Extractions: Natural Disasters - Volcano Blizzards Earthquake Flood Forest fire ... Volcano Volcanic eruptions may come about it many different ways. Some are on a large-scale, and other are small eruptions. Small eruptions occur in places like Hawaii, whereas infrequent supervolcano's occur in places like Lake Toba. The word Volcano comes from the word "Vulcan" which is the god of fire in Roman mythology. Lava comes out of a volcano and contains a high percentage of silica, and tends to be highly viscous. Volcano's can be classified in five different shapes: Shield volcanos Cinder cones Composite volcanos Supervolcanos Submarine volcanos. Volcano's can either be active, dormant or extinct. Active volcano's are volcano's showing no sign of rest. Dormant volcano's are currently not active but could possibly erupt again. Extinct volcano's are those highly unlikely. Volcano's don't necessarily have to be on earth. The largest mountain in this galaxy in this solar system - Olympus Mons, is a volcano but is extinct.
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The Volcano Disaster (film) - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia The Volcano Disaster (also called Volcano Nature Unleashed or Nature Unleashed Volcano) is a 2004 Bulgarian directto-video film by First Look Studios. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Volcano_Disaster_(film)
Extractions: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search The Volcano Disaster (also called Volcano: Nature Unleashed or Nature Unleashed: Volcano ) is a Bulgarian direct-to-video film by First Look Studios The film concerns a volcanologist who learns of an impending eruption at an Italian town and tries to warn the skeptic citizens. Unlike "traditional" disaster films, the eruption is predicted by supernatural rather than technological means. No seismometers are seen in the entire film. The film is about a young volcanologist named Russell Woods ( Chris William Martin ). In trying to help a village, Woods fails to save his wife Dee from falling into a lava flow. Three months later, in an attempt to bring back memories of his late wife, Woods moves to an Italian town where Dee was born. There, while exploring Dee's birthplace, Woods is angrily confronted by Sylvia ( Antonella Elia ), the local school principal and the bus driver he met earlier, for trespassing . When Woods explains the situation, Sylvia begins to accept him.
Emergency Management - Charles Sturt University Emergency Management at CSU About the course. The Emergency Management industry is growing and the impact of major emergency/disaster events, both in Australia and around the world http://www.csu.edu.au/study/arts-courses/emergency-management/
Extractions: skip to main content The Emergency Management industry is growing and the impact of major emergency/disaster events, both in Australia and around the world, constantly draws attention to the need for effective management of emergencies, such as the 2001 World Trade Centre bombings, the 2004 Asian Tsunami, the 2005 Hurricane Katrina, 2006 Cyclone Larry, 2009 Victorian Bushfires. The questioning of emergency management capabilities and qualifications following major events has also caused some practitioners to consider acquisition of formal qualifications in emergency management. These courses are the only Emergency Management degrees offered by distance education in Australia. There is no other specific Emergency Management masters degree in Australia. The Bachelor of Social Science (Emergency Management) is the longest running undergraduate Emergency Management course in Australia. Students are required to work with community groups in the undertaking of emergency management activities, aimed at allowing them to demonstrate their capabilities in practice and also benefiting the communities through the enhancement of emergency management strategies and practices. The ability to practically apply the skills and knowledge learnt in an industry or community environment as part of their assessment means that students retain that knowledge and skills. Bachelor of Social Science (Emergency Management) Master of Emergency Management – two years by distance education.
World Versus The Volcano | Natural Disasters | DISCOVER Magazine Huge eruptions leave the world cold and hungry. Visit Discover Magazine to read this article and other exclusive science and technology news stories. http://discovermagazine.com/2007/mar/world-versus-the-volcano
Five Worst Volcanic Disasters In History | Scienceray Volcanic disasters we hope to never see again. Huaynaputina eruption (16th February 1600) The Huaynaputina volcano – unnoticeable killer http://scienceray.com/earth-sciences/five-worst-volcanic-disasters-in-history/
Earthquakes And Volcanic Eruptions — Infoplease.com Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions A.D. 79 Aug. 24, Italy eruption of Mt. Vesuvius buried cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, killing thousands. http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001439.html
Extractions: games, quizzes Editor's Favorites Search: Infoplease Info search tips Search: Biographies Bio search tips Share World Disasters Aug. 24, Italy: eruption of Mt. Vesuvius buried cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, killing thousands. Dec. 22, Damghan, Iran: earthquake killed 200,000. March 23, Ardabil, Iran: earthquake killed about 150,000 people. Aug. 9, Aleppo, Syria: deadly earthquake claimed lives of 230,000 people. Sept., Chihli, China: earthquake killed about 100,000 people. Jan. 23, Shaanxi (Shensi) province, China: most deadly earthquake in history; 830,000 killed. Nov., Shemakha, Caucasia: earthquake killed about 80,000 people. Jan. 11, Sicily, Italy: earthquake killed about 60,000 people.
