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Watch the original version of the video "An earthquake in a bowl of jelly" produced by Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chaussées LCPC, in 2009

 

An earthquake in a bowl of jelly

Published in January 2016 and updated in March 2023
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We invite you to follow our scientists to gain a better understanding of natural hazards using physical, mechanical and numerical modelling methods combined with laboratory, on-site and structural measurements.

Take a look at the “bowl of jelly” phenomenon caused by the vibrations of earthquakes.

(video in french, subtilted in english : click on the icon "sous titres et audio")

Identity card of the video

Original Title:

Comprendre les risques naturels pour mieux les prévenir - "Séisme dans un bol de gelée"
with the participation of:Philippe Reiffsteck, Sonia Fanelli, Jean-François Semblat, Émilie Vidal, Christophe Chevalier
Illustrations:

Thanks to Aude Rouger from Brgm, Catherine Tailleux from Irstea, the MDDE and MLETR media libraries, for providing us with images from their photo libraries.

Date:2016
Directed by:Sophie Jeannin & Anne-Sophie Seguin
Produced by:Ifsttar