NASA
Write the Book on Weather Metrics
It's not easy to measure the weather. Pupils learn about what all weather has in common—the atmosphere. Scholars discover how a meteorologists must be able to measure aspects of the atmosphere and decipher the data. They then create a...
NASA
Water Works on a Blue Planet
Keep within a water budget. Learners find out that less than 2.5% of Earth's water is available to drink—and that there is a fixed amount of water. Scholars read an interesting article comparing the available water to a game of Monopoly...
BBC
Bbc: Week of 11 18 13: Sardinia Hit by Deadly Cyclone Cleopatra and Floods
Residents of the normally idyllic Italian island of Sardinia were recently subjected to severe cyclone damage and flooding. Find out why Prime Minister Enrico Letta has declared this a national tragedy.
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Institute of Hydraulic Research: Flood Management in South America [Pdf]
A 33-page paper presented at a symposium in 2006. It discusses flood control in South America, breaking the topic down into easily understandable chunks with lots of visuals. Topics covered include the impact of urbanization, two types...
A&E Television
History.com: Hurricane Katrina: 10 Facts About the Deadly Storm and Its Legacy
Hurricane Katrina, the tropical cyclone that struck the Gulf Coast in August 2005, was the third-strongest hurricane to hit the United States in its history at the time. With maximum sustained winds of 175 mph, the storm killed a total...
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Flash Floods Hit Northern Afghanistan
Article reports on a deadly flash flood in Afghanistan and what is being done to rescue those affected.
CNN
Cnn: 3 Days of Death, Despair and Survival
Captivating September, 2005, article that vividly recounts the story of a family trapped in their attic as they escaped the flood waters brought by Hurricane Katrina.
Curated OER
Cbc: Child Migrants Flooding the u.s. Border: A Guide
Learn the facts behind the recent boom in child immigration into the United States.
CNN
Cnn: New Orleans Disaster Plan: Get Out of Town
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and Homeland Security announces the new evacuation plan for New Orleans in case of disaster. This interesting article also recaps evacuation problems that plagued New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, as well...
CNN
Cnn: Katrina Evacuees Weigh Possible Return
In-depth report examining Hurricane Katrina evacuees and discussing the issues they face as they decide to move back to New Orleans. The New Orleans levee system, living conditions, Mayor Nagin's plan to rebuild New Orleans, and other...
NBC
Msnbc: In Receding Floodwaters, More Damage Found
September, 2005, report of the aftermath of Hurricane Rita including damage, fatalities, impact on the oil industry, and rescue missions.
FOX News
Fox News: New Orleans Evacuated Again
New Orleans, devastated by Hurricane Katrina, now faces further turmoil and evacuation as Hurricane Rita bares down on the beleaguered city. New article, photos, video, and links to other sites are included in this September, 2005, report.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: East Asia
The complex and powerful states, dynasties, and civilizations that emerged in East Asia were strongly influenced by the environments in which they prospered. This article discusses the geographic features of China, Korea, and Japan.
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Imperial College London: Brownian Motion
An advanced level description of the nature of Brownian motion. Brownian motion, a model formulated to predict matters involving uncertain elements, is related to medical imaging, fractals, robotics, aerosol particles, and stock market...
Other
Dcr.virginia.gov: A Resident's Guide to Sinkholes
This site describes what sinkholes are, how they form, problems associated with sinkholes such as flooding and pollution, and sinkhole locations. It discusses the two types of sinkholes, the main differences between karst and non-karst...
CNN
Cnn: Protesters, Workers Clash in 9th Ward
January, 2006, article that recounts a clash between residents of New Orleans' Ninth Ward and workers who were using bulldozers to clear debris in that ward. There was a class-action lawsuit against the city because houses were being...
Michigan Technological University
Up Seis: What Are Earthquake Hazards?
Earthquakes really pose little direct danger to a person. People can't be shaken to death by an earthquake. Some movies show scenes with the ground suddenly opening up and people falling into fiery pits, but this just doesn't happen in...
CNN
Cnn: New Orleans Shelters to Be Evacuated
Conditions were so horrible in New Orleans that unrest was growing even in the evacuation shelters. Article discusses looting, crime, conditions of New Orleans, and other Gulf Coast areas. Article is from August, 2005.
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Science Publications: American Journal of Environmental Sciences
Browse through the current issue of an international peer-reviewed journal, which presents original research articles, reviews, and letters in all areas of environmental studies and environmental sciences.
BBC
Bbc: Lake Faces Aftermath of City Catastrophe
The pollution and environmental impact of Hurricane Katrina is probed by BBC News in this September, 2005, report.
CNN
Cnn: Going Home to New Orleans
A CNN reporter, and New Orleans native, relates his personal experiences living in the city and returning to it after Hurricane Katrina did significant damage.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is a Natural Disaster?
Learn the effects of natural disasters and the difference between natural disasters and man-made disasters. Also explores ten different natural disasters.
A&E Television
History.com: Hurricane Katrina
Early in the morning on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States. While the storm itself did a great deal of damage, its aftermath was catastrophic Levee breaches led to massive flooding, the federal...
A&E Television
History.com: How Levee Failures Made Hurricane Katrina a Bigger Disaster
By the time Hurricane Katrina made landfall near Buras, Louisiana early on the morning of August 29, 2005, the flooding had already begun. In all, levees and floodwalls in New Orleans and surrounding areas fell in more than 50 locations...
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