Natural Hazard Resources

Below you will find a list of online resources related to the 2004 theme, "Living on a Restless Earth" which provide various information on natural hazards.

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Monitor the Hazards Currently Active on Earth

• U.S Geological Survey Earthquakes
• U.S. Geological Survey/Smithsonian Weekly Volcano Activity Report
• Nasa Earth Observatory
• Earth Watch

Our Dynamic Planet - Natural Hazard Resources

• U.S. Geological Survey Learning Web
• U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheets
• National Disaster Education Network
• NASA Earth Observatory Natural Hazards
• 3-D Geology of the National Parks
  

Volcanoes

• U.S. Geological Survey/Smithsonian Weekly Volcano Activity Report
• U.S. Geological Survey Volcanoes Hazard Program
• Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program
• Images of Volcanoes by Region
• U.S. Geological Survey Learning Web, Volcanoes
  

Earthquakes

• U.S. Geological Survey, Did you Feel It?
• U.S. Geological Survey Learning Web, Earthquakes
• U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Glossary
• Understanding Earthquakes
• U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program
• U.S. Geological Survey, Earthquakes
• IRIS Seismic Monitor
  

Tornadoes

• The Tornado Project Online
• NOAA: Tornadoes
• FEMA for Kids: Tornadoes
• FEMA: What is a Tornado?
• American Red Cross, Tornadoes
  

Floods

• U.S. Geological Survey Learning Web, Floods
• U.S. Geological Survey, Floods
• U.S. Geological Survey WaterWatch
• NOVA Online, Flood!
• FEMA: Floods
• NOAA Floods
  

Sinkholes

• U.S. Geological Survey Water Science for Schools
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection
• Living with Sinkholes
• Sinkholes
  

Hurricanes

• U.S. Geological Survey Learning Web, Storms
• NOAA National Hurricane Center
• FEMA for Kids: Hurricanes
• Hurricanes: Online Meteorology Guide
• NOAA Nature's Greatest Storms
  

Wildland Fires

• U.S. Geological Survey Learning Web, Fire
• Smokey the Bear for Kids
• National Interagency Fire Center
• Wildland Fire Assessment System
  

Landslides

• U.S. Geological Survey Learning Web, Landslides
• U.S. Geological Survey, Landslides
• U.S. Geological Survey National Landslide Information Center
• Landslides
• FEMA: Fact Sheet: Landslides
• FEMA: What is a Landslide?
  

Tsunamis

• U.S. Geological Survey Tsunamis and Earthquakes
• FEMA for Kids: Tsunami
• FEMA: Tsunamis, Are you Ready?
• NOAA Tsunami Database
  

Drought

• U.S. Drought Monitor
• U.S. Geological Survey WaterWatch
• Univeristy of Nebraska Drought Monitor
• NOAA Drought Information Center
• NOAA Climate Prediction Center
  

Classroom activities representing the 2004 theme: "Living on a Restless Earth"

Activities Related to "Living on a Restless Earth"	Suggested Grade Level
	K-4	5-8	9-12
A Model of Three Faults
Flood
Where Growth Meets Growth
The Mountain Blows its Top
The Slope of Land in Your Community
Hurricane Tracking
Make a Thunderstorm
Lightning
Sinkholes in a Cup
Disaster Supplies Kit

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