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Johnstown Area Heritage Association: Flood Resources
Explore the heritage of Johnstown, and find pictures and facts about the historic 1889 flood.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Fatal Flood
This resource is a companion site to a documentary about a major flooding of the Mississippi River in 1927, where in Greenville, Mississippi, efforts to contain the river pitted the majority black population against an aristocratic...
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Deucalion's Flood and the Creation of the New Human Race
Read this Greek Mythology story of the destruction of the earth by flood. Try comparing it to the story of Noah's Ark from the Bible.
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Icpdr: Ships and Environment to Share Danube River
This is a comprehensive analysis of the importance of the Danube River Basin and ways to balance human and ecological needs in the basin. The reason behind this study is the European Union's move to open shipping lanes in the Danube and...
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.
NASA
Floods: Using Satellites to Keep Our Heads Above Water
This article describes how scientists use satellite images to try and spot extreme floods. These satellites keep information stored, such as data on hundred-year floods, and try to identify likely flood plains based on that data.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Flooding
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What causes floods, their effects, and how to protect yourself from them.
Ready
Ready: Kids: Floods
This resource explains floods, as well as what you should do to protect yourself before, during, and after a flood.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Flooding
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What causes floods, their effects, and how to protect yourself from them.
Read Works
Read Works: Earth Science Floods
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about floods. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Flooding
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What causes floods, their effects, and how to protect yourself from them.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Emergency Preparedness & Response: Floods
Doing a report on floods? Wrap it up by telling what people can do to be prepared and safe after a flood occurs. These short articles explain the precautions that should be taken with drinking water, food, sanitation, hygiene, and animals.
A&E Television
History.com: Hurricane Katrina: 10 Facts About the Deadly Storm and Its Legacy
Hurricane Katrina, the tropical cyclone that struck the Gulf Coast in August 2005, was the third-strongest hurricane to hit the United States in its history at the time. With maximum sustained winds of 175 mph, the storm killed a total...
PBS
Pbs Newshour Extra: What Is a Flood Plain?
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.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Flooding Exercises
Students are taken through the steps involved in determining the probability that a flood of a given discharge will occur in any given year. Students retrieve discharge data from the USGS websites for Dry Creek, LA, Rapid Creek, SD and...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Using Gis to Map Emergency Response to Municipal Flooding
In this lesson learners will work with municipal data and computer mapping to determine the priorities of emergency response to flooding in a local town. This can be used as a lab activity or as a group or individual project, and can be...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Learn the Issues: Flooding
This site provides real-world issues as well as the scientific research and technology used to support the EPA's mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.
NOAA
Noaa: Century's Top Weather, Water and Climate Events
Discover what experts view as the top weather related events of the 20th century, get background information on them and see photos. Some of the events covered are the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the 1930s Dust Bowl, Hurricanes Camille...
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Denver Museum of Nature and Science: Colorado's Forces of Nature
Students examine Colorado's forces of nature. Some topics explored are tornadoes, floods, blizzards, and windstorms. Images and video clips are included.
Weather Wiz Kids
Weather Wiz Kids: Rain & Floods
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about rain and floods. From rain formation to flood safety tips, this site provides great information.
BBC
Bbc: 2.5 Million People Affected by Pakistan Floods
The BBC provides a comprehensive look at the floods in Pakistan, examining the local, national, and international implications of the natural disaster. (August 2, 2010)
Curated OER
National Park Service: Johnstown Flood National Memorial
An enlightening website tells the story of the "1889 flood that devastated Pennsylvania." Click on the pictures to learn interesting details about the flood and the damage it caused.
BBC
Bbc: Fatal Floods as Hurricane Tomas Sweeps Over Haiti
This article discusses the impact of Hurricane Tomas on the population of Haiti following the earthquake, floods, and cholera epidemic that occurred earlier in the year. (November 5, 2010)
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Pennsylvania Railroad: History of the Johnstown Flood
An illustrated history of the famous flood that was written in 1889. Report starts from the breaking of the South Fork Dam and continues to relief efforts.
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