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Monitoring the infrasound created in the early stages of a volcanic eruptions can contribute to the safety and efficiency of civil aviation in Southeast Asia. VOLCANIC INFRASOUND presents a 9-minute overview of techniques to monitor remote volcanic activity. The short film shows scientists working in the field plus animated diagrams and maps.

Produced by Earth Observatory of Singapore

Directed by Isaac Kerlow

Illustration & Animation by Nguyen Thi Nam Phuong

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During an earthquake, a ruptured fault sends out different types of waves. P-waves are the first waves to arrive because they travel the fastest. They are then followed by S-waves which travel slower, but bring about greater destruction. Both of these waves are detected by sensors and the data is then transmitted to an earthquake alert centre. The alert centre will release critical information about the earthquake, like the location of the epicentre and its magnitude.

Produced by Earth Observatory of Singapore

Animation by Nguyen Thi Nam Phuong

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“The main danger of liquefaction is that ground slopes which were previously stable can suddenly become detached from the buried sediments beneath them, with the effectively frictionless fluid layer forming a lubricated surface for sliding.” - Kyle Bradley / Earth Observatory of Singapore

Liquefaction Animation by Nguyen Thi Nam Phuong