This short activity uses GIS to investigate where current quakes are today from ground-sensed motion. This site includes all materials needed for an instructor to carry out the activity, including answers to the thought questions.
Subject: Environmental Science:Natural Hazards:Earthquakes, Geoscience:Geology:Tectonics, Environmental Geology Resource Type: Activities:Lab Activity, Classroom Activity Special Interest: Online Course or Activity, GIS, Computer-Based, Hazards Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14):College Introductory Earth System Topics: Solid Earth:Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics, Human Dimensions:Natural Hazards Theme: Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Earthquakes, Teach the Earth:Teaching Environments:Intro Geoscience, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Hazards, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Plate Tectonics, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Geology, Environmental Science
