The IRIS Education & Outreach (E&O) program, in collaboration
with the seismological and educational communities, develops and
implements programs designed to enhance seismology and Earth Science education in K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and in adult education.
Program Highlights
- Animation of the Month
- Education and Outreach Calendar
- IRIS/SSA Distinguished Lectureship
- Educational Affiliates
- Educational Software
- Lessons and Resources For Educators
- IRIS/USGS Museum Displays
- Professional Development for Educators
- E&O Program Plan >
- Educational Publications
- Educational One-Pagers
- Sabbaticals in Seismology
- Seismographs in Schools
- Summer Internships for Undergraduates
Animation of the Month
A series of animations that can be used to teach seismology. The latest animation can be viewed here.
An archive of older animations can be viewed at the Animation of the Month Archive.
Viewing Earthquakes
See earthquake data from seismometers in your area using the Rapid Earthquake Viewer (REV).
Interested in where earthquakes are happening today? Go to the Seismic Monitor to find out!