Media coverage of the Haiti & Chile earthquakes reminded the world just how quickly earthquakes can cause massive devastation and death. This is especially true in poorer countries where buildings are not retrofitted to withstand earthquake shaking.
Event Overview and Lesson Instructions (.pdf)
Lesson Materials
- Haiti Earthquake Data (Google Earth .kmz file)
- USGS Real-time Earthquakes & Plate Boundaries (Google Earth .kmz file)
- Earthquake Destruction Video (.wma – 6 MB)
- Slide Show (.ppt – 5 MB)
Additional Information
- *Watch the PBS NOVA special DEADLIEST EARTHQUAKES about the Haiti and Chile Earthquakes. Aired on Jan. 11th, 2011 (60 min). Or watch on YouTube
- USGS information on the magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Haiti
- Article on the Geology of the Haiti region
- USGS information on the magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Chile
- NY Times article on the earthquake in Chile
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