Receives earthquake and seismic data from a variety of Data Collection Centers. Aims to provide information about volcanoes to the public. Chock-full of information. Promotes earthquake hazard reduction by estimating when and where future damaging earthquakes will occur, calculating the expected ground motion, and disseminating that information to the public. Investigates earthquakes and their effects in Nevada and eastern California.
Volcanoes are one of the most dramatic phenomena in nature.
This highly informative page utilizes remote sensing images, other data, and interactive experiments that add depth, variety and currency to existing volcano information sources. This site is packed with engaging cartoons, includes a searchable database of volcanoes and lesson plans, is available in Dutch, and links to related sites. Designed for middle and high school grade levels. This satellite instrument primarily measures sea surface temperature. Contains a wealth of colorful and interesting images.