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On the Web
- USGS -- Hazards Theme - Public-education gateway to U.S. Geologic Survey information on hazards.
- Geologic Hazards - US Geological Survey resources on hazards related to earthquakes, landslides, and geomagnetism.
- International Working Group on Urban Geology - An information center on geology and geologic hazards in urban planning and management. Includes case studies. Users are invited to contribute. [May not display properly in all browsers.]
- Natural Hazards Databases at National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC) - Natural Hazards data and educational information including earthquake, tsunami, and stress data
- The Natural Hazards Mitigation Group at University of Geneva - Research and training programs on volcanic and seismic hazards and their mitigation, as well as disaster response.
- Natural Hazards .org - Atmospheric and Geologic Hazards Information - Information on all types of atmospheric and geologic hazards with links to additional educational resources and active warning sources.
- Haneberg Geoscience - Consulting services in engineering geology, hydrogeology, and applied geomechanics. Web site includes research abstracts on landslides and related geologic hazards. Port Orchard, Washington.
- The Natural Hazards Center - Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Information on human adaptation to disaster.
- Utah Geological Survey - Investigates and reports on Utah's geologic hazards, mineral, energy, water, and paleontological resources; maps the state's geology; and provides geologic and topographic information.
- California Geological Survey - Information on the state's geology, mineral resources, and geologic hazards.
Wikipedia Articles
- Geologic hazards - A geologic hazard is one of several types of adverse geologic conditions capable of causing damage or loss of property and life. These hazards can consist of sudden or slow phenomena:
- Natural Hazards in Colombia - The Natural disasters in Colombia are the result of several different Natural hazards that affect the country according with its particular geographic and geologic features, which move from potential in to an active phase, and as a result affects human activities. Human vulnerability, exacerbated by the lack of planning or lack of appropriate emergency management, and the fragility of the economy and infrastructure contribute to an high rate of financial, structural, ...
- Arizona Geological Survey - The Arizona Geological Survey (AZGS) was esablished by the Arizona Legislature to investigate and describe the geology of Arizona and to educate and inform the public. AZGS issues numerous maps and publications, maintains a large geological library, performs geologic mapping, and assesses geologic hazards.
- Geology of Pennsylvania - The Geology of Pennsylvania consists of six distinct physiographic provinces, three of which are subdivided into different sections. Each province has its own economic advantages and geologic hazards and play an important role in shaping every day life in the state.
- Kansas Geological Survey - ... Kansas in connection with its research and service program, is to conduct geological studies and research and to collect, correlate, preserve, and disseminate information leading to a better understanding of the geology of Kansas, with special emphasis on natural resources of economic value, water quality and quantity, and geologic hazards.