Historic Earthquakes in Southern California

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Title:

Historic Earthquakes in Southern California

Url:

https://scedc.caltech.edu/earthquake/significant.html

Publisher:

Southern California Earthquake Center

Description: This page contains a map of southern California with epicenters of earthquakes shown as circles of different sizes and colors. The size and color of each earthquake symbol corresponds to its magnitude, as indicated by a scale on the map. Clicking on an epicenter takes the user to a page of information about that earthquake. Earthquakes dating back to 1812 are shown. Also available on this page are links to fault maps, earthquake animations, and other indexes of seismological information.

LC Classification:

Science -- Geology -- Dynamic and structural geology -- Structural geology -- Faults and folds
Science -- Geology -- Dynamic and structural geology -- Volcanoes and earthquakes -- Earthquakes. Seismology

GEM Subject:

Science -- Earth science
Science -- Geology
Science -- Physical sciences
Social studies -- Geography

Key Concept:

Geology -- Earthquakes
Geology -- Natural hazards
Geology -- Seismic waves

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material
Audio/Visual -- Image/Image Set

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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