61. Global Volcanism Program | Site And Program Information | Volcanology Links | Na information on natural hazards and human adjustments to hazards and disasters. The natural hazards Center at the University of Colorado carries out its http://www.volcano.si.edu/info/links/links.cfm?rnum=94

62. W. H. Freeman Publishers - Geology - College Intro to Physical Geology natural disasters / hazards New Media Tanya Earth Inquiry Monitoring and Mitigating Volcanic hazards 2004, WH Freeman http://www.whfreeman.com/college/browse.asp?disc=GEL2&disc_name=Geology&@id_cour

63. Resources Institute for Business Home Safety. Avoiding natural disasters. By Paul A. Devlin State Laws and natural hazards Amicus Briefs Coalitions http://www.planning.org/resources-yc/ibhs.htm

Your Community document.write(document.title); Printer-Friendly Format Research Your Community Publications Knowledge Exchange ... Login Avoiding Natural Disasters By Paul A. Devlin Things are changing for the property insurance industry as well. That industry took an early role in loss mitigation by creating the first modern building code in the U.S. in 1905. Only recently has it taken any role in land-use planning. Controlling Costs Mitigation is becoming a necessity as more and more people build in areas of the country most prone to natural disasters: the Southeast and Gulf coasts, where hurricanes are prevalent, and the West Coast, where earthquakes are common. Population growth is also steady in areas such as the New Madrid seismic zone in the Midwest and along the fringes of wildfire zones in the Mountain West. Because the federal government underwrites and funds nearly all flood insurance policies, it also encourages the states to engage in land-use planning to avoid flooding. But what about perils such as earthquakes, windstorms, and wildfires? No federal program exists to insure against them. Meanwhile, common sense tells us not to build directly in harm's way, but we do it anyway. How to solve this dilemma? The answer is that federal, state, and local governments should give earthquakes, windstorms, and wildfires as least the same planning priority that they give to flooding. Showcase Communities In 1997, the city of Evansville, Indiana, and surrounding Vanderburgh County became the first Showcase Community. That happened after the city council, the county board of commissioners, and Indiana's Gov. Frank O'Bannon issued resolutions in support of the program. Also, the city and county agreed to do the following:

64. PBS - THE WEST - Lesson Plans Index This lesson focuses on the causes and consequences of natural disasters. Health hazards that are a result of their natural disaster striking http://www.pbs.org/thewest/lesson_plans/lesson10.htm

LESSON PLANS 1. The Railway 2. Mark Twain 3. Native ... 10. Natural Disasters Natural Disasters Grade Level: 6-8 sponsored by Overview This lesson focuses on the causes and consequences of natural disasters. Nature's role versus the impact of human activity in contibuting to natural disasters is examined. Objectives Estimated Time Necessary Materials Background Information ... Relevant National Standards Objectives Students will: define natural disaster, list 5 different natural disasters, describe the environmental impact of specific natural disasters, understand the health related consequences of natural disasters, compare the problems associated with natural disasters of the past to those of today, and apply information from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to the aftereffects of natural disasters. Estimated Time 4 class periods Necessary Materials Journals or notepaper Video: Episode 7, " Geography of Hope News print (large sheets- or 2 large pieces of construction paper taped together) Computers with Internet access (or printed information on various natural disasters from the web). Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs http://snycorva.cortland.edu/~ANDERSMD/MASLOW/EXPLAIN.HTML

65. Unit For Disaster Studies Since natural hazards are an integral part of the Caribbean , the best way to reduce natural hazards and disasters Bibliography Caribbean Geology http://isis.uwimona.edu.jm/uds/

Geology for Natural Hazard Loss-reduction and Environmental Management in the Caribbean Welcome to our Website! The main purpose of this Website is to provide you with the scientific information, data sources, and references that may enable a better understanding of the Earth, with special reference to the Caribbean, its active processes, and how we people interact with our natural environment. Based on this understanding it may be possible for the individuals to appreciate the fragility of the natural Caribbean and its dynamic processes. Since natural hazards are an integral part of the Caribbean , the best way to reduce natural hazard-related losses is to get to know the land and its active processes,- learn from disasters, be prepared at all times, be aware of the vulnerability, and decide on the level of acceptable risk. CONTENTS Natural Hazards and Disasters Bibliography Caribbean Geology Maps ... Organizations News for the Caribbean Region Current Hurricane Information Current Earthquake Information Current Volcanic Activity Awards The International Landslide Research Group (ILRG) recognizes Mr. Rafi Ahmad for leadership in Landslide Hazard Reduction in the Caribbean

