Video reblogged from University of Alaska Fairbanks with 9 notes
Animation of Earthquake and Tsunami in Sumatra, with and without GPS
Animation of seismic cycle, showing subduction of oceanic tectonic plate and resulting deformation of upper continental tectonic plate.
On the second time through, GPS data is included, showing horizontal and vertical motion of ocean floor (steady motion throughout), island (gradually sinking, then suddenly popping up), shore (gradually rising, then suddenly sinking) and mainland (fixed in one position).
Source: youtube.com
Photo reblogged from FUCK YEAH, SPACE EXPLORATION. with 47 notes
See you later Atlantis
Source: lazaruswerks
