Web Investigation ~ Earthquakes

CURRENT
World Map 
Current List 
Last 30 Days

HISTORY
Most Significant
Top 10
Most Destructive

OTHER
Facts & Stats*

Using the Web Links provided (left) and any others you may find yourself, to research and write a report on the topic: 

Earthquakes

  • Record seismic data using these links for 2 months (suggest using a table).
  • Plot the events on the map supplied.
  • Organise your seismic data according to 
    • date
    • location
    • intensity

    Compare and contrast the effectiveness of each method.
    Which is the best way to report the events?  Explain fully.

  • Plate Tectonics
  • Richter Scale
  • Calculating the epicentre

Print your report and submit it at the end of the lesson.

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