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U.s. Geological Survey: How Much Bigger?
This resource provides information about the magnitude scale, and allows users to try to figure out the difference between earthquake sizes.
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University System of Georgia: What All Libraries Have
A good general look at the resources commonly available in most academic and public libraries, this site provides a framework for students to use in their own library research.
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U.s. Geological Survey: Connect the Dots With Science
Connect-the-dots science pages providing useful and helpful information regarding pollinators, endangered species, and invasive species. [PDF] Links to other handy tools, including coloring pages, trivia, stories, games and fun projects.
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U.s. Geological Survey: Science Mazes
Help the bee find its comb! 3 fun science mazes to download and enjoy. [PDF] Links to other handy tools, including coloring pages, trivia, stories, games and fun projects.
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U.s. Geological Survey: Planting a Tree
When is the best time to plant a tree? Learn all about bagged or burlapped trees. Links to other handy tools, including coloring pages, trivia, stories, games and fun projects.
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Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation: Liquid Assets: Our Water Resources
Lessons designed to show students how water quality, water pollution, and personal lifestyle are related. Lessons help students understand the importance of our water resources and water quality. Students will explore the nonpoint and...
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Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation: Natural Resources of the Lake Pontchartrain
A collection of lessons focusing on the importance and uses of natural resources. Website specifically focuses on the resources found on Lake Pontchartrain Basin.
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Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation: Exploring the History of the Lake
A collection of lessons where students explore the history of Lake Pontchartrain Basin. By researching and finding primary and secondary documents and artifacts, students will create a time line, concept map, and journals about daily...
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U.s. Geological Survey: Search Earthquake Catalog
Use this interactive map to find out about earthquakes which have happened around the world since about 1970.
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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.
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Image Map of Types of Volcano Hazards, With Links to Detailed Descriptions
Clearly labeled diagram of a volcanic eruption, with a focus on the hazardous effects of landslides, pyroclastic flows, lava flows, eruption clouds, acid rain, tephra, and lahars.
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Close View of Basalt Lava, Kilauea Volcano, Hawai`i
A good description of basalt and its mineral content.
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Illustration of a Landslide From a Volcano
Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.
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Illustration of a Landslide From a Volcano
Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.
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Sketch of Volcano Landslide and Directed Blast, Mount St. Helens, Washington
Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.
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House Partially Buried by a Lahar Deposit, Mount St. Helens, Washington
Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.
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Mt. Mayuyama, Unzen Volcano Complex, Kyushu, Japan
Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.
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Hummocks of Landslide Deposit, Mount St. Helens, Washington
Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.
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Coldwater Lake, Blocked by Landslide Deposit, Mount St. Helens, Washington
Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.
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Horseshoe Shaped Crater of Mount St. Helens, Washington
Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.
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Image of Family Canoeing on a Lake
Visit the U.S. Geological Survey's website for a wide variety of information on water. Content includes data on water quality, water use, acid rain, among others; publications; information on water resource programs; maps; information on...
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Scientist Taking a Surface Water Sample
Visit the U.S. Geological Survey's website for a wide variety of information on water. Content includes data on water quality, water use, acid rain, among others; publications; information on water resource programs; maps; information on...
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View of Manua Loa Volcano, Hawaii, Looking Wsw
Mauna Loa means long mountain, and it is the largest and most active volcano on earth. Get some good overall facts regarding this infamous volcano.