Dynamic Earth: The story of PLate Tectonics - This book was originally published in paper form in February 1996 and is now available to read online.
Earth Systems - learn about plate tectonics, biomes, spheres, cycles, diversity, adaptation, and more.
Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics - the USGS National Earthquake Information Center explains how they're connected.
Earthquake Hazards Program - U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program Web site; Information on worldwide earthquake activity, earthquake science, and earthquake hazard reduction.
The IRIS Consortium - IRIS is an acronym for the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology. IRIS is a university research consortium dedicated to exploring the Earth's interior through the collection and distribution of seismographic data. It includes a link to the seismic monitor.
Mountain Maker, Earth Shaker - A Science Odyessy "You Try It" activity includes a shockwave interactive demonstrating plate interaction.
Plate Tectonics - Forces in the Earth cause its surface to change over time. This is a SOuthern California Integrated GPS Netwrok Education Module.
Plate Tectonics, the Cause of Earthquakes - Great background to plate tectonics with lots of imagery.
Plate Tectonics: Forces at Work - short, interactive lesson about vaious aspects of plate tectonics.
Plate Tectonics Map - Explore divergent, convergent and transform plate boundaries with satellite images and maps.
Rapid Earthquake Viewer - The Rapid Earthquake Viewer (REV) gives you access to data from seismograph stations around the world.
Understanding Plate Motions - from the USGS.
USGS Earthquake Hazard Program - This link takes you to a site that shows you the last 8 to 30 days of earthquake activity; more information can be found within the site by following other links.
Virtual Earthquake - Learn about earthquakes, their waves, and how to locate the epicenter.
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