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Digital Tectonic Activity Map of the Earth DLESE Reviewed Collection
http://core2.gsfc.nasa.gov/dtam
From NASA Reviewed Collection
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This lithograph introduces the Digital Tectonic Activity Map (DTAM) to the classroom utilizing the map with online activities. The DTAM is a digital atlas of tectonism and volcanism of the last one million years. It is a compilation of field, geophysical, and satellite measurements and is a unique tool for understanding the physiographic nature of the Earth.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Classroom activity
  • Visual:
    • Illustration - scientific
    • Map
    • Visualization - scientific
  • Dataset:
    • In-situ
    • Remotely sensed
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geophysics
    • Structural geology
Technical requirements:
Adobe Acrobat reader
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
Cost information is not known
This product is free and clear for general use.
DLESE Catalog ID: NASA-ESERevProd441
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Contact: Mary (M.K.) Katherine
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