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California Earthquake Maps

A collection of maps showing the geographic distribution of ground shaking for 12 major California earthquakes.

Drawing Plate Tectonics

Demonstrations of how you can teach plate tectonics with easy-to-draw illustrations.

USGS: Latest Earthquakes

A complete portal to earthquake information and maps of all kinds. Continuously updated by the United States Geological Survey.

Largest Earthquake
Largest Earthquake
Largest Earthquake - The largest recorded earthquake: M9.5, near Valdivia, southern Chile, 1960.
San Andreas Fault
What is the San Andreas Fault?
What is the San Andreas Fault? Map, photos and description of the fault.
Tsunami Causes
Tsunami Causes
What Causes a Tsunami? Learn how plate motions trigger earthquakes and tsunamis.
New Madrid Concerns
New Madrid Seismic Zone:
New Madrid Seismic Zone An earthquake hazard review for the NMSZ.
Gifts That Rock
Gifts That Rock
Gifts That Rock - What are the most popular gift items in the Geology.com store?
Japan Earthquake
Japan Earthquake
The Japan Earthquake shifted Earth*s mass resulting in a shorter day.
Draw Plate Tectonics
Draw Plate Tectonics
Teaching Plate Tectonics with Easy-to-Draw Illustrations. Students love to draw.
Virginia Earthquakes
Virginia Earthquakes
Small Earthquakes are experienced in Central Virginia every year or two.
Geology Tools
Geology Tools
Geology Tools - Hammers, field bags, hand lenses, maps, hardness picks, gold pans.
Earthquake Lessons
Earthquake Lessons
Earthquake Lessons K-12 resources for teaching about earthquakes.
California EQ Maps
California Earthquake Maps:
California Earthquake Maps A collection of isoseismal maps for earthquakes in California.
Are You Covered?
Homeowners Insurance Does Not Cover Earthquakes:
Homeowners Insurance usually does not cover earthquake damage.