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The Scientific Revolution was a momentous change in the course of humanity. This is a time when new ideas of physics, anatomy, biology, astronomy, astrology, and chemistry began to take hold and be taken seriously. The Scientific Revolution began around 1543 and carried on up until the mid to late 17th century.
When did the French Revolution occur 1789 or 1879?
1789
During what years did the Renaissance occur?
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What continent did the french revolution occur?
Europe. France is in Europe.
Where and when did the largest earthquake occur in the twentieth century?
Chile 1960, Magnitude 9.5
Why did the largest tsunami occur?
Earthquake
In the 20th century which earthquake has been the most deadliest?
2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake is the deadliest
What is the strongest Seattle earthquake ever recorded?
The 7.1 magnitude Olympia earthquake in 1949 is the largest earthquake to occur in the Seattle region since records began.
Where did world's largest earthquakes occur What was the level?
The worlds largest recorded earthquake occurred in southern Chile in 1960. It had a 9.5 mangitude
How can you tell an earthquake is gonna happen?
No, they can't tell that it is a foreshock until a larger earthquake happens. (The largest main earthquake is called the mainshock)
What was the magnitude of the largest earthquake in the US and where did it occur and how many were there?
I know the largest and strongest earthquake in the US as in Anchorage Alaska, not positive, I think it was just one. It was early 1900's or late 1800's and destroyed the city.
Can an earthquake occur in the ocean?
Yes. An earthquake may occur in the ocean.
What can occur hours or days after an earthquake?
Aftershocks can occur hours or days after an earthquake.
Where did the 3 worst earthquakes occur in US?
This is debatable, but the three worst earthquakes in the U.S. were likely the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, the Alaskan earthquake of 1964, and the New Madrid, Missouri earthquake, which was in the early 19th century.
What has been the biggest earthquake to hit the US?
The 1964 Alaska earthquake (March 27, 1964) had its epicentre in Prince William Sound near Anchorage. The earthquake had a magnitude of 9.2 making it the largest ever to occur in the US, and the 3rd largest ever recorded by seismometer.
Will there be a 9.8 earthquake in Los Angeles tomorrow?
No. First, it is impossible to predict when an earthquake will occur. Second, none of the faults in southern California are capable of generating an earthquake anywhere near that intensity. Scientists estimate that the largest earthquake the San Andreas Fault can generate is in the neighborhood of an 8.3.
