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Alaskan Volcano and Plate Tectonic Products

This information on the Alaska Volcano Observatory's included change of their Level of Concern for Augustine Volcano to yellow, indicating an increased level of activity. Topics covered in the flyer include eruption precursors, comparison of volcano characteristics, evidence linking plate tectonics to volcanoes, and deep time. It addresses the following National Science Education Standards, as expressed by the National Committee on Science Education Standards and Assessment, National Research Council.

Earthquake in Tonga

The May 4, 2006 magnitude 7 earthquake in Tonga is discussed in this flyer. Topics covered include the relationship of earthquakes to plate tectonics, the use of earthquakes in probing the Earth's interior, and the need for multiple types of data to understand the Earth. It addresses the following National Science Education Standards, as expressed by the National Committee on Science Education Standards and Assessment, National Research Council.