SciShow
This Diagram of Earth Is a Lie
When you learned about the Earth’s interior in school, you were probably shown a diagram that looked like a perfect layer cake. But we've known for a long time that that diagram is... inaccurate at best, and leaves out information that...
SciShow
There Are Mountains Deep Within the Earth
Scientists think they’ve discovered some peaks taller than Mt Everest deep beneath the earth’s crust, and this range might be the key to one of the biggest mysteries in geology!
SciShow
6 Mysteries Geologists Can't Solve
There are some geological areas on the planet that scientists still don't understand. For most things it's pretty clear—combine a volcanic eruption a dash of erosion, and boom, you’ve got a striking cliff! But not all the features on...
PBS
What Do Stars Sound Like?
We can now map the interiors of stars by "listening" to their harmonies as they vibrate with seismic waves.
SciShow
6 Mysteries Geologists Can’t Explain — Yet!
Explaining strange Earth geology is often straightforward — combine a volcanic eruption a dash of erosion, and boom, you’ve got a striking cliff! But not all the features on this planet are so easy to figure out. From the ground randomly...
SciShow
Starquakes Could Be Behind 3 Cosmic Mysteries
We’ve detected seismic activity all around the solar system, from earthquakes to moonquakes, marsquakes to venusquakes. But the most dramatic quakes we know of actually happen on stars!
Bozeman Science
PS4A - Wave Properties
In this video Paul Andersen describes some of the properties of waves. He starts be identifying particles and waves as the only phenomenon that can transfer energy from place to place. He identifies the defining characteristics of waves;...
SciShow
7 Ways We Know What's Inside the Earth
Thanks to some amazing scientific insights, we know a lot about the interior of our planet - even though we’ve never even made it through the crust.
SciShow
There Are Mountains Deep Within the Earth
Scientists think they’ve discovered some peaks taller than Mt Everest deep beneath the earth’s crust, and this range might be the key to one of the biggest mysteries in geology!
Bozeman Science
Mechanical and Electromagnetic Waves
In this video Paul Andersen compares and contrasts mechanical and electromagnetic waves. Both types of waves transfer energy through oscillations but mechanical waves requires a medium. Several examples of each type of wave are included.
Curated Video
Seismic waves
Sound-like waves that travel through the ground from an earthquake or other source of vibration. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
Curated Video
What is an Earthquake?
The earth below our feet is continually moving. How do changes underground lead to effects on the surface, and what happens to change these movements into devastating earthquakes? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Movement of...
Curated Video
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...
Wonderscape
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...
Wonderscape
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...
Curated Video
GCSE Physics - Seismic Waves #75
This video covers: - The two types of seismic (earthquake) waves: S waves and P waves - How we can detect seismic waves with seismometers - How waves are refracted as they pass through the earth - How scientists used this information to...
Curated Video
How do Earthquakes Happen /What is an Earthquake
Learn about how earthquakes happen, and Divergent, Convergent And Transform boundaries with this fun educational song about tectonic plate boundaries. This video is and adults. Brought to you by KLT. Don't forget to sing along.
Mazz Media
Wave
This live-action video program is about the word Wave. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Wave through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...
Astrum
What did NASA's Dawn discover on Ceres?
NASA's Dawn mission finished in 2017. What did it discover while in orbit around Ceres?
Let's Tute
Understanding Earthquakes: Causes, Magnitudes and Effects
In this video, the concept of earthquakes is explained in a simple and detailed manner. The causes, types of waves, and the magnitude of earthquakes are discussed, along with a simulator to demonstrate the effects of different magnitudes...
Curated Video
Understanding Earthquakes
This video provides an overview of earthquakes, explaining their causes, classification, and potential effects. It also highlights the importance of preparedness, suggesting steps that can be taken to ensure safety in earthquake-prone...
NASA
NASA’s InSight Lander Accomplishes Science Goals on Mars as Power Levels Diminish
NASA’s InSight lander touched down in the Elysium Planitia region of Mars in November of 2018. During its time on the Red Planet, InSight has achieved all its primary science goals and continues to hunt for quakes on Mars. The mission is...
Science360
When Nature Strikes - Earthquakes
John Vidale and his team at the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network are monitoring ground motion across Washington State and Oregon to prepare residents for one of the most powerful natural hazards on the planet - a magnitude 9...
Curated Video
Understanding Seismic Waves: Types, Origins, and Detection
This video is a lecture about seismic waves, specifically those produced by earthquakes. The video covers the basics of earthquakes, including where they originate and the different layers of the Earth. It also discusses the two main...