66. Disaster Resources Homepage Children, Stress, and natural disasters from the University of Illinois The natural hazards Center has a variety of resources available from the http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~disaster/resource.html

Prepare for Disaster After a Disaster Get Help After a Disaster Help Disaster Victims ... Resources for Educators Feedback or queries to: Aaron T. Ebata, PhD. a-ebata@uiuc.edu Last updated 05/20/02 Disaster Resources provides access to information on disaster preparedness and recovery for the State of Illinois and the Internet community. Information is available from the University of Illinois Extension, along with links to disaster agencies, organizations, and information networks. Resources for Recovery: 2002 Illinois Flooding University of Illinois Extension Homepage

67. AGI GAP Action Alert: Natural Hazards Caucus Event natural hazards Caucus Holds First Event, More Senators Needed We can do a better job preparing for natural disasters and we can do a better job helping http://www.agiweb.org/gap/legis106/caucus_alert0600.html

CONGRESSIONAL ACTION ALERT Natural Hazards Caucus Holds First Event, More Senators Needed Posted: June 23, 2000 This update was originally sent out as an e-mail message to AGI's member societies. IN A NUTSHELL: On June 21st, the Congressional Natural Hazards Caucus held its first event, a forum on reducing America's vulnerability to disasters. A reception that evening honoring the caucus featured displays by federal agencies and other hazard-related organizations. The forum drew more than 180 people to hear testimony from leaders in the federal, state, disaster relief, insurance, and scientific sectors. The goal of the caucus, co-chaired by Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) and Senator John Edwards (D-NC), is to improve the ways in which local, state and federal government prepare for and help mitigate the costs of natural disasters. Eighteen senators have joined the caucus ( see list below ), but many more are needed if it is to achieve its goal. In particular, we need more Republican senators to join the caucus. To help build on the momentum of the initial forum, please contact your senators and encourage them to join. Attached below is a "Dear Colleague" letter circulated by Edwards and Stevens to encourage other senators to join the caucus. Although the caucus has begun in the Senate, discussions are underway to expand the caucus to the House. Stay tuned for a future alert to contact your congressional representative when the caucus expands to the other side of the Capitol.

68. Archives Of NATURAL-HAZARDS-DISASTERS@JISCMAIL.AC.UK NESDIS hazards Support natural Disaster Reduction InitiativeNOAA/NESDIS activities in natural hazards. help communities reduce their vulnerability and prevent natural hazards from becoming uncontrolled disasters. http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/NATURAL-HAZARDS-DISASTERS.html

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69. ScienceDaily -- Browse Topics: Science/Earth_Sciences/Natural_Disasters_and_Haza Search disasters by Design A Reassessment of natural hazards in the United Search Earth s Fury An Introduction to natural hazards and disasters http://www.sciencedaily.com/directory/Science/Earth_Sciences/Natural_Disasters_a

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70. Disasters And Hazards The study of hazards and disasters are a key component of geography they can become destructive hurricanes - learn all about these wraths of nature. http://geography.about.com/cs/disastershazards/

zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') About Homework Help Geography Homework Help ... Help zau(256,140,140,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/C.htm','');w(xb+xb+' ');zau(256,140,140,'von','http://z.about.com/0/ip/496/7.htm','');w(xb+xb); FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Geography newsletter! See Online Courses Search Geography Disasters and Hazards Guide picks The study of hazards and disasters are a key component of geography - they represent human and environmental interaction at an extreme. Avalanches These destructive ice disasters occur in mountain environments. Deserts, Arid Lands, and Desertification What was once a forest can become a desert. Learn about the process and about deserts around the world. Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics The earth moves under our feet - find out the hows and whys of plate tectonics and seismic activity. El Niño and La Niña These oceanic events trigger global changes in climate and weather. Fires Fire is a common destructive element to human culture. Floods and Severe Storms Find out how to stay safe and all about flood mapping and zones. General Hazards and Disasters General and basic information about all disasters and hazards.

