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Earthquake - A sudden movement of the earth's crust caused by the release of stress accumulated along geologic faults or by volcanic activity. Also called seism, temblor.

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Education
No sub-categories 8 Sites Past Earthquakes
Chile 2010, Christchurch NZ 2011, Haiti 2010, ... 100 Sites Prediction
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Preparedness
No sub-categories 11 Sites Seismicity Reports
United States 28 Sites

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Earthquake Information from the USGS - Gateway to US Geological Survey web resources on earthquakes, including information on recent quakes, earthquake preparedness, building seismically resistant structures, and current research topics. Center for Earthquake Research and Information - University of Memphis (Tennessee). Includes technical information and recent earthquakes data, public awareness and resources for teachers and kids, and ongoing research projects and publications. Queensland University Advanced Centre for Earthquake Studies (QUAKES) - Research institute located in Brisbane, Australia. Includes information on earthquake simulation and forecasting. How to Build an Inexpensive Seismometer - Detailed instructions, including diagrams, description of components, setup and synchronization. Swiss Seismological Service - Latest earthquake information, interactive map, catalogue of Swiss earthquakes, and a feedback forum. Automatic Monitoring of Regional Seismic Events - Technical paper describing an approach to automatic, real-time monitoring of regional seismic events, based on the theory of pulse propagation in a randomly stratified medium with waveguides. DL Research - Earthquake Project - Brings together and analyzes earthquake data and trends, both historical and present-day. Displays statistical graphs by number of earthquakes, magnitude, and geographic position. US Geological Survey - Earthquake Search - This form allows you to select the necessary parameters to perform a global, circular or rectangular area search for earthquakes. NASA Earth Observatory - Satellite imagery of volcanoes and earthquakes. Electric Quakes - Explains the links between solar activity, the ionosphere, planetary motion and earthquakes Earthquakes Today - Provides maps and details of the latest earthquakes worldwide. Also provides video reports and news headlines about the more significant earthquakes. Indiana Geological Survey - Earthquakes in Indiana - Describes the aftermath of the strongest earthquakes occurred and the preparation to reduce its effects. Earthquakes in Chile - Illustrated article explaining why Chile is particularly prone to earthquakes. World Earthquakes Live - Relates the most recent quake, with commentary from readers. Provides statistics, news and forecasts. Seismology Research Centre - Australia based company offering seismograph training and studying quakes worldwide. Provides information about the equipment and software they use, along with real-time reports on seismic activity and articles on past events.

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