Exploring Earthquakes

• Seismic Monitor - Monitor earthquakes globally in near real-time
• Teachable Moments - Educational information about recent earthquakes
• IRIS Earthquake Browser - Display and view epicenters on a world map (2D and 3D)
• Wave Visualizations - Animated ground movement of seismic waves
• Station Monitor - Did the Ground Move Near Me?

Teaching About Earthquakes

• Animations - Simple-concept animations clarify Earth processes
• Video Lectures - Short video lectures and demos on Earth processes
• Lessons and Resources - Searchable database of educational materials
• Teachable Moments - Educational information about recent earthquakes
• Educational Software - Programs and apps to view and analyze earthquakes
• Seismographs in Schools - Features real-time seismic data in K-16 classrooms

Learning Opportunities

• Professional Development for Educators - Workshops for K-12 teachers and undergraduate educators
• Summer Internships for Students - Seismology research opportunities for undergraduates

Public Outreach

• Public Displays - Interactive displays for museums to classrooms
• Distinguished Lectures - Public talks on earthquakes and seismology
• Publications - Reports, documents and newsletters about IRIS's programs and activities
• Wave Visualizations - Animated ground movement of seismic waves

Products

• Fact Sheets - Information about earthquake and seismology topics
• Posters - Bright posters on earthquake topics
• Newsletters - Periodic news about IRIS's programs and activities

Professionals

• Educational Affiliates - Two- and four-year colleges with seismology classes
• Early Career Investigators - Resources and mentorship for grad students thru early career

About

• Program Overview - Overview, Goals and Guiding Principles
• Governance - Program leadership and guidance
• Evaluation - Measuring Impact

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