Earthquakes

Learn About Earthquakes
Why Do Earthquakes Happen?
Earthquakes have been taking place and causing destruction ever since the Earth's solid lithosphere first formed. Over the past two millennia, Earthquakes have directly caused over 3.5 million deaths. However, these destructive events eventually bring positive changes to the Earth. Updated 3/1/2012

Earthquake Patterns: Do Earthquakes Relieve Stress or Reposition It
Earthquake Prediction: In Pursuit of The Trigger
The pursuit of accurate and effective earthquake prediction has led to major discoveries being made in the study of earthquakes that challenge the commonly accepted beliefs regarding how, when and why earthquakes happen when they do. It used to be believed that a major earthquake relieved stress on the fault on which the shock has occurred and therefore reduces the likelihood of another major shock. However, research conducted by Dr. Ross S. Stein, geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Surve...

Science Help: Earthquakes
Earthquake Science for Elementary and Middle School Students
Are you studying earthquakes in you school? Well, if so, then this site has a lot of helpful resources for you. Check out some of the animations and videos to give you an understanding of earthquakes. If you live in an area that periodically experiences earthquakes make sure to read about earthquake preparedness and discuss getting a plan together with your family.