Introduction

When you want to study a topic like disasters, it helps to have a few good questions in mind. The best kinds of questions are ones you really want to know the answer to. Sometimes this will be factual and you'll discover the right answer. Other times, your questions get to the heart of what makes a subject worth studying. Many people spend their lives studying and working in fields related to this topic. Now's your chance to join them!

Use the links below to explore the topic, your interests, and those important questions of yours. The Web will offer some unique resources that might not be available anywhere else so dig deep and see what you find. If you want some idea of what good exploring looks like, read the evaluation rubric.

Internet Links

General facts

Volcano world

Volcano live

Parts of a volcano

Earthquake Hazards Program - Historic Earthquakes & Earthquake Statistics

Locations

Mapquest - World maps

Hazards

U.S. Geological Survey Volcano Hazards Program

Images

Volcanoes photos

Welcome to earthquake - Earthquake images

Activities for kids

Links to Earthquakes for kids - online activities

Earthquake Hazards Program -Earthquake terms wordfind online

Earthquake Hazards Program- links to online wordfinds

Fire prevention and life safety - Earthquake online safety quiz

Plate tectonics Activities and Teaching Suggestions

Plate tectonics - links to activities and teaching suggestions

Plate tectonics

Savage earth - Restless planet: Earthquakes

Plate tectonic animation

Earthquake facts

Current Seismicity for Australia - Indonesia

Cool Earthquake Facts

Earthquakes FAQ's. Links to Common myths about earthquakes

Earthquake preparedness

Earthquake Hazards Program Earthquake preparedness FAQ's

Effects of earthquakes

Earthquakes Hazards Program - Earthquake Effects & Experiences

Conclusion

Because anyone can publish on the Web, it sometimes reflects the chaotic, uneven, sometimes confusing world around us. By exploring the Web, you've journeyed into real learning where you must judge between fact and opinion, bias and insight, importance and insignificance. We hope you've added to the wisdom carried around in that head of yours. If you want to check yourself, take a look at the evaluation rubric for this activity. Either way, remember that understanding isn't a destination, but a journey. Have a great trip!

created by Kathryn Ingram email: ingram.kathryn.m@edumail.vic.gov.au http://www.web-and-flow.com/members/kingram/disasters/hotlist.htm