NM8 EARTHQUAKE

	Earthquakes In Mexico, Taiwan, and California: Resources for Teachers and Students
	There have been three major earthquakes recently. In Mexico, the southern part of the country was damaged by a 7.5 magnitude quake. Taiwan suffered a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in September, and Southern California was rocked by a 7.1 magnitude quake on October 17th. Check out the latest on the quakes below.
			Earthquake in California
				Southern California Earthquake Center This data center is the primary archive and distribution point for seismological data in southern California.
				Caltech Earthquake Information Click here to access the latest information on the earthquake near Joshua Tree, California.
			Earthquake in Taiwan
				Earthquake in Taiwan Check out CNN's online coverage of the earthquake in Taiwan.
			Earthquake in Mexico
				Earthquake Bulletin: Mexico Did you know that when an earthquake hits a country, the whole planet feels it? The predicted velocity of this "ripple effect" is called the P-wave. You can see theoretical P-waves for the recent Mexico earthquake on this site. National Earthquake Information Center
			The Science of Seismology
				Earthquakes: What's Shakin'? A dragon's head and frogs are two of the items people once used to measure the strength of earthquakes. Find out more about the history of quakes with this cool online exhibit.
				Plate Tectonics: The Cause of Earthquakes
				The University of Edinburgh's World-Wide Earthquake Locator
			An Earthquake Science Project
				Create Earthquake-Resistant Models This could be a excellent science project — to build shake-proof models of buildings. Some of the items you will need are cardboard boxes, coffee stirrers, rubber bands, and marbles. from Newton's Apple
			Lessons Learned About Earthquakes
				A Lesson Plan for Fourth-Sixth Graders
				Lesson Plans and Activities for Sixth-Twelvth Graders
				Everything Else You Ever Wanted to Know About Earthquakes...
				Other Useful Links and Activities
				Frequently Asked Questions About Earthquakes
				A Bibliography of Books About Earthquakes
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