Geographypods
Geographypods: Hazards and Risk Management: Risk and Risk Assessment
In this learning module, students learn how to assess the risk of a hazard or dangerous activity and the chance of a bad outcome. It examines various scenarios and case studies (e.g., bungee jumping, earthquakes, and tropical storms) and...
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese Real Time Data Projects: Musical Plates: A Study of Earthquakes
In this project, students use Real-time and volcano data from the Internet to explore the relationship between earthquakes, plate tectonics, and volcanos.
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."
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Big Rocks' Balancing Acts
Discusses research on balanced rock formations in California, which scientists believe can show information about severe earthquakes in the past, and whether certain areas are prone to them. [October 19, 2011]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Predicting Earthquakes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The signs scientists might see prior to an earthquake occurring.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Predicting Earthquakes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The signs scientists might see prior to an earthquake occurring.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Seismic Waves From Earthquakes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The signs scientists might see prior to an earthquake occurring.
Space.com
Space.com: Cracking the Code of Pre Earthquake Signals
Earthquakes can often hit unexpectedly. This article reveals some of the intricacies of these natural disasters and what signs serve as indicators to alert seismologists.
Other
University of Wisconsin Green Bay: Faults and Earthquakes
This site is primarily set up as an outline and is loaded with graphs, maps, and images. It covers a variety of earthquake-related topics, such as what causes earthquakes, fault lines and structures, seismology, a historical look at...
Other
Earth Waves: Our Changing Planet
A compilation of information from volunteers on earthquakes and earthquake prediction. Includes a lot of information on quakes in the California area plus some nice maps.