Earthquakes & Volcanoes!

Earthquakes & Volcanoes!
An Internet Hotlist on Earthquakes

created by Kathi Knop
Mission Valley Library

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about Earthquakes and Volcanoes, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

Earthquakes

Earthquake Facts and Follies - FAQ's about earthquakes from Center for Earthquake Research and Information, The University of Memphis.
Earthquake Hazards Program – Northern California - Lists latest quake info, general quake info, hazards & preparedness, earthquake research, special features and more.
Earthquakes – General Interest Publication - Links to Earthquakes in history, where earthquakes occur, how earthquakes happen, measuring earthquakes, volcanoes & earthquakes, predicting earthquakes, etc.
IRIS Seismic Monitor - Recent earthquakes or seismic events, are displayed on an interactive earthquake map server
National Earthquake Information Center - NEIC - finds location and size of all destructive earthquakes worldwide. compiles and maintains an extensive, global seismic database on earthquake parameters
PBS – Savage Earth - explains the science behind volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis, and feature original animations that illustrate the action of these natural phenomena.

Volcanoes

Annenberg Media Exhibits– volcanoes – Dynamic Earth - Interactive exhibit, part of the Exhibits Collection of Annenberg Media. Activities invite visitors to melt rocks, locate famous volcanoes and play the role
How Volcanoes Work - This website is a comprehensive educational resource that describes the science behind volcanoes and volcanic processes.
U.S. Geological Survey – Volcano Hazards Program -
Volcanos.com - Educational site with articles on recent volcanic activity.
Windows to the Universe - Great explanation of how volcanoes form, what happens when they erupt, and links to several famous volcanoes.

Content by Kathi Knop, mvknop@smsd.org
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Last revised Tue Sep 25 12:33:06 US/Pacific 2007