Recommended Web Sites
ABAG Earthquake
Maps
An interesting collection of resources with an emphasis on California. There
is information on making your home as safe as possible during earthquakes,
a quiz, puzzles, hazard maps and animations, the impact of quakes on transportation,
ground liquefication and many other topics. The main page is well laid out
and easy to navigate. A good resource for schools.
Earthquakes
in the UK
Data for the last month is presented as a gif type map. The map covers all
of the UK, and the epicenters of quakes are shown by proportional circles.
Contrary to many people's beliefs, the UK experiences numerous earthquakes
every year, though most are too weak for us to notice them. This map is
an excellent way of showing this activity. The maps are updated every month
and show UK Seismicity over the last 30 days.
Global
Earthquake Map
The map shows the recent earthquakes around the globe as red squares, the
size of which are proportional to their intensity. By clicking on the squares
you can zoom in closer.
Global
Earthquake Report
A regularly updated list of the earthquakes recorded around the world over
the last few days. Only the larger quakes are shown, giving their time,
location, magnitude and depth below the surface. You may also choose to
view the quakes superimposed on either a world or USA map.
IRIS
Seismic Monitor
This is an interactive educational display of global seismicity that allows
you to monitor earthquakes in near real-time, view records of ground motion,
and visit seismic stations around the world. The display is updated every
30 minutes using data from the National Earthquake Information Center. Earthquakes
that have occurred within the last 24 hours are shown with red circles.
The circles fade through orange to yellow within 15 days. After 15 days,
the circles are replaced by light purple dots that remain on the map for
five years.
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