Instructional Video1:37
Visual Learning Systems

Origins of Earthquakes

9th - 12th
The video discusses the 1964 Alaska earthquake, one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded in North America. The video explains the concept of the earthquake epicenter and focus, and notes that earthquakes can occur under the ocean....
Instructional Video7:26
SciShow

Why A 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Isn’t Always A 4.8 Earthquake

12th - Higher Ed
The New Jersey earthquake of 2024 might have felt bigger than ones of the same magnitude on a Richter scale or intensity in California. That's because earthquakes in the eastern US go farther and hit harder than their western...
Instructional Video11:27
Let's Tute

Understanding Earthquakes: Causes, Magnitudes and Effects

9th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video5:04
SciShow

Can Animals Predict Earthquakes?

12th - Higher Ed
You might have heard about animals behaving oddly right before an earthquake hits. But are these reports more than just anecdotes?
Instructional Video3:24
SciShow

Can We Predict Earthquakes?

12th - Higher Ed
Hank talks about why it is so difficult for scientists to predict earthquakes in the short term.
Instructional Video3:25
SciShow

Can We Predict Earthquakes?

12th - Higher Ed
Hank talks about why it is so difficult for scientists to predict earthquakes in the short term.
Instructional Video3:51
Wonderscape

Understanding Earthquakes: The Role of Tectonic Movements

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video1:07
Visual Learning Systems

Measuring Earthquakes

9th - 12th
The video explains how seismographs are used to detect and record seismic waves produced by earthquakes. It describes how the seismogram created by a seismograph can help scientists determine the time, epicenter, and focal depth of an...
Instructional Video18:38
Wonderscape

Science Kids: Earthquakes Around the World

K - 5th
This video provides an overview of earthquakes, including their causes, measurement, and notable earthquakes in history. It also discusses the importance of earthquake preparedness and provides tips on how to create an emergency plan and...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

Earthquakes: Causes, Magnitude, and Impacts

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an informative overview of earthquakes, explaining the causes, effects, and potential dangers associated with these natural disasters. It covers important concepts such as tectonic plates, seismic waves, magnitude...
Instructional Video3:03
Mazz Media

Earthquake

6th - 8th
This live-action video program is about earthquakes. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics...
Instructional Video4:32
SciShow

How Ancient Buildings Became Accidental Seismographs

12th - Higher Ed
We use seismographs to record the time, location and magnitude of earthquakes as they happen. But in the last three decades, a new field of study has emerged that is learning to track these details about earthquakes of old using the...
Instructional Video2:33
Science360

Earthquakes To The Core--Researchers Drill Down At The Epicenter

12th - Higher Ed
Understanding what happens at the epicenter of an earthquake, as the tectonic plates beneath the earth shift and the earth shakes, could help us better predict when and where the next big one will hit. For the past six years scientists...
Instructional Video2:33
Science360

Earthquakes To The Core Researchers Drill Down At The Epicenter

12th - Higher Ed
Understanding what happens at the epicenter of an earthquake, as the tectonic plates beneath the earth shift and the earth shakes, could help us better predict when and where the next big one will hit. For the past six years scientists...
Instructional Video0:29
Next Animation Studio

Why the East Coast earthquake was so widely felt

12th - Higher Ed
The 5.8-magnitude quake that occurred in Virginia was felt up and down the Eastern United States and even in Canada. In contrast, a similar magnitude earthquake on the West Coast would be felt more locally. Geologists say this difference...
Instructional Video4:57
Curated Video

Shake Things Up

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester demystifies earthquakes. She explains how they are created.
Instructional Video5:11
Curated Video

Floating on a Sea of Molten Rock

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester explains how tectonic plates are at the heart of earthquakes and volcanoes.
Instructional Video6:03
Homeschool Pop

Earthquakes | First and Second Grade Science Explained For Kids

Pre-K - 6th
Earthquakes are explained for kids in this video, made as a first and second grade science lesson. You will learn about the earth's crust, how the pieces...
Instructional Video2:06
Curated Video

How an Earthquake, Tsunami, and Firestorm All Hit Lisbon at Once

9th - 11th
On November 1, 1755, tectonic plates shift suddenly, causing an 8.5 magnitude earthquake, the epicenter of which is only 150 miles from Portugal's capital. It sets off a tragic chain of events. From: PERFECT STORMS: God's
Instructional Video3:31
National Geographic

An Eerie Look Inside Japan’s Nuclear Exclusion Zone | National Geographic

Pre-K - 11th
See inside Japan's ghostly nuclear exclusion zone. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Subscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science,...
Instructional Video1:18
Great Big Story

The Valley of 2,000 Temples

12th - Higher Ed
Once an epicenter for the kingdom of Pagan, this valley is now a majestic, ancient city in the heart of Myanmar. The Bagan archaeological zone was once home to over 10,000 temples built by past leaders of the ancient kingdom. Due to...
Instructional Video9:22
Curated OER

Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami, 2004

6th - 12th
The BBC reports on the Indian Ocean tsunami that occurred in 2004 off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia as a result of an earthquake. Footage of the waves and destruction around the area is shown. Maps delineate the quake's epicenter and...
Instructional Video
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: Earthquake Intensity

9th - 10th
Understand the three factors that affect earthquake intensity: magnitude, distance from the center, and Local rock and soil conditions. [8:15]
Instructional Video
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: Travel Time Curves Described

9th - 10th
Learn how we can calculate the distance to an epicenter of an earthquake. [1:19]