Disaster Resources
These Reference Sources provide users with Web resources on the subjects of earthquakes, natural disasters, and engineering topics. The sites and sources were selected by the Information Service librarian staff for their usefulness, high quality, and current information. Many of these sites are gateways to further resources and are freely available to the public. The topics of this page include:
- Building / Seismic Codes
- Earthquake & Disaster Information
- Earthquake, Natural Disaster & Engineering Education
- Structural Engineering
- Global Disasters
- Hurricanes, Tsunamis & Floods
- Major Earthquakes of the 20th Century
- Natural Disasters
Building / Seismic Codes
- Eurocodes – Building Design Standards
- Seismic Codes & Standards Development
- US & International Seismic Codes
- US Seismic Codes & Provisions
Earthquake & Disaster Information
- Disaster FAQs & General Information
- Disaster Management Resources
- Earthquake & Natural Disaster Image Galleries
- Homeowner Earthquake Information
- Hospital Preparedness for Earthquake Disasters
- Natural Hazards & Disasters Directories
- Natural Hazards & Disasters Information & Research Centers
- Significant Earthquakes & Disasters (1999-2009)
- World Trade Center & Pentagon Attacks of 9/11/2001 Resources
Earthquake, Natural Disaster & Engineering Education
- Earthquake Education Resources
- Earthquake Resources
- Engineering Careers
- Girls & Engineering
- Engineering Resources
- How Earthquakes Affect Buildings
- Advanced Earthquake Resistant Design Techniques
- Designing Structures to Perform Well During an Earthquake
- Natural Disaster Lesson Plans & Activities
Structural Engineering
- Bridge Engineering Resources
- Eurocodes – Building Design Standards
- Hospital Preparedness for Earthquake Disasters
- Lifelines
- Natural Disaster Reconnaissance Reports
- Nonengineered Construction Research
- Seismic Codes & Standards Development
- Seismic Design & Retrofit of Acute Care Facilities
- Strong Motion Records
- Structural Health Monitoring
- US & International Seismic Codes
- US Seismic Codes & Provisions
- Wind Effects on Bridges & Structures
- World Trade Center & Pentagon Attacks of 9/11/2001 Resources
Global Disasters
- Post-Tropical Storm Sandy 2012
- Eastern Turkey Earthquake 2011
- Hurricane Irene 2011
- Virginia Earthquake 2011
- Tohoku, Japan Earthquake & Tsunami 2011
- New Zealand Earthquakes
- China Landslide 2010
- Pakistan Floods 2010
- Southern Qinghai, China Earthquake 2010
- Chile Earthquake 2010
- Quebec Earthquake 2010
- Haiti Earthquake 2010
- Indonesia Earthquakes 2009
- Samoa Tsunami & Earthquakes 2009
- L'Aquila Earthquake, Italy 2009
- Atlantic Hurricane Season 2008
- Iowa & Midwest Floods 2008
- Sichuan, China Earthquake 2008
- Cyclone Nargis, Burma 2008
Hurricanes, Tsunamis & Floods
- Hurricane Katrina Resources
- Hurricane Resources
- Indian Ocean Earthquake & Tsunami Resources
- Tsunami Resources
- Flood Hazards
Major Earthquakes of the 20th Century
- Major Chinese Earthquakes of the 20th Century
- Major Indian Earthquakes of the 20th Century
- Major Indonesian Earthquakes of the 20th Century
- Major Iranian Earthquakes of the 20th Century
- Major Italian Earthquakes of the 20th Century
- Major Japanese Earthquakes of the 20th Century
- Major Peruvian & Chilean Earthquakes of the 20th Century
- Major Taiwanese Earthquakes of the 20th Century
- Major Turkish Earthquakes of the 20th Century