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Multiple Major Quakes in Eastern Turkey

October 24, 2011

Over the past two days there have been five major earthquakes in the Eastern Turkey region. The first was a 7.2 earthquake on Sunday, October 23 at 1:41 PM at the epicenter, followed by four quakes (often called aftershocks) ranging from 6.1 to 6.0. Each of these quakes, (and many more aftershocks registering less than 5.0) was located in the Eastern Turkey region of Van, which is about 577 miles east of Ankara, the capital of Turkey. As you can see on the Google map, Van, (A on the map) which is a town next to Lake Van is located in the Eastern part of Turkey.… Read more

Turkey: One of the Most Active Earthquake Zones

By Jack Hassard

October 23, 2011

Turkey is one of the most active earthquake zones because it is located in an area where several tectonic plates are converging, and actively in motion. According to geologists, Turkey consists of the Anatolian Tectonic Plate which is surrounded by the Arabian Plate, The Eurasian Plate, and the African Plate. The movement of these plates, which are still active today, results in hundreds of earthquakes each month, as shown in the seismic map of Turkey.… Read more

Extreme Earth: A new science teaching eBook

By Jack Hassard

September 12, 2011

The second in a series of science teaching eBooks was published today on the Art of Teaching Science Website. Entitled Extreme Earth, this eBook explores questions such as:

Are the extremes of weather related phenomena such as flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, drought and fires, as well as major and great earthquakes in heavily populated areas the new norm, or are these events part of nature’s cycles?… Read more

The Importance of Geology in Science Teaching

By Jack Hassard

May 21, 2010

Since January, we have experienced a number of geological events that have caused havoc and misery to many people around the Earth. On January 12, Haiti was rocked with a magnitude 7 earthquake causing the destruction of the many cities and towns including the capital, Port-au-Prince. Then, on February 27, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake occurred off the coast of the Maule region of Chile, causing enormous damage to property and life.… Read more

How Knowledge of Geology will be Important in Rebuilding Haiti

By Jack Hassard

January 26, 2010

According to reports from Haiti, the relief effort is in full swing, and although search and rescue efforts were officially stopped, in truth, they are still happening, and of course this is a hopeful event for the people in Haiti. According to Christiane Amanpour, the U.N. is beginning to work toward the clearing away of debris by hiring Haitians, and also is encouraging as many people as possible to travel to other parts of the country to be with family and friends, away from the center of the earthquake damaged Port-Au-Prince.… Read more

Assessment of the Haiti Earthquake and Aftershocks

By Jack Hassard

January 22, 2010

The aftershocks that have rocked the region near the 7.0 earthquake of January 12 in Haiti will continue for months, if not years, according to a report by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). It is important to understand the nature of the seismic activity in this region as this knowledge will be significant in the near-term relief efforts, but perhaps more importantly, in the long term rebuilding of the infrastructure of the country near Port-Au-Prince, and the many surrounding communities.… Read more

Aftershocks of the Haiti Earthquake: Are they Earthquakes?

By Jack Hassard

January 20, 2010

Today, Haiti experienced a rather large 6.1 aftershock that was located 56 km from Port-Au-Prince. Aftershocks are earthquakes. In Haiti, there have been more than 40 aftershocks ranging from 3.0 to 5.9 as seen in the map here. Today’s aftershock was the largest one since the 7.0 earthquake last Tuesday. The relief efforts are underway, but the enormity of the task appears daunting, yet when we listen to those who are there, and who are working directly with victims through aid organizations, we see some progress, and the determination on the part of Haitian people and the workers who are there to help.… Read more