This Open Educational Resource (OER) aims to provide students at California's institutions of higher education an interactive and immersive tool to support their learning about the geology of Californ...This Open Educational Resource (OER) aims to provide students at California's institutions of higher education an interactive and immersive tool to support their learning about the geology of California with up-to-date information about the golden state's climate, earthquake hazards, and water issues. This work is supported by the Academic Senate of California Community Colleges Open Education Resources Initiative.
This page explores the interactions between plate tectonics, earthquakes, and geological activity. It details the types of tectonic stress, the mechanisms behind earthquakes at different plate boundar...This page explores the interactions between plate tectonics, earthquakes, and geological activity. It details the types of tectonic stress, the mechanisms behind earthquakes at different plate boundaries, and emphasizes the significance of fault lines and seismic waves. Notable earthquakes are mentioned to illustrate these concepts. The text underscores the importance of construction quality and preparedness measures to minimize damage and fatalities in earthquake-prone areas.
