Good Vibrations - WonderWorks Myrtle
Beach New Exhibit on Earthquakes
Named by Teachers
during Teacher Appreciation Month
MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina – (May 13, 2021) –
WonderWorks
Myrtle Beach has an array of exhibits that help educate people about science.
And it’s latest exhibit on earthquakes called Good Vibrations, opens May 28th. Good
Vibrations will spotlight Tuckaleechee Caverns, and how they document seismic
activity around the world. The new exhibit was a topic request from educators,
so it seemed appropriate that they also name the exhibit. Teachers are
invited to see this exhibit for free during WonderWorks Teacher Appreciation
Month celebration.
“This new Earthquake exhibit offers a great
opportunity to learn about plate tectonics and all seismic activity,” explains
Robert Stinnett, general manager at WonderWorks Myrtle Beach. “We look forward
to helping people shake things up and learn this type of science in a fun
atmosphere.”
The Tuckaleechee Caverns are home to the most
sensitive seismic station on Earth. It detects any and all tectonic movement
anywhere in the world. If a country is testing a nuclear weapon or there is an
earthquake, it has that information within seconds. Once it does, within 300ths
of a millisecond, it relays that important information directly to the U.S.
Military; Vienna, Austria; and Geneva, Switzerland. The information is
collected 24/7 and is crucial to national security, as well as being able to
provide earthquake information.
The exhibit, Good
Vibrations will help share the importance of the Tuckaleechee
Caverns and what they are doing in monitoring seismic activity. The information
in the exhibit meets the educational standards on earthquake and seismic
activity, and is one of WonderWorks’ many STEAM (science, technology,
engineering, art, and math) related learning exhibits.
During the month of May 2021, teachers and all
support staff can receive free admission to WonderWorks Myrtle Beach by showing
a valid school ID or a pay stub upon entering. Additionally, up to four of
their accompany guests can receive 50% off their admission price.
“Teachers are going to love learning about the
caverns, and everyone who visits will have a great time,” added Stinnett.
“Being able to learn and have fun all in the same place is a beautiful thing.
We make it happen every day here at WonderWorks Myrtle Beach.”
WonderWorks Myrtle Beach STEM programs include
the WonderWorks WonderKids event, virtual learning labs, ART-OLINA Young
Artist’s Gallery of the Carolinas, science fair partnerships, online science
worksheets, sensory days, group rates, birthday parties and a homeschool
program. To learn more about the programs, visit the site https://www.wonderworksonline.com/myrtle-beach.
To get more information about Teacher
Appreciation Month, visit the site at: https://www.wonderworksonline.com/myrtle-beach/teachers-appreciation/
WonderWorks Myrtle Beach has COVID-19 safety
measures in place. They include reduced hours, enhanced cleaning, spatial
distancing protocols, employee health screenings and employee personal
protective equipment (PPE).
About WonderWorks
WonderWorks,
a science-focused indoor amusement park, combines education and entertainment.
With over 100 hands-on exhibits, there is something unique and challenging for
guests of all ages. Feel the power of 84-mph hurricane-force winds in the Hurricane Shack. Make huge,
life-sized bubbles in the Bubble
Lab. Get the NASA treatment in our Astronaut Training Gyro and experience zero gravity. Nail it by lying on
the death-defying Bed of Nails.
Conquer your fear of heights on our indoor Glow-In-The-Dark
Ropes Course. WonderWorks is open 365 days a year and hosts
birthday parties and special events. https://www.wonderworksonline.com/myrtle-beach/.
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