Interesting Disaster Related Web Sites

United States National Seismic Hazard Maps
Seismic Hazard Maps
Since many people are interested in seismic hazard maps, this site will be of interest as it contains the national seismic hazard maps created by the United States Geological Survey. Users can view the latest series of maps via the homepage, and then proceed to look over the online web tools that allow individuals to assess which sources might pose the greatest hazard in a given region of the country. From the lefthand toolbar, visitors can select resources from:
  • Earthquake Hazards 101
  • Seismic Design Values for Buildings
  • Detailed Hazard Urban Maps
Additionally, the site includes maps which predict the median level of ground shaking from a particular scenario event and a series of maps which forecast the likelihood of an earthquake rupture occurring during an interval of future time.