Instructional Video7:19
SciShow

The Riddle of Washington’s Mt. Olympus: A SciShow Field Trip #1

12th - Higher Ed
Stefan and Alexis are headed to Olympic National Park in Washington state to bring you some of the coolest geology stories there. This week, they explore why Mount Olympus should be taller than Mount Everest.
Instructional Video1:47
Visual Learning Systems

Geology of North America: the North American Plate

3rd - 8th
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...
Instructional Video2:05
Visual Learning Systems

Mountain Building on Earth

9th - 12th
The video discusses the process of mountain building and the different ways in which mountains can form. It highlights three mountain ranges - the Appalachians, Cascades, and Rockies - and explains how they were formed through tectonic...
Instructional Video1:30
Visual Learning Systems

The Power of Moving Plates on Earth

9th - 12th
The video discusses the power of moving tectonic plates and their impact on geological events throughout Earth's history. It showcases various examples, such as the Appalachian mountain range in Quebec, a geyser in Iceland, and...
Instructional Video1:11
Next Animation Studio

Explainer: St. Vincent on alert after La Soufriere volcano becomes active

12th - Higher Ed
Residents of St. Vincent and the Grenadines have been warned they may have to evacuate their homes within 24 hours as a volcano that was dormant for decades shows signs of erupting.
Instructional Video
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: Pacific Northwest: Three Types of Tectonic Earthquakes

9th - 10th
A video illustrates the concern scientists have over an inevitable megathrust earthquake due to the stress building between the Juan de Fuca and North American plates. Be sure to look at the additional resources found under the video...