Earthquake Animations

Physics-based simulations showing how shaking intensity affects everyday objects at specific cities. Generated automatically for significant earthquakes (MMI 5+), using ground motion time series derived from USGS ShakeMap data.

Decay: Sacramento direction

Strong(VI)
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Redwood Valley

Strong(VI)
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Barra Winery, Redwood Valley, CA

Strong(VI)
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Cape Town

Very Strong(VII)
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Decay: Sacramento direction

Very Strong(VII)
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Ferndale

Strong(VI)
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