Virtual Earthquake Lab for my Geoscience Students

Virtual Earthquake Lab

Advanced Earthquake for Home Fun

This is an oldie but goodie lab.  Today my geoscience classes will use this simulation to locate the epicenter and calculate the magnitude of a virtual earthquake.
Students Instructions: 

1. CLICK HERE TO START THE VIRTUAL EARTHQUAKE LAB
   
2. Read the instructions and clues on the website and enter your data.
3. When you successfully complete the lab, be sure to fill out the "Virtual Seismologist Form".  The information to put in the form is below.
4. At the very end, click "Execute Virtual Quake" to start over and choose a new epicenter.  
5. You must complete ONE virtual earthquake for full credit, and get extra credit for each additional Virtual Earthquake you complete.

Enter your name:  First Name, Last Name, Per #
Enter your institution: Turlock High School - Epicenter You Completed
Enter your city & state: Turlock, CA
E-mail Certificate to Your Instructor: Check the box
Instructor's e-mail address: [email protected]
Your e-mail address: Enter your email to print one at home and put on your fridge.