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Slide 1 Build your own seismograph Alan Kafka, Boston College Michael Hubenthal, IRIS Slide 2 We didn’t feel it so how do we know? Slide 3 Your Task design and construct…

Slide 1 Do Now! Watch the live update link and describe what it is that you are seeing. Based upon what you have studied so far can you see any links? http://www.iris.edu/seismon/…

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The primary âtoolâ for investigating the physical properties of the Earthâs interior is seismology. Seismology Seismology = The study of seismic waves. Seismograph = Instrument…

How do we measure earthquakes? What is an earthquake? LO: I can use geographical terminology associated with tectonic processes Working in pairs answer the following questions:…

Seismic Events Causes of Earthquakes Distribution of Earthquakes Measuring Earthquakes The Effects of Earthquakes WHAT IS AN EARTHQUAKE? Sudden release of energy Creates…

Science Do Now: 12-10 HW: COMPLETE THE QUESTIONS FROM TODAYâS NOTES Stack your grade report if it needs to be turned in today. Stack your Do Now sheets for collection Open…

Build your own seismograph Alan Kafka, Boston College Michael Hubenthal, IRIS We didn’t feel it so how do we know? Your Task design and construct a seismograph using common…