Here’s a nifty little free program that’s been popping up more and more lately. It’s a Windows-based “real-time” global earthquake viewing program called Earthquake 3D. It’s nothing fancy, and for me it’s much more of a toy since I can kind of build a three-dimensional picture of things by virtue of years of experience.
I thought I’d post it up though with the most recent earthquake in the Canterbury, New Zealand region in the news. [Lyttelton & Christchurch]. There are two versions. One is less robust and free; whereas, the other requires a little donation but has a little bit more capability.
The download page is located HERE.
Earthquake 3D screen capture of Oceana – www.wolton.net, 2011
I’m not going to spend a lot of time on how this program works because I think most of you can figure it out. It’s pretty intuitive and the onboard Help page is pretty easy. Again, it’s a novelty tool for those interested in looking at global earthquakes in different ways and quickly.
I do want to mention to the families of the victims of the most recent earthquakes in Canterbury: The world is there with you at least in spirit. Many . . . → Read More: Earthquake 3D Global Monitor
