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Earthquakes
Earth's Interior
Faults/Fault Scarps
Geologic Terms
Hebgen Lake Earthquake
Maps/Mapping
Minerals and Rocks
Plate Tectonics
Seismic Waves
Soil
Water

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Earthquakes
(also see Faults, Plate Tectonics and Seismic Waves sections)
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About Earthquakes:
     - A site that contains earthquake preparedness info, common
        questions and answers, links and images.

Earthpulse Center- Earthquake Lab:
    - A virtual earthquake lab.

Earthquake Effects:
    - A page that outlines the effects of earthquakes. Has some images.

Earthquake FAQ:
     - Frequently asked questions about earthquakes.

Earthquakes:
     - A page about earthquakes. Has images too.

EQ FAQ-Earthquake Effects & Experiences:
     -Another earthquake FAQ.

Explorezone.com - Earthquake News:
    -Information on earthquakes and recent earthquake news/research.

Plate Tectonics- The Cause of Earthquakes:
     - Info on plate tectonics, with a lot of images.

Quake- General Info:
     - Information on earthquakes, from the USGS (United States
       Geological Survey.

Savage Earth:
     - A site on earthquakes, volcanoes and plate tectonics in general
       on PBS's website.

The Earthquake Shake:
     - Learn about earthquakes here. Each page has a little text and a
        picture.

USGS Earthquakes for Kids:
     - A site for students, parents and teachers to get information about
       earthquakes.

Virtual Earthquake:
    - What is an earthquake? What are Seismic Waves? Answers these
      questions. You can also generate a virtual earthquake to study
      from this site.

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Earth's Interior

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Earth:
    - Info about the earth's composition and place in the solar system.

Earth's Interior:
    -Information on the inside of the earth. Includes some images.

Structure of the Interior of the Earth:
     - Information about and an image of the interior of the earth.

The Earth's Interior:
     - Paragraphs about each layer in the earth's interior.

What on Earth is Soil?
     - Quick facts about soil.

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Faults/Fault Scarps

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Every Place Has its Faults!
    -View animations of normal and reverse faults and read about them.

Faults and Earthquakes:
     - Good information and images of dip-slip and strike-slip faults.

Faults and Fault Zones:
     - Information and photos of different types of faults.

Fault Scarp fron 1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake:
     - A photograph of the a fault scarp near Hebgen Lake.

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Geologic Terms

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Geologic Glossary:
    - A glossary from the USGS. Also has links to other glossaries.

GG Geology Interactive:
     - Click "Launch the Geologic Glossary" to open a new window
        containing the glossary. I find that this glossary works best when
        you pick a letter, click "Get" and then a select term from the list
        that appears.

Illustrated Glossary of Geologic Terms:
     - A list of geologic terms, definitions and links to illustrations all on
       one page.

Volcanic and Geologic Terms:
     - A page of terms with some links to images.

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Hebgen Lake Earthquake
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Earthquake Damage:
    - A page of photos/captions of the 1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake.

Fault Scarp from 1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake:
    - A photograph of the scarp with a man in front.

Geological Map of Montana:
     - Three versions of this map showing the different types of rocks
        and minerals that exist in Montana. You will need to click on one of
        the links to view the image at a size that will allow you to read the
        information.

Geysers and the Earth's Plumbing System:
     - Scroll down almost all the way to the bottom to read about how
        the Hebgen Lake earthquake affected Yellowstone's geysers.

Hebgen Lake Earthquake, Montana - 1959:
     - An overview of the earthquake at Hebgen Lake, with images.

Hebgen Lake in Summer:
     - Several recent photographs of Hebgen Lake in the summertime.

Hebgen Lake, Montana-Idaho-Wyoming:
     - A 1993  map of part of Hebgen lake.

Individual Accounts for the 1959 Hebgen Lake Quake:
     - A text only page of stories from people who experienced the
       earthquake.

Landslides: General Information and Safety:
     - Information on landslides in general, with info regarding the
        Madison Canyon slide triggered by the Hebgen Lake quake.

Largest Earthquake in Montana:
     -Information on the Hebgen Lake Earthquake from USGS.

Local Map Northwest Hebgen Lake:
     - A scanned image of a color map of the Northwest part of Hebgen
       Lake. Click on the links at the bottom of the page to view the East
       and West sections.

Montana State Library Maps - USGS Tiff Images:
    - Click on the Earthquake Lake, Hebgen Dam, Mount Hebgen or
       Madison arm quadrangle (rectangle) to download a map of that
       area. You will need a somewhat fast computer and internet
       connection to do this, as each file contains about 2 MB worth of
       data. You will also need to have Winzip (PC) or StuffIt (Mac) installed
       on your computer to open the files. Reading the instruction page
       first will be helpful.

