I think my fascination with storms began when I was in a tornado at the age of six. It left a lasting impression. I feel a strange excitement when there's a storm brewing. It makes me a latent stormchaser.
Early warning is the best defense against Mother Nature's mood swings. Here are some handy links for real time storm updates. I like these for their quality information.
NATIONAL WARNINGS AREA
The National Warnings Area is a link I visit daily. It covers all severe weather alerts and updates every 60 seconds.TROPICAL PREDICTION CENTER
This site gives plenty of tropical weather information. Includes a downloadable hurricane tracking map.
I have never been in an earthquake. It must be an unnerving experience. Quakes seem to be increasing and coming in clusters. Being informed is the best prevention, other than moving.
USGS EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION
USGS Earthquake Information has good information including an up-to-date table of earthquakes and their location.THE GLOBAL EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE CENTER
The Global Earthquake Response Center has current earthquakes, an earthquake preparation checklist,quake supplies, news and links.
How many active volcanos do you think there are on Earth right now? Do you live near one - active or dormant? Check this out.
VOLCANO WORLD
This is the best site I've found for volcano facts and news.USGS VOLCANO HAZARDS PROGRAM
Good volcano information, photos and news.THE ELECTRONIC VOLCANO
Dartmouth College volcano site with many links. Available in seven languages.
Too much water is not good for you. Living near water can be hazardous. Do you know what to do if you get caught in a flood?FEMA FLOOD FACTSHEET
Plenty of flood survival tips for before and after.
How much do you know about our nearest star? It gives a good tan and makes yummy tea. Ole Sol is a busy ball of energy. It is a peak year for sunspots and solar flares. What is it doing to us on earth?SUN: THE NEAREST STAR
Great pictures and plenty of facts.SUPERNOVA
What is it. How does it relate to black holes?A PRIMER ON THE SPACE ENVIRONMENT-OUR STAR, THE SUN
Tons of facts and great pictures!
When is the big one going to hit? Is there a Preparation A for Asteroids?ASTEROID-COMET IMPACT HAZARDS
A NASA site. Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous mission to Eros. Torino impact hazard scale.ASTEROID DOOMSDAY COUNTDOWN CLOCK
Celestial object 1997XF could pass within 30,000 miles of us. This baby is 1-2 miles wide! Where is Bruce Willis?
