Lessons
Group 1 How to Prepare for an Earthquake
What steps do we need to take before, during, and after an earthquake? When will the next big earthquake happen in California?
Group 2 Earthquakes Around the World
Why do earthquakes happen? What are some of the worst earthquakes in recent history? How much damage can an earthquake cause? How are earthquakes measured?
Links
Preparing for an Earthquake
Quakekare
California Government Earthquake pages
The Beehive
Earthquake Prediction
Earthquake Damage
Earthquake Damage
US Geological Survey Website
What causes Earthquakes
National Geographic
Earthquake Facts
Tsunamis and Tidal Waves
Although both are sea waves, a tsunami and a tidal wave are two different unrelated phenomena. A tidal wave is a shallow water wave caused by the gravitational interactions between the Sun, Moon, and Earth. A tsunami is a sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or landslide displacing the ocean water.
