1. Volcanoes, earthquakes, and
plate tectonics in Sumatra
An inquiry workshop with authentic data
Jamie McCaughey, Susan Eriksson
2. Investigation with authentic
earthquake and geographic data
• Focus on Southeast Asia
• Geographical features
• Earthquake data
• Tectonic setting: why are there earthquakes?
• Why are there volcanoes in the region?
• Why is it important for the geography
classroom?
13. melting by decrease
in pressure
melting by increase
in temperature
starting
conditions
melting by
adding water
14. Investigation with authentic
earthquake and geographic data
• Focus on Southeast Asia
• Geographical features
• Earthquake data
• Tectonic setting: why are there earthquakes?
• Why are there volcanoes in the region?
• Why is it important for the geography
classroom?