Natural Disasters and Hazards
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- U.S. Geological Survey, Volcano Hazards Program
- Monitors volcanoes and collects scientific information on volcanoes in the United States and elsewhere to reduce the risk from volcanic activity.
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- Volcanoes and Volcanism
- Comprehensive site with news about latest activity in English, German, and Norwegian.
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- Volcanoes of the United States
- Detailed information about US volcanoes by Steven R. Brantley of the U.S. Geological Survey.
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- Vulkane.net
- Offers information on volcanoes, volcanic eruptions, volcanism and volcanology. Includes videos and photographs of eruptions.
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- Forest Fire Lookout Association
- Organization involved in research of former forest fire lookout sites, ground cabins and early forest fire detection methods.
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- Multisensor Fire Observations
- NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center provides animations of fires around the globe in 2002 taken from earth-observing satellites.
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- National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)
- Logistical and support center for U.S. wildland firefighting. Coordinates efforts of DOI agencies, Forest Service, National Weather Service, and state/local/tribal/volunteer entities engaged in wildland fire response and prevention.
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- National Wildfire Coordinating Group
- Operational group coordinating programs, policies, standards and training of participating wildfire management agencies. Contains information on teams, calendar, and list of publications.
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- The Global Fire Monitoring Centre (GFMC) - Fire Globe
- Reports on fires from around the world, fire models, historical fire data.
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- USGS: A Global Perspective on Wildfires
- Provides information on a study of the global implications of wildfires and the many influences fire has on ecosystem processes.
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- Natural Hazards Databases at NGDC
- This database, from NOAA and the National Geophysical Data Center, provides post-event information on many types of natural hazards.
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- Natural Hazards Project of the Organization of American States
- Outlines projects being undertaken in the Western Hemisphere to evaluate vulnerabilities (particularly to flooding) and provide mitigation.
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- Ready for Anything Now
- Articles and links for current disaster news and information. Includes tips and guides for disaster preparation and survival.
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- Red Cross Chat
- A behind the scenes look at how the American Red Cross helps the public prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.