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Earthquakes
Red Cross — Choose a safe place in every room--under a sturdy table or desk or against an inside wall where nothing can fall on you. Practice DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON at least twice a year. Drop under a sturdy desk or table, hold on, and protect your eyes by ...More…
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FEMA For Kids: Disaster Connection - Kids to Kids
FEMA — Most of the time, you will notice an earthquake by the gentle shaking of the ground. You may notice hanging plants swaying or objects wobbling on shelves. Sometimes you may hear a low rumbling noise or feel a sharp jolt. A survivor of the 1906 ...More…
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Earthquakes for Kids
Page Last Modified: February 18, 2009 20:13:50 UTC USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, responsible for monitoring, reporting, and researching earthquakes and earthquake hazards : Home » About Earthquakes » Earthquakes For Kids In partnership with ...More…
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Earthquake Facts
Before electronics allowed recordings of large earthquakes, scientists built large It is thought that more damage was done by the resulting fire after the The swimming pool at the University of Arizona in Tucson lost water from sloshing (seiche) ...More…
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Visual Glossary
G or g geodesy geodetic geologic time scale geology geomorphology geophysics geotechnical graben gravity great circle ground failure ground motion Ma magnetic polarity reversal magnitude mainshock mantle microzonation Modified Mercalli Intensity ...More…
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FAQ - Earthquake Preparedness
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, responsible for monitoring, reporting, and researching earthquakes and earthquake hazards What can I expect in my house when an EQ occurs? How do I identify it? What can be done? Earthquake Hazards ...More…
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Before an Earthquake
FEMA — Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify an earthquake hazard: A sudden slipping or movement of a portion of the earth's crust, accompanied and followed by a series of vibrations. An earthquake of similar or lesser intensity that ...More…
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Terremotos
Listo — En una situación de clima severo, escuche una estación de noticias o un Radio Meteorológico NOAA para mantenerse informado acerca de lo que debe hacer. Los terremotos son una sacudida repentina y rápida de la tierra, provocada por el rompimiento ...More…
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Earthquakes
Ready — In a severe weather situation, listening to a news station or a NOAA Weather Radio will help keep you informed about what to do. An earthquake is the sudden, rapid shaking of the earth, caused by the breaking and shifting of subterranean rock. ...More…
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FEMA: Terremotos
FEMA — Un terremoto es un temblor súbito de la tierra causado por una quiebra y movimiento de roca debajo de la superficie de la tierra. Los terremotos pueden causar que los edificios y los puentes se derrumben, las líneas telefónicas y de electricidad ...More…
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FEMA: Earthquake
FEMA — Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently, and without warning at any time of the day or night. If an earthquake occurs in a populated area, it may cause many deaths and injuries and extensive property damage. Although there are no guarantees of ...More…
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Terremotos
Centers for Disease Control — Lo que necesita saber en caso de un corte inesperado de la electricidad Protéjase contra la intoxicación por monóxido de carbono después de una emergencia Cómo prepararse para un terremoto Artículos de emergencia Preocupaciones relacionadas con ...More…