Plotting Volcanoes and Earthquakes ES Lab: Data-­Rich Earth And Space Science Activities To Engage Students

Plotting Volcanoes and Earthquakes Capture real time data from Smithsonian/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report. Teacher or student driven Introductory v. advanced Students plot the location of worldwide volcanoes over a given time period. October 7 – 14 http://volcano.si.edu/

Plotting Volcanoes and Earthquakes Capture real time data from USGS Students plot the location of worldwide earthquakes. October 10, 2014 Can also be exported to Google Earth

Plotting Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Analyzing the Data Discuss the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes over the surface of the Earth. Discuss the distribution earthquakes and volcanoes located in relation to the continents. Draw the major crustal plates of the Earth on your world map. Discuss the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes in relation to the crustal plates.

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