Mother Nature

Geology & Natural Disasters

Earthquake Information from the USGS
The latest on earthquakes in the United States and around the world with pictures and maps.
http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/recent/

Extreme Science
Where is the driest place in the world? What is the deadliest animal? These questions and more are answered here.
http://www.extremescience.com

FEMA for KIDS
With this site, you can learn about what causes disasters, play games, and read stories from children who have been through a disaster.
http://www.fema.gov/kids/

The Mineral And Gemstone Kingdom ALSC
Learn lots of facts about Minerals and Gemstones from A-Z. Then check out pictures in the image gallery.
http://www.minerals.net/

SAVAGE EARTH Online ALSC
This site tells stories of great natural disasters, the scientists who try to predict them, and the people whose lives are forever changed by their incredible force.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageearth/

Volcanoes
Today, there are many active volcanoes worldwide. Is there anything we can do to predict how and when they will erupt?
http://www.learner.org/interactives/volcanoes/