How do seismologists measure magnitude?
– Our FAQ on magnitude, which includes a number of links to other resources on this subject. • What is intensity? – Our FAQ on intensity, which is a compilation of other references on this subject. • Fault Motion Fault model animations • A model of Three Faults – This is an activity developed by the USGS. It is designed to illustrate the different types of fault motion. • Earthquake Effects – This is another USGS activity, which includes animations and paper models on the effects of earthquakes. • Virtual Earthquake – This on-line activity was developed by the Electronic Desktop Project of CalState LA. It has been reviewed by ENC and was a “Digital Dozen” in Sept 1996. • Understanding Earthquakes – This web site from UC Santa Barbara has an earthquake quiz, a JAVA animation of a rotating globe and elastic rebound, and some historical accounts of earthquakes. • Earthquakes – This web site is sponsored by the Tech Museum of Innovation and is a electronic exhibit on earthquakes. Nice grap
