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International and National Organisations

Research Centres

British Geological Survey Global Seismology and Geomagnitism Group: Provides details of recent earthquakes relevant to the British isles as well as discussing the environment, earthquake monitoring and felt effects. (UK)

Italian Experimental Seismic Network: The site is mainly transcribed in english and contains a public seismic network, an event database and a informative list of Italian stations. (Italy)
French National Center of Scientific Research Geoscope Program: Studying the earth's internal structure and the mechanisms involved in earthquakes generation. Includes latest news, articles and data.(France)

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Geologic and Atmospheric Hazards Project: Assistance with developing policy, technical support, research and development, technology transfer; and finally oversight, review, assessment, and training. (US)
University of Memphis Center for Earthquake Research and Information: Deeply involved in assessing regional earthquake hazards and the potential for earthquake damage to lifelines and critical structures throughout western Tennessee and northeastern Arkansas.(US)

Data/Information Libraries

Data Libraries

Edinburgh University Bruce Gittings Earthquake Locator: Displays the twenty-one most recent earthquakes world-wide. Depth and magnitude are recorded along with simplistic maps referring to each earthquake location. (UK)

Council of the National Seismic System Earthquake Catalog: Provides details on the earthquake catalogue and also opportunities to search the catalogue. By providing a latitude and magnitude, lists of specific date and characteristics such as longitude, earthquakes will be provided meeting the requirements.(US)
Incorporated Research Institutes for Seismology Global Seismographic Network: Provides information about stations located on the GSN and the type and amount of data they hold. (US)
National Geophysical Data Centre Natural Hazards Data: Provides a number of data facilities such as a significant earthquake database, a U.S. earthquake intensity database and a strong motion data catalogue inventory. (US)

Information Libraries

Active Tectonics: Provides a series of earthquake photographs from the North Hollywood area. Illustrates the effects caused by earthquakes upon buildings of various age and architecture.(US)
Nevada Seismological Laboratory Earthquake Information: Gateway to a wealth of information, with particular reference to earthquakes in Nevada. Provides maps of earthquake events occurring throughout the US and also press releases. Also provides fault maps and earthquake location maps and also press releases under Latest Earthquakes. (US)
United States Geological Survey (US)

National Earthquake Information Center: Provides a large amount of information studying seismology in general and studies of earthquake history. Factsheets are also provided referring to seismicity of the world, the 10 largest earthquakes in the world: 1900 to 1994 and also a glossary of related terms.
Up-to-date Earthquake Information: Holds data on the most recent earthquake events, also provides details of earthquake research and frequently asked questions on the topic.
Seismic Data from the Center for Earthquake Research and Information: Hosts a large amount of information on recent earthquakes and also a catalogue data retrieval programme.

Photographic Essays Earthquakes

Kaye M. Shedlock & Louis C. Pakiser Earthquakes: An introductory photographic essay discussing various earthquake characteristics; for example earthquakes in history, how earthquakes happen and volcanoes and earthquakes. (US)
U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake: Detailed photographic essay studying various aspects of earthquakes and earthquake history such as the location of earthquakes, the nature of earthquakes and also measurement and prediction of earthquakes. (US)

Fault Classification

California Department of Conservation California has its faults...: A detailed study aid for fault classification, faults studied include strike-slip faults, dip-slip faults, reverse faults and thrust faults. (US)

Plate Tectonics

Views Of The Solar System Earth's Interior and Plate Tectonics Comprehensive introductory material of terms relating to the earth's interior and also a study of continental and oceanic lithospheres. (South Korea)
Hunterdon Central Science Department Plate Tectonics: Detailed introductory resource discussing many varying aspects of plate tectonics such as the earth's interior, continental drift, plate movement and boundaries and earthquakes. (US)

Lecture Programmes

Nevada Seismological Laboratory About Earthquakes: Provides information on how to prepare for earthquakes and reduce the amount of damage, also provides a comprehensive lecture programme studying topics as listed below.(US)

United States Geological Survey National Earthquake Information Center: Provides a large amount of educational study materials useful for introductory standard at undergraduate level. A very useful example is a study aid named This Dynamic Earth: the Story of Plate Tectonics. This photographic essay discusses historical perspective, understanding plate motions and hotspots.(US)

Illustrated Brochures

Department of Geological Sciences, California State University Tour of the Hayward Fault: Provides an illustrated brochure of Hayward Fault, reaching from Fremont to San Pablo Bay. Illustrates the effects of the fault on specific areas through the use of historical photographs and descriptions. (US)
Electronic Desktop Project Virtual Earthquake: Designed to introduce the concepts of how an earthquake epicenter is located and how the richter magnitude of an earthquake is determined. (US)
Texas A&M University Big Bend National Park: Provides a virtual hike around the Chisos Basin. The fieldtrip is based on general geology, ecology and more importantly to the study of plate tectonics, structural features. (US)
University of California, Santa Cruz Earthquakes: A detailed case study of the Loma Prieta Earthquake, California. (The location is set on the San Andreas Fault) The case study makes reference to tectonic setting and aftershock locations, technical data and many other aspects of the earthquake. (US)

Miscellaneous

Seismic Monitor: An excellent interactive educational display of global seismicity that allows you to monitor earthquakes in near real-time, view records of ground motion, and visit seismic stations around the world.
Pre-Assembled Event Information: Generates maps and text files for specific time periods on a daily basis. If the time period you seek isn't listed it is possible to use an event search utility to create maps or files of your own.

Electronic Journals

Geotectonics: Comprehensive listing of articles published, their authors and other details. Abstracts are also provided along with subscription details. (Russia)
National Geographic: Provides a search facility under subject, author, title or keyword. Descriptions of each article published are listed, including a brief summary of the contents of each article. (US)
New Scientist: Provides listings of all articles published and also holds a brief summary of each articles contents. (US)