IntensityLab

Intensity Lab specializes in scientific visualizations of seismic events. We generate data-driven ground-motion animations following significant earthquakes in the western United States, utilizing USGS ShakeMap datasets and ground motion simulations. We currently post three distinct types of seismic intensity animations after each earthquake:

(1) Community Impact: Animations showing estimated shaking intensities for populated areas (pop. 1,000+) nearest the epicenter.

(2) Station Observations: Animations showing shaking intensities at seismic stations based on available instrumental seismograms.

(3) Attenuation Modeling: Visual representations of seismic intensities at standard distances of 5km, 50km, and 100km from the epicenter.

Subscribe for site-specific seismic intensity information after significant western U.S. earthquakes.