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National Hurricane Center
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov
A major resource for tracking hurricane activity, viewing satellite imagery and accessing aircraft reconnaissance reports; the site also includes historical information on hurricanes from the last five years.
Subjects: Earth Sciences
Earth Science World
http://www.earthscienceworld.org
Earth Science World offers news, reading lists of the most popular books related to the Earth Sciences, and a fine collection of images. Career opportunities in Geoscience are also highlighted.
Subjects: Earth Sciences
USGS Water Resources of the United States
http://water.usgs.gov
Part of the U.S. Geological Survey's online resources, containing water resources on such topics as floods, droughts, streamflow, water quality, water use etc., around the country as well as in the particular state. Includes data, programs, studies, teaching resources, and glossaries.
Subjects: Earth Sciences
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
http://www.noaa.gov
The NOAA website includes information and links to sites about atmospheric conditions such as air quality, weather, drought, floods, tornadoes and hurricanes. Greenhouse effects and the ozone layer are also featured, along with current maps and imagery.
Subjects: Earth Sciences
United States Geological Survey
http://www.usgs.gov
Scientific agency for natural sciences, with a focus on natural hazards and the environment. Extensive information on U.S. water, biological, energy, and mineral resources, USGS programs, and natural disasters, including earthquake info.
Subjects: Earth Sciences
Tsunamis and Earthquakes
http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/tsunami
What research is being done on Tsunamis and Earthquakes? Maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey division of the U.S. Dept. of the Interior, this searchable site gives you basic information, research studies and even animation of past and possible future tsunamis.
Subjects: Earth Sciences
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