NSCI 1721 (Intro to Geology): Natural Disasters

"We provide science about the natural hazards that threaten lives and livelihoods; the water, energy, minerals, and other natural resources we rely on; the health of our ecosystems and environment; and the impacts of climate and land-use change. Our scientists develop new methods and tools to supply timely, relevant, and useful information about the Earth and its processes."

Find injury and fatality statistics on all weather related events including winter storms, heat, tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, etc. Region is limited to the United States.

Find statistics on fatalities and injuries related to weather events, including extreme heat, flooding, hurricanes, etc. Region is limited to the United States.

Find impact reports specific to droughts in the United States.

Find detailed impact reports on severe weather events including tropical storms, thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes and hail. Region is limited to the United States and its territories.

Find a list of tsunamis from around the world dating back to 1964.

Find data on events dating back as far as 2000 B.C. Many recent events have extensive information including death tolls.

" "Volcanoes of the World" is a database describing the physical characteristics of Holocene volcanoes and their eruptions"

Find eruption reports from U.S. observatories.

Earthquakes are searchable by region, magnitude, and date.

The archive dates from 1900 to present.

Search for earthquakes by region, magnitude, or date.

Find Earthquake information from around the British Isles.