USAID Disaster Assistance: Philippines - Disasters At A Glance An index of the disaster responses in the Philippines. OFDA Country Page; Reports and Maps; Philippines ADRA Success Story (198kb PDF) http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countr
Extractions: On October 19, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Leslie A. Bassett declared a disaster due to the effects of Typhoon Megi. In response, USAID/OFDA provided $100,000 through USAID/Philippines for the local purchase and delivery of emergency relief commodities. USAID/OFDA also deployed an assessment team to evaluate humanitarian conditions in coordination with other U.S. Government officials and the GoRP.
The Deadliest Volcanic Eruptions — Infoplease.com The Deadliest Volcanic Eruptions. The following table lists the deadliest volcanic eruptions in the world on record according to name, year, number of deaths, and major cause of http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0197833.html
Extractions: games, quizzes Editor's Favorites Search: Infoplease Info search tips Search: Biographies Bio search tips Share World Geography ... Volcanoes of the World The following table lists the deadliest volcanic eruptions in the world on record according to name, year, number of deaths, and major cause of deaths. In 1812, Tambora volcano in Indonesia erupted causing 92,000 deaths. Volcano Year Deaths Major cause of deaths Tambora, Indonesia Starvation Krakatau, Indonesia Tsunami Mount Pelee, Martinique Ash flows Ruiz, Colombia Mudflows Unzen, Japan Volcano collapse, tsunami Laki, Iceland Starvation Kelut, Indonesia Mudflows Galunggung, Indonesia Mudflows Vesuvius, Italy Mudflows, lava flows Vesuvius, Italy Ash flows, falls Papandayan, Indonesia
Natural Disasters In Hawaii The Hawaiian Islands are vulnerable to certain kinds of natural disasters, such as flooding, hurricanes, tsunamis and lifethreatening lava flows. http://www.to-hawaii.com/natural-disasters.php
Extractions: Climate Geography Population Ethnicity ... Northwestern Islands Hawaii is truly a paradise. However, the islands are vulnerable to certain kinds of natural disasters, such as flooding, hurricanes, tsunamis and life-threatening lava flows. In March 2006, more than 30 days of torrential rain resulted in major damage from flooding, as well as serious public health issues. The following are some of the natural disasters that either have occurred or could occur in Hawaii. Flash Floods When there is heavy rain, some parts of each of the Hawaiian Islands are susceptible to flash floods. Heavy rain can turn a small, quiet river into a cascading one that sweeps everything away that comes into its way. Every few years, even lives are lost in flash floods, mostly people swept away in their cars or hikers. An approaching heavy rain can be difficult to forecast and may come suddenly. In Hawaii, flash floods are much more common than other natural disasters, such as tsunamis or hurricanes. It’s not too long ago that serious flash floods hit the islands. In October 2004, a flash flood occurred in Manoa Valley on Oahu and completely soaked the ground floor of the University of Hawaii at Manoa Hamilton library. Besides destroying parts of the library, the flood trashed at least 60 homes and caused more than $1 million dollars in damage. In March 2006, a six-week rain period caused flooding in many places in Hawaii. On Kauai, it caused a dam break killing seven people. On Oahu, the rain caused Waikiki’s sewer system to overflow, resulting in a sewage spill that polluted parts of the island’s south shore for several days.
