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Lesson Plan June 10 2004

You don't need a seismograph to study earthquakes - Lesson Plan
By Kevin F. Corrigan Frederick Douglass Charter High School Boston, Mass. Subjects Ea…
nepal
Daily Video April 27 2015

Nepal devastated by deadly earthquake
At least 3,700 people are dead and 6,500 injured after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on Saturday.
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Earthquake Shocks U.S. East Coast
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit the East Coast of the U.S. yesterday, causing minor damage and shock…
Earthquake in Diyarbakir
Daily News Lesson February 07 2023

Top stories: Earthquake in Turkey and Syria + News wrap 2/7/23 + Student video
Stretches of Southern Turkey and Northern Syria are in ruins after a powerful earthquake ripped through the region
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Rebuilding Haiti Using Earthquake Science
One year ago, the island nation of Haiti was shaken by a massive earthquake that collapsed most of …
nepal
Daily Video May 11 2015

Nepal earthquake destroys ancient temples, historic sites
More than 7,800 people lost their lives when a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on April 25. In addition to the destruction of homes and infrastructure, many ancient temples and historic sites were badly damaged or destroyed.
morocco
Daily News Lesson September 12 2023

Slow rescue efforts after devastating earthquake in Morocco

Find out more about the response. tothe catastrophic earthquake near the city of Marrakesh
Aftermath of a 7.2 magnitude quake in Pestel
Daily News Lesson August 25 2021

Haitian survivors still seeking relief 10 days after earthquake
Hear why aid to Haitians recovering from the recent earthquake is slow
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Daily Video April 19 2016

Thousands await relief in Ecuador following destructive earthquake
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake has been blamed for at least 350 deaths after striking the northern coast of Ecuador Saturday.
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Engineers Rappel Down Washington Monument, Check Damage
Tourists in the nation's capital watched in awe as engineers rappeled down the sides of the Washing…
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