You are here: Home › Earth sciences › Earthquakes and seismology › Results 1–11 of 11

1. Title

   Asia: earthquake density map

   Description

   This map illustrates the average number of earthquakes per year in Asia, of magnitude 5 and above at all depths. It shows major tectonic boundaries, subduction zones, ridges and transform faults. The map is provided by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

   Publisher

   United States Geological Survey (USGS)

   http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/world/asia/density.php

2. Title

   Asia: seismic hazard map

   Description

   This map of Asia displays seismic hazards in terms of peak ground acceleration (PGA). It also includes all major plate boundaries in the region: subduction zones, transform margins; and spreading centres. The map was developed by the Global Seismic Hazards Assessment Program (GSHAP) of the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

   Publisher

   United States Geological Survey (USGS)

   http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/world/asia/gshap.php

3. Title

   Asia: seismicity map: 1900 to 2012

   Description

   This map illustrates the number of earthquakes of magnitude 7.5 and above occurring in Asia from 1900 to 2012 at all depths. It also shows plate boundaries. The map is provided by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

   Publisher

   United States Geological Survey (USGS)

   http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/world/asia/seismicity.php

4. Title

   Disaster of May 12th Wenchuan earthquake and its influence on debris flows

   Description

   This article examines mud rock flows following the 2008 earthquake in Wenchuan, China, and provides brief suggestions for preventative measures to avoid mud rock flows after future earthquakes. The article was published in the Journal of Geography and Geology Vol. 1, No. 1; May 2009.

   Author

   Ziqiang Liu; Shuqin Sun

   Publisher

   Canadian Center of Science and Education

   http://ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jgg/article/view/1818

5. Title

   Earthquakes: LearningSpace: Open University

   Description

   This introductory module focuses on the reasons for, occurrence and consequences of earthquakes, and their intensity and magnitude. The module is expected to take eight hours to complete and is provided by the UK Open University as part of its LearningSpace, a collection of over 800 free online courses (as at July 2016).

   Publisher

   Open University

   http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/science/geology/earthquakes/content-section-0

6. Title

   East meets Midwest: An earthquake in India helps hazard assessment in the Central United States

   Description

   The Bhuj earthquake, which occurred on 26 January 2001 in the State of Gujarat, India, is described and parallels drawn with earthquakes in the New Madrid seismic zone, Mississippi Valley, USA. Both are ancient failed-rift zones and are intraplate settings located far from plate boundaries. This fact sheet (FS-007-02, March 2002), which includes maps and photographs, has been produced by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) following visits of US scientists to Gujarat to learn lessons that they could then apply in the USA.

   Author

   Joan Gomberg; Eugene Schweig

   Publisher

   United States Geological Survey (USGS)

   http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/fs-0007-02/fs-0007-02.pdf

7. Title

   FAQ about relationships between earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

   Description

   This resource from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) answers the question, Is there a relationship between earthquakes larger than magnitude 6 that occur along major fault zones and nearby volcanic eruptions?

   Publisher

   United States Geological Survey (USGS)

   http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/about/faq/faqeq.php

8. Title

   FAQs about volcanic eruptions

   Description

   This resource answers questions about the relationships between different volcanoes and between earthquakes and volcanoes. Can an eruption at one volcano trigger an eruption at another nearby volcano? Is there evidence for a cause and effect relationship between eruptions that occur at about the same time from volcanoes located hundreds to thousands of km apart? Is there a relationship between large earthquakes (>M 6) that occur along major fault zones and nearby volcanic eruptions? The FAQ is provided by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

   Publisher

   United States Geological Survey (USGS)

   http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/about/faq/faqerupt.php

9. Title

   Fuzzy C-means clustering for 3D seismic parameters processing

   Description

   This article introduces the technique of fuzzy C-means (FCM) clustering as a method of characterising seismic parameters and classifying petroleum reservoirs. The article was published in the Journal of Geography and Geology Vol. 1, No. 1; May 2009.

   Author

   Fuqun Zhao; Liang Le

   Publisher

   Canadian Center of Science and Education

   http://ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jgg/article/view/1826

10. Title

    Glossary of seismological terms

    Description

    This glossary of terms relating to earthquakes and seismology is published by Natural Resources Canada.

    Publisher

    Natural Resources Canada

    http://www.earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/info-gen/glossa-eng.php

11. Title

    Natural disaster risk management in the Philippines: reducing vulnerability: follow-on study

    Description

    This study provides an overview of natural disasters and the capacity of disaster management in the Philippines. It specifically considers floods, sediment and typhoon disasters, earthquake disasters and volcanic disasters. It builds upon an earlier study with the aim of providing guidance on improving disaster management and assisting in achieving the development goals in the Philippines. This document is report no.38063 from The World Bank, published in 2005.

    Author

    Pacific Consultants International

    Publisher

    The World Bank Group

    https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/8754