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Nevada Seismological Laboratory: Plate Tectonics, the Cause of Earthquakes
This site contains an in-depth explanation of the causes of earthquakes as they relate to plate tectonics, and also has many nice and easy to read pictures, maps, and diagrams of plate tectonics and earthquakes.
NASA
Nasa Earth Observatory: Natural Hazards: Volcanoes and Earthquakes
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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Magnum Photos: Pakistan: Action Aid: Earthquake Relief Efforts, 2005
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.
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Earthquakes, Like Ripples on Water?
See how seismic waves propagate outwards, as wave fronts, in all directions following an earthquake.
Geographypods
Geography Pods: Earthquake Proof Buildings [Ppt]
Presents examples of earthquake-proof buildings around the world, and designs and techniques that can be used. The last slide presents students with the task of designing an earthquake-proof building, including a description of how to...
San Jose State University
San Jose State University: Buildings in Earthquakes [Ppt]
Explains the physics of building movement during an earthquake through a discussion of force, mass, acceleration, frequency, and period. Then looks at the factors that affect a building's resilience versus the damage it could sustain.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Earthquake: The Chinatown Story
Read eyewitness accounts and view a photographic narrative of the devastating fires that broke out in San Francisco Chinatown after the earthquake in 1906.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Learning About Earthquakes Coloring Pages
Coloring pictures of seismic waves, earthquake safety and hazard maps. [PDF] Links to other handy tools, including trivia, stories, games and fun projects.
California Institute of Technology
Scec: Significant Earthquakes and Faults
An interactive map of significant earthquakes and faults in southern California. Click on each earthquake icon, and see a brief overview of each event.
BBC
Bbc News: Science and Environment: How Earthquakes Happen
This site uses a series of animations to give an overview of earthquake types and their causes. This colorful site is accompanied by brief descriptions. Additional animations of other natural disasters are featured on the right side of...
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Seismic Monitor
Poke around the world map to examine where there is earthquake activity.
NASA
Nasa: Slr and Gps (And Plate Tectonics and Earthquakes) [Pdf]
This slideshow explains how satellites are used to measure the movement of tectonic plates.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Earthquakes: Lesson 1
This lesson will provide models or diagrams that explain how earthquakes occur, and discuss their impact on living things. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Earthquakes."
California Digital Library
Calisphere: 1906 Earthquake
A broad selection of images featuring the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs and image information.
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: New Madrid: What if the 1811 12 New Madrid Earthquakes Happened Today?
A timeline from 1800 to 2010 that shows population growth of the United States. It shows the impact of the 1811-1812 New Madrid earthquake would have today.
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Cnn: Chile Earthquake
CNN briefly covers two earthquakes in Chile which occurred a few weeks after the devastating earthquake on February 27, 2010.
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Merriam Webster: Visual Dictionary Online: Earthquake
Labeled diagram illustrating key terms associated with earthquakes.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Earthquake
This photo shows just how much damage a strong earthquake can cause. The concrete pavement beside the street has been torn in two with a large crack down the middle.
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Severe Weather and Natural Disasters: Earthquakes Be Ready
This site tells how to be ready in case an earthquake occurs around you or your family.
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Earthquake Shakes Kashmir
Brief photographic slideshow focusing on the earthquake that shook Kashmir in 2005. TIME Photo Essay: Earthquake shakes Kashmir: Thousands feared dead in Pakistan, India and a region disputed by both countries.
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Time: Earthquake in Kashmir: "I Thought Doomsday Had Fallen"
October, 2005 article examining the Kashmir earthquake.
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Etc: Earthquake Activity in the United States, 1872 1882
A map from 1888 of the United States showing the regions shaken by earthquakes since 1872 and the extent of the area in which the earthquake was felt. The month and year of each earthquake is indicated in its boundary line.
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Villagers in Balakot Carry Away an Injured Earthquake Victim
This in depth article by the BBC sheds light on the devastation caused by the Pakistani earthquake in 2005. Videos and maps can be viewed on this site also.
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