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Extractions: Geography Links Interactive Maps: Africa Asia/Pacific Canada Central America/Caribbean/Mexico ... United States Ocean and Land: Africa Asia/Pacific Canada Central America/Caribbean/Mexico ... World - General Natural and Human-made Disasters: Airplane Disasters Avalanches Blizzards Chemical Spills ... Water Pollution K-12 Africa Guide Africa Information Center Orientation Africa Student Resources Home Page ... Home Page
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Extractions: Charles Ebert on Disasters (This column was first published in the November 30, 1998 Buffalo News Once again this spring SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor Charles H. V. Ebert will offer his Geography 201 course on disasters at the University at Buffalo. Ebert is a recognized expert in this unusual field and his textbook, Disasters: Violence of Nature and Threats by Man , is now in its 3rd edition. He is also a superb lecturer and his courses are always popular. Over 200 students have already enrolled. Like so many of us, I find myself drawn to disasters. I watch TV specials about floods, tsunamis (tidal waves) and volcanoes; I pore over newspaper stories about plane crashes; I sit through those awful movies about tornadoes and earthquakes; and I track the latest hurricane on the Weather Channel. I have known Vince Ebert for thirty years and recently, after reading his book, I took advantage of our friendship to discuss this subject with him. Here are some of his thoughts: On our attraction to disasters . "There but for the grace of God go I." On the positive side, we have empathy for those who are devastated and we admire those who don't give up in the face of their terrible misfortunes. (Journalists take advantage of these situations by pushing microphones in the faces of victims. Remarkably they often respond encouragingly: we're down now but we'll come back.) On the other hand some of us exhibit a morbid or even sadistic fascination with disasters and our response is shallow and temporal. We forget yesterday's news at the very time when people most need assistance.
Extractions: This lesson describes the causes and impacts of tsunamisunusually large ocean waves that travel at a high rate of speed. It outlines recovery and reconstruction problems that follow a tsunami. It identifies those areas of the world that are vulnerable to tsunamis and the steps for mitigation and preparation. Read this lesson; study Tsunami Disaster Overview; review Appendix l. Complete the self-assessment test, compare your answers to the answer KEY. A tsunami is a sea wave that may become one or more massive waves of water as it makes landfall. These sea waves are often called popularly "tidal waves," but this is a misnomer. They are not caused by tidal action of the moon and sun like the regular ocean tides. Rather, they are long water waves generated by sudden displacement of the land under water, the most common cause of significant tsunamis being the sudden displacement along a submarine fault, caused by an earthquake. (See
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Extractions: Easier - A disaster is an event that causes great damage, loss, or distress. Catastrophes such as earthquakes can happen suddenly and cause massive destruction. Some people think that calamity is just bad luck, while others seek out reasons for their misfortune. Harder Disaster Relief sponsored by IBM, Red Cross, and CNN http://tgsv5.nws.noaa.gov/om/nh-mastr.htm This site provides safety rules for tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, flash floods, thunderstorms/lightning, winter storms. Related Websites: 2) How to Prepare for an Emergency!
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Extractions: By Emdad Haque Although I intended to publish at least three issues of the NHS newsletter this year, I could only achieve part of this goal due to lack of a permanent location for publication. I am certain that the new home at the University of Manitoba, Canada will provide a better niche for the International Natural Hazards Society as the university has developed a reputation for natural disaster research. The Disaster Research Institute is an established institute that functions as a research centre and networking node for researchers interested in natural hazards studies. It is logically expected that the society will receive friendly supports and cooperation from the concerned faculty and the administration of the University of Manitoba in the future.
