Earth's Geosphere - Crustal Deformation: Earthquakes

Explore the fascinating world of earthquakes, seismic waves, and their impact on Earth's surface in this comprehensive 38-minute video lecture. Delve into various magnitude scales, including the Richter and Moment Magnitude scales, and learn how to determine an earthquake's epicenter and magnitude. Examine recorded earthquakes, ground shaking effects, and land elevation changes. Compare plate boundary activity with earthquake magnitudes and study US seismicity patterns. Focus on California's seismic history, analyzing notable events like the 1906 San Andreas Earthquake, Loma Prieta, and Northridge. Investigate recent seismic activity, such as the Ridgecrest earthquakes. Expand your knowledge to global events, including Japan's earthquakes and tsunamis, as well as significant tremors in Haiti and Turkey. Gain valuable insights into Earth's geosphere and crustal deformation through this informative presentation by Kiersti Ford.