One aspect of the course has been to emphasize that the Earth is quite active geologically. For this assignment you will document how many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions have taken place during the semester.
1) Earthquakes
The best place to search for weekly volcano activity is the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Network which is run jointly with the U.S> Geological Survey (USGS).
Choose a full month and list the new and ongoing eruptions for the month from the 1st day to the last day (so, no August or December).
If there were significant eruptions – note these and write why they were significant.
Smithsonian Global Volcanism Network – Weekly Volcanic Activity Report
http://www.volcano.si.edu/reports_weekly.cfm
2) Volcanic eruptions
The best place to search for weekly earthquake activity is the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. So – go to:
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/search/
Input the dates for the semester as starting on Sept. 1, 2014 and choose a Magnitude of 6 as the minimum. Then click search at the bottom.
Count the number of big eruptions.
Do a Print Screen or Screen Capture (on a PC press Alt + PrtScn) and paste the image into a word processor program with your volcano info and – SEND!
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