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The International System of Units, commonly known as SI, is a modern and widely-used system...

Everything we use in our daily lives is made of material or a combination of...

Evacuation Tips If advised to evacuate, do so immediately. Know your evacuation route ahead of...

Preparation Before an Eruption Learn about your community warning systems and emergency plans. Be prepared...

Tsunamis are among Earth’s most infrequent, yet potentially devastating natural disasters. Understanding and preparing for...

Do not handle, play with, or disturb snakes or other wildlife. Avoid swimming in areas where snakes...

Quicksand is made up mostly of four ingredients – sand, water, salt and clay. When...

Landslides and mudslides are mass downhill movements of rock, earth or debris. Landslides are caused...

A hurricane is nothing to be treated lightly. Torrential rain, cutting winds, and surges that...

Learn to use a topographic map, GPS and compass and always carry themTrust your compass...

Do not cook or store food in or near your shelter. Hang food and anything with...

Yelling at the top of your lungs is only going to be effective if there...

The Yosemite Bowline is an alternative method of finishing off the Bowline to give a more compact...