Welcome to the AuSIS Education Hub! Explore the resources below to dive deep into the fascinating world of seismology and uncover the secrets of Earth's seismic activity.
A short video from Handsome Science Teacher explaining what seismographs and seismometers do.
Discover the science behind earthquake formation and unravel the mysteries of what causes these ground-shaking phenomena.
National Geographic explains why Earth's crust is made of "tectonic plates"
The Telegraph shows how the movement of tectonic plates can result in earthquakes
IRIS Earthquake Science explain earthquake magnitude and intensity
Delve into the geological insights of earthquakes in Australia and uncover the factors that contribute to seismic events in our country.
The ABC explain why Australia has Earthquakes
Geoscience Australia monitor earthquakes globally and in Australia. Here's how!
An NFSA film showing the moment a 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Newcastle
Visualisations of earthquake shaking and the processes that create tsunamis.
A demonstration by jhweather of the destruction caused by earthquakes of different magnitudes
This video from Geoscience Australia shows how some earthquakes produce tsunamis and how the waves change as they approach land
AuSIS teaching models book (Yrs 8-12)
Includes Online Earthquake Exploration, Magnitudes Demystified, Seismic Waves, Australian Earthquakes, How to view Australian seismometers, Earthquake Location, Building Response, Links to resources (note the Teachers answers and Hints are missing on purpose if you want these please email us)