The following is a set of links
to the ever-growing number of Internet resources related to
earthquakes and seismic safety. If you have or know of an
earthquake-related page you think we might want to include here,
please email
us the information.
Federal
Emergency Management Agency
News, maps, Y2K issues, tropical storm watch, disaster
assistance, fire administration, mitigation, disaster
preparedness, flood insurace, and related links.
Incorporated
Research Institutions for Seismology.
IRIS is a university research consortium dedicated to exploring
the Earth's interior through the collection and distribution of
seismographic data. IRIS programs contribute to scholarly
research, education, earthquake hazard mitigation, and the
verification of a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. Real time data
with maps.
California Office of Emergency Services
Do you haveY2K questions and concerns? Need information on
current situations, emergency information, disaster training,
emergency management and hazardous material courses, information
for community-based organizations and people with disabilities
and special needs, or California earthquake preparedness
campaign.
Explorezone.com
Wow! This is a remarkable Web site - all the hazard science news
stories that are fit to print - a sort of "USA Today
On-line" source of the latest meteorological, geological,
hydrological, and space science news - most of it focusing on
hazards. With sections on volcanoes, earthquakes, tornadoes, El
Nino, global warming, hurricanes, and other natural phenomena,
Explorezone provides news and updates on the latest scientific
findings. The site includes links to information sources,
numerous graphics and videos, book reviews, background
information. It also includes an easily searchable index of
science terms accessible from every page, and a special section
entitled "the edge" that presents new ideas in science
and technology.
An Animated Tectonic History of western North America and
Southern California. Southern California plate tectonic
history from 20 million years ago to present day. Features San
Andreas fault system evolution, rotation of the transverse
ranges and capture of Baja California by the Pacific Plate. This
wonderful set of animations was done by Professor Tanya
Atwater and her colleagues at UCSB.
California
Division of Mines and Geology
A division of the state Department of Conservation, DMG is
managed by State Geologist James Davis and is responsible for
many research and mapping programs, including the Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zones and the Seismic
Hazard Zones.
HomeRisk
Many California neighborhoods are in the
path of earthquakes that may damage or destroy single-family
houses. NOW through this web site, California home owners can
access the earthquake hazard mapping and risk assessment
technology that has been previously available ONLY to the
insurance and lending industries. Access valuable information
for reviewing your earthquake insurance options
Southern
California Earthquake Center
SCEC is a joint endeavor of universities in southern California
and several state and federal science-oriented agencies. Its web
site contains a variety of information, including many links and
an online publication on making a home safe in earthquake
country.
Seismo-Watch
Seismo-Watch is an extremely creative earthquake information about
California and global events. This page is a creation of Charles
Watson who also leads tours of earthquake regions and active
faults. Very different approach and user interface than most
government and university web pages. Worth really looking
through and seeing his visualizations of earthquakes!
Association
of Bay Area Governments
ABAG has put together a friendly and informative site on the
effects of earthquakes and what we can do about them. It
includes the latest information on the structural safety of
homes and even a seismic safety quiz. Be sure to check out the
hazard maps for the San Francisco Bay Area.
Earthquake
Engineering Research Institute
The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute is a national,
nonprofit, technical society of engineers, geoscientists,
architects, planners, public officials, and social scientists.
EERI members include researchers, practicing professionals,
educators,government officials, and building code regulators.
The objectives of the Institute are the advancement of the
science and practice of earthquake engineering and the solution
of national earthquake engineering problems to protect people
and property from the effects of earthquakes. The EERI web site
is a good source of information, both technical and nontechnical.
The
California Digital Library
The CDL is a co-library of the campuses of the University of
California. Digital collections and services available through
the CDL and UC campus libraries. Includes Browsing or Searching
through CDL digital resources. This link goes directly to the
Environmental Information Project accessing current information
on Natural Disasters.
EQNET
Earthquake Hazards Mitigation Information Network. A compilation
of Internet information sources related to earthquake hazards.
Terraserver
Microsoft has produced an incredible resource for aerial
photography imagery, which includes all of California. Looking
at the air photos can help you see fault features such as linear
valleys, curved faults and associated hills and valleys, and
actual fault exposures. This page can also help you see anything
else that you are interested in such as trails for hiking or
biking, golf courses, houses, or schools. If epicenters were
added, then this could be an even more useful page for seismic
safety concerns of California.
Seismosurfing
List of links to Internet sites where original seismic data or
seismic information is available.
Recent
Earthquakes
The USGS page showing the most recent earthquakes that have
occurred in California & Nevada, with links to close-up maps
of Los Angeles, San Francisco and other areas.You might be
surprised by the number that occur every day. Also a near-real
time earthquake bulletin and map of worldwide seismic
events.
Hot
News from USGS
USGS has studied the geologic and seismic effects of building
the Auburn Dam in California. Their results are summarized here,
although the "Hot News" portion is no longer
supported. Also visit the USGS
Menlo Park web home.
Northern California Earthquake Data Center
Seismograms are those squiggly lines that are supposed to show
how intense an earthquake was -- this is a fun site where you
can even make your own.
USGS/Caltech
SeismoCam
The USGS and Caltech cooperatively put together this real-time
peek into the world of earthquakes in southern California.
USGS-Alaska
Ever wonder about seismic activity in Alaska? Well here it is,
with links to volcanic information and much more.
California
Home Page
The California Home Page is the starting point for California
government on the Internet. Besides a comprehensive list of
info and links for government agencies and constitutional
officers, you will also find information on history, culture,
travel, business, resources, and more.
The
Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center is
an NSF Earthquake Engineering Research Center whose mission
is to develop performance-based earthquake engineering technologies
to meet the economic and safety needs of owners and society.
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