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Trailer Park Destroyed by Hurricane Andrew. Credit: Corbis.
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, NPR discusses past natural disasters in U.S. history, the challenges and the rebuilding. From the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 to Hurricane Andrew in 1992, read about the events that changed peoples lives.
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Vanport. Photo Courtesy of the City of Portland Parks & Recreation.
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, NPR discusses past natural disasters in U.S. history, the challenges and the rebuilding. From the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 to Hurricane Andrew in 1992, read about the events that changed peoples lives.
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Two Men in the Ruins of the Chicago Fire. Credit: Corbis.
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, NPR discusses past natural disasters in U.S. history, the challenges and the rebuilding. From the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 to Hurricane Andrew in 1992, read about the events that changed peoples lives.
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Encyclopedia of Earth: What Is a Tsunami?
Short explanation of what a tsunami is. (Updated: May 7, 2012)
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Pbs: Nova: Avalanche! Elements of a Slide
Avalanches are a dangerous phenomenon that cause more deaths in the United States each year than earthquakes. Explore the anatomy of avalanches and their causes.
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Volcano Live: Krakatau Volcano the Eruption of 1883
The sequence of events that occurred during the time leading up to the eruption of the Krakatau Volcano. Also lists details of the aftermath of the eruption.
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The Tsunami Page: Earthquakes in China
This website provides information about the three major earthquakes in China. The 1556 Shaanxi quake, the Haicheng quake in 1975 and the quake in Tangshan in 1976. Provides details of each earthquake.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Science of Tsunamis: Seeking Understanding in the Wake of Tragedy
Conduct a demonstration to learn about how waves function in water. Create a poster that shows the physics of waves, how tsunamis work, the devastation caused by the 2004 tsunami or information about relief efforts for the 2004 tsunami.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science Italian Style: Eruption!
Research Mt. Vesuvius and scientists' preparations for a future eruption. Produce a television program about volcanoes for middle school students as part of a public information campaign to inform citizens of Washington State about Mount...
BBC
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BBC
Bbc Newsround: Cyclone Threatens Eastern India
Brief article reports that over a half a million people have been from India due to the threat of a massive cyclone.
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.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Uk Typhoon Appeal Raises Millions
Article reports on aid being raised in the UK for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Hurricane Katrina
Features 36 interesting facts and information on Hurricane Katrina with details on its environmental, social, and economic impact.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Hurricane Katrina Causes
This article contains facts and information about hurricanes and the cause of Hurricane Katrina and its path.
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Siteseen: American Historama: The Dust Bowl
Discover the causes, effects, the Black Blizzards, and the response to the Dust Bowl.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is a Drought?
Learn about droughts, their causes, different types, effects, and other interesting facts.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is a Landslide and How Does It Happen?
Learn about landslides, their causes, the different types, how to prevent them, names of major landslides, and other interesting facts.
PBS
Nova: The World on Fire
During 200 the United States experienced one of the worst years for forest fires. The seasonal nature of this disaster is also typical of other countries. This interactive resource provides an overview of worldwide fires during 2000....
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Lowdown: Brief History of the First Earth Day and What We Can Learn From Its Success Lesson Plan
Earth Day grew out of the environmental movement in the late 1960s in response to a series of environmental disasters that took lives, marred natural beauty and threatened animal species. An estimated 20 million Americans participated in...
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Scroll through these photographs and read the moving stories of the mothers delivering their babies in the wake of the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
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