Univeristy of Memphis
Why did Tennessee begin to study earthquakes? Are we on a fault line? What magnitude earthquake might cause buildings to collapse? Chris gets answers to these questions and more today at the University of Memphis.
8.ESS2: Earth’s Systems 5) Construct a scientific explanation using data that explains the gradual process of plate tectonics accounting for A) the distribution of fossils on different continents, B) the occurrence of earthquakes, and C) continental and ocean floor features (including mountains, volcanoes, faults, and trenches).