We have recently seen the devastation that can occur when an earthquake cripples a nation like one has done to Haiti.  It was a major disaster that killed hundreds of thousands of people that included tourists and citizens. Unfortunately this wasn’t the first time an earthquake happened, because thousands of others have been impacted by them in the past. Those earthquakes may not be as well known or measure to be as major, but they still haunt the people and nations that experienced them. To learn more about these natural disasters I listed forty blogs where anyone can find out more information about earthquakes.

1. http://alpineequakes.blogspot.com/ – Alpine Quakes has complete details about the earthquakes hitting the U.S. West Coast. Aside from the current news, it also teaches disaster preparedness so that people will be ready when an earthquake hits.
2. http://earthquake-effect.blogspot.com/ – Earthquake Effect is dedicated to enumerating for us the earthquakes that are happening around the World. Wherever the earthquake is, it’s sure to be listed in this blog.
3. http://earthquakepredictiontechnology.blogspot.com/ – Earthquake Prediction is just that. This blog talks about the new inventions that will help us determine when an earthquake will come. Although the predictions may not be perfect, it will still keep us on our toes.
4. http://globalrumblings.blogspot.com/ – Global Rumblings doesn’t just tackle earthquake topics or calamities. It has quite a number of posts about everything under the sun that can shock us or make us laugh.
5. http://chinaearthquakerelief.wordpress.com/ – Because the earthquake calamity of May 12, 2008 still affects the Chinese, relief efforts are still going underway. China Earthquake Relief mourns the dead, helps the survivors, and keeps us from forgetting the valuable things lost in the calamity.
6. http://sichuanearthquake.org.uk/ – Although the maker of this blog is based in the UK, she remembers what happened in China. Sichuan Earthquake Update calls for donations so that help can reach the children affected by the quake.
7. http://cstearthquakes.wordpress.com/ – Collecting Stories on Earthquake is a newly developed blog that lets people talk about their experiences. Although new, there are now several interesting posts made. You can get a good insight and read on a person’s firsthand experience on earthquakes with this blog.
8. http://chinaquake.wordpress.com/ – China Quake appeals to everyone to assist in one way or another. This was the quake that made headlines on May 12, and affected a lot of provinces and cities in China.
9. http://www.2008earthquake.org/blog/ – Although there are many blogs that talks about the 2008 quake in China, it will never be enough to completely help the survivors and victims. 2008 China Earthquake Blog just wants to record the event so it can be remembered by the people and rebuilding can happen soon.
10. http://preparednessblog.today.com/ – Preparedness Blog teaches us how to be ready in case something bad happens. The blog doesn’t claim to be a specialist in the area, but it’s enough to get us going for emergencies. Not limited to earthquakes, the blog has information about pandemics, storms, etc.
11. http://summitcert.blogspot.com/ – Summit CERT has links to other sites that talk about calamities. The blog itself though, centers on training people to get ready for disasters.
12. http://haitiquake.posterous.com/ – The Haiti earthquake has brought a lot of people to tears and listening to the news. Haiti Quake gives updates written by the journalists and workers from the country.
13. http://www.earth-quake.org/ – Informing the people for several years now, Earth Quake Organization still continues to do their job well. They have details that come from around the world, like Pakistan, UK, and China among others.
14. http://earthquake.usgs.gov/ – This government blog monitors the earthquakes happening in the US. They also teach us how to prepare in case one hits us. The researches being made by them are included here so we’re updated with the topic.
15. http://perureconstructionproject.blogspot.com/ – Peru Reconstruction Project aims to build infrastructures that are earthquake-resistant. Volunteers are needed for this project after a deadly quake hit Peru some time ago.
16. http://www.seismo.unr.edu/ – Nevada Seismology Lab researches everything about earthquakes. The goal of this blog is to inform and get us ready for that calamity. They answer frequently asked questions so people won’t be puzzled with some complicated things.
17. http://www.geonet.org.nz/index.html – Geo Net is a blog based in New Zealand. Whenever an earthquake hits the country, it is immediately put in the site, with analysis to explain the details to the people.
18. http://www.nimsonline.com/ – NIMS Online talks about the natural calamities that hit the US starting from a few years ago. They also have articles about disaster preparedness to avoid the bad way we handled previous disasters.
