University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Learning Zone
This comprehensive, interactive site is loaded with information, activities, and stories about thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes. Find out how these weather systems are formed, how they impact our lives, and how they cause chaos.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: World Rushes to Help Nepal Recover From Earthquake
Article reports on the devestating April 2015 earthquake that struck Nepal and steps that were taken at the time to help the impoverished country recover. Includes video.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 8 18 14: Can Giant Walls Deter Destructive Tornadoes?
Find out what makes a tornado happen and if tornadoes can be prevented with large walls. Includes video.
Other
Geoscience Australia: Landslides
Provides information on recent Australian landslides, maps of Australian landslides, landslide risk assessment, a survival guide, and a shore safety pamphlet. Use the toolbar to your left to navigate through the different information on...
Seeker
Seeker: Nepal Quake: Key Facts About the Earthquake
Article presents key facts about a devestating earthquake that struck Nepal in April 2015.
Seeker
Seeker: Mt. Everest Shrank as Quake Lifted Kathmandu
Article reports on the effect an April 2015 Nepalese earthquake had on Mt. Everest.
Other
Katrina Survivors Glimpse the Places They Called Home
The American Red Cross covers the return of Hurricane Katrina survivors to their homes in this September, 2005, article.
NBC
Nbc News: Massive Quake Kills Nearly 10,000 in China
A powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck China, killing about 10,000 people and trapping huge numbers under concrete, steel and earth. Learn more details in this article.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Landslide Hazards Program
Discusses the problems associated with landslides, where they occur, and why they occur.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Savage Earth: Waves of Destruction: Tsunami
This series of three articles (links) give basic information, describe the different causes of tsunamis, warning systems, past tsunamis and the evidence and destruction left by these waves. Animations are provided that illustrate...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Tsunamis in the Pacific Northwest
This page from the U.S. Geological Survey is devoted to Tsunamis in the Pacific Northwest. View some animations of tsunamis.
BBC
Bbc: Japan Earthquake, March, 2011
Complete coverage on the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of March, 2011. Information also provided on the Fukushima nuclear plant. March, 2011
BBC
Bbc: Week of 11 18 13: Sardinia Hit by Deadly Cyclone Cleopatra and Floods
Residents of the normally idyllic Italian island of Sardinia were recently subjected to severe cyclone damage and flooding. Find out why Prime Minister Enrico Letta has declared this a national tragedy.
BBC
Bbc: Week of 7 28 14: Two California Wildfires Destroy 10 Homes
Read about the recent wildfires in Sacramento and Los Angeles. Includes a brief video clip.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Sinkhole Swallows Eight Rare Cars
A slideshow of images shows the destruction caused when a sinkhold emerged, swalling eight Corvettes from a museum.
NASA
Nasa Earth Observatory: Natural Hazards: Fires
Browse forest fires across the world. Learn about these natural hazards as you browse by date or region.
CNN
Cnn en Espanol: Week of 10 14 13: Mas De 440.000 Evacuados en La India
In Spanish. Article reports on a storm threatening India that has required the evacuation of nearly half a million people.
CNN
Cnn en Espanol: Week of 10 7 13: Lousiana, Alabama Y Florida Esperan Tormentas
In Spanish. Article reports on Tropical Storm Karen, expected to hit the Gulf States region of the United States.
NASA
Nasa Earth Observatory: Natural Hazards: Volcanoes and Earthquakes
NASA's Earth Observatory offers photos showing locations of volcanic activity and earthquakes. Click on thumbnails to view large images and read about the causes and effects of these natural hazards.
NOAA
Noaa: Owlie Skywarns Weather Book [Pdf]
Download and print this free activity book about hurricanes, tornadoes, lightening, floods and winter storms. A quiz section is also included.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Johnstown Flood
Read about the terrible destruction caused by the Johnstown Flood in May 1889.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Little Ice Age: Living During the Little Ice Age
Students brainstorm what the living conditions during the period known as the Little Ice Age (1350-1850) might have been like then study information about lifestyles, the economy, crop yields, and human and livestock mortality.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Build an Earthquake Resistant House
For this project, students will build model earthquake-resistant buildings and measure their movement during a simulated earthquake using a mobile phone and a sensor app.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Boston Public Schools Capstone Project
The (Boston Public Schools) Capstone Project is an opportunity for students to engage in rigorous project-based learning. It is an opportunity for our students to develop skills to be life, career, and college-ready in a culturally...
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