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Disasters: An Analysis of Natural and Human-Induced Hazards by Charles H. V. Ebert, 2000-07 Natural Hazards and Human-Exacerbated Disasters in Latin America, Volume 13: Special volumes of geomorphology (Developments in Earth Surface Processes) by Edgardo Latrubesse, 2009-10-28 Disaster! Reducing the Effect of Natural Hazards in Papua New Guinea and the Southwest Pacific by Hugh Davies, 2009 Natural Hazard Mitigation: Recasting Disaster Policy And Planning by David Godschalk, Timothy Beatley, et all 1998-12-01 Confronting Natural Disasters; An International Decade for Natural Hazard Reduction by National Research Council. Reduction, 2010-10-14 Saragosa, Texas, Tornado May 22, 1987: An Evaluation of the Warning System (<i>Natural Disaster Studies:</i> A Series) by Committee on Natural Disasters, Division of Natural Hazard Mitigation, et all 1991-01-01 The Eruption of Nevado Del Ruiz Volcano Colombia, South America, November 13, 1985 (<i>Natural Disaster Studies:</i> A Series) by Committee on Natural Disasters, Division of Natural Hazard Mitigation, et all 1991-01-01 Natural Hazards: Earth's Processes as Hazards, Disasters and Catastrophes, Books a la Carte Edition (2nd Edition) by Edward A. Keller, Robert H. Blodgett, 2008-11-24 Natural Hazard Mitigation Recasting Disaster Policy and Planning - 1998 publication. by Charls CBohl, 1998 At Risk: Natural Hazards, People's Vulnerability, and Disasters.: An article from: Hemisphere by Betty Hearn Morrow, 1997-09-22 At Risk: Natural Hazards, People's Vulnerability and Disasters.(Book review): An article from: The Geographical Journal by Norman Kin-Wai Cheung, 2007-06-01 Heavy-Tailed Distributions in Disaster Analysis (Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research) by V. Pisarenko, M. Rodkin, 2010-08-03 CONFRONTING NATURAL DISASTERS: AN INTERNATIONAL DECADE FOR NATURAL HAZARD REDUCTION. by No author., 1987 Natural Hazards of North America/ Great Disasters: Nature in Full Force

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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
    
    Extractions: 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
    
    Extractions: 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

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/

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

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
    
    Extractions: 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

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
    
    Extractions: Text Size A A A Front Page ... Earth Sciences : Natural Disasters and Hazards Timing Of Women's Labor May Determine Effectiveness Of Pain Medication (September 16, 2005) full story Small, Unmanned Aircraft Search For Survivors In Katrina Wreckage (September 15, 2005) full story New Tooth Enamel Dating Technique Could Help Identify Disaster Victims (September 15, 2005) full story Dartmouth Flood Observatory Tracks The Aftermath Of Katrina (September 13, 2005) full story NIST Shielding Data Help Launch Shuttle (September 13, 2005) full story Hurricane Aftermath: Infectious Disease Threats From Common, Not Exotic, Diseases (September 13, 2005) full story European Synchrotron Radiation Facility Tests World's Hardest And Least Compressive Material (September 13, 2005)

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/

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
    
    Extractions: 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

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
    
    Extractions: Are You Ready? Preface Why Prepare Basic Preparedness ... Are You Ready? Natural Hazards 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
    
    Extractions: 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/
    
    Extractions: 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: 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/

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
    
    Extractions: 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
    
    Extractions: 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/
    
    Extractions: 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. 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
    
    Extractions: 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. Lists of web sites categorized by subject areas within science. Earthquakes for kids

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