Discovery Channel – Make a Quake.
The size of a quake is not the only variable to consider when evaluating the magnitude of damage that might ensue.
This Flash-based simulation allows one to choose different substrates, select quake-proofing technologies and subject a building to different size quakes. It then describes the “aftermath”.
It’s a good activity to do to get a baseline conceptual understanding. It’s not as technical as the one I use in my class (Virtual Earthquake), but it would be a good to look at first.. then do the other exercise…
Hmmm….