71. Most Recent Natural Disasters Were Not The Century's Worst, USGS Says - Geograph The costs of natural disasters lives lost, homes destroyed, economies disrupted have Although we can t prevent natural hazards from happening, http://geography.about.com/library/misc/blcenturyworst.htm

zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') About Homework Help Geography Homework Help ... Help zau(256,140,140,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/C.htm','');w(xb+xb+' ');zau(256,140,140,'von','http://z.about.com/0/ip/496/7.htm','');w(xb+xb); FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Geography newsletter! See Online Courses Search Geography Most Recent Natural Disasters Were Not the Century's Worst, USGS Says Courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey Dateline: 12/30/99 Killer landslides in Venezuela and Mexico. Devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Taiwan. Massive floods along the East Coast of the United States. Nature has dealt staggering blows to the Earth and its people in 1999. But these were not the worst disasters of the century, either in the power of the events or in the loss of life and property that they caused. "The costs of natural disasters lives lost, homes destroyed, economies disrupted have skyrocketed in this century, as the world's population has grown and has moved onto areas that are vulnerable to earthquakes, hurricanes, landslides, and other natural hazards," said USGS Director Chip Groat. "But there is reason for hope. By understanding how and where these natural events occur, so that we can build and live safely on the Earth, and by providing real-time information about floods, earthquakes, and other hazards, so that we can respond effectively when disaster strikes, the USGS is helping build stronger, safer communities that are resilient to natural disaster."

72. BBC - Science & Nature - Hot Topics - Natural Disasters Everything about earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, tidal waves, hurricanes, tornadoes and droughts. http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/hottopics/naturaldisasters/index.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index SATURDAY 17th September 2005 Text only Animals Prehistoric Life Space ... BBC Homepage In Hot Topics Alcohol Animal experiments Artificial Intelligence ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! You are here: BBC Hot Topics HOT TOPICS Updated January : 3 : 2005 Natural Disasters Contents Key points Earthquakes Volcanoes Could natural disasters devastate Britain Quiz : what do you know about disasters? Vote : do you feel at risk? Timeline of events Key points On average, an earthquake strikes the British Isles every four days 10% of the world's population live under threat from the 1,511 active volcanoes There are more tornadoes per square mile each year in Britain than the USA In Britain, five million people in two million homes live in flood prone areas Colossal tsunami waves travel across oceans at speeds of up to 500mph (800kmh). Waves hitting coastlines have shifted 20-tonne rocks hundreds of metres inland Droughts starve the land of nourishment, replacing them with mineral salts Could natural disasters devastate Britain?

73. FEMA: Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide To Citizen Preparedness Part 2 includes information about many types of natural hazards. natural hazards are natural events that threaten lives, property, and other assets. http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/natural_hazards.shtm

Sorry but your browser does not support JavaScript. Please download the lastest version of your browser. This JavaScript controls primary navigation mouseover behavior and various cross-browser rendering inconsistancies. Skip standard sub page navigations Hazards Assistance Flood Maps ... Region X Search FEMA Are You Ready? Preface Why Prepare Basic Preparedness ... Are You Ready? Natural Hazards Are You Ready? Natural Hazards Natural Hazards Section 2.1 - 2.5 1.5MB Natural Hazards Section 2.6 - 2.12 4.3MB Floods Tornadoes Hurricanes Thunderstorms and Lightning ... Wildfires Part 2 includes information about many types of natural hazards. Natural hazards are natural events that threaten lives, property, and other assets. Often, natural hazards can be predicted. They tend to occur repeatedly in the same geographical locations because they are related to weather patterns or physical characteristics of an area. Natural hazards such as flood, fire, earthquake, tornado, and windstorms affect thousands of people every year. We need to know what our risks are from natural hazards and take sensible precautions to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities. Use Part 2 to learn about the hazards that pose a risk to you. Include the pertinent information in your family disaster plan. Specific content on each hazard consists of the characteristics of that hazard, terms associated with the hazard, measures that can be taken beforehand to avoid or lessen the impact of these events, and what individuals need to do during and after the event to protect themselves.

