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This slide presentation shows how three satellites are used to determine a position on Earth by triangulation.
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This website offers step-by-step instructions for downloading the Seismic/
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This animated tutorial introduces users to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology. Topics include what GPS is, how it works, timing, satellite error, differential GPS, and how to use GPS. There is also a glossary.
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This reference provides an overview of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology. Topics include the satellite network, how satellite signals are converted into geographic coordinates, sources of error, and differential GPS techniques. There are also links to documents and websites with additional information.
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This
set
of
exercises
will
introduce
students
to
the
construction
of
earthquake
intensity
maps,
familiarize
them
with
the
Modified
Mercalli
Intensity
Scale,
and
give
them
the
opportunity
to
build
their
own
maps
online
in
order
to
locate
the
epicenter
of
an
earthquake.
In
the
first
exercise,
they
will
use
intensity
data
from
the
1986
North
Palm
Springs,
California
earthquake
to
create
an
isoseismal
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This teacher's guide provides directions for building three-dimensional models from foam blocks to demonstrate plate tectonic principles, plate boundary interactions and the geometry and relative motions of faulting of geologic layers. References are included.
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Explorations in Earth Science: Earth Science Education Demonstrations, Lessons and Activities -
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These
two
programs
are
available
for
free
download
from
this
website.
Also
included
is
the
technical
information
users
might
need
to
have
the
program
running
in
the
classroom,
including
how
to
update
the
database
of
earthquakes.
Seismic/
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Downloading and Installing the SeisVolE (Seismic/Eruption) Computer Program -
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SeisVolE Teaching Modules Preliminary, Draft Instructions -
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This
set
of
guides
covers
the
geology,
seismology,
hydrology,
and
physical
geography
of
the
San
Andreas
Fault
in
the
area
of
Wallace
Creek
in
San
Luis
Obispo
County,
California.
Materials
available
here
include
a
downloadable
trail
guide
for
Wallace
Creek;
an
interactive
guide
with
information
on
the
earthquakes,
the
fault,
and
plate
tectonics;
a
downloadable
guide
from
the
Geologic
Society
of
America
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