PBS
How Plate Tectonics Transformed Los Angeles
Despite the profound changes we’ve made here in recent history, the epic saga of Los Angeles' natural history is still visible - and even striking - if you know where and how to look for it.
SciShow
Can We Predict Earthquakes?
Hank talks about why it is so difficult for scientists to predict earthquakes in the short term.
SciShow
Are We Overdue for a Megaquake?
If you live in the U.S. you may have heard that the Pacific Northwest is supposedly overdue for an earthquake of colossal, devastating proportions. If that’s true, how can we better understand the threat and be prepared for the day it...
SciShow
Can We Predict Earthquakes?
Hank talks about why it is so difficult for scientists to predict earthquakes in the short term.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Building the impossible: Golden Gate Bridge | Alex Gendler
Stretching 227 meters tall, two towers were assembled to support California's Golden Gate Bridge. They were just one of the challenges facing engineers Charles Ellis and Joseph Strauss. Even before construction began, many thought the...
Curated Video
Transform boundary
Also called a conservative boundary, a region where two tectonic plates slide against each other. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
Curated Video
Predicting Earthquakes
Where and when an earthquake will strike remains one of geology's greatest mysteries. Could modern science ever predict them? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Where and when an earthquake will strike remains a mystery. Most...
Mazz Media
California
The exciting story of the State of California comes alive in this informational and entertaining video program. Filled with archival footage, rare photos and animated maps combined with brilliant HD video, this program will teach...
Professor Dave Explains
Overview of Geologic Structures Part 2: Faults and Folds
We just learned about the different types of rock deformation, so now let's get a closer look at some more specific structures. First we have faults, which can be normal, reverse, and strike-slip or reverse faults. We should also take a...
Visual Learning Systems
Geology of North America: Faulting
North America's geology and topography is a fascinating and beautiful story. This video captures footage from throughout the continent to tell this captivating story. Major geological events such as the formation of the Appalachian and...
Curated Video
Palm Springs: Hollywood's Hideaway and Desert Oasis
Welcome to our video where we take you on a virtual journey to Palm Springs, a captivating desert resort city nestled in the Riverside County, California. Join us as we uncover the fascinating history, unique architecture, and natural...
Visual Learning Systems
Plates Separating and Sliding
This video discusses the powerful effects of tectonic plate movement on the Earth's surface. It highlights two examples of plate boundaries - the divergent boundary in Iceland where the North American and Eurasian plates are separating,...
Visual Learning Systems
Diverging and Sliding Plates
This video explains the concept of plate tectonics and the movement of Earth's crust. It discusses the three types of plate boundaries - divergent, convergent, and transform. The video also introduces the idea of convection currents...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Earthquakes Around the World
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...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Alaska
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: California
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.
Visual Learning Systems
Faults and Earthquakes
The video explains the San Andreas Fault, which is a geological feature in North America. It shows a line that represents the fault and explains that it is a break between different areas of rock where movement has occurred, resulting in...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Pacific Region
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Plate Boundaries
This video is about tectonic plates and plate boundaries. It explains the three main types of plate boundaries: convergent, divergent, and transform. The video also gives examples of each type of boundary and how they affect the Earth's...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Washington
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Oregon
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Hawaii
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.