EQSIM Frontier earthquake simulation (IMAGE)

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

EQSIM Frontier earthquake simulation

Caption

This illustration featuring earthquake simulation data from the San Francisco Bay Area shows how seismic energy is shaped and directed by local geology and how buildings and infrastructure respond to intense ground shaking. 

Credit

Jason Smith/ORNL, U.S. Dept of Energy

Usage Restrictions

No restrictions.

License

Public Domain

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.