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Roll Earthquake
Project
The Experiment
What effects do the three types of waves
associated with an earthquake have on a
structure? (Research)
P Waves
Surface Waves
Define the problem
Do your research How do we build and retrofit buildings and
structures to withstand the effects of
earthquake damage? (Research)
6.7 magnitude
$13-40 billion worth in damage Cal State University, Northridge parking structure
Muisne, Ecuador
April 16, 2016
7.8
6:58 pm
Sudden thrust of more than 3m (10 ft) in less than Tourist revenue on Mount Everest was impacted
30 seconds due to the earthquake and avalanche - closing the
mountain for the first time in more than 40 years
9,000 people died, 22,000 injured