Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Diagram of two tectonic plates in the Earth's crust shifting in opposite directions. Caption: and energy is released, resulting in an earthquake.

Through descriptions of actual volcanic and earthquake occurrences, students will discover how these dynamic forces affect the world. This video discusses the nature and causes of earthquakes and volcanoes. Other topics covered include molten rock, magma, lava, cinder cone, shield volcano, composite volcano, caldera, Ring of Fire, seismic waves, seismograph, and Richter scale.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • Volcanoes and Earthquakes

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory, Spanish Audio Descriptions - Visual, Spanish Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English, Spanish
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    Visual Learning Company
    Length:
    22 minutes