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Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level Geography
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Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level Geography
Edexcel Specification A. Unit 1 Physical Environments (6461) |
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Earth Systems
Fluvial Environments Coastal Environments
Plate Tectonics
Notes, photos and diagrams explaining plate motionsPlate TectonicsEvidence for plate tectonics/continental driftRecent Earthquakes Across The WorldA map and list showing location and magnitude of recent earthquakes.Recent Earthquakes in CaliforniaA map showing location and magnitude of recent earthquakes.1906 San Francisco EarthquakeThe Great 1906 San Francisco earthquake - a detailed account with pictures.Kobe EarthquakeCase-study notes and photos of the Kobe earthquakeNotes On Earthquakes (US Geological Survey)Why earthquakes occur, how to measure them, etc.Preparing For An EarthquakeAdvice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency - detailed.Newspaper Earthquake AdviceTips on preparing for an earthquake plus some photos of San Francisco earthquakes.USGS FactsheetWhen will the next big earthquake hit N. California?USGS FactsheetBuilding safer structures in CaliforniaVolcano WorldThe best volcano site - from here, you can probably find out everything you need to know.Cascades Volcano ObservatoryA large and very detailed site with good quality information. Hawaii VolcanoesVirtual Field Trip of Hawaiian volcanoes - includes good photos. Italy's VolcanoesVolcanoes of Italy - includes lots on Mount Etna. Stromboli On-LineMore volcanoes of Italy - mainly Stromboli and Etna - lots of excellent photos.Disaster GuideA good starting place to find out what volcanoes have recently erupted around the world.EarthweekNews reports, updated weekly, on Earth events - includes volcanoes and earthquakes.Earth Alertnews reports, updated weekly, on Earth events - includes volcanoes and earthquakes.United States Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.)Earthquakes - frequently asked questions - the info. is detailed but not attractively presented...Mass MovementArticle on types of mass movement.Mass MovementReasons for & types of mass movement.Mass MovementDozens of 'slides' showing most types of mass movement.
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The National Water Archive [UK] - the National Rivers Authority Yearbooks (1996, 1997 and 1998) in electronic form - a wealth of free, detailed data for 100's of rivers and streams in the UK - a great site and getting better all the time. It takes a while to get what you want but its worth the effort! River Darent in Kent - Case study notes and photos of the River Darent in Kent. The U.K. Environment Agency Flood Report - the Report of the Easter 1998 Floods which caused much damage in southern England. The Los Angeles River - a virtual tour from source to mouth River Systems of the World - not a very attractive site, but it has links to articles on dozens of major rivers. Red River, N.Dakota, U.S.A. - a large site dedicated to flood information on the Red River. Israel - hydrology overview Indonesia - hydrology overview US Geological Survey - realtime water data, fascinating stuff... International Rivers Network - a piece on the impact of dams.Back to top of pageNorth Norfolk Coastal Management - A wealth of detailed notes, maps, diagrams and photos provided by the local authority - recommended.E-Learning project by John F Kennedy Catholic School - notes, maps, diagrams and photos provided by the school - recommended.Virtual Coastal Fieldwork - Coastal Landforms and Management at Reculver in Kent with photos/notesCoastal articles - a range of U.S. coastal articles, including erosion, deposition, management, etc.Geomorphology from Space:Coastal - Landsat images, maps & photos - excellent!Perranporth, Cornwall - Live picturesof the beach plus O.S. maps/geology mapCoastal Questions & Answers - lots of questions and answers about all things coastal.Coastal & Marine Processes & Landforms - Canadian site - text, photos & diagramsOnline Glossary of Terms for Physical Geography - Canadian site - covers all topicsBack to top of page