Episodic Tremor and Slip in the Pacific Northwest: When is the next big earthquake?
also known as:
Mysterious earthquakes, unexpected movements
The instructor's presentation and worksheet are required for this activity. This activity can be completed with or without computers.
Student Worksheet (v: June 2010)[doc]
Guide to running Mysterious earthquakes,unexpected movements Activity(v. June 2010)[doc]
Answer Key [doc]
Earth Exploration Toolbook: Analyzing Plate Motion Using EarthScope GPS Data : Online step by step guide to finding, downloading, and plotting GPS Time Series Data
Earth Exploration Toolbook: Step by Step Instructions to Analyzing Plate Motion Using EarthScope GPS Data [pdf] : PDF of Step by Step section of EET Chapter
Additional Resources:
Reading Time Series Plots Reference Key [pdf] ; in Spanish [pdf]
As preparation for this activity, work with students through the Introduction to Reading GPS Time Series Plots
Animations of episodic tremor and slip (download these to show during the instructor presentation)