Montana State Library Maps - USGS Tiff Images II:
   - This map gives a less detailed, overall view of the area in which
      Hebgen Lake is located. Click on the rectangle that is between the
      numbers 44 and 45, 112 and 111 to download. To move even further
      back, go here and click on Ashton.

Recent Earthquakes in the Intermountain West:
    - A map showing earthquakes that have occurred in southern
      Montana, Utah and parts of Idaho and Wyoming in the past week.
      You can click on parts of the map to get more detailed information.

Salt Lake Tribune Newspaper Articles 1959 Quake:
     - A collection of newspaper articles from the Salt Lake Tribune
       concerning the 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake.

Slumping of Highway into Hebgen Lake:
     -A photograph and caption of highway 287 slumping into the lake.

Summary of Hebgen Lake 1959 Earthquake:
     - Information and links.

The Night the Mountain Fell:
     - A 1999 newspaper article from the Billings Gazette.

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Maps/Mapping
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A Tapestry of Time and Terrain:
     - From the USGS, a combination geological/topographical map, with
       information about rocks and minerals, as well as other features.

Building a Topographic Map:
     - Instructions for a teacher on how to create a topographic map.

Contour Map Construction:
     - Information from an online publication on Intermediate/Advanced
        Engineering.

Creating a Contour Map:
    - Info on how to make a contour map of a place near you, for example,
      a playground.

Customized Topographic Maps and Relief Models:
    - Another set of instructions on how to create topo maps.

Geological Map of Montana:
     - Three versions of this map showing the different types of rocks
        and minerals that exist in Montana. You will need to click on one of
        the links to view the image at a size that will allow you to read the
        information.

Hebgen Lake Earthquake Intensities:
     - A map showing the intensity of the earthquake as experienced
       throughout the Pacific Northwest and Mountain region.

Hebgen Lake, Montana-Idaho-Wyoming:
     - A 1993  map of part of Hebgen lake.

Introducing Topographic Maps:
    - A lesson plan for creating and understanding maps.

Learning Geography:
     -A site actually designed for parents to help their children learn

      geography, but it has information that is useful to students.

Local Map Northwest Hebgen Lake:
     - A scanned image of a color map of the Northwest part of Hebgen
       Lake. Click on the links at the bottom of the page to view the East
       and West sections.

Major Tectonic Plates of the World:
     - A map showing the major tectonic plates on the earth.

Map Making - The Ups and Downs:
     - A guide to simple map making.

Mapping Concepts:
    - A lesson on contour/topo maps and map making.

Maps and Globes:
    - All sorts of links to sites with maps.

Maps Lesson Plans:
    - Even though this site was designed for teachers, it has links to
      lessons that contain useful information for students making maps.

Montana State Library Maps - USGS Tiff Images:
    - Click on the Earthquake Lake, Hebgen Dam, Mount Hebgen or
       Madison arm quadrangle (rectangle) to download a map of that
       area. You will need a somewhat fast computer and internet
       connection to do this, as each file contains about 2 MB worth of
       data. You will also need to have Winzip (PC) or StuffIt (Mac) installed
       on your computer to open the files. Reading the instruction page
       first will be helpful.

Montana State Library Maps - USGS Tiff Images II:
   - This map gives a less detailed, overall view of the area in which
      Hebgen Lake is located. Click on the rectangle that is between the
      numbers 44 and 45, 112 and 111 to download. To move even further
      back, go here and click on Ashton.

Online Facilities for USGS Topographic Maps:
   - If you'd like to order a paper map straight from the USGS, go here!

Orienteering Lesson Plans:
   - Information on how to read and use maps and compasses, and how
      to make maps.

Topographic Mapping:
    - Information about topographic maps and how they are made from
       the USGS.

Topographic Map Symbols:
    - Information on what topo maps are, and how to read them.

TopoZone:
     - Find an online topographic map here! Click on "Place Name Search"
       on the sidebar.  Then type in the name of the place you want to
       search for (for example "Hebgen") and select a state (for example
       "MT")  Select the "Contains the word or phrase entered" circle and
       click search.

What do Maps Show?
    - An introduction to maps, also discusses relief, road and
      topographic maps.

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Minerals & Rocks
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Collecting Rocks:
     - Information from the USGS on rocks and how to collect them.

Discover How Rocks are Formed:
    - See text and animations of the formation of igneous, sedimentary
      and metamorphic rocks.

