the COMPLETED version of "Dynamic Earth Guided Notes"
... Modified Mercalli Scale o Modified Mercalli Scale Definition: A scale of earthquake intensity based on human observed effects. The scale ranges from I (detectable only with instruments) to XII (causing almost total destruction). Scale is from 1-12. - DEMO ACTIVITY: Arrange 12 different descriptions ...
... Modified Mercalli Scale o Modified Mercalli Scale Definition: A scale of earthquake intensity based on human observed effects. The scale ranges from I (detectable only with instruments) to XII (causing almost total destruction). Scale is from 1-12. - DEMO ACTIVITY: Arrange 12 different descriptions ...
EHC 05-01-07.indd - University of California, Berkeley
... of the Lusi Mud Volcano? PAGE 201 On 29 May 2006, a mud volcano, unofficially named ‘Lusi,’ erupted in the Indonesian city of Sidoarjo, in eastern Java, covering an area of several square kilometers with mud [Davies et al., 2007] and displacing more than 24,000 people [Cyranoski, 2007]. Two days ear ...
... of the Lusi Mud Volcano? PAGE 201 On 29 May 2006, a mud volcano, unofficially named ‘Lusi,’ erupted in the Indonesian city of Sidoarjo, in eastern Java, covering an area of several square kilometers with mud [Davies et al., 2007] and displacing more than 24,000 people [Cyranoski, 2007]. Two days ear ...
23-11-2005 10:30 am have laid the foundations for
... During the meeting that was attended by experts and delegations from 23 countries of the Mediterranean and Northeast Atlantic including Egypt, Morocco and Algeria, a plan of action for 2006-2007 was adopted that focus on enhancing capabilities for multiple hazard and risk assessment; improving warni ...
... During the meeting that was attended by experts and delegations from 23 countries of the Mediterranean and Northeast Atlantic including Egypt, Morocco and Algeria, a plan of action for 2006-2007 was adopted that focus on enhancing capabilities for multiple hazard and risk assessment; improving warni ...
finding epicenters
... well as by explosions. As a result, vibrations can begin both in and on the Earth’s crust. The energy released radiates away from the point of origin, the focus. Commonly, when describing the location of an earthquake, scientists and the media often talk about the earthquake’s epicenter, the point o ...
... well as by explosions. As a result, vibrations can begin both in and on the Earth’s crust. The energy released radiates away from the point of origin, the focus. Commonly, when describing the location of an earthquake, scientists and the media often talk about the earthquake’s epicenter, the point o ...
The 11.03.2011 Tohoku Earthquake, Japan - questions raised, lessons learned Japan-Malta Association
... ease comparison of different earthquakes. The Modified-Mercalli Intensity scale is a twelve-stage scale, numbered from I to XII. The lower numbers ...
... ease comparison of different earthquakes. The Modified-Mercalli Intensity scale is a twelve-stage scale, numbered from I to XII. The lower numbers ...
Plate Tectonics - Geography at InterHigh
... but "great" earthquakes (those of magnitude 8.0 or greater). It is estimated that there several million temblors, most undetectable, happen every day. ...
... but "great" earthquakes (those of magnitude 8.0 or greater). It is estimated that there several million temblors, most undetectable, happen every day. ...
1960 Valdivia earthquake
The 1960 Valdivia earthquake (Spanish: Terremoto de Valdivia) or Great Chilean earthquake (Gran terremoto de Chile) of Sunday, 22 May 1960 was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded, rating a 9.5 on the moment magnitude scale. It occurred in the afternoon (19:11 GMT, 15:11 local time), and lasted approximately 10 minutes. The resulting tsunami affected southern Chile, Hawaii, Japan, the Philippines, eastern New Zealand, southeast Australia, and the Aleutian Islands.The epicenter was near Lumaco (see map), approximately 570 kilometres (350 mi) south of Santiago, with Valdivia being the most affected city. The tremor caused localised tsunamis that severely battered the Chilean coast, with waves up to 25 metres (82 ft). The main tsunami raced across the Pacific Ocean and devastated Hilo, Hawaii. Waves as high as 10.7 metres (35 ft) were recorded 10,000 kilometres (6,200 mi) from the epicenter, and as far away as Japan and the Philippines.The death toll and monetary losses arising from such a widespread disaster are not certain.Various estimates of the total number of fatalities from the earthquake and tsunamis have been published, with the United States Geological Survey citing studies with figures of 2,231, 3,000, or 5,700 killed and another source using an estimate of 6,000 dead. Different sources have estimated the monetary cost ranged from US$400 million to 800 million (or $3.19 billion to $6.38 billion today, adjusted for inflation).