Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Seismic Waves Viewer
Visualize the propagation of seismic waves from historic earthquakes through Earth's interior and around its surface.
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Human Wave: Modeling Seismic Waves in the Classroom
A demo of how can we model seismic waves in the classroom. [8:27]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Scales That Represent Earthquake Magnitude Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides a summary of methods used to measure earthquakes. Includes some questions to check for understanding.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: 100 Percent Chance of an Earthquake
Did you know there is an earthquake somewhere on Earth every day? Read about this very common Earth event.
University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo: Mceer: Earthquake Engineering to Extreme Events
Information from the Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research guided toward enhancing the ability of communities to survive and rebuild after an earthquake. Includes current news and conferences, and information about...
Michigan Technological University
How Are Earthquake Magnitudes Measured?
This website explains how the Richter and Mercalli Scales work.
Michigan Technological University
Up Seis: How Are Earthquakes Studied?
Seismologists study earthquakes by going out and looking at the damage cause by the earthquakes and by using seismographs. Find out who invented the first seismograph and how modern technology has changed the face of seismology when you...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Seismic Waves Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about types of seismic waves. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.