EESA06H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Seismic Wave, Earthquake Prediction, Grand Banks Of Newfoundland
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50 years later earthquake on november 18th, 1929 had parts of the sea floor beneath. November 3rd, 2002: largest earthquake ever recorded (interior of alaska) Forces acting deep in the earth may put a stress on the rock, which may bend or change in. Discuss the seismic waves created by earthquakes and how the quakes are measured and. Describe effects of earthquakes, such as ground motion and displacement, damage to. November 25th, 1988: largest earthquake in eastern canada in 53 years (saguenay region of. Earthquakes are confined to a few narrow belts on earth. There is a possibility in the future we will be able to forecast earthquakes. February 5th, 1663 (charlevoix-kamouraska of quebec in st. lawrence valley) October 20th, 1870 (baie-st-paul earthquake south of virginia) Understanding the nature and origin of earthquakes located by studying these waves buildings and quake-caused fires, landslides and tsunamis.
