Instructional Video

Iris: Earthquake Wave Analogies: Like Ripples on Water

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In this animation, Dr. Geophysics compares seismic waves to ripples in water and helps explain how they are alike. He also guides you through the simple physics of potential energy and energy release. [1:47]

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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)