Earthquake Where Was It app for iPhone and iPad

Study how the location of an earthquake is determined in an interactive environment. Complete experiments, answer questions, make predictions, and take quizzes—learn science in a whole new way.

Take the role of a scientist determining the location of an earthquake. Receive reports from different seismic stations. Take measurements of the data and calculate a final result.

• Analyze graphical data from different seismograph stations.
• Determine the time between the P and the S waves as measured by each station.
• Triangulate the earthquake by determining its distance from each of the stations.

App features:
• Discover how the location of an earthquake is measured using seismograph data.
• Learn about triangulation, a method which is used to determine location.
• Watch animations that explain the concepts.
• Test your knowledge with interactive tasks and quizzes.
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