Online Geography Resources Showcase

You have already studied the fact that most earthquakes occur at plate margins.

Watch this presentation from the BBC: BBC - How earthquakes happen.

Now watch this animation: Elastic Rebound Theory

Task:

Produce a story board of 6 images that shows how and why earthquakes occur at conservative plate margins. You may produce your story board by hand or using ICT such as PowerPoint or Flash.

Extension Task 1:

Produce a story board of 6 images that shows how and why earthquakes occur at destructive plate margins.

Extension Task 2:

Earthquakes can be caused by situations other than plate tectonics. Example:

www.guardian.co.uk - Skyscraper that may cause earthquakes.

Research how human activities may cause earthquakes under the following subheadings:

1. Building Dams
2. Underground Nuclear Explosions
3. Oil Extraction