 January
2005
Tsunamis
and Earthquakes
Learn the basics about how earthquakes generate tsunamis.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/tsunami/
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CONTENT:
Tsunamis and Earthquakes, produced by the U.S. Geographical Survey
(USGS), uses animation and virtual reality to show how earthquakes
generate tsunamis and provides information about past research studies.
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SITE DESIGN:
The site lists the content links on the main page. QuickTime and a
VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) browser or plug-in. |
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REVIEW:
With the recent tragedies caused by the Asian tsunami, there has
been an increased interest in this powerful phenomenon of nature.
This site offers resources and information for teachers to help
students understand how these occur. Although the recent events
are not included at the site, teachers can gain important background
knowledge about tsunami research and mitigation efforts, how sediments
are transported during tsunami runup and how the researchers decipher
the geologic record of prehistoric tsunamis. Students can view models,
animations and virtual reality to see how earthquakes generate tsunamis. |
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