California Academy of Sciences: Earthquakes and Tectonic Plates
California Academy of Sciences: Earthquakes and Tectonic Plates
How can we determine the locations of tectonic plate boundaries?
How can we use seismic waves to pinpoint the epicenter of an earthquake? In this activity, students will explore these and other questions using seismic data and triangulation.
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California Academy of Sciences: Earthquakes and Tectonic Plates
How can we determine the locations of tectonic plate boundaries?
How can we use seismic waves to pinpoint the epicenter of an earthquake? In this activity, students will explore these and other questions using seismic data and triangulation.
Attached Files
California Academy of Sciences
Science Topics
Geology, Seismology
K-6, Middle School, Educator
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade
What are you looking for?
Organization
California Academy of Sciences
Website URL
Type of Resource
Activity Sheet
Lesson Plan
PDF File
Lesson Plan
PDF File