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Earthquake Information Pages

Online Earthquake Resources for the Classroom

Power Point Presentations by Dr. Eric Ferre - Volcanoes (grade 4) & Earthquakes (grade 5)

USGS Earthquakes for Teachers

These webpages provide resources for teachers on the topics of earth structure, earthquakes, plate tectonics, and earthquake preparedness. They include basic information in the form of text, graphics and animations; lesson plans and activities; and online interactive activities for learning that were developed especially for students. Earthquake information for teacher education or for general earthquake education is also included.

Larry Braile (Purdue University) - Explorations in Earth Science

USGS Earthquakes for Kids

USGS Earthquake Glossary

IRIS Education and Outreach

Virtual Earthquake

This activity illustrates how seismic waves are used to determine the magnitude of an earthquake and to locate its epicenter. Virtual Earthquake is an interactive Web-based activity designed to introduce you to the concepts of how an earthquake EPICENTER is located and how the RICHTER MAGNITUDE of an earthquake is determined. The Virtual Earthquake program is running on a Web Server at California State University at Los Angeles. You can interact with Virtual Earthquake using either a Netscape or Internet Explorer Web Browser running on Macs or PCs. (http://www.sciencecourseware.com/eec/Earthquake/)

Uncovering Hidden Hazards in the Mississippi Valley

SIUC Basics in Geology EQ Pages

Damaging Earthquakes in Illinois - Earthquake Facts

Illinois State Geological Survey circular with Illinois earthquake facts and info.

Illinois Seismicity

USGS National Earhquake Information Center webpage on Illinois Seismicity.

Earthquake Preparedness

Visit the one of these web sites for more information on preparing your home or school for an earthquake.

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