USGS: Science Topics: hazard preparedness

Science Topics

Hazard preparedness

Awareness of the consequences of hazards and actions to be taken before, during, or after hazards occur or are encountered.

Subtopics:
Earthquake preparedness (12 items)
Aviation safety (1 items)

Fire preparedness (3 items)
Flood preparedness (3 items)
Landslide preparedness (1 items)

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Taming of a wild research well in Yellowstone National Park during November 1992 [New Window]: A valve failed in a research well, causing an uncontrolled eruption of steam and hot water. Video program shows technical problems encountered in controlling and capping the well.
The great 1906 earthquake, 100 years later [New Window]: Annotated list of resources about the great earthquake of 1906, which caused significant devastation in and around San Francisco, California, compiled for the 100th anniversary of the disaster.
USGS news and information on El Nino [New Window]: Information sources on El Nino effects such as landslides, coastal hazards, floods. Includes links to maps and images.

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