Geologic activity is concentrated at plate boundaries

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We know that most geologic activity is concentrated at plate boundaries. Let's get a better feel for the nature of that activity. Using the web find out the following information about either an earthquake or a volcanic eruption that has occurred in the past year.

You can also utilize the US Geological Survey's databases at earthquake.USGS.gov and volcanoes.USGS.gov. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions.

1) When did the event occur (remember, pick an event that happened within the past 1 year)?

2) What is the geographic location of the event?

3) What type of plate tectonic boundary the event is associated with (convergent, divergent, transform, or intraplate)? If it is not along a boundary, what is the source for the volcanic or earthquake activity?

4) Description of the event (including size, duration, anything else pertinent).

5) Were people affected by the event and how?

6) Source of information.

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