Global Change Master Directory: Earth Science Data & Services Directory September 14, 2007
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From Neat New Stuff:
“Offers ‘more than 20,000 descriptions of Earth science data sets and services covering all aspects of Earth and environmental sciences’ courtesy of NASA. Among the wide range of topics: soil temperature, drought severity, el nino oscillations, atmospheric radiation, glacial landforms/processes, volcanic ash/dust, reforestation, environmental assessments, diseases/epidemics, ice core records, etc.”
ReallyReady America September 11, 2006
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A project of the Federation of American Scientists, this site was created in response to the federal ready.gov site. It offers “comprehensive and correct emergency preparedness information for families, businesses, and individuals with disabilities.” Links to local sites are provided as well.
CDC Disasters: Emergency Preparedness Information September 6, 2006
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This site from the CDC offers thorough information on preparing for, or responding to, many types of disasters (Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Floods, Power Outages, etc.) Selecting a specific type of disaster leads the user to more in-depth information on topics such as food safety, hazards, animal protection, etc. Information is also available in Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, German and Portuguese.
Quaternary Fault Database September 5, 2006
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This tool provides text and map searches for faults in the United States. For each fault, a thorough report is provided.
NGDC Geologic Hazard Photos August 7, 2006
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www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/fliers/se-0801.shtml
Searchable library of photographs of geologic hazards and natural disasters. Images include earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, landslides and more.
New Madrid Compendium August 7, 2006
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www.ceri.memphis.edu/compendium/index.html
A compendium of over 600 references that are related to the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-1812. The archives include eyewitness accounts, maps, and other documents in three databases.
Wave That Shook the World August 5, 2006
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www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tsunami/
This web site is a companion to the PBS Nova program about the December 2004 tsunami. It includes interactive features on the anatomy of a tsunami, historical tsunamis and information about tsunami preparation.
Earth Science World Imagebank July 27, 2006
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www.earthscienceworld.org/imagebank/
A browsable and searchable database of color images brought to you by the American Geologic Institute. Subjects include earthquakes, volcanoes, weather, rocks & minerals and more. Can be slow to load.
United States Geological Survey July 22, 2006
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This site serves as a portal to all US Geological Survey earthquake information, both real-time and historic. It is geared towards an audience of general users and students.