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Social Studies give you the latest news on natural and humanmade disasters, along with Websitewith stunning visuals that focuses on volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis. http://northglennh.adams12.org/research2.html
Extractions: Art Science Math Social Studies ... Cool Sites Current Events Cyber Calendars Geography Government ... CU Succeed Gold Program Current Events The Rocky Mountain News CNNfyi.com - Age appropriate news stories from CNN. Thematic organization of feature stories, quick quizzes and trivia questions, and daily updates to student and teacher materials are just a few of the site's convenient features. 1st Headlines - This site includes links to individual stories in most major newspapers and network news webistes. You can also browse by topic. Then New York Times Learning Connection - News Summaries, Weblinks, "On This Day in History, "Talk to a Reporter," etc. Be sure to play the crossword puzzle! Homework Center-Social Issues - This is the site to find both sides of important social issues. It includes links to more than 190 sites, grouped by topic usually identifying the side taken on the issue. The topics are as diverse as assisted suicide, animal rights, prayer in schools, and school violence. Part of the Multnomah County (Oregon) Library Homework Center website.
View From Number 80 - Teresa Doomsday Terra - Skeptical Reviews The humanmade disasters can be of various sorts such as an old-fashioned nuclear thereis one under Yellowstone by the way) and mega-tsunamis, which likely http://www.eighty.btinternet.co.uk/page62.htm
Extractions: The View from Number 80 AB ABSURDO Number 80 Home Page 80's Recommended Reading Links from Number 80 Teresa Doomsday Terra - Sept 03 Tainted Saint - Many of our heroes when examined closely can be seen to have feet of clay - in fact many take a joy in deflating the reputations of those held up as good examples and role models. If someone is making claims that go beyond the ordinary and court the supernatural then they should be prepared to undergo the utmost scrutiny - in fact such scrutiny is invited by the very nature of the claims. One such claimant is the Roman Catholic Church with its custom of conferring sainthood on certain paragons of virtue - based not only on having lived an exemplary earthly life but also the ability to do good from beyond the grave - by miraculous healings or apparitions. (The current Pope is more than a little saint crazy and has been accused of running a saint factory ) One paragon is the woman known as Mother Teresa (MT) of Calcutta who is considered by many, and not exclusively Roman Catholics, to have been a selfless toiler for the poor in her chosen area of work. In fact recently the RC Church has begun the
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1. INTRODUCTION TO DISASTERS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT onset hazards (geological and climatic hazards) earthquakes, tsunamis, floods,tropical humanmade disasters/emergencies can be of the rapid or slow onset http://www.reliefweb.int/library/mcda/refman/chapt1.html
Extractions: Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION TO DISASTERS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT This chapter provides an overview of disaster management definitions and principles useful to military and civil defence planners in conducting humanitarian and disaster relief operations. MCDA - A national treasure. Within the resources of most nations, MCDA represents unique technological and logistical capabilities that can be mobilized on short notice in a self-contained, self sufficient and highly mobile fashion, to support lifesaving relief efforts on behalf of Affected States. Nearly all nations have at one time or another used their military assets and capabilities for national disaster relief. A number of nations have also done so in international relief operations lead by the UN, regional organizations, or bilaterally. UN Member States have recognized that natural or manmade disasters can pose as lethal a threat as that of war, to the stability of any society. Unfortunately, there are no diplomatic initiatives great enough to thwart earthquakes or negotiate an accidental nuclear power plant radiation release. Disasters do not recognize national borders and require international cooperation to prepare for and respond to their associated challenges and horrors.
