Geographypods
Geographypods: Hazards and Risk Management: Earthquakes
This learning module looks at earthquakes. It discusses areas of earthquake activity, how they are measured using the Richter scale, and how scientists try to predict earthquakes. Includes handouts, slideshows, activities, and videos.
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Hooper Virtual Paleontological Museum
This site provides a virtual tour to the Hooper Virtual Paleontological Museum. There are many virtual exhibits to visit through a series of links, including Mass Extinctions and Human Evolution. Very descriptive and fun tour!
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Earthquake Hazards
Find out about earthquake hazards and damage. Some of the topics are an introduction to hazards, hazard maps, soil types and damage, and recent damage caused by earthquakes.
Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Modeling Liquefaction [Pdf]
This activity allows students to observe a small-scale model of liquefaction, a hazard associated with strong-magnitude earthquakes. The sand, water, and ping pong ball(s) represent the composites of soil: sediment, water, and air,...