Exploring Earthquakes
aligned to Ohio 8.es.1
Learning Objective
I can describe the causes and effects of earthquakes.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
The Next Big Earthquake Could Sink Parts of the Pacific Northwest | NOVA | PBS
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The Cascadia Subduction Zone is a major fault line that spans from Vancouver Island to Northern California and is expected to have massive earthquakes every 500 years or so.
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When the Cascadia Subduction Zone fault ruptures, it causes the water above it to rise and flow out in all directions, creating a tsunami.
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If the Cascadia earthquake were to strike today, the coastline could suddenly sink by up to six feet, which would raise the sea level and increase coastal flooding risks.
Practice
10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe one cause of earthquakes in the Cascadia Subduction Zone and one potential effect of a major earthquake in that region.”
Teacher Guide
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