Fault Lines - Articulated Earthquake Model
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Description
Geology is fascinating! I was trying to think of a unique geology-related model, and then it hit me… well, an earthquake that is!
It got me wondering, how do earthquakes actually happen? A little bit of research later, and I found the perfect idea. An interactive fault line model, with articulated earthquake movements!
I found it a great way to visualize the movement of tectonic plates, and I hope it will be an educational tool for younger geologists. Teach about epicenters, focal points, waves, tectonic plates, plate movements, and other basic terminology.
The models include 3 basic plate movements including:
- Normal faults
- Reverse faults
- Strike-slip faults
The print file includes several plates. Each plate contains one set of the models:
- 8 Colours - No Tag w. Pause: The files are painted for 8 colours, but can be printed using 1 AMS unit. The print will pause after the first 4 colours. Switch the colours over in the AMS and continue the print. Remember to make a note of which slots the next 4 colours are using!
- 4 Colours - No Tag: The files are painted for 4 colours.
- 4 Colours - With Tag: The files are painted for 4 colours and print the nametags separately. I thought it would be a cool idea if they could be used to match the correct name to the model!
- 1 Colours - No Tag
- 1 Colours - With Tag
The models print in place, just snap the joints free as needed after printing. Enjoy!
License
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