/disaster/saving_family_brochure.pdf Topics: Animals, Pets, Weather Last updated Oct 25, 2005 South Asia Earthquake and Tsunamis
Information on the health aspects of the December 26, 2004, Southeast Asia earthquake and tsunami. Provides background information, contacts, and links to related documents. Includes general news and updates, and information specific to Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Maldives, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. From the World Health Organization (WHO). http://www.who.int/hac/crises/international/asia_tsunami/en/ Topics: Geography, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Water, Weather Last updated Dec 29, 2004 TsuInfo Alert
This online publication presents information from the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation program, a state-federal partnership designed to reduce the impacts of tsunamis on coastal communities. It describes the tsunami mitigation efforts of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), working with Alaska, Hawaii, Washington state, Oregon, and California. Issues from the present to 1999 are available. http://www.dnr.wa.gov/ResearchScience/Topics/GeologyPublicationsLibrary/Pages/tsuinfo.aspx Topics: Geography, Geology, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Water, Weather Last updated Mar 27, 2008 Tsunami Before-and-After Satellite Images
Set of 14 pairs of satellite images of locations in Sri Lanka and Indonesia before and after the Southeast Asia tsunami of December 26, 2004. Use the button to toggle between the before-and-after images depicting devastation and change in the landscapes. http://homepage.mac.com/demark/tsunami/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 21, 2006 West Coast & Alaska Tsunami Warning Center
This site provides "accurate and timely tsunami bulletins for coastal populations of California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska." Bulletins are issued when earthquakes of a certain magnitude activate the warning system. Includes links to other warning centers, historical data, and a "virtual earthquake." From the National Weather Service. http://wcatwc.arh.noaa.gov/ Topics: Geography, Regions of the World, Water, Weather Last updated Oct 23, 2005 World News: Natural Disasters
Collection of news articles about recent natural disasters around the world. Covers topics such as the May 2008 earthquake in China's Sichuan province, May 2008 Burma (Myanmar) cyclone, November 2007 floods in Tabasco, Mexico, wildfires in Southern California in fall 2007, and an earthquake in Manchester, England, in August 2007. Also includes links to interactive guides on earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, and Mount Etna. From Guardian Unlimited, the website of the British newspaper, The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/natural-disasters Topics: Environment, Weather Last updated Sep 15, 2009 |
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