Geology

Tectonic Basin

In an artistic and tactile manner, TECTONIC BASIN demonstrates principles of geology, erosion, chaos and more. Fine-grained sand covers a low-frequency vibrating base plate. The vibrations of the plate cause the sand to move and settle in unpredictable ways that resemble the shifting sands of a desert. Visitors can spread the sand with their hands and watch the pattern reform within a few seconds.