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Earthquakes caused by humans – practical worksheets for students aged 15+
Provided by: Glenda Jones, Keele University
Activity type(s): Classroom activity, Subject knowledge booster
Duration: ~15 minutes
Suitable for ages: 14-16 years old, 16+
Description:
Classroom computer based activities (3 x ~1 hour practical worksheets) using online resources to provide a basic understanding on;
1 – Earthquake strength
2 – Human-induced earthquakes/ anthropogenic seismicity
3 – The EPISODES Platform (an anthropogenic hazards) free open access research infrastructure.
Links to activity files: https://earth-science.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/5/IS-and-EPISODES-Explorers-Learning-Activity-V6-1.pdf
Subject areas:
- Energy resources
- Natural resources
- Hazards
- Hazards
- Energy and the environment
- Analysis and evaluation
- Development of scientific thinking
Keywords: earthquakes, anthropogenic seismicity
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