Natural Disasters for Meteorology Classes

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Natural Disasters Rollyo

You might want to start with using this Rollyo "Search Engine", created to search the sites on this page. However, it may miss some things. (It appears that Rollyo has trouble searching the online databases I've put in the list -- such as Gale PowerSearch, EBSCOhost, and WorldBook Online -- so you may need to search those separately.)

Gale PowerSearch

Contains articles on all of the natural disasters included in this project.

EBSCOhost

First, click on EBSCOhost Web. On the next screen, we recommend clicking on "Academic Search Elite", "masterFILEPremier", "Newspaper Source", and "MAS Ultra - School Edition". (Some good articles, but I found more on Gale.)

WorldBook Online

Contains general scientific information on weather disasters, a table of famous hurricanes, and more extensive information on Hurricane Andrew and the Dust Bowl.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Search within this site to find ALL of the natural disasters that make up this project. A government site. Thorough and reliable.

Scirus

Scirus is a great Science Subject Directory that will lead you to a number of sites on natural disasters.

Hurricane History

Links to Galveston Hurricane, Hurricane Camille, Hurricane Andrew, New England Hurricane, Great Okeechoobee Hurricane, and the Florida Key's Hurrcane. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

World Meteorological Organization

This intergovernmental organization is "the specialized agency of the United Nations for meteorology (weather and climate), operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences." It contains some facts about weather and natural disasters, but it less extensive than the information found at NOAA.

Hurricanes: Online Meteorological Guide

Scientific facts about hurricanes

The 1900 Galveston Hurricane

Authored by well-known meteorologist Keith C. Heidorn (also known as "The Weather Doctor").

The 1900 Storm: Galveston Island, Texas

Provides information about and images of the hurricane of September 1900. Includes photographs of the aftermath, statistics, the work of the American Red Cross under the leadership of Clara Barton, personal accounts, and recommended reading and websites. From the Galveston County Daily News.

FEMA(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

Contains some facts about various weather disasters.

Surviving the Dust Bowl

From PBS, a part of the American Experience series

The Online Tornado FAQ

From the Storm Prediction Center; notice the "Historical Tornadoes" section

National Geographic: Forces of Nature

A description of the science behind tornadoes and hurricanes, with information on some very famous events.

Blizzard of '78 Gallery

Documentation from Massachusetts during the New England Blizzard of 1978.

The Blizzard of '78

Snow and flooding on the New Hampshire coastline during the New England Blizzard of 1978.

Our Ten Greatest Natural Disasters

Included are the Tri-State Tornado of 1925, The New England Hurricane of 1938, The Great Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928, and the Galveston Hurricane of 1900.

Emergency Preparedness and Response: Hurricanes

Includes information on hurricane preparedness and hurricane recovery. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

After a Flood: The First Steps

Brief pamphlet about getting help, safety measures, and cleaning up after a flood. Opens directly into a PDF document. From the American Red Cross.

Food Safety Information for Hurricanes, Power Outages, & Floods

Collection on consumer and industry food safety during hurricanes, flooding, and power outages. Consumer material addresses what to do before, during, and after these events, and industry publications provide guidance for restaurants, grocers, and transporters of food products. From the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).