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Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Dynamic Earth Interactive
Delve into the structure of the Earth to learn what causes earthquakes, volcanoes, and more.
https://www.learner.org/series/interactive-dynamic-earth/

Earthquakes - an animated guide
Use this animated guide to find out what causes earthquakes and where they occur.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z849q6f/articles/zj89t39

Earthquakes USGS
Lots of information about earthquakeslatest quakes, most significant, general info and fun bits too.
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/

Tsunami explained - an animated guide
Tsunami can have a devastating impact on coastal areas. This animated guide explains how they happen.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/5194316.stm

Volcano Discovery
Volcano database - search by country/region. Maps, photos and live webcam footage of currently erupting volcanoes.
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/volcanoes.html

Volcanoes - an animated guide
How they are formed and what happens when they erupt.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z849q6f/articles/zd9cxyc

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