Description

Overview:

This exercise uses the example of the March 28, 2014 M5.1 La Habra earthquake to teach about earthquake risk and resilience in southern California. Students will examine seismic waveforms recording during the earthquake, as well as read reports from scientific agencies and news outlets to answer basic questions regarding earthquake risk and resilience.

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Subject:

Environmental Studies, Biology, Geology

Level:

Community College / Lower Division

Material Type:

Activity/Lab

Author:

Danielle Sumy

Provider:

Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College

Provider Set:

Teach the Earth

Date Added:

12/11/2021