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Earthquakes
"Glossary
of Some Common Terms in Seismology" -
USGS National Earthquake Information Center
Comprehensive list of terms frequently used in discussion of earthquakes.
Also, some terms are linked to other sites allowing reader to
gain further information.
"Frequently
Asked Questions" -
USGS Earthquakes Hazards Program
Covers a wide range of topics to give a good general overview
of earthquakes. Additional links are provided if more information
is desired.
"Where
Do Earthquakes Occur?" -
UPSeis from Michigan Technological University
Covers earthquake occurrences along plate boundaries and along
fault planes. Reviews the different types of faults.
"Earthquakes
- General Interest Publication"- USGS
This online publication is an excellent overview of earthquakes
and includes a lot of good graphics and photos.
Earthquakes or Seismic Waves
"What
is Seismology and What are Seismic Waves?" -
UPSeis from Michigan Technological University
A bit more indepth, this site reviews not only P and S waves,
but also Love waves and Rayleigh waves.
University
of Nevada Seismology Lab
Overview of seismic deformation and the different types of seismic
waves. Also covers how seismic waves are measured and how their
measurement can be used to determine where earthquakes originate.
Seismology, USGS
This online resource provides links for more information seismology,
movies, simulations, and an online exercise.
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