The U.S. Geological Survey has developed a series of materials ideal for the classroom.
The dangers and real issues related to natural earthquake hazards will always be with us, but the consequences are not inevitable — if we prepare for them. An essential part of that preparation is education. Education is vital when expecting people (of all ages) to take appropriate actions when living in earthquake prone areas. It is also important to those politicians and government agencies that develop and support earthquake-related policies and decisions that can save lives and property. Earthquake Science Explained is a series of short articles for students, teachers, and parents originally published as weekly features in The San Francisco Chronicle. This U.S. Geological Survey General Information Product presents some of the new understanding gained and scientific advances made in the century since the Great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. Concepts introduced in each feature are designed to address State and national science-education standards. Written by USGS scientists, the articles go beyond traditional textbook information to discuss state-of-the-art thinking and technology that are in use today.
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