|Earthquakes and Plate Boundaries|
This activity uses the free software 'Seismic Eruption' to visualize seismicity and volcanic activity in space and time and to explore the relationship of earthquakes and volcanic activiy to plate tectonics. Students run simulations on the Pacific coasts of South America and California and the mid-oceanic ridge in the Atlantic Ocean, answer questions, and construct a cross-section. A link to download the software is provided.
Intended for grade levels:
Type of resource:
Lesson requires Microsoft Word
Simulations require Seismic/Eruption software (Windows-based)
Cost / Copyright:
Copyright 2005, Drew Patrick
DLESE Catalog ID: NYIC-000-000-000-019
This resource requires 'Seismic/Eruption'
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Author: Drew Patrick
Fox Lane High School
Contact: Steve Kluge
No institutional affiliation