PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Savage Earth: Tsunamis
Excellent site exploring the mysterious and destructive tsunamis. Explore this scientific marvel and learn about the causes and dangers.
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Tech: Locating an Earthquake's Epicenter
Gives directions on how to find the epicenter of an earthquake, the distance to the epicenter and the magnitude of the earthquake.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Tsunamis in the Pacific Northwest
This page from the U.S. Geological Survey is devoted to Tsunamis in the Pacific Northwest. View some animations of tsunamis.
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Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Buildings and Earthquakes Which Stands? Which Falls? [Pdf]
This is an excellent collection of background material, resource and video links, and lesson activities on earthquakes and methods for constructing buildings that will withstand an earthquake.
Libre Text
Libre Text: Plate Tectonics and People
Over geologic time, plate movements in concert with other geologic processes, such as glacial and stream erosion, have created some of nature's most magnificent scenery. The Himalayas, the Swiss Alps, and the Andes are some spectacular...
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.
Other
New York Sun: The San Francisco Earthquake
A historical account of the devastating 1906 earthquake which destroyed much of San Francisco.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Global Earthquakes Activity and Seafloor Features
Young scholars will examine patterns between volcanic activity and seafloor features. NASA tracked volcanic activity for 15 years and created an animated map from their data. Compare this map to a map of seafloor features to reveal...
Other
Nevada Seismological Laboratory: Earthquake Effects in Kobe, Japan
Defines the basic earthquake effect categories: intrinsic, geologic, and societal and provides information of earthquake effects within the context of different earthquakes.
NASA
Nasa: A Century of Quake Research April 2006
This site that presents an in depth look at the catastrophic San Francisco earthquake of 1906. Plate boundaries are identified, effects of this natural disaster are outlined, and a wealth of information is discussed that provides a...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Earthquake Center: Glossary
This resource provides definitions of important earthquake related terms.
Other
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.
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Station Monitor
Students can type in their zip code to find and explore the nearest live earthquake station data.
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Seismic Monitor
Seismic Monitor allows you to monitor global earthquakes in near real-time, visit seismic stations around the world, and search the web for earthquake or region-related information.
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Exploring the Earth Using Seismology
The paths of some seismic waves and the ground motion that resulted are shown in this poster.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Physics of Tsunamis
The civil engineering department presents the physics of a tsunami. The topics addressed: what does "tsunami" mean; how do tsunamis differ from other water waves; how do earthquakes generate tsunamis; how do landslides, volcanic...
Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Earthquakes in Indiana [Pdf]
A detailed brochure with lots of information about the earthquakes that occur in Indiana. Discusses plate tectonics, how fault zones developed in the Mississippi River Valley, faults in Indiana, earthquakes that affected Indiana in the...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Plate Tectonics,natural Resources
Through interactive activities and readings, students learn that natural resources can be renewable or nonrenewable, but sustainable use and management must be applied to ensure they are available for the long term.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Buildings and Earthquakes
Do you think you can build a house that can withstand the shaking from an earthquake? In this activity, students design and construct model building that will be tested on a shake table with a force sensor. Activity includes questions...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Earthquakes for Kids
Comprehensive information on earthquakes. Includes photos from famous earthquakes, ask-an-expert feature, earthquake science, history of major earthquakes, a pictorial ABC, adults' guides for dealing with children's emotions, animations...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Earthquakes for Kids
A collection of articles, games, printouts, facts, science fair ideas, and links through which students learn about the history and science of earthquakes and also explore what it takes to be an "earthquake scientist."
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Listening to Earthquakes
Listen to various different types of earthquakes, and compare the sounds of various earthquake events.
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Earthquake Browser
A live, real-time data global map of all current earthquake activity.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Earthquakes
This resource provides information about earthquakes, including how they are measured.