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BBC

Bbc: Mozambique: How Disaster Unfolded

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC describes the 2000 flood of Mozambique, impacting over two million people. Find an animation of the flood, as well as a timeline of events.
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum: Volcanoes and Earthquakes

For Students 9th - 10th
As an online exhibit from the Natural History Museum, this site provides three videos on natural processes of Earth. The videos cover tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
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BBC

Bbc: In Pictures: Indonesian Tsunami

For Students 9th - 10th
From July, 2006, photographic slideshow graphically detailing the tsunami that hit the Indonesian island of Java.
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NOAA

Noaa: The Great Usa Flood of 1993

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting abstract about the flood that hit the Midwest in 1993, one of the worst floods in United States History. Find out why the flood occurred, the damage, maps of the damage, charts, graphs, and statistics.
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PBS

Mpr: The Winds of Hell

For Students 9th - 10th
Enchanting report of the Armistice Day Blizzard of 1940. Find photos, audio, photos, and more resources.
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NOAA

Noaa: Hurricane Flooding: A Deadly Inland Danger

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed on-line brochure about hurricanes and the flooding that comes with these dangerous storms. Find photos and information about how to prepare for hurricanes.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Your Guide to Tornado Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about tornado safety to its readers.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Thunderstorm Safety Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
August, 2005 article that highlights thunderstorms and offers safety tips to avoid harm during a storm.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Hurricane Safety Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Safety guide that studies different aspects of hurricanes such as how they are formed, damage they can do, and preparedness. Find links to other safety guides and information about hurricanes.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Floods Are One of Weather's Biggest Killers

For Students 9th - 10th
USA Today studies floods and has links to flood preparedness. Article from April, 2005.
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PBS

Pbs Newshour Extra: What Is a Flood Plain?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will view flooding situations and hypothesize how much risk they are in their homes and schools. They will also estimate the expense of living through a flood and compare the price to the cost of repairing damage due to flooding.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Ash Cloud From Icelandic Volcano Disrupts Global Trade

For Students 9th - 10th
The Icelandic volcano spewed tons of ash into the atmosphere creating havoc for global trade. This article briefly discusses its impact on the environment and the economic consequences of the eruption. Education resources are included....
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Other

K 3 Learning Pages: Web Resources Thunderstorms

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Check out this comprehensive list of web resources on thunderstorms and safety. Students and teachers will benefit from the links found on this site.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Fast and Slow Changes on Earth's Surface

For Students K - 1st
Observe fast and slow events that change the face of Earth's surface with this slideshow. Students will use evidence from videos and images to describe how changes on Earth's surface can happen quickly or slowly. Students will have the...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: "Weather Phenomenon Web Site"

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will create a complete web site about a natural phenomenon weather occurrence that causes destruction, death, and injury. These students will create these Weather Websites that will have a design focus aimed at elementary aged...
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: The Hurricane of '38

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience the devastating Hurricane of 1938 that roared up the east coast with survivor interviews, photos, and video clips. Includes an explanation of hurricane formation.
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Other

Oas: Landslide Hazard Assessment

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on landslide mapping hazards, hazard assessment, determining acceptable risk, and development planning.
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Other

Unavco: Event Response to the Mw=9.0 Tohoku, Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

For Students 9th - 10th
Relevant data connected to the earthquake as well as links to technical information and science websites. Also find many graphs and charts with information on the tectonic activity.
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Landslide Danger in the San Francisco Bay Area

For Students 9th - 10th
Download a movie about the 1982 landslides of the San Fransisco Bay Area. Shows many devastating stories, scientific discoveries, and the destruction the landslides caused. [58:27]
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Volcano Landslides and Their Effects

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Magnitude 9.0 Near the East Coast of Honshu, Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts and figures on the earthquake and tsunami in Japan in March, 2011. Be sure to click on the tabs across the top that provide: summary, maps, scientific and technical information, as well as information on the tsunami.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Rockslide Debris Avalanche of May 18, 1980

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the rockslide that occurred at Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980. Site is in outline form.
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US Geological Survey

Us Geological Survey:stream Gaging and Flood Forecasting [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service work together to provide information at this site about floods. The site talks about two main topics on floods, stream gaging and flood forecasting.
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Week of 2 17 14: Volcano Erupts in Indonesia

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A slideshow of images shows how people in Indonesia have been affected by the recent eruption of a volcano.

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