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Popular ELI in October - How earthquakes affect buildings

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Author: Earth Learning Idea
Date: 2015-11-02 15:49:00
Blog: Earth Learning Idea
URL: http://earthlearningidea.blogspot.com/2015/11/popular-eli-in-october-how-earthquakes.html

Summary:

A very popular activity in October was 'Shaken but not stirred; how earthquakes affect buildings.' This is a teacher-led demonstration of the relationship between the frequency of the shaking of the ‘ground’ and the movement of model ‘buildings’ of various heights. The activity can be used to help students to explore the effects of earthquakes in densely populated areas, and to dispel

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Keywords:

‘ground, densely populated areas, earthquakes, frequency, model ‘buildings, movement, Natural Hazards, popular activity, Popular ELI, relationship, students, teacher-led demonstration, various heights

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