CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Second Grade Science: Earthquakes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how changes over time can lead to events such as earthquakes.
Curated OER
Scholastic News: Severe Weather and Natural Disasters: Volcanoes
This site gives a comprehensive look at volcanoes. It begins with a basic overview, and then goes in-depth. The site includes an expert's section, words to know, witness accounts, experiments, and how to prepare for a volcanic eruption...
Curated OER
Severe Weather and Natural Disasters: Earthquakes Be Ready
This site tells how to be ready in case an earthquake occurs around you or your family.
BBC
Bbc: In Pictures: Indonesian Tsunami
From July, 2006, photographic slideshow graphically detailing the tsunami that hit the Indonesian island of Java.
NOAA
Noaa: The Great Usa Flood of 1993
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.
PBS
Mpr: The Winds of Hell
Enchanting report of the Armistice Day Blizzard of 1940. Find photos, audio, photos, and more resources.
NOAA
Noaa: Hurricane Flooding: A Deadly Inland Danger
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.
USA Today
Usa Today: Your Guide to Tornado Safety
This resource provides information about tornado safety to its readers.
USA Today
Usa Today: Thunderstorm Safety Guide
August, 2005 article that highlights thunderstorms and offers safety tips to avoid harm during a storm.
USA Today
Usa Today: Hurricane Safety Guide
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.
USA Today
Usa Today: Floods Are One of Weather's Biggest Killers
USA Today studies floods and has links to flood preparedness. Article from April, 2005.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Hurricane of '38
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.
Other
Oas: Landslide Hazard Assessment
Provides information on landslide mapping hazards, hazard assessment, determining acceptable risk, and development planning.
Other
Unavco: Event Response to the Mw=9.0 Tohoku, Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
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.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Landslide Danger in the San Francisco Bay Area
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]
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Volcano Landslides and Their Effects
Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Magnitude 9.0 Near the East Coast of Honshu, Japan
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.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Rockslide Debris Avalanche of May 18, 1980
Provides information on the rockslide that occurred at Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980. Site is in outline form.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey:stream Gaging and Flood Forecasting [Pdf]
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.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Week of 2 17 14: Volcano Erupts in Indonesia
A slideshow of images shows how people in Indonesia have been affected by the recent eruption of a volcano.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Where Growth Meets Growth
Students identify fire risk factors for a property located near a wildland area.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Potential Hazards of Mt. Rainier
Mt. Rainier first erupted a million years ago. Find out all about its eruptive history and potential hazards that could threaten people today.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Heat Waves and Droughts
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the causes and effects of heat waves and droughts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Heat Waves and Droughts
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the causes and effects of heat waves and droughts.
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