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Living On the Edge
Cities near fault lines are at high risk of earthquakes. Can earthquakes be predicted, and how can these communities prepare for the worst? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Cities near fault lines are at high risk of...
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Christchurch Earthquake
On Tuesday the 22nd of February 2011 disaster struck the city of Christchurch. Why did it cause so much destruction? Earth ScienceGeology - Learning Points. New Zealand sits on a tectonic plate boundary between the Pacific plate and the...
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Earthquakes: MEDC Response
In 2011, an earthquake occurred off the West coast of Japan. As a More Economically Developed Country, Japan was better prepared for the disaster. But could any degree of preparation have prevented the wide devastation caused by the...
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Plate Tectonics
From volcanic eruptions to massive earthquakes to tidal waves, Earth's tectonic plates can be responsible for catastrophic natural disasters. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The rising and falling of intense heat deep inside...
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Liquefaction
A fascinating example of a solid behaving as a liquid. Material processes - Solids, liquids and gases - Solids Learning Points Liquefaction causes solid soil to take on some characteristics of liquids. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and...
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Earthquakes
Investigate why earthquakes happen. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Earth's layers Learning Points Earthquakes occur when plates that make up the Earth's crust move. The epicentre is the point from which an earthquake...
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Processes and People
This video explores real-world problems and how solutions can be designed to mitigate these problems. Vivid video illustrates the damage created by volcanic eruptions, and how scientists work to predict eruptions so people can move to...
Wonderscape
Earthquake Preparedness: Steps to Enhance Safety and Resilience
This guide outlines essential strategies for earthquake preparedness, from structural innovations in building design to personal safety measures. Learn how to create an emergency plan, assemble a survival kit, and make your living space...
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Historic Earthquakes: Tragedy and Triumph in Disaster Response
Explore some of the most significant earthquakes in history, from the ancient tremors in China to the devastating events in San Francisco, Kashmir, Haiti, and Japan. Learn how these events have shaped seismological research and improved...
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The Forces Behind Earthquakes: Tectonic Dynamics Explained
Unpack the geological processes that cause earthquakes, from the structure of the Earth's layers to the movement of tectonic plates. Understand the types of plate boundaries and the phenomena of seismic waves and fault lines, which...
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Understanding Earthquakes: The Role of Tectonic Movements
Dive into the dynamics of earthquakes, from the initial tremors to the science behind their measurement. Learn how seismologists use seismographs to detect seismic waves and locate epicenters, aiding in earthquake preparedness and the...
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Volcanoes Go Boom
Dr. Forrester explains the interaction of the earth’s layers with the tectonic plates and the eruptions of volcanoes.
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Shake Things Up
Dr. Forrester demystifies earthquakes. She explains how they are created.
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Floating on a Sea of Molten Rock
Dr. Forrester explains how tectonic plates are at the heart of earthquakes and volcanoes.
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Human and Environment Interactions
Dr. Forrester describes the ways that severe environmental conditions, such as earthquakes, wildfires, mudslides, and droughts, challenged settlers in the United States. She talks about how the Hoover Dam was built for flood control. She...
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Remembering Bob Hope: A Tribute to America's Favorite Comedian
This video is a tribute to the life and legacy of legendary comedian Bob Hope. The video highlights key moments in his career, such as his successful radio show, hosting the Oscars, and his enduring popularity on television. It also...
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Earthquakes: Nature's Deadly Forces
This video provides a sobering overview of the devastating impact of earthquakes around the world, highlighting major historical events such as the Tangshan earthquake in China and the Kobe earthquake in Japan. It also discusses the...
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Understanding Earthquakes: Causes and Impacts
This video explains that earthquakes are caused by the shifting of tectonic plates along fault lines in the Earth's crust. When these plates squeeze or stretch, rocks at their edges shift with great force, leading to earthquakes....
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Natural Disasters 1
Dr. Forrester explains what natural disasters are. She discusses earthquakes, tornados, and hurricanes in detail and talks about the impact of each.
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Coping with a Changing Climate
The pastors, scientists, activists, and parishoners we met earlier in this series share parting thoughts on climate change, religion, and what responsibility, if any, humans have in slowing the damage. The Climate and the Cross part 5
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Natural Disasters
Natural Disasters lists, defines, and provides examples of various types of natural disasters, including: tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, volcanic eruptions, blizzards, and wildfires.
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I WONDER - Where Are Tectonic Plates Located?
This video is answering the question of where are tectonic plates located.