Volcanoes This interactive exhibit, part of the Exhibits Collection, explores why volcanic eruptions occur. Activities in the exhibit invite visitors to melt rocks, locate famous volcanoes http://www.learner.org/exhibits/volcanoes
Top Ten Earthquakes And Volcanic Eruptions Top Ten Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions. Steven Dutch, Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Wisconsin Green Bay First-time Visitors Please visit Site Map and Disclaimer. http://www.uwgb.edu/dutchs/platetec/topten.htm
Extractions: First-time Visitors: Please visit . Use "Back" to return here. Date Location Richter Magnitude Seismic Moment Magnitude May 22, 1960 Chile Mar 28, 1964 Alaska Mar 9, 1957 Aleutians Nov 4, 1952 Kamchatka Dec. 26, 2004 Sumatra N/A Jan 31, 1906 Ecuador Feb. 27, 2010 Chile N/A Feb 4, 1965 Aleutians Nov 11, 1922 Chile Mar 2, 1933 Japan Aug 15, 1950 India-China Dec 16, 1920 N. China Source: K. Abe, Magnitudes and Moments of Earthquakes, in Global Earth Physics, A Handbook of Physical Constants , American Geophysical Union Reference Shelf Volume 1, p. 206-213. Seismic moment magnitudes determined by recalculation from seismic records for events prior to 2004. The December 2004 Sumatra event is the first Magnitude 9.0 event since the general adoption of the seismic moment magnitude scale; the old Richter Scale is no longer applied to such events. Year Month Day Mag Deaths Location Notes July 5, 1201
Mitigating Natural Hazards Austin Post, U.S. Geological Survey, Cascades Volcano Observatory This article is based on an address by Dr. Frank Press as WalkerAmes Lecturer at the University of http://www.nwpublichealth.org/docs/wph/hazard.html
Extractions: Austin Post, U.S. Geological Survey, Cascades Volcano Observatory This article is based on an address by Dr. Frank Press as Walker-Ames Lecturer at the University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine, February 22, 1996. One reason we honor Darwin is that he challenged conventional wisdom and taught the world to think in a fundamentally new way That is what we need to do about natural hazards, which are a public health threat as much as disease, poverty, and hunger. We cannot prevail over natural hazards with science or engineering alone. We need all disciplines to work collaboratively - from research scientists who attempt to predict earthquakes, to engineers who design structures that can withstand shaking ground, to rescue teams and emergency service personnel, to health practitioners who develop advance plans to treat the injured and the threats of disease to survivors. We need the talents of public health officials, educators, voluntary organizations, and particularly government officials who too often ignore the need to prepare for disasters. While poor countries suffer the most, public health initiatives are needed to mitigate the tragedy of natural disasters in all countries. Hazards, Not Disasters
Volcano Disaster Preparedness Information Prepare for volcano eruptions Volcano Facts Alaska and Hawaii have a lot of volcanic activity, but the entire western coast of North America has dozens of active volcanoes, all http://www.emergencydude.com/volcano.shtml
Extractions: Alaska and Hawaii have a lot of volcanic activity, but the entire western coast of North America has dozens of active volcanoes, all capable of erupting in the near future. A volcano eruption is not much of a danger for the vast majority of the population, but its good to know the facts and have useful information before you visit a risk area. A few bits of volcano info to ponder: In the past 300 years, over 40 volcanoes have erupted in Alaska, some of them over 20 times each. In the Cascade range along the west coast of the U.S., there are 68 active volcanoes and 7 have erupted in the past 200 years. A volcano eruption can trigger earthquakes tsunamis flash floods , and landslides. The high risk area around a volcano is about 40 miles across, but problems from ash can extend hundreds of miles. Over 80% of the earth's surface was created by volcanic activity. More than 500 active volcanoes exist. The highest concentration is an area encircling the Pacific Ocean called the Ring of Fire - it contains over half of them.
Volcano Disaster Assistance Program - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Volcano Disaster Assistance Program was developed by the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance after the eruption of Nevado del Ruiz in 1985 that killed http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volcano_Disaster_Assistance_Program
Extractions: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Volcano Disaster Assistance Program was developed by the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance after the eruption of Nevado del Ruiz in 1985 that killed 23,000 people. The programs purpose is to respond to selected volcanic crises around the world to assist in saving lives and property and to reduce economic losses. When Mount Pinatubo erupted in 1991, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology and U.S. Geological Survey had monitored the volcano. With the help of the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program's crisis-response team, about 75,000 people and $250 million to $375 million worth of equipment were evacuted before major eruption happened. This volcanology article is a stub . You can help Wikipedia by expanding it v d e Retrieved from " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volcano_Disaster_Assistance_Program Categories Volcanology stubs United States Geological Survey ... Volcanology Personal tools Namespaces Variants Views Actions Search Navigation Interaction Toolbox Print/export Languages
Death Toll From Indonesian Tsunami, Volcano Disasters Tops 400 » State, National MENTAWAI ISLANDS, Indonesia — The fisherman was jolted awake by the powerful earthquake and ran with his screaming neighbors to high ground. He said they watched as the sea http://enidnews.com/state/x1507927727/Indonesia-tsunami-toll-hits-343-as-bodies-
