All Images
News Release 10-071
Chile Earthquake: NSF Awards Rapid Response Research Grants
Scientists study the February Chilean earthquake, and the likelihood of future such quakes
This material is available primarily for archival purposes. Telephone numbers or other contact information may be out of date; please see current contact information at media contacts.
A severely damaged building in Concepcion shows the effects of the latest Chilean earthquake.
Credit: Steve Roecker/courtesy IRIS Consortium
Download the high-resolution JPG version of the image. (1.6 MB)
Use your mouse to right-click (Mac users may need to Ctrl-click) the link above and choose the option that will save the file or target to your computer.
Seismometers and other instruments have been installed in the quake's rupture region.
Credit: Ray Russo/courtesy IRIS Consortium
Download the high-resolution JPG version of the image. (1.5 MB)
Use your mouse to right-click (Mac users may need to Ctrl-click) the link above and choose the option that will save the file or target to your computer.
Researchers George Slad and Anne Meltzer install a seismic station near a farmhouse in Chile.
Credit: George Slad/courtesy IRIS Consortium
Download the high-resolution JPG version of the image. (34 KB)
Use your mouse to right-click (Mac users may need to Ctrl-click) the link above and choose the option that will save the file or target to your computer.
A completed seismic station deployed in the Chilean countryside.
Credit: Steve Roecker/IRIS Consortium
Download the high-resolution JPG version of the image. (2.3 MB)
Use your mouse to right-click (Mac users may need to Ctrl-click) the link above and choose the option that will save the file or target to your computer.
Don Eugenio Lira/Mario Pardo/Bob Greschke near a station on Don's property near Curacavi.
Credit: Ray Russo/courtesy IRIS Consortium
Download the high-resolution JPG version of the image. (468 KB)
Use your mouse to right-click (Mac users may need to Ctrl-click) the link above and choose the option that will save the file or target to your computer.