NASA Space Place: What is an Earthquake?
An earthquake is an intense shaking of Earth’s surface.
The shaking is caused by movements in Earth’s outermost layer.
Launched in 1998, NASA Space Place’s mission is to inspire and enrich upper-elementary-aged kids’ learning of space and Earth science online through fun games, hands-on activities, informative articles and engaging short videos.
With material in both English and Spanish and resources for parents and teachers, NASA Space Place has something for everyone.
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An earthquake is an intense shaking of Earth’s surface.
The shaking is caused by movements in Earth’s outermost layer.
Launched in 1998, NASA Space Place’s mission is to inspire and enrich upper-elementary-aged kids’ learning of space and Earth science online through fun games, hands-on activities, informative articles and engaging short videos.
With material in both English and Spanish and resources for parents and teachers, NASA Space Place has something for everyone.