Detecting Earthquakes--Part 2.

Isenberg, C.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1983-Mar

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Detecting Earthquakes--Part 2.

Isenberg, C.; And Others

Physics Education, v18 n2 p64-67 Mar 1983

Basic concepts associated with seismic wave propagation through the earth and the location of seismic events were explained in part 1 (appeared in January 1983 issue). This part focuses on the construction of a student seismometer for detecting earthquakes and underground nuclear explosions anywhere on the earth's surface. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: College Science, Geology, Geophysics, Higher Education, Measurement Equipment, Physics, Science Education, Science Equipment, Science Experiments, Seismology

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