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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.

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Geology, Seismology
K-6, Middle School, Educator
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade

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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

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

Assigned Categories