Lesson Plan

Serc: The 2004 Sumatra Earthquake and Tsunami

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Using real seismic recordings from a number of seismic stations, learners find the location of the epicenter of the 2004 Sumatra earthquake. They next determine the path of the tsunami triggered by it, and calculate how much lead time would have been needed for people to evacuate. Materials for this instructional activity are available through a linked website.

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