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Top > Science > Earth_Sciences > Natural_Disasters_and_Hazards

NCDC - Worldwide Weather and Climate Events - Contains data pertaining to recent and previous weather events. Storm updates included.
ReliefWeb - Countries and Emergencies - Presents a listing of countries and its experienced disasters and emergencies.
Fatal Flood - Documentary film dedicated to the 1927 flood in the Mississippi River.

Top > Science > Earth_Sciences > Natural_Disasters_and_Hazards > Floods

Nova Online - Flood - Everything about flood, with list of resources as well as guide for teachers.

Top > Science > Earth_Sciences > Natural_Disasters_and_Hazards > Floods > Past_Floods > Europe_2002

BBC News - Russian Flash Floods Wreak Havoc - Presenting figures of casualties and deaths the flood brought. (August 9, 2002).
BBC News - In Pictures: Floods Hit Europe - Photo journal presenting the havoc brought by the flood in Europe. (August 9, 2002).
Guardian Unlimited - Prague Braced Against Rising Floodwaters - Article by Danny Penman highlighting the continuous rise of water in Prague. (August 13, 2002).
Guardian Unlimited - 50,000 Evacuated from Prague - Covering the evacuation of residents as flood continues to threaten the area. (August 13, 2002).
BBC News - Prague's Golden Spires - Presenting the damages floods brought to Prague's beauty spots and resources. (August 13, 2002).
BBC News - Flight Before the Flood - Michal Ruzicka's update on the evacuation efforts in Prague. (August 13, 2002).
BBC News - Czech Actors Fear for Flooded Theatre - Article focused on an Edinburgh-based, theater company manager's livelihood worries due to the flooding in Prague. (August 13, 2002).
Guardian Unlimited - Torrents Threaten Jewels of Prague - Information on damages brought by floods to the city's historic areas. (August 14, 2002).
Guardian Unlimited - Tide of Misery Floods Europe - Reporting the continuous rise of deaths brought by the floods in Eastern and Central Europe. (August 14, 2002).

Top > Science > Earth_Sciences > Natural_Disasters_and_Hazards > Floods > Products_and_Services

CIRIA - Providing repair and restoration services to buildings affected by floods.

Top > Science > Earth_Sciences > Natural_Disasters_and_Hazards > Preparedness

National Weather Service - StormReady - Dedicated to providing communities with storm preparedness information.

Top > Science > Earth_Sciences > Natural_Disasters_and_Hazards > Wildfires

Landscaping Your Home in a Fire Area - Tips and information for people living in fire areas.

Top > Science > Earth_Sciences > Oceanography > Conferences

International Summer School on Coastal and Marine Management - Held in Germany, it presents information and guide for a sustainable use of sea ecosystems. (September 2005).
Managing the Baltic Sea 26-28 April 2004 - Dedicated to the research, planning and management of the Baltic Sea.
Ocean Margin Research conference 15-17 September 2003 - Aims to increase public knowledge about the functions of ocean margin systems. With details on sessions and projects.
Gordon Research Conferences 22-27 June 2003 - Focused on coastal Ocean Modeling, presents program committee as well as list of current and upcoming meetings.

Top > Science > Earth_Sciences > Oceanography > Data_and_Information_Resources

International Argo Information Center - Resource for project updates and other documents pertaining to ocean observations.
MarineBio.org - Nonprofit organization serves as resource for ocean life, marine biology and conservation information.
Marine Fish and Invertebrates of Northern Europe - English edition of Norwegian Marine Fauna magazine. With gallery of photos and related information.
Savage Seas - PBS series centered on the world's oceans. Comes along with sea facts, videos and references.
Seafriends - Oceanography Index - Posted by Dr. J Floor Anthoni presenting an exploration on the science of the oceans.
Tides and Tide Predictions - Links to various resources for tide predictions, observations, measurement, and related products.

Top > Science > Earth_Sciences > Oceanography > Data_and_Information_Resources > Data_Centers

Australian Ocean Data Centre - Government organization focused on providing ocean data management. Details projects and technical committee.
International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) - Resource for a wide range of oceanographic data. Includes formats, codes and guidelines.
Kenya National Oceanographic Data Centre - Fosters research and management of the coastal resources in Kenya. Includes links to related resources.
PO.DAAC - Physical Oceanography Distributed Active Archive Center - archives and distributes data pertaining to the physical state of the ocean.
Systèmes d'Informations Scientifiques pour la Mer (SISMER) - Manages scientific information systems and databases for marine-related projects.
SMHI Oceanography, Information and Data - Access to latest news and updates about the marine resources of Sweden.

Top > Science > Earth_Sciences > Oceanography > Institutions > Canada

Institute of Ocean Sciences - Aims to safeguard the coastal waters of Canada. Provides access to archived articles and seminars.
Fisheries Science and Management Research Group - Focuses on advancing public understanding and management of fish populations via research on marine and freshwater systems. With overview on facilities and staff.

Top > Science > Earth_Sciences > Oceanography > Institutions > Japan

Hokaido University Graduate School of Fisheries Science and Faculty of Fisheries - Overview on offered education programs along with an organization chart, list of faculty members and academic year dates.
Tohoku National Fisheries Research Institute - Governing body focused on fisheries research for coastal and offshore waters.

Top > Science > Earth_Sciences > Oceanography > Institutions > Netherlands

Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research - Glimpses and description on research facilities and educational programs.

Top > Science > Environment > Energy > Protective_Products

Cellphone-Health.com - Features products that reduce the biological effects of electromagnetic radiation from cell phones, computers, cordless phones and other electrical devices.

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