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How old is the Earth?
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What is the name of the
super-continent that existed 200 million years ago?
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How much do continents move each
year?
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What causes earthquakes and
volcanic activity in Japan?
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What can be the result of plate
spreading?
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What happened in January 1973 in
Iceland?
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What did the people of Heimaey do
to “fight” the volcano?
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How do Icelanders use geothermal
energy?
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How fast was the volume of lava
flowing out of the fissure on Krafla?
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Why was the geothermal-power
station built near the Krafla volcano?
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How is the spreading action of
crustal plates creating the Great Rift Valley of Africa?
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What was the result of the 1923
earthquake in Tokyo?
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What do people in Japan do when
they receive an earthquake warning?
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Which plates create the San
Andreas Fault?
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What was the result of the 1906
earthquake in San Francisco?
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Of what dangers must landowners be
aware?
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What changes in the Earth do
scientists look for as possible precursors for an earthquake?
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How often do large earthquakes
occur in California?
- When will the earthquake known as the
“Big One” occur in southern California and what could the result be?
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In the future, where will you find
southern California?
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If you lived in an area prone to
earthquakes, with what would you be concerned?
- Given the choice, would you choose to
live in an area prone to volcanoes or earthquake? Why or why not?
