Earthquakes and Tsunamis
Resources for understanding the destruction and the aftermath
Links
Are You Ready?
Earthquakes
Information from FEMA's "Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness."
Tsunamis
PDF from FEMA's "Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness."
Deciding to Stay or to Go
A families' guide to preparing for natural disasters.
(Source: American Red Cross & FEMA)
Earthquake Resources
Earthquakes - FEMA
One of the most frightening and destructive phenomena of nature is a severe earthquake and its terrible aftereffects. An earthquake is a sudden movement of the earth, caused by the abrupt release of strain that has accumulated over a long time.
Indiana Earthquake Information
USGS's National Earthquake Information Center
September 27, 1909
The most damaging Indiana Earthquake
Earthquake Hazards Program - USGS
Be Ready 1-2-3 Disaster Dog
The "Be Ready 1-2-3" material helps young children, ages 4 to 7, learn through activities and demonstrations led by Disaster Dog (earthquakes). (Source: Red Cross)
Tsunamis Resources
EDEN Issues Page: Tsunamis
This site includes answers to frequently asked questions, information on tsunami warnings and mitigation, and links to satellite photos of the devastation.
(Source: EDEN)
TSUNAMI DISASTER RELIEF FRAUD ALERT!
Why should we be surprised? Criminals are using email and websites to siphon charitable contributions for tsunami victims into their own pockets. Don't be scammed!
(Source: FBI)
