Earthquakes Living Lab: Finding Epicenters & Measuring Magnitudes

Ann V.

Publisher

Lesson Planet Curated

Pairs use an online simulation to determine the epicenter and magnitude of an earthquake. Using actual data about the earthquake's maximum S wave amplitudes, they then determine the magnitude.

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earthquakes, engineering design, triangulation, engineers, epicenters, magnitude, p waves, s waves, technology resources

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Grade

5th - 12th

Subjects

Science

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For Teacher Use

Earthquakes Living Lab: Finding Epicenters & Measuring Magnitudes

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Earthquakes Living Lab: Finding Epicenters and Measuring Magnitudes

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