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Dive into the interconnected world of plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes to grasp the inner workings of Earth's surface features. Explore geological environments, convection cells, tectonic plates, and natural hazards like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Gain insights into human settlement patterns and the impact of geologic forces on landscapes. Engage with fascinating map projects to uncover vital connections between the Earth's inner layers and surface features.
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Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes • Map Projects • Plate Tectonics • Earthquakes • Volcanoes • Slides For Next Class: Read Chapter 2 (pp. 56-63)
Connections between inner Earth and surface landscape features • Part of the framework for understanding human settlement patterns Geological Environment
Plate Tectonics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-HwPR_4mP4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryrXAGY1dmE
Slow-moving geologic plates • Heat exchange: convection cells Plate Tectonics Figure 2.2
Global Tectonic Plates Figure 2.3
Coastal California faces a threat of a major earthquake San Andreas Fault Zone Figure 2.4
Figure 2.7 • Compare Figure 2.7 to Figure 2.3. • What associations are evident between these two maps? Geologic Hazards Figure 2.3
Tectonic Disasters Figure 2.6 Figure 2.8 1991 Mt Pinatubo Eruption January 2010 Haiti Earthquake