Geology 118.3 Outline:
   - Information on rocks and minerals.

GeoMan's Mineral and Rock Charts:
    - Information on identifying minerals and rocks. Read the
        summaries for an overview, and look at the charts to help you
        identify rocks or minerals.

Identifying Rocks:
     - Have a rock that you want to identify? Use this chart to help you!

Igneous Rock:
     - An encyclopedia article from Encarta.

Mineral Identification Charts:
    - Charts for identifying minerals.

Mineral Gallery:
     -Find information on thousands of minerals!

Mineralogy Database:
     -Tons of info on minerals!

Really Rockin' Rocks:
     - A site created by 5th graders on igneous, metamorphic and
       sedimentary rocks.

Rockdoctor's Guide to Minerals and Rocks:
     - What is a mineral? How do people identify them? What are the
       different types of rocks? How are they formed? Go here to find
       the answers.

Rock Families:
    - Text from an online lesson discussing igneous, metamorphic and
       sedimentary rocks.

Rock Hounds:
    - Information on rocks and how to collect them!

Rock Key:
   - Here's another key for identifying rocks!

Rocks and Minerals:
    - Info on minerals, volcanoes, plus igneous, sedimentary and
      metamorphic rocks.

Rocks and Minerals II:
    - Information presented by students from Newton, Massachusetts.
      Remember to use the links on the left to see more info!

Sedimentary Rock:
    - An article from DiscoverySchool.com.

Sedimentary Rock II:
   - Info from Encyclopaedia Britannica.

The Mineral and Gemstone Kingdom:
     - Information on many minerals and rocks.

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Plate Tectonics
(also see Earthquake, Earth's Interior and Fault sections)
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A Lesson in Plate Tectonics:
     - A lot of information and some images/animations from
       ExtremeScience.com

Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics:
    - Information from the National Earthquake Information Center.

Introduction to Plate Tectonics:
    - A resource for educators teaching plate tectonics, but it has
        valuable information for students as well.

Major Tectonic Plates of the World:
     - A map of the earth outlining all the major plates.

Mountain Maker, Earth Shaker:
    -  Information and activities on plate tectonics from PBS.org.

Plates of the World:
    - Information and a clickable map of the plates of the world.

Plate Tectonics:
     - An overview of plate tectonics.

Plate Tectonics II:
     - Scroll down to "Plate Movement and Boundaries" to link to
        information on tectonic plates and their movements.

Plate Tectonics   III:
     - An article from Encarta Encyclopedia on plate tectonics.

Plate Tectonics IV:
     - A page written by students in Newton,   Massachusetts. Be sure to
       use the links on the right to see more information regarding plate
       tectonics.

Plate Tectonics.com:
     -A collection of links and materials for studying plate tectonics.

Plate Tectonics Movie:
     - From BrainPOP.com, a short online movie about plate tectonics.

Explorezone.com - Earthquake News:
    -Information on earthquakes and recent earthquake news/research.

Plate Tectonics- The Cause of Earthquakes:
     - Info on plate tectonics, with a lot of images.

Puzzles of the Earth:
     -Info on plate tectonics collected by ThinkQuest students. Use the
       navigation table to the left to navigate the site.

Savage Earth:
     - A site on earthquakes, volcanoes and plate tectonics in general
       on PBS's website.

The Ground Beneath:
     - A site created by ThinkQuest students. Use the black navigation
        box in the upper left corner to learn about the subject you're
        looking for.

This Dynamic Earth:
    - All about plate tectonics from the USGS. Lots of images!

Types of Plate Motion:
     - Images and descriptions of the various ways that plate move.

Yahoo! Plate Tectonics:
    - A collection of links maintained by Yahoo!

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Seismic Waves
(also see Earthquake and Plate Tectonic sections)
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Seismic Waves:
    - Information on and images of four types of shockwaves that
      earthquakes give off.

Seismology:
    - Links to a part of an Encarta Encyclopedia article on seismology
      (the science of earthquakes).

What is Seismology and What are Seismic Waves?
    - Go here to find the answer to these questions. Includes info and
       images.

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Soil
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Slope Failures:
    - Information on how hillsides and mountain slopes can tumble
      down.

Soil Science Education Homepage:
    - Information and links from NASA.

Soil Testing:
    - Information on how to test soil, and understanding the results.

What on Earth is Soil?
     - Quick facts about soil.

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Water

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Earth's Land, Water & Erosion:
    -A whole bunch of links about water and erosion!

River Resource:
    -Search for information on a particular river, or broswe through a
      collection of links.

Slope Failures:
    - Information on how hillsides and mountain slopes can tumble
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