A photographic tour of the Hayward fault documenting some of the most easily recognized surface features from Fremont northward to Point Pinole on the margin of San Pablo Bay. From the Department of Geological Sciences at California State University Hayward. This kid-friendly site from the Federal Emergency Management features uses stories and pictures to help children understand and be prepared for earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, floods and other natural disasters. A commercial page with an extensive searchable database of minerals and gems complete with neat color photos. Links to related astronomy and astronomy education sites.
Animated games explore plate tectonics, hurricanes, and meteorite impact.
Find out about the latest earthquakes, landslides, severe weather, and volcanoes. Web-based lessons developed by Montana State University faculty and classroom teachers from accross the nation made extensive use of exciting NASA resources, data and images. An extensive compilation of information about the Sun and its effects on Earth. Topics include solar images and data, auroras, rainbows, global warming, sunspot cycles, solar folklore, and multicultural perspectives. The site features activities for students in grades 4-12.