Web Links - Chapter 11
Lithospheric Processes and Hazards
Website Description
Structure of the Earth, continental drift, plate tectonics, the Pacific Ring of Fire, and fold mountains.
Causes, effects and measurement of earthquakes, factors affecting tectonic activity, and four good case studies of earthquakes.
Excellent discussion of the process that cause volcanoes, explaining the location of the world’s volcanoes, the different types of volcanoes, and 4 case studies of actual volcanic eruptions.
A page where you can download a map that shows the Earth's physiographic features, the current movements of its major tectonic plates, and the locations of its volcanoes, earthquakes, and impact craters.
A good website focusing on volcanoes. Very comprehensive.
A website that provides good information on earth forces such as earthquakes and volcanoes.
A website full of great links all put into sub-topics, very well organised.
A website offering a platform to hundreds of other Physical Geography websites. All links have been categorised.