19. http://www.sristi.org/dmis/facts – Society for Research and Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies and Institutions is a little general with the topics. But as you read through it, you can find detailed information about earthquakes like the causes, ways to prepare, etc.
20. http://www.haitiearthquake.tv/ – Haiti Earthquake is made by a journalist blogger who’s currently in Haiti. He writes all about his experiences there and show pictures and videos to remind us of the hardships being faced by the Haitians.
21. http://www.ceri.memphis.edu/ – the Center for Earthquake Research and Information gives us news about the recent earthquakes. This blog provides scientific education to the public so they will be more aware and more interactive to the needs of others.
22. http://earthquakesandplates.wordpress.com/ – For the curious people who are interested in quakes, Earthquakes and Plates is here for you. They answer common questions of the public and gives technical and insightful data for others to see.
23. http://earthquake.lifetips.com/ – Earthquake Life Tips is quite an important source of knowledge. For those prone to seismic events, reading and remembering the tips found here could just save your life.
24. http://tehranshake.wordpress.com/ – Started to basically help Iran, Tehran Shake aims to address the problems in infrastructure so common in Tehran. It talks about the earthquake hazards and pollution prevention, since it’s the effect of faulty infrastructures.
25. http://tnc-eav.blogspot.com/ – Top News Cast – Science – Earthquakes & Volcanoes is the place where we’ll learn the latest news in seismology and volcanology. Whenever new research happens regarding these sciences, we are sure to hear about it in this blog.
26. http://www.quaketracker.com/ – Quake Tracker reports every earthquake and tsunami that happens around the globe. Whether it be small or big as the Haitian quake, it will be listed and recognized here.
27. http://earthquakesupplycenter.wordpress.com/ – Earthquake Supply Center lists the necessary tools in case an earthquake strikes us. Aside from having these preparations, the blog also gives us enough information about the calamity so we’re always ready.
28. http://www.worlddisaster.info/ – With so many disasters happening, it’s hard to keep track of them all. Earthquake is one of those disasters that World Disaster tries to write about regularly so the readers are updated with the news.
29. http://earthquakes.suite101.com/ – Suite 101 has articles contributed by different authors in different categories. They have an earthquake blog where you can find lots of information from the past and current events.
30. http://earthquake.blog.co.uk/ – Earthquake Blog is dedicated in giving everyone educational tips and information about earthquakes. They tell the readers how they can plan for an earthquake and give thoughts about other things related to the topic.
31. http://www.actionaid.org/ – Action Aid is an anti-poverty organization whose goal is to assist people around the world. There are so many reasons poverty exists, and earthquakes only make it worse. But this blog wants tell you that there is still hope with the help of volunteers and agencies like them.
32. http://www.earthquakecountry.info/ – Although many of the information here are supposedly for southern Californians, other facts can be useful anywhere. Earthquake Country has preparedness plans and answers FAQs that bothers some people.
33. http://earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/ – Earthquakes Canada has plenty to say about the calamity. From general information and historic events to recent news, this blog has it. The audiences are mainly Canadians but the info is helpful to everyone.
34. http://haitiearth.blogspot.com/ – A month after the earthquake that devastated Haiti, people still continue to show their support. Haiti Earth gives updates on Haiti as well as gives people a place to write comments about their feelings.
35. http://www.earthquakes.bz/ – Earthquake.GS is a great source of info for everyone. This is a place where experts and the public can exchange ideas and learn. There is a list of the major earthquakes recently and from decades before, and facts of how and why these happen.
36. http://www.readinessinfo.com/ – All About Earthquakes is where we will learn about things about this disaster we sometimes overlook.
37. http://www.earthquakewarning.org/ – Earthquake Warning is dedicated to the people who died in the American earthquake that happened on December 7, 1988. Today, the blog keep us posted on the latest technology that would predict earthquakes. That way, what happened before will be prevented.
38. http://www.earthquakesolutions.com/ – Earthquake Solutions has tips for you and your family so you can be better prepared in an earthquake. Aside from selling useful products, the blog also lists some seminars we can go to.
39. http://quake.abag.ca.gov/ – ABAG Earthquake and Hazards mainly focuses on the dangers that are caused by quakes. This government blog aims to collaborate with other sectors in planning and researching about earthquakes so it can benefit everyone.
40. http://www.pnsn.org/ – The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network talks about the hazards in the Pacific Northwest area. They have quick links so we can find other sources and articles we can easily access to prepare for it.

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