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NASA

Nasa Earth Observatory: Natural Hazards: Volcanoes and Earthquakes

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA's Earth Observatory offers photos showing locations of volcanic activity and earthquakes. Click on thumbnails to view large images and read about the causes and effects of these natural hazards.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Earthquakes Living Lab: P Waves, S Waves and More

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn what causes earthquakes, how we measure and locate them, and their effects and consequences.
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New York Sun: The San Francisco Earthquake

For Students 9th - 10th
A historical account of the devastating 1906 earthquake which destroyed much of San Francisco.
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Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: Earthquake Browser

For Students 9th - 10th
A live, real-time data global map of all current earthquake activity.
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US National Archives

Nara: The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Archives and Records Administration sheds new light on the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake through this site's use of primary source documents. A series of handwritten and typed documents are provided that look at the...
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Other

Magnum Photos: Pakistan: Action Aid: Earthquake Relief Efforts, 2005

For Students 9th - 10th
Images by photojournalist Chris Steele-Perkins showing the devastation in Pakistan after the October 2005 earthquake. He was sent to the quake zone by ActionAid to document the aftermath of the disaster.
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey:the Great M9.2 Alaska Earthquake of March 27, 1964

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the earthquake in Prince William Sound, Alaska in 1964. Links to isoseismal map, earthquake damage photos, and seismogram of the earthquake.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Locating an Earthquake Using a Global Seismic Network

For Students 9th - 10th
When an earthquake happens, how are scientists able to determine the original location of the quake? In this project, you'll use archived data from a global network of seismometers to find out for yourself. You will make your own...
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Youngzine

Youngzine: A Complex Earthquake Strikes New Zealand

For Students 9th - 10th
A strong earthquake and multiple aftershocks hit New Zealand early in November 2016.
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US Geological Survey

Us Geological Survey: Earthquake Hazards

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about earthquake hazards and damage. Some of the topics are an introduction to hazards, hazard maps, soil types and damage, and recent damage caused by earthquakes.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Savage Earth: Earthquake!

For Students 9th - 10th
This animation shows the movement of seismic waves as they moved from Bolivia to San Juan Puerto Rico during a 1994 earthquake.
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Ready

Ready: Earthquakes

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains what an earthquake is, as well as what you should do to protect yourself in case of an earthquake. It contains several factsheets of information.
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Earthquake Lists, Maps, and Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th
All kinds of earthquake data compiled here. Find the deadliest earthquakes, most damaging earthquakes, world and US statistics, historical earthquake lists, and more.
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Other

Shake Proof Science: Engineering Earthquake Safe Structures [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Lesson covering earthquake basics and designing structures that can withstand earthquakes. Learners are tasked with building earthquake-proof structures using marshmallows, spaghetti, and the option of bamboo skewers. These are then...
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Burke Museum

Burke Museum: Earthquake Preparedness

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the Burke Museum's online exhibition titled "The Big One" which focuses on earthquakes and quake science, this site looks at safety precautions to take when dealing with earthquakes.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Predicting Earthquakes

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The signs scientists might see prior to an earthquake occurring.

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