The data, maps and images are drawn from a variety of services around the world and may not be complete or current. Most of the site consists of links to a wide variety of hazards information, including volcano links useful to the hazards community. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Lots of information about the Intenational Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Federation Appeals and Situation Reports are sometimes issued during volcanic crises. This bibliographic database is maintained by the Earth Sciences Directorate at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
Subject matter relates to the use of satellite remote sensing for disaster mitigation.
They have some predefined subject searches, an Excite search engine, and subject-specific gopher menus. Sections on volcanic eruptions and lahars are included. A national and international clearinghouse for information on natural hazards and human adjustments to hazards and disasters. The Natural Hazards Center has a variety of resources available from the Internet, including the Disaster Research Newsletter. An international public health organization for the Americas that serves as the Regional Office of the World Health Organization.