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Real-time
Earth Science Data
The Internet has created
a revolution in the distribution of real-time Earth science data.
The type of data that is available includes data on earthquake,
volcanic
eruptions, tsunamis,
stream flow, water quality, satellite images, and ecological data.
The availability of this
data has the potential to transform Earth science education through
the ability to design and deliver problem-based
learning. This has the ability to imporve student learning concerning
ther nature
of science and improve scientific
literacy.
Taken from
The
Dynamic Earth: The Story of Plate Tectonics by Jacqueline Kious
and Robert Tilling, USGS
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The
Charleston, South Carolina, earthquake of 1886 was the most powerful
in the eastern United States, after the largest Mississippi Embayment
earthquakes of 1811-1812. Earth scientists have yet to conclusively
identify the geologic fault that caused the earthquake.
Photo
courtesy of the USGS National Earthquake
Information Center.
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Web Resources
Tectonics
- Recent
Tsunami Events
from NASA
- Recent
Volcani Activity from NASA
- Global
Volcanism Over Geologic Time from NASA
- Earthquake
Activity from NASA
- Alaska
Volcano Observatory
- For scientist and enthusiasts alike, this site provides mountains
of information on volcanism in Alaska. An excellent volcano atlas
returns information, photos and bibliographic references on a
simple click and a key word search enables you to delve deeper
into the numerous hazards, bi-monthly and open file reports. Detailed
stratigraphic sections and chemical data can be accessed through
AVO's volcanic seismology and geology databases. A clear site
map coupled with some stunning photos make this site a must for
volcano hounds.
Hydrology
Climate
- El
Nino Data from NASA
- Global
Hydrology and Climate Data from NASA
- Ice
Ages - Despite recent fears over global warming, we are currently
in an ice age, albeit a warmer period between major ice advances.
But if you've ever wondered why ice ages happen, a good starting
point is this Illinois State Museum (ISM) online exhibition.
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Web Resources
Weather
Oceans
Space
Teaching
Resources
- EarthNet
- A beautifully presented educational site packed with activities,
teaching resources and earth info. Set up by Canadian geologists,
EarthNet is pitched at earth science educators and school students.
From dinosaurs to planets and space, all things earth are covered
in this user-friendly site.
- The
Globe Program - GLOBE, a US-based initiative, stands for 'Global
Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment'. This fantastic
site links students, teachers and the scientific research community
in an effort to learn more about our environment through student
data collection and observation. All age groups are catered for
and there are plenty of resources for both teachers and students
to assist in the collection of measurements.
- Windows
to the Universe - Dedicated to Earth and Space sciences and
brought to you by The Regents of the University of Michigan and
funded by NASA. Its purpose is to provide a user-friendly system
for use by the general public. Coverage begins with Earth and
our solar system and ranges from art, books and film, myths associated
with the heavens (Egyptian, Maori, Sumerian and Norse to name
a few) to geology, people from Archimedes to Armstrong, fun
and games and the latest news.
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