What can seismic waves tell us about Earth’s history?
Associated division
Seismology (SM)
Language
English
Age group
16-18
Material needed
The article and activity sheet are available through the following link: https://futurumcareers.com/what-can-seismic-waves-tell-us-about-earths-history
Type of activities
Classroom
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Description
Studying the hidden structure of our planet is essential for understanding Earth’s geological past and predicting its future. Dr Fiona Darbyshire, a seismologist at the Université du Québec à Montréal in Canada, is using seismic waves to model Earth’s rocky, outer layer and investigate the processes that have shaped our continents over billions of years.
This brochure introduces Fiona's work, offers an insight into careers in seismology, contains an interview with Fiona and includes an activity sheet that challenges students to design an earthquake awareness campaign.