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Earthquakes in Switzerland

Special exhibition, 6 September to 30 November 2014

At the present time, earthquakes cannot be predicted. Nevertheless, a lot is known about where, why, and how often they occur. Discover more about the natural hazard with the highest damage potential in Switzerland and gain insight into the multifaceted tasks of the Swiss Seismological Service. The exhibition is in German, an English catalogue is available.

An exhibition by the Swiss Seismological Service in honour of their 100th anniversary.

Book a guided tour on earthquakes, including a visit of the earthquake simulator.

Events during the special exhibition:

  • "Earthquakes & Tsunamis – Japan under nature's spell"
    Die Lange Nacht der Zürcher Museen
    Saturday, 6 September 2014,
    19.00 to 02.00
    Event in German only
  • Earthquake-Workshop for teachers
    Event in German only
  • Open house at the Swiss Seismological Service
    Sunday, 21 September 2014, 10.00 to 16.00
  • Movie night "The Story of John Milne"
    Documentary on the extraordinary career and travels of the founder of modern seismology
    Wednesday, 22 Oktober 2014, 18.00, in English
    More information
  • Märchenhafte Geologie "Die Erde bebt"
    Fairy tale event in Swiss German
    Sunday, 16 November 2014, 14.00, for ages 5+
    Event in German only
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