Ropes & Knots
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Ropes
A rope is an indispensable lifeline for a climber, rescuer, etc. It is one of the few elements...
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is spread by the bite of ticks that are infected with Borreli burgdorferi. On the Pacific Coast, the bacteria are transmitted to...
Picture Gallery
Helicopter Removing Victim After Transfer From Ambulance For Long Distance Transport To Medical Facility
United States Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter Readying For Mission
Display of Air...
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
The Elk Bath picture above, was taken by the Alaskan Type I Incident Management Team (John McColgan) on August 6, 2000 on the East...
Blizzards
What is a blizzard?
Blizzards are severe winter storms that pack a combination of blowing snow and wind resulting in very low visibilities. While...
Earthquakes
One of the most frightening and destructive phenomena of nature is a severe earthquake and its terrible after effects. An earthquake is a sudden...
Volcanoes
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Volcanic eruptions are among the Earth's most powerful and destructive forces. Imagine hearing a volcano erupt thousands of...
Landslides
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Damage To Homes By Landslides
WHAT ARE LANDSLIDES?
What Are Landslides?
Landslides are rock, earth, or debris flows on slopes due...
Children’s Education and Games
How familiar are you with nature and animals in the outdoors?
Take the quiz below and find out! The answers are either "True" or "False".
The...
Medical Information
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Abington Memorial Hospital
American Council for Headache Education
American Medical Association
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Doctors Guide to the Internet
Harvard...
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