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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Loma Prieta, Bay Area, Earthquake 1989

For Students 9th - 10th
This outstanding multimedia site documents the earthquake and related events that took place on October 17, 1989 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Article
Scholastic

Scholastic News: Quake Shakes Italy

For Students 3rd - 8th
A powerful earthquake shattered the city of Pescara del Tronto near the eastern coast of Italy in August 2016. Find details and images in this article.
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Handout
California Institute of Technology

Cal Tech: The Great 1857 Fort Tejon Earthquake

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic information about the 1857 "Fort Tejon" Earthquake, along with comparison to other quakes, location of the epicenter, and faults involved.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: November 29, 1975 Kalapana

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes details of the earthquake of November 29, 1975 Kalapana in Hawaii, the tsunami, and the eruption of the volcano Kilauea as a result of the earthquake.
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Handout
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: Recent Earthquake Teachable Moments

For Students 9th - 10th
Live links to the data from the most recent earthquakes around the globe.
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Museum of the City of San Francisco

San Francisco Quakes From 1769 1994

For Students 9th - 10th
A chronological list and description of all earthquakes in the San Francisco area from 1769-1994.