Topic: earthquake
Definition:

  • shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity a disturbance that is extremely disruptive
  • "selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees"

    Related tag cloud:

  • flood
  • disaster
  • tornado
  • seismic
  • hurricane
  • fire
  • emergency
  • mitigation
  • california
  • preparedness
  • insurance
  • safety
  • seismology
  • emergency management
  • survival
  • engineering
  • education
  • construction
  • landslide
  • emergencies
  • structural
  • Resources:

    Earthquake Information
    USGS - earthquake information and updates.
    http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/

    USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
    Provides real-time displays of seismicity, frequently asked questions, historic earthquake information, seismicity maps and products and a comprehensive list of education links.
    http://earthquake.usgs.gov/