Discover the secrets of the Earth with focusTerra! Why does the Earth shake? What forces cause mountains to form? How does a crystal grow? focusTerra takes you on an exciting journey from the Earth's interior to the peaks of the Alps. Learn about ...
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Waves – Dive in!
Constantly and everywhere, we are surrounded by waves – even if we can only perceive some of them: water waves, sound waves, earthquake waves, light. However, waves are not only omnipresent in our lives, but are used for a wide variety of applications – in medicine, for communication, when looking into Earth or in navigation.
Find out how very different applications make use of the same wave properties. For example, measuring the thickness of a glacier and the ultrasound examination of an unborn baby have much more in common than is apparent at first glance. And the way we use our ears to determine where a sound is coming from is similar to determining a location using GPS.
Let yourself be carried away and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of waves – in nature, art, everyday life and research.
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The contents of the exhibition are also available as in an illustrated book in German and English. It can be ordered via e-mail: info_focusterra@erdw.ethz.ch
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Permanent exhibition
focusTerra - ETH Zurich
Sonneggstrasse 5
8092 Zürich
Accessibility:
Infos Zugänglichkeit:
There are disabled parking spaces available.
The building, the exhibitions and the toilets are wheelchair accessible.
Guided tours for people with disabilities can be booked via our online form or by phone +41 44 632 62 81.
