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Seven Paper Models that Describe Faulting of the Earth
http://wrgis.wr.usgs.gov/docs/parks/deform/7modelsa.html
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This site shows how to make paper models representing simple faults and illustrating some of the landforms associated with faulting of the Earth's crust.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Classroom activity
    • Guide for instructor
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
    • Structural geology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Information presented on this website is considered public information (unless otherwise noted) and may be distributed or copied. Use of appropriate byline/photo/image credit is requested.
DLESE Catalog ID: EARTHQUAKE-000-000-010-397
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Contact: Phil Stoffer
Western Earth Surface Processes Team
United States Geological Survey