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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Loma Prieta, Bay Area, Earthquake 1989

For Students 9th - 10th
This outstanding multimedia site documents the earthquake and related events that took place on October 17, 1989 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Scholastic

Scholastic News: Quake Shakes Italy

For Students 3rd - 8th
A powerful earthquake shattered the city of Pescara del Tronto near the eastern coast of Italy in August 2016. Find details and images in this article.
Handout
California Institute of Technology

Cal Tech: The Great 1857 Fort Tejon Earthquake

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic information about the 1857 "Fort Tejon" Earthquake, along with comparison to other quakes, location of the epicenter, and faults involved.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: November 29, 1975 Kalapana

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes details of the earthquake of November 29, 1975 Kalapana in Hawaii, the tsunami, and the eruption of the volcano Kilauea as a result of the earthquake.
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Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: Recent Earthquake Teachable Moments

For Students 9th - 10th
Live links to the data from the most recent earthquakes around the globe.
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Museum of the City of San Francisco

San Francisco Quakes From 1769 1994

For Students 9th - 10th
A chronological list and description of all earthquakes in the San Francisco area from 1769-1994.