What is IRIS?
IRIS is a consortium of over 100 US universities dedicated to the operation of science facilities for the acquisition, management, and distribution of seismological data. It was founded in 1984 with support from the National Science Foundation. IRIS programs contribute to scholarly research, education, earthquake hazard mitigation, and the verification of a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty….Read more.
Resources for the Public
- Seismic Monitor
- Public Lectures
- Museum Displays
- Animation of the Month
- Educational Publications
- Animation of the Month
- Rapid Earthquake Viewer
- IRIS Earthquake Browser
- IRIS News
- General earthquake information
Find out where earthquakes are occurring today around the world.
Find out when a seismologist might be giving a talk at a museum or university close to your home.
See our museum displays in major museums.
These simple animations help explain earthquakes and seismology concepts.
Posters and fact sheets about seismology.
Simple animations that help explain earthquakes and seismology.
See earthquake data from seismometers in your area.
Interactive interface for selecting and plotting earthquakes.
Read the latest about IRIS and the seismology community.
To learn more about other programs IRIS Education and Outreach provides, visit the Education and Outreach Program homepage.
