Natural Disasters category. Storm Science at the Miami Museum of Science. Also in the Hurricane category are links to NASA movies and pictures . If you want to see what's headed your way, Lowe's Hurricane Central provides a complete resource covering the current U.S. hurricane season. Unlike hurricanes, which we can track, earthquakes strike without warning.
Earthquakes seem to intrigue everyone.
Maybe it's because they are one of the natural disasters to predict. There are many links to choose from, but the most chilling is the National Earthquake Information Center's current earthquake maps . With your students you can talk about why different regions are more prone to earthquakes. The maps show the contours of the ocean floor and mountainous regions. If you live in an earthquake region, talk about preparedness tips like storing water, having battery operated radios, and so on.