January, 2000
This month, we go to Berkeley Seismological Laboratory for a story on the earthquakes of 1999. It seemed as if earthquakes were in the news a lot during 1999 - were there more earthquakes than normal?
Related Web Sites
Current earthquake information: Earthquakes happen every day - even though we only hear about them occasionally. The sites linked to this Web page provide access to current earthquake information.
Plate tectonics: Learn more about plate tectonics and the distribution of earthquakes around the world from the resources linked to this Web page.
Related Classroom Activities
Plot That Quake!: Plotting earthquakes can be a fun classroom activity. This teacher's guide outlines different options for incorporating this activity in your lesson plan. Resources for obtaining lists of earthquakes and template maps are provided in this digital curriculum guide from the Berkeley Seismological Laboratory.
Science News Report: Write a report on this article for your class! Here is a suggested outline to help you organize the report.
News Archive
Earth Science News Archive: We are building an archive of these news features. Feel free to browse earlier articles and resources!