Plate Tectonics Websites
The United States Geological Survey (USGS)
Up-to-date information about tectonic hazards and events. Excellent case-study material, and maps showing you the latest eruptions, ground movements and tsunamis.
http://www.usgs.gov/hazards/
The Bristish Geological Survey (BGS)
Some information about tectonics, but not as good as the USGS.
http://www.bgs.ac.uk/home.html
National Geographic - Make your own earthquake!
Pretty pictures (of course), good case-study help, and a chance to create your own earthquake!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/forcesofnature/
The Earthquake Locator
Find out where the latest earthquakes have been using this simple GIS website.
http://tsunami.geo.ed.ac.uk/local-bin/quakes/mapscript/home.pl
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