Tools for Teaching about Earthquakes and Seismic Activity
With the tragedy in Japan last week, we wanted to highlight an invaluable online tool to help teach your students about seismic activity. Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) is a consortium of over 100 US universities dedicated to the operation of...Google Crisis Response: 2011 Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific Ocean nearby Northeastern Japan at around 2:46pm on March 11 (JST) causing damage with blackouts, fire and tsunami. Our thoughts and prayers rest with the victims an survivors of the catastrophic events that affected...FedEx: Delivering Information to a Changing World
Want to blow your mind? Experience this INTERACTIVE cartography map. WOW FedEx, kudos. You can watch the map morph and explore a range of topics from population, education, research, even the couch potato index! Spend some quality time with this link & enjoy!...Frazil Ice at Yosemite National Park
Summertime visitors to Yosemite National Park miss many of the unique events of winter and early spring. Frazil ice flows are dramatic natural events that occur in the waterfalls of Yosemite Valley during March and April.