Earthquake Early Warning Systems
Grade 6 · Science · 45 min· Ngss Ms-ess3-2: Analyze And Interpret Data On Natural Hazards To Forecast Future Catastrophic Events And Inform The Development Of Technologies To Mitigate Their Effects.
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can interpret the information provided by earthquake early warning systems to forecast potential earthquakes and inform safety measures.
Warm-Up Video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
ShakeAlert—Earthquake Early Warning System for the West Coast of the U.S. (2020)
Practice Questions
6 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain how the Shake Alert system uses data from seismic waves to issue alerts. Include the role of P waves and S waves in your response. Describe the actions you should take immediately upon receiving a Shake Alert message and explain why these actions are critical for safety during an earthquake. ”
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