The Dynamic Earth · Physical Systems

Earthquakes and Tsunamis

Examining the causes of seismic activity and the engineering solutions used to mitigate damage.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we measure the power of the earth moving beneath us?
  2. 2What makes some buildings more earthquake resistant than others?
  3. 3How do coastal communities prepare for the threat of a tsunami?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Natural EnvironmentsNCCA: Primary - The Earth and the Universe
Class/Year: 6th Class
Subject: Global Explorers: Our Changing World
Unit: The Dynamic Earth
Period: Physical Systems

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