November 2001 Observer - Part H who need information about disaster response for natural, humanmade, and weaponsof mass The theme of this special issue of disasters is “Emerging tsunamis. http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/o/novo01/novo01h.htm
Extractions: Recent Publications Below are summaries of some of the recent, most useful publications on hazards and disasters received by the Natural Hazards Center. Due to space limitations, we have provided descriptions of only a few key publications or those with a title that may not indicate content. All items contain information on how to obtain a copy. A complete bibliography of publications received from 1995 through 2001 is posted on our web site: www.colorado.edu/hazards/bib/bib.html All Hazards Public Health Management of Disasters: The Practice Guide Linda Young Landesman. 2001. 250 pp. $28.50, APHA members; $37.95, nonmembers. Copies can be purchased from the American Public Health Association (APHA), 800 I Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001-3710; (202) 777-2742; fax: (202) 777-2534; WWW: www.apha.org
Disaster Research 381 January 9, 2003 texts about natural or humanmade disasters with their on the links between disasters,poverty, and earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, tsunamis, and floods. http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/dr/dr381.html
Extractions: The Disaster Research (DR) electronic newsletter is a moderated e-mail newsletter published by the Natural Hazards Center DR comes out approximately twice monthly and comprises some of the news items that appear in center's printed newsletter, the Natural Hazards Observer , as well as other timely articles. In addition, it contains queries and messages from DR 's many subscribers. DR is distributed worldwide via the Internet to over 2,700 people. DISASTER RESEARCH 381 January 9, 2003 New Funding Opportunity for Hazards Research On-Line Hazards Organizational Survey Conference Scholarships Available! Call for Papers I ... Conferences and Training The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a new program solicitation inviting proposals to conduct research into critical infrastructure and related systems regarding disasters and other extreme events. The research focus may be on aspects of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery from hazards and disasters. All proposals must be multidisciplinary. This solicitation is unique for NSF, in part because it is co-sponsored by both the Civil and Mechanical Systems and Social and Economic Studies Divisions, rather than a single division. Complete information about proposal submissions may be found at http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf03518
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Department Of Education humanmade disasters. Natural disasters. Risk. disasters can set back development.disasters can provide development opportunities. tsunamis. Volcanic eruptions. http://education.pwv.gov.za/index.asp?src=dvie&xsrc=4
What's New At EmGOLD early 2002 devoted to monitoring natural and humanmade disasters from orbit. dataon earthquakes, flood, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, volcanoes, landslides http://www.disasters.org/emgold/whatsnew.htm
Extractions: What's new for Emergency Management Home EM Jobs EM Requests What's New ... Library N ew Damage Assessment web-based software is now available. One aspect is the Public Reporting Section. Remember it is all web-based and over 100 e-mail address can be notified (if needed) we also offer pre-scripted messages for sending to phones, cell phones, pagers, all with one button from your site or the client's site. Contact: Robert L. "Bob" Kistner, President and CEO DamageAssessment.BIZ LLC 9249 South Broadway, #200-422 Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Office: 720-596-4980 Fax: 303-386-3823 Cell: 303-810-9912 www.energyplan.net www.kistner-associates.com Emergency Voice Messaging (EVM) from VASTNetworks , a PC Windows application, you can now deliver emergency notification messages of any size from the convenience of your PC. No additional hardware or expensive telephone lines are required. Most emergency messaging systems require a significant investment in hardware and infrastructure like telephone lines. Not EVM . EVM is a simple Windows application that gives you full control of delivering critical voice messages to any list of phone numbers. ( Go to Website ). Because EVM will integrate with nearly any database on your PC or network (includes full integration with MSOutlook), maintaining your phone list(s) is a breeze. Plus EVM will allow you to store an unlimited number of emergency calling profiles for quick deployment.
City Of Berkeley - Planning & Development - Conditions, Trends, & Issues and Issues pertaining to these natural and humanmade disasters. to trigger othernatural disasters such as fire, landslides, flooding, tsunamis, and fire http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/planning/landuse/plans/conditions/emergency.htm
Environmental Disasters: Anthropogenic And Natural. can be provoked by humanmade (technological) causes diverse kinds of natural disastersthat are of grassland fires, earthquakes and tsunamis, floods, tropical http://www.nwicpc.ru/ed_pref.htm
Extractions: Environmental catastrophes are defined as extreme, disastrous situations in the vital and economic activity of the population, caused by substantial, unfavourable changes in the environment. They can be provoked by human-made (technological) causes (accidents at factories, plants, transport, etc.) or by dangerous natural phenomena (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc.). A third category is represented by environmental catastrophes due to complex, interrelated human- and nature-induced factors (e.g. the case of desertification). There are diverse kinds of natural disasters that are of utmost importance such as forest and grassland fires, earthquakes and tsunamis, floods, tropical cyclones, drought, landslides, snowstorms, ozone and climate changes, desertification and deforestation, oil spills, etc. Over 10 years ago, the General Assembly of the United Nations declared the 1990s an International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR). The IDNDR initiative was later further developed into a new institutional arrangement entitled an International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR), whose fundamental principle was broad-based cooperation and partnership.
