Shake, Rattle, and Roll

Yesterday's surprise earthquake provides a great learning opportunity. Here are some useful sites to explore.

Earthquakes in the Past Week maps the earthquakes that have occurred in the past week. This is a great way to show the tectonic plate boundaries.

Earthquakes and Earthquakes for Kids, both from the USGS, also display real-time data about earthquakes, along with animations, seimogram displays, and other information.

Measuring Earthquakes from Scholastic describes how earthquakes are rated.

Enchanted Learning and Mountain Makers, Earth Shakers offer information on Plate Tectonics.