Part IX. Plate Tectonics II:

B. Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics.

1. Movement on faults causes earthquakes

C. Earthquake Hazards.

1. Size/intensity

2. Case histories.

D. Worldwide Distribution of Earthquakes/Plate Boundaries

• What is the relationship between earthquake occurrence and plate boundaries?

Check out this UC San Diego web site for an explanation of seismic waves (includes animations of the difference wave types)
 
Frankel and others, US Geological Survey, 1997
To explore how different parts of the U.S. could be affected by earthquakes, check out this U.S. Earthquake Hazards Map Site (from the USGS)
 
Also, to find more information about recent earthquakes, check out the USGS' Earthquake Page.

 

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