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Seismograms - And Teachers Guide For Studies Of The Alaskan Earthquake Of 1964

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Guided activities in which students:

  • Read a seismogram.
  • Convert times between time zones.
  • Locate points by latitude and longitude.
  • Determine arrival times of various earthquakes and their wave types.
  • Determine the distance to an earthquake using a travel-time curve.
  • Determine the location of an epicenter using the three-circle method.
  • Determine the velocities of P and S waves and relate these speeds to the kinds of rocks these waves passed through within the earth.

Secondary Seismogram Kit Includes:

  • 12 exact size photographic copies of seismograms showing the 48-hour period of the 1964 Alaskan earthquake and aftershocks.
  • A 40-page teacher’s guide that provides detailed information on interpreting the seismograms. The guide describes how to develop activities based on the arrival times of various seismic waves.
  • Maps, tables, and charts, which may be copied. Material is suitable for developing two to 20 hours of science labs, and is ideal for supplementary and individualized study.

Recommended for Secondary Grades.

Seismograms - And Teachers Guide For Studies Of The Alaskan Earthquake Of 1964
Seismograms - And Teachers Guide For Studies Of The Alaskan Earthquake Of 1964
Seismograms - And Teachers Guide For Studies Of The Alaskan Earthquake Of 1964