earthquake hazard zone

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• Earthquake hazard zoning of India — The Indian subcontinent had a long history of devastating earthquakes. The major reason for the high frequency and intensity of the earthquakes is that India continues to drive into Asia at a rate of appromately 47 mm/year [ cite web title =… …   Wikipedia

• earthquake — /errth kwayk /, n. 1. a series of vibrations induced in the earth s crust by the abrupt rupture and rebound of rocks in which elastic strain has been slowly accumulating. 2. something that is severely disruptive; upheaval. [1300 50; ME erthequake …   Universalium

• Earthquake — For other uses, see Earthquake (disambiguation). Global earthquake epicenters, 1963–1998 …   Wikipedia

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• Earthquake preparedness — refers to a variety of measures designed to help individuals, businesses, and local and state governments in earthquake prone areas to prepare for significant earthquakes. Preparedness measures are part of the emergency management cycle, and can… …   Wikipedia

• 1999 Chamoli earthquake — Earthquake title=1999 Chamoli earthquake date= 29 March 1999 [http://www.iirs nrsa.gov.in/pdf/brijesh thesis2005.pdf Earthquake Risk Assessment of Buildings: Applicability of HAZUS in Dehradun, India] Indian Institute of Remote Sensing ]… …   Wikipedia

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• New Madrid Seismic Zone — Coordinates: 36°34′57″N 89°35′17″W / 36.58245°N 89.58801°W / 36.58245; 89.58801 …   Wikipedia

• Wabash Valley Seismic Zone — The Wabash Valley Seismic Zone (also known as the Wabash Valley Fault System or Zone) is a tectonic region located in the Midwest of the United States, centered on the valley of the Wabash River, along the state line between southeastern Illinois …   Wikipedia

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• 2005 Kashmir earthquake — Date October 8, 2005 (2005 10 08) Magnitude 7.6 Mw Depth …   Wikipedia