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Education and Public Outreach. The Science of Earthquakes. The Science of Earthquakes From fault types to the Ring of Fire to hydraulic fracking, the Earthquakes infographic by Weather Underground helps us understand the complexities of what shakes the ground.

The Science of Earthquakes

Nuclear chemistry. Survival. Sky Area. Volcano. A 2007 eruptive column at Mount Etna producing volcanic ash, pumice and lava bombs Santa Ana Volcano, El Salvador, a close up aerial view of the nested summit calderas and craters, along with the crater lake as seen from a United States Air Force C-130 Hercules flying above El Salvador.

Volcano

Erupting volcanoes can pose many hazards, not only in the immediate vicinity of the eruption. One such hazard is that volcanic ash can be a threat to aircraft, in particular those with jet engines where ash particles can be melted by the high operating temperature; the melted particles then adhere to the turbine blades and alter their shape, disrupting the operation of the turbine. Large eruptions can affect temperature as ash and droplets of sulfuric acid obscure the sun and cool the Earth's lower atmosphere (or troposphere); however, they also absorb heat radiated up from the Earth, thereby warming the upper atmosphere (or stratosphere). Etymology Plate tectonics Divergent plate boundaries. Land Masses. Four Elements. How to Forecast Weather. Ever wondered how to forecast the weather without actually using instruments? Check the Clouds: Clouds can tell us a lot about the weather.

For example, they can tell us if it’s going to be warmer on a particular night by simply being there. That’s because they prevent heat radiation from escaping. They can also tell you whether there will be rain and whether there will be bad weather in general (when you see clouds moving in opposite directions of each other). Check the Humidity: Weather. Weather. SALT webcam. Japan Earthquake: before and after - ABC News. Predicting earthquakes - splash.abc.net.au. Earthquakes and volcanoes - splash.abc.net.au. Operation Paperclip. Live From Space: Streaming Webcam Now Available. Peliculas y series on line.

National Oceanographic Data Center. Current Seismicity. Faultline: Earthquake History and Science. National Oceanographic Data Center. Current Seismicity. Watch TV channels made by real people. Full Channel Listing.

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Radiation Network. Picasa. Welcome to the USGS - U.S. Geological Survey. Dramatic aerial video: Strong earthquake hits Christchurch, New Zealand. World's biggest earthquakes since 1900. Newcastle City Council - Earthquake. At 10.27 am on Thursday, 28 December, 1989, the City of Newcastle was devastated by a ML 5.6 (Richter magnitude) earthquake.

Newcastle City Council - Earthquake

This was one of the most serious natural disasters in Australia's history. View our photo gallery of earthquake images. Facts and figures The earthquake claimed 13 lives. Nine people died at the Newcastle Workers Club; three people were killed in Beaumont Street, Hamilton and one person died of shock 160 people were hospitalised 50,000 buildings were damaged (approximately 40,000 of these were homes) 300 buildings were demolished 300,000 people were affected and 1,000 were made homeless It left a damage bill estimated to be about A$4 billion The effects were felt over an area of about 200,000 sq. km, with isolated reports of movement from up to 800 km from Newcastle Damage to buildings and facilities occurred within a 9000 sq. km region The earthquake epicentre was at Boolaroo One aftershock (M 2.1) was recorded on 29 December 1989.

Earthquake Safety Tips, Earthquake Preparation, Earthquake Readiness. Earthquakes are a common occurrence, rumbling below Earth's surface thousands of times every day.

Earthquake Safety Tips, Earthquake Preparation, Earthquake Readiness

But major earthquakes are less common. Here are some things to do to prepare for an earthquake and what to do once the ground starts shaking. Safety Tips Have an earthquake readiness plan.Consult a professional to learn how to make your home sturdier, such as bolting bookcases to wall studs, installing strong latches on cupboards, and strapping the water heater to wall studs.Locate a place in each room of the house that you can go to in case of an earthquake. It should be a spot where nothing is likely to fall on you.Keep a supply of canned food, an up-to-date first aid kit, 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of water per person, dust masks and goggles, and a working battery-operated radio and flashlights.Know how to turn off your gas and water mains.

If Shaking Begins. Virtual Courseware : Earthquake : Epicenter and Magnitude. Historic Events - Earthquakes. 2012 - Victoria - Moe This magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred on 19 June 2012 at 8:53pm local time and was 10km southwest of Moe and 130km southeast of Melbourne.

Historic Events - Earthquakes

The earthquake was felt right across Victoria, with reports of it being felt from as far away as Deniliquin in NSW, around 330km from the epicentre. There were over 300 aftershocks recorded, the largest of which was a magnitude 4.4 recorded on the 20th of July 2012. The Moe earthquake was the largest earthquake recorded in Victoria since the magnitude 5.7 Mt Hotham earthquake in May 1966. Geoscience Australia Free Data Download. How does a seismograph work? What is the Richter scale?" A seismograph is the device that scientists use to measure earthquakes.

How does a seismograph work? What is the Richter scale?"

The goal of a seismograph is to accurately record the motion of the ground during a quake. If you live in a city, you may have noticed that buildings sometimes shake when a big truck or a subway train rolls by. Good seismographs are therefore isolated and connected to bedrock to prevent this sort of "data pollution. " Weather Wiz Kids weather information for kids. Earthquakes(Earthquakes are not associated with weather, but instead are natural disasters.)

Weather Wiz Kids weather information for kids

What is an earthquake? The World’s Deadliest Earthquakes. The World’s Worst Earthquakes As measured by the death toll.

The World’s Deadliest Earthquakes

The worst earthquakes in history, in terms of the death toll have occurred in China. Earthquakes for Kids. How Earthquakes Work" Seismic Monitor. Earthquake: Make a Quake.

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