SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL

Remember when we talked about tectonic plates? Well, when they interact and stress builds up in rock, eventually it will snap and trigger seismic activity. Now, we as New Yorkers are used to low-level magnitude: all we have to do is feel a subway rumble beneath our feet. But in other places, that’s cause for panic. Eighth grade is learning how scientists pinpoint the focus and epicenter of an earthquake and will become familiar with some ways to strength buildings and remain safe during an earthquake.

Miss Kleinschuster

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Topics: 8Eighth Grade
Date: Thursday, June 24th, 2010 10:17 am