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Science for Kids

Science Kids: Earth Videos: 1989 California Earthquake

9th - 10th
Actual video footage of the Loma Prieta earthquake in California in 1989 as it was happening. Shows people running for their lives as buildings and the ground shake around them. (Length: 1 min. 2 sec.)
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Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: Earthquake: Foreshock Mainshock Aftershock

9th - 10th
Learn how foreshocks and aftershocks are related to the main shocks of earthquakes. [6:32]
Instructional Video
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: Exploring Seismic Waves With Slinkys

9th - 10th
This demonstration shows that seismic waves propagate in all directions in the Earth from the source (not just in the direction of a single slinky). [5:13]
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Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: Earthquake Machine: Demonstration of the 2 Block Model

9th - 10th
See how to model differential friction along a fault. [2:30]
Instructional Video
Science for Kids

Science Kids: Earth Videos: What Is an Earthquake?

9th - 10th
Narrated animation explaining the forces inside the Earth that can lead to earthquakes. (Length: 1 min. 39 sec.)