Earthquake Hazards Program
Provide and apply relevant earthquake science information and knowledge.
Kids' Earthquake Glossary
National Seismic Hazard Mapping Program
View seismic map images.
Geologic Information
Geologic and mineral resource surveys and mapping for the Department of the Interior.
USGS Geology in Parks
Learn geology basics from touring the national parks.
How Vulnerable Are Seattle Area Lifelines?
Lifelines, such as roads and electrical lines, and earthquake hazards in the greater Seattle area.
Table-Top Earthquakes
A demonstration of seismology for teachers and students that can be used to expand lessons in earth science, physics, math, social studies, and geography.
How to Build a Model Illustrating Sea-Floor Spreading and Subduction
Science project for students.
Media for Science
Photo collections of maps, natural disasters, and activities at the USGS.
Earthquakes
This 20-page booklet explains the nature and causes of earthquakes. Describes techniques used to detect, record, measure, and predict seismic disturbances.
The San Andreas Fault
This 17-page booklet defines the San Andreas Fault and also discusses earthquake magnitude and intensity.
The Severity of an Earthquake
Earthquakes are the result of forces deep within the Earth's interior that continuously affect the surface of the Earth. The energy from these forces is stored in a variety of ways within the rocks.
Eruptions of Hawaiian Volcanoes: Past, Present, and Future
The volcanic history of the Hawaiian Islands with dramatic, color photographs and diagrams and informative text on Hawaiis active shield volcanoes, Mauna Loa and Kilauea.
Fire and Mud: Eruptions and Lahars of Mount Pinatubo, Philippines
Know all about the eruption history, impacts of the eruption, rocks, and lahars of Mount Pinatubo, Philippines.
Eruptions of Mount St. Helens: Past, Present, and Future
Highlights the eruptive history of this composite volcano, reviews its activity since its awakening in 1980, and speculates about its behavior in the future.
Exploring Earthquakes: Online Glossary
Tsunamis and Earthquakes
General information on how earthquakes generate tsunamis and summaries of tsunami research using animations and VRML models
Hazards Fact Sheets
Documentations and reports of natural disasters.
Earthquake ABC: A Child's View of Earthquake Facts and Feelings
A pictorial glossary for young kids with a complementary parents guide.
Earthquakes and Other Natural Hazards
Learn about earthquakes and other hazards and find out how to prepare for these hazards.
Animated Map
This map shows the combined effect of all six hazards--earthquake, volcanic, landslides, flooding, hurricane, and tornado. Watch as the distribution of each is added to the previous hazards.
Geographic Distribution of Major Hazards in the US
Six theme maps showing high risk or relatively frequent actual occurrences of hazards (floods, earthquakes, landslides, hurricanes, tornadoes, and volcanic eruptions.)
Hazards
Links to various hazards reports, including earthquake, volcanoes, flood, landslides, wildfire, wildlife diseases, geomagnetism, and coastal storms and tsunamis.
Windows to the Universe
Fun and intriguing site about the earth and space sciences.
Park Geology Teacher's Features
Teaching geology with national park examples.
Park Geology Tour of National Parks
Learn geology through online tour of national parks.
Geologic animations
Animations include plate tectonics, gas, oil, and more.
Learning From the Fossil Record
Fun education site about paleontology and earth-science.
A Model of Sea-Floor Spreading Teacher's Guide
Make a paper model illustrating the concept of sea-floor spreading.
Earthforce
Informative site about forces that cause eruptions, quakes, and floods.
E-cards of Natural Disasters
Send e-cards on images of volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and landslides.
Earth Science Classroom Activities
Classroom activities on geology-related subjects for grades k-3.
The EarthPulse Center
Interactive learning tool for earthquake location, magnitude, distribution and forecasting.
American Geological Insititute Education
Produce innovative inquiry-based curriculum for K-12 earth science education.
Athena, Earth and Space Science
K-12 education page for teachers and students.
Geo Mysteries with Rex, the Dino Detective
Fun and interactive geologic site for kids.
SCEC Earthquake Education Module
Site for high school- and undergraduate-level students. Contains info, graphics, and activities that explain how earthquakes happen.
Tectonic Plates Education Module
Contains information, animations, and student activities about tectonic movements of the Earth's surface.