The provisions update process relies heavily on volunteers, while FEMA supports the effort by funding travel costs of volunteer committee members and BSSC staff activities. Members for all committees are currently being sought. Web site offers general information about the center, access to its products and services, current quake information, general quake information, and access to other earthquake information sources. The database includes earthquakes occurring from 2100 B.C. to the present. This simulation allows students and other seismologist wannabes to use seismic date to calculate the epicenter and magnitude of an imaginary earthquake.
Students can choose from four geographic areas for their simulation.
Virtual Earthquake carefully guides the student through the calculations and then shows the actual epicenter and magnitude. The site also includes the WSTB Newsletter, with current project updates and contact information. The project period is one year, though some grants may be renewed for a second year. Education institutions, private firms, private foundations, individuals, and state and local government agencies are eligible. The center is currently seeking a full-time deputy director to assist in the administration of the center's research, implementation, education, outreach, and industry collaboration programs.