In this seismic waves worksheet, students read and study the science of earthquakes using online resources to complete 8 short answer questions.

Have a seismic moment with your class as you show this animated video on earthquakes. Viewers find that quakes occur on faults and are caused by shifting of continental plates. They learn what properties are studied by seismologists and...

Visualize the propagation of seismic waves from historic earthquakes through Earth's interior and around its surface.

Learn about mechanical waves, which transfers energy from one place to another through liquids, gases and solids, with this interactive lesson.

Roll over the seismic stations to see earthquake epicenters triangulated. Touch buttons to watch movies of seismic waves.

Scientists used maps and seismic data to produce a computer simulation that accurately shows the creation of the wave that shook the world. In this interactive, examine some of the models and images that reveal details of the tsunami...