USGS: Science Topics: hazard preparedness

Science Topics

Hazard preparedness

Awareness of the consequences of hazards and actions to be taken before, during, or after hazards occur or are encountered.

Subtopics:
Earthquake preparedness (23 items)
Aviation safety (4 items)

Fire preparedness (4 items)
Flood preparedness (7 items)
Landslide preparedness (6 items)
Tsunami preparedness (6 items)

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The Hayward fault - Is it due for a repeat of the powerful 1868 earthquake? [More info]: Preparing for earthquakes along this important fault requires studying the history of its movement and its geology, as well as understanding how society has built the area around it.
Topics in coastal and marine sciences: Coastal erosion [More info]: Topics in Coastal and Marine Sciences provides background science materials, definitions, and links to give a common context for users from a variety of backgrounds. Coastal erosion was chosen as the first topic.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Western Region Coastal and Ocean Science [More info]: Overview of USGS research addressing a broad range of coastal and marine issues in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Western Region: Alaska Coastal and Ocean Science [More info]: Overview of USGS research addressing a broad range of coastal and marine issues in Alaska.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Western Region: Santa Barbara Channel Coastal and Ocean Science [More info]: Overview of USGS research addressing a broad range of coastal and marine issues in the Santa Barbara Channel and vicinity, California.
USGS news and information on El Nino [More info]: Information sources on El Nino effects such as landslides, coastal hazards, floods. Includes links to maps and images.

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