74. Natural Disasters - Internet Detectives - MMSD natural disasters There is plenty of information on road/airport hazards, soils that act just like quicksand when shaken, secondary earthquake disasters http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/tnl/detectives/Science/Earth_Science/Natural_Disast

Home Science Earth Science On this page: ABAG Earthquake Maps and Information Earthquakes for Kids Faults and Earthquakes Hurricane Gilbert ... Why the Earth Shakes: Seismic Science ABAG Earthquake Maps and Information http://www.abag.ca.gov/bayarea/eqmaps/eqmaps.html The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) researchers produced ground shaking hazard maps to terrify people. "Fact or Fiction?" is reported in the kid's section with all of the other games and quizzes that help you learn about earthquakes while you have fun. To get the latest scoop on earthquakes, resources and links to earthquake sites, or an idea of what liquefaction is and how to prevent it, visit this site. There is plenty of information on road/airport hazards, soils that act just like quicksand when shaken, secondary earthquake disasters, hazards and preparedness information, safety tips for driving in traffic after a disaster, how to make your home safer, and landslides/erosion/flood info and maps. There are awesome graphics and pictures to make it fun and there's even a section where you can buy books about earthquakes over the site. Student Author: Jenny S.

75. Center For Hazards & Risk Research | List Of Natural Disaster Profiles Multihazard disaster maps show the combined risk from key hazard groups. The natural Disaster Profiles were compiled by Alexandra Skorik and Matthew Isanuk http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/chrr/research/profiles/

CHRR Home About CHRR Research Education ... Contact Us Natural Disaster Profiles for Indian Ocean Countries Profiles for the 13 countries listed below provide information on sub-national areas at risk from natural hazards including cyclones, droughts, earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, and landslides. In addition to basic geographic and socio-economic facts, most profiles include maps that indicate how specific areas of each country rank according to a global index of risk for each type of disaster. Some maps are weighted by mortality, and others by the proportion of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) impacted. Multi-hazard disaster maps show the combined risk from key hazard groups. The Natural Disaster Profiles were compiled by Alexandra Skorik and Matthew Isanuk, Columbia University. Data sources include the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT) maintained by the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED) and the Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis report edited by M. Dilley, R. Chen, U. Deichmann, A. Lerner-Lam, and M. Arnold and published by The World Bank and Columbia University, 2005. Natural Disaster Profiles are being made available for the following countries: Bangladesh ( html PDF Bhutan ( html PDF Burma html PDF India html PDF Indonesia ( html PDF Kenya ( html PDF Malaysia ( html PDF Maldives ( html PDF Seychelles ( html PDF Somalia ( html PDF Sri Lanka ( html PDF Tanzania ( html PDF Thailand ( html PDF site map

76. Be Prepared Teton County can be better prepared for a natural disaster, if and when it occurs. Learn what natural hazards, such as floods or wildfires, are associated with where http://www.bepreparedtc.com/

Flood Wildfire Earthquake Landslide ... About Us Prepare For The Next Natural Disaster Are you prepared for a wildfire in your neighborhood? What should you do if an earthquake strikes? Where is the nearest emergency shelter ? Would you know what to do if a winter storm warning were issued? Be Prepared Teton County will help to answer these questions, as well as provide useful information so that you can be better prepared for a natural disaster, if and when it occurs. Learn what natural hazards, such as floods or wildfires, are associated with where you live, work or play by clicking on the interactive Hazards Map to the right, or learn more about the specific natural hazards from the links to the left. To get an idea of the damage that can be done by a natural catastrophe, examine the photos in the Disaster Gallery Click on your general area of interest on the map to start the interactive natural hazards map.

77. Lesson Plans - The Impact Of Natural Hazards Around The World natural hazards are the result of physical processes that affect humans every Research natural disasters around the world. Helpful Web sites include the http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/g68/hazards.html

Check out: X15: Living Landscapes Standard #15: How physical systems affect human systems The Power of Fire The Impact of Natural Hazards Around the World Lewis and Clark: Native American Contributions Lewis and Clark: Overcoming Obstacles Natural Hazard Risks in the United States Natural Hazards: Same Forces, Different Impacts Sister Storms: Children of the Tropical Seas The Land and Lifestyle of the Inca The Ocean and Weather: El Niño and La Niña Tracking Tornadoes When Natural Hazards Become Human Disasters Complete Index The Impact of Natural Hazards Around the World Overview: Natural hazards are the result of physical processes that affect humans every day. Geographically informed people must understand those impacts and how humans use technology to adapt to phenomena such as fires, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanoes. This lesson is designed to help students understand that the negative consequences of natural hazards can be reduced if we understand our vulnerability to learn to prepare for them. Connections to the Curriculum: Geography, social studies, language arts, environmental sciences

