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Earthquake Effects Discussion Questions

1.
Name some other strike-slip faults and their locations around the world.

2.
What is plate tectonics?

3.
Investigate some historic earthquakes and report on them.

4.
On the paper model, a small town exists near the epicenter of the earthquake.
What are some of the problems or hazards the townspeople might have to face living so close to a fault?
Discuss possible solutions to these problems with your class.

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