Understand Vibrations Better: Whether it's an earthquake, volcanic eruption, avalanche, or even a small shake in your area, our app helps you gauge the intensity and impact of these events.
Monitor Earthquakes in Real-Time: Keep track of seismic waves and ground movements as they happen. Ideal for safety and educational purposes.
Share Results Easily: Quickly share your findings with friends, family, or fellow enthusiasts.
How Does It Work?
Our app utilizes the accelerometer built into your smartphone to detect and analyze vibrations. Here’s a closer look at how it operates:
Vibration Detection: The app measures the vibrations and shakes in your environment. It captures data from the ground motion at a specific point and presents it in a clear graphical format.
Graphical Representation: The graph displays ground movement over time in three axes:
Z Axis: Perpendicular to the Earth's surface.
X and Y Axes: Parallel to the surface.
Seismic Scales:
Mercalli Intensity Scale: Measures the effects of earthquakes and their impact on structures. It ranges from I (not felt) to XII (catastrophic damage).
Richter Scale: Quantifies the energy released by an earthquake, providing a magnitude number.
Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA): Shows the maximum acceleration recorded during an earthquake.
Instrumental Intensity Scale: Developed by The United States Geological Survey, this scale maps peak ground acceleration and peak ground velocity to create shake maps, similar to the Mercalli Scale.
Mercalli Intensity Scale Levels
I. Instrumental: Not felt, recorded by seismographs.
II. Weak: Felt only in high buildings.
III. Slight: Noticeable indoors, like a passing truck.
IV. Moderate: Windows and doors rattle, similar to a train passing by.
V. Rather Strong: Felt by everyone, minor objects may shift.
VI. Strong: Books fall from shelves, trees shake, and minor damage may occur.
VII. Very Strong: Difficult to stand, noticeable damage to buildings.
VIII. Destructive: Significant damage, trees may break.
IX. Violent: General panic, serious damage, cracks in structures.
X. Intense: Major destruction, bent rails.
XI. Extreme: Extensive damage, pipelines destroyed.
XII. Catastrophic: Near-total destruction.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What types of vibrations can the app measure?
The app measures all types of vibrations including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, avalanches, and other ground movements.
How accurate is the app?
The app uses your smartphone’s accelerometer to provide reliable readings. However, for professional seismic analysis, specialized equipment is recommended.
Can I use the app in different locations?
Yes, the app works anywhere. Just ensure your smartphone is placed on a stable surface for accurate measurements.
How do I share my results?
You can easily share your findings with others through the app’s built-in sharing features.
Is there a limit to how many measurements I can take?
No, you can take as many measurements as you like. The app records and stores data for your convenience.
What's New in the Latest Version 1.6.03
Last updated on Feb 16, 2024
Export to csv file fixed
Other minor bugs fixed
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