78. NATURAL HAZARDS The major natural disasters that occur periodically in this region are Vulnerability to natural hazards has increased in many coastal areas due to the http://www.rrcap.unep.org/apeo/Chp1h-nathazards.html

Chapter 1 : Emerging Issues Home Table of Contents Executive Summary Chp. 1 ... Chp. 2 Natural Hazards Many of the Asia and Pacific developing countries are situated in the world’s hazard belts and are subject to floods, droughts, cyclones, earthquakes, windstorms, tidal waves and land slides, etc. The major natural disasters that occur periodically in this region are largely due to climatic and seismic factors. The region has suffered 50 per cent of the world’s major natural disasters (ESCAP, 1995a). Since the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction began in 1990, the total number of deaths due to natural disasters in the region has exceeded 200,000 and the estimated damage to property over this period has been estimated at US$ 100 billion (ESCAP, 1995a). Vulnerability to disasters has increased due to the increased aggregation of people in urban centres, environmental degradation, and a lack of planning and preparedness. The estimated number of people affected by disasters in the Asia-Pacific region during 1980–90 is given in Figure 18 . Disasters can result from: meteorological phenomena such as typhoons and hurricanes, sheet flooding and marine and river-based floods;

79. Natural Hazards.org: Discover A natural Disaster is a natural hazard event that actually resulted in widespread destruction of property or caused injury and/or death. http://www.naturalhazards.org/discover/

Mammatus clouds beneath a summer thunderstorm on the north shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota. Other Resources: (why are we offering these?) Restless Earth Collection (National Geographic DVD) Nature's Fury (National Geographic DVD) Perils of A Restless Planet: Scientific Perspectives on Natural Disasters (Ernest Zebrowski, Jr.) Disasters by Design: a Reassessment of Natural Hazards in the United States (Dennis Mileti) WHAT is a natural hazard? A Natural Hazard is an unexpected or uncontrollable natural event of unusual magnitude that threatens the activities of people or people themselves. A Natural Disaster is a natural hazard event that actually resulted in widespread destruction of property or caused injury and/or death. WHY should we be concerned about natural hazards? In every person's lifetime, at least one natural hazard will likely have some impact on their life. In the year 2001, natural hazards killed over 25,000 people and caused $36 billion in damage worldwide. Unfortunately, the cost of natural hazards is increasing dramatically. In the 1990's, the average cost of all natural hazards in the United States doubled from $25 billion to $50 billion per year. In some countries (including the U.S.), even if your community does not suffer from any natural hazards in a particular year, federal disaster assistance to other communities is partially paid for by everyone's taxes.

80. ENC Online: Web Links: Science Topics: Natural Disasters Masters of disasters natural hazards activity sheets Date 2003 Grade(s) K 8 Cost Free ENC 033184 This web site, developed by the American Red Cross, http://www.enc.org/weblinks/science/0,1578,1-Natural disasters,00.shtm

Skip Navigation You Are Here ENC Home Web Links Science Topics Search the Site More Options Don't lose access to ENC's web site! Beginning in August, goENC.com will showcase the best of ENC Online combined with useful new tools to save you time. Take action todaypurchase a school subscription through goENC.com Classroom Calendar Digital Dozen ENC Focus ... Frequently Asked Questions Find detailed information about thousands of materials for K-12 math and science. Read articles about inquiry, equity, and other key topics for educators and parents. Create your learning plan, read the standards, and find tips for getting grants. Science Topics Lists of web sites categorized by subject areas within science. Natural disasters Earthquakes for kids ENC Digital Dozen Site Date: Grade(s): K - Post-Sec. Cost: Free ENC#: This World Wide Web (WWW) site, maintained by the Earthquake Hazards Program of the United States Geological Survey (USGS), provides online activities and resources about earthquakes. The website includes sections with specific information for kids, teachers, and adults. (For more details, see

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