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Title: Classroom activity shows how to determine earthquake intensities

Journal Article · · California Geology
OSTI ID:159811

When a strong earthquake occurs nearby, children are interested in what happened and why. This fascination can stimulate a variety of classroom activities and encourage discussion about the relationship between the natural forces that affect our world and us. The following is an easy classroom activity that focuses on your students` natural curiosity after an earthquake. It can be adapted for grades 3 through 12.

OSTI ID:
159811
Journal Information:
California Geology, Vol. 48, Issue 6; Other Information: PBD: Nov-Dec 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English