Saturday, April 23, 2011

Rule 5 Woodsterman Style or Earthquakes

For us who are not Seismologists or Geophysicists.

Read and learn! Recently, Japan experienced a devastating 8.9 intensity earthquake.
 
Some were thought to be oscillatory, while others were believed to be trepidatory.

It  occurred to me that most people might be  confused about this, so I thought it prudent to let everyone know the difference. 
 
What's the difference between an oscillatory and a trepidatory earthquake?

1.  This calculation is just for engineers:
 
 
2. And this one is for laymen -- like  you:
 
This  is a trepidatory earthquake -- an up and down  movement.....

  This  is an oscillatory earthquake -- a side to side  movement...

 And this is a combination of both trepidatory and oscillatory:
ISN'T SCIENCE BEAUTIFUL WHEN 
PROPERLY EXPLAINED ?

Thanks Dan !
 

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24 comments:

  1. Randy-gApril 23, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    For dummies like me, it is good to have several examples...Thank you!

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  2. Beer, Bicycles and the VRWCApril 23, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    I'm an engineer. I like the simple explanations best.

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  3. TeresaApril 23, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Good one Odie.

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  4. The Born Again AmericanApril 23, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    I'm a whole lot smarter than just a minute ago... Thanks for the knowlege...

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  5. Rosemary B❤️April 23, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    well, we just rolled out of bed here in No Va (that is Northern Virginia, which is different than all of Virginia which is mostly conservative and nice southern folk. Here in "No Va" the place is pretty much flooded with liberals and activists to fight Globull Warming).............. and Daddy wants to know if these are pics of your wife, Mr. Woodster?

    All of us here hope you have a bouncy bouncy week-end and a lovely Easter tomorrow.

    The only other thing I have to add is, thank God for seismologists

    bonks!

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  6. SupiApril 23, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    You make science fun!

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  7. Woodsterman (Odie)April 23, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Randy, I'm here to help.

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  8. Woodsterman (Odie)April 23, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Deekaman, simpler is usually better.

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  9. Woodsterman (Odie)April 23, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Teresa, thank you my lady ... a fun one huh.

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  10. Woodsterman (Odie)April 23, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Born Again, I'm smarter for just posting it.

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  11. Woodsterman (Odie)April 23, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Pierro, if these were my wife I wouldn't have time for a blog. Have a Bouncybonker Happy Easter kitties and Mr. & Mrs.

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  12. Woodsterman (Odie)April 23, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Supi, thanks, that's the idea here.

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  13. LLApril 23, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    I would have though you'd have posted this one on GOOD FRIDAY (yesterday), however it just make today GOOD SATURDAY!

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  14. Christopher - Conservative PerspectiveApril 23, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    It is said that one learns something everyday and I certainly did here Odie. This is a lesson I will not soon forget.

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  15. Scooney AdriftApril 23, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Hey, now I get it!

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  16. Woodsterman (Odie)April 23, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    LL, Happy Good Saturday!

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  17. Woodsterman (Odie)April 23, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Christopher, we're never too busy to learn.

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  18. Woodsterman (Odie)April 23, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Scooney, you're smarter than the average bear.

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  19. Opus #6April 23, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Odie, well done. An unforgettable post.

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  20. Woodsterman (Odie)April 23, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Opie, I'm here helping with your edumacation.

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  21. bannedApril 23, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    An excellent learning aid for teachers of geology.

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  22. Woodsterman (Odie)April 23, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Banned, we're for you!

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  23. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Got milk?

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  24. Woodsterman (Odie)April 28, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Scott, shakes ...

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