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GEOPHYSICS
Canadian National Geomagnetism Program The National Geomagnetism Program of the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) monitors and predicts the Earth's ever-changing magnetic field throughout Canada, on time-scales ranging from seconds to decades.
Digital Tectonic Activity Map (NASA) a new visualization tool for both researcher and educator alike to better understand tectonic activity of our planet for the past 1 million years. DTAM is a Geographical Information System (GIS) that displays a realistic synoptic view of present global tectonism by filling in the cartographic gap between conventional geological maps and plate reconstruction maps.
Finding Faults: Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Chronicles Dr. Jeff Babcock's efforts to map in detail a California offshore earthquake fault system using an innovative seismometer developed by his team at Scripps. Visitors to the site will find descriptions, photographs, attractive graphics, and more, presented in a non-technical and interesting fashion.
Geophysics on the Internet
-partially funded by SEG (Soc. of Exploration Geophysicists)
Glossary of Earthquake Terms USGS
IRIS: Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology -Seismic Monitor current earthquake activity map; seismic data; links to other sites
National Geomagnetism Program (USGS) realtime monitoring of the earth's magnetic field. Data for research and practical application.
National Geophysical Data Center (metasite) US Dept. of Commerce; NOAA; Nat. Envir., Satellite, Data, & Info. Service
Nisqually Earthquake Information Clearinghouse -This clearinghouse has been established at the University of Washington to facilitate the collection, dissemination, and archiving of data describing the Nisqually Earthquake that occurred at 10:54 a.m. on February 28, 2001.
Nisqually, Washington Earthquake, February 28, 2001  -EQNET has compiled a list of resources to provide information on the February 28, 2001 Seattle earthquake.
Space Weather Data Online -from NOAA, Space Environment Center.  Provides real-time monitoring and forecasting of solar and geophysical events, conducts research in solar-terrestrial physics, and develops techniques for forecasting solar and geophysical disturbances
Tides Online-continually updated database of tidal information maintained by NOAA's Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
U.S.G.S. Planetary GIS Web Server - PIGWAD: Planetary Interactive G.I.S.-on-the-Web Analyzable Database
USGS Western Region Kiosk: Volcanoes, Landslides, Earthquakes & Floods
Volcanic and Geologic Terms Glossary
WWW Tide and Current Predictor
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Earthquakes & Seismology
Earthquakes in Southern California
EQNET -Earthquake Information Network; searchable subject index of information related to earthquakes. Categories range from Earthquake Information Services to Archives (news and photos of significant earthquakes since 1999.)
EQNET Organizations and Web Sites for State Index -clickable US map that organizes earthquake organizations and Web sites by state
Geology & Geoscience: Earthquakes (Academic Info - metasite)
The Hero of Vesuvius by Tom Gidwitz
2006 WINNER OF GSIS BEST WEBSITE AWARD
IRIS: Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
-Seismic Monitor current earthquake activity map; seismic data; links to other sites
Live Internet Seismic Server (USGS) provides data free to the public from over fifty stations around the globe and is updated every 30 minutes
National Earthquake Information Center (USGS)  World Data Center for Seismology, Denver
Seismic Monitor -monitor global earthquakes in near real-time, visit seismic stations around the world
Southern California Earthquake Data Center
Surfing the Internet for Earthquake Data
U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program -Current earthquake information; links to a wide variety of earthquake related information and other sites.
USGS National Earthquake Information Center, Golden, Colorado -National Earthquake Information Center; World Data Center for Seismology, Denver.
USGS National Earthquake Information Service:Recent Global Events
USGS National Earthquake Information Center
USGS Seismology Page, Menlo Park, California
VENTS Program  (NOAA)(submarine volcanoes and hydrothermal venting on the global ocean.)
The Virtual Times: Recent Earthquake and Volcanic Activity
Web Earthquakes global image map
Web Earthquakes image map-global
The World-Wide Earthquake Locator
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Tsunami
Braile, Larry - The M9.0 Sumatra Andaman Islands -Sumatra Earthquake and Tsunami of 26 Dec. 2004
(ppt)
International Coordination Group for the Tsunami Warning Group of the Pacific
International Tsunami Information Center - mission is to mitigate the hazards associated with tsunamis by improving tsunami preparedness for all Pacific Ocean nations.
National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program - A program designed to reduce the impact of tsunamis through warning guidance, mitigation, hazard assessment
PMEL Tsunami Research Program - seeks to mitigate tsunami hazards to Hawaii, California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Research and development activities focus on an integrated approach to improving tsunami warning and mitigation.
Tsunami Event - 26 December 2004
Tsunami Laboratory
Institute of Computational Mathematics and Mathematical Geophysics (Computing Center)
The Tsunami Field Survey Photos home page
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Volcanoes
Absolutely Volcanic Website- Volcanoes Photos Index (outstanding photos)
Center for Study of Active Volcanoes: Univ. of Hawaii, Hilo
The Electronic Volcano
Geology & Geoscience: Volcanoes (Academic Info - metasite)
Global Volcanism Home Page
Hawaiian Center For Volcanology: Loihi Volcano
How Volcanoes Work -by Dr. Vic Camp from San Diego State University's Department of Geological Sciences.   A comprehensive look into every aspect of volcanic formations and eruptions, including historical eruptions (Mt. St. Helens) and volcanism on other planets
Landscapes of Iceland (w/ volcano photos)
Long Valley Caldera: Monitoring Volcanic Unrest
Michigan Tech University Volcanoes Page
Mt. Saint Helens Home Page
The Mt. Saint Helens Slides Set
Smithsonian Institute: Global Volcanism Program
US Geological Survey/Hawaiian Volcano Observatory: Volcano Watch
VENTS Program  (NOAA)(submarine volcanoes and hydrothermal venting on the global ocean.)
Volcano Resource Center, Univ. of Tokyo
Volcano Watch USGS
Volcano World -U. of N. Dakota. Key sections of the site are Research and Information, a searchable (by keyword) database, Volcano Indices, Today in Volcano History, and Other Volcano Sites.
Winner of the 2005 Best Website Award.
Volcano World: Southeast Asia Region

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Last update: March 10, 2008

Prepared by: Carolyn J. Laffoon, MLS