Locate earthquakes with Virtual Earthquake (Original) java applet- G 110 Exam question

Learn about earthquake seismograms and how to locate an earthquake using this fun applet. You can also determine the earthquake magnitude as well. This is a mini-program that gives you seismograms to analyze and takes you through the calculations to locate an earthquake and determine magnitude.

Information on the quake in Mexico will be the answers to 5 questions on the Geology 110 exam I

 

1. Where was the earthquake located?

 

 

2.    What was the magnitude of that quake?:

  

 

3.    On what kind of plate boundary was the quake located, and what was the name of the quake?

  

 

4.     What kind of general fault movement occurs along this fault?

 

5.      What was unusual about the damage caused by this quake?

These are multiple choice questions

NOTE: to move from one page to the next in the program click on the square graphic "submit choice" at the very bottom of the page

Go to Virtual Earthquake (Original) to find the earthquake in San Francisco area

Click on "Virtual earthquake (original)"

For a more challenging version, click on Earthquake (revised) link, this is in beta, and works only on pc., I am very frustrated by this program, it doesnt seem to work on mac, and explorer , so best leave it alone unless you have a pc, the questions on the exam are not pertinent to this version.

The URL is: Virtual Geology Labs

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TW 8/23/02