LAB 13: EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS & HUMAN RISKS

GENERAL INFORMATION & RESEARCH CENTERS

National Earthquake Information Center is a U.S. Geological Survey World Data Center for seismology.

Seismology & Earthquakes is an NAGT/Steven Schimmrich site with many links.

EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS & RISKS

The NASA Natural Disasters Reference Database has background information on earthquakes.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has fact sheets on what to do before, during, and after a severe earthquake occurs; plus images and statistics on damage caused by earthquakes in the United States.

Location of the 10 Most Recent Large Earthquakes in the World can be seen on a map of the world at this site. The date and Richter magnitude of each earthquake is shown beside its mapped location.

The Latest Earthquake Information is provided at this site by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Earthquake Maps on the Web has outstanding links to realtime (past 72 hours) and archival maps and information about earthquakes that have occurred recently throughout the world.

Recent Earthquake Reports from Simon Fraser University also has realtime reports on earthquakes from the U.S. and other locations throughout the world.

National Earthquake Information Center has maps showing where earthquakes are occurring throughout the world.

Arizona Seismic Observatory has information on earthquake hazards and recent earthquakes.

Recent Global Events is provided by Carleton University.

ReliefWeb is a United Nations Department of Humanitarian Affairs site for news and information about disaster preparedness, prevention, and response. Check Current Global Emergencies List to find out where major earthquake-related disasters have occurred recently.

Golden Gate Bridge has been retrofit to make it "earthquake-proof."

Landslides Triggered by the 1994 Northridge Earthquake are discussed in detail here by the U.S. Geological Survey, including maps and photographs.

CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKES

Earthquake Info from the U.S.G.S. in Menlo Park, CA has abundant California data and some international links.

Southern California Seismic Network at CalTech has abundant California data

NEW MADRID FAULT ZONE EARTHQUAKES

Center for Earthquake Research & Information has excellent information about the New Madrid Fault Zone and the New Madrid Seismic Network, including weekly earthquake reports and general information.

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