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The Good Friday Earthquake on March 27, 1964 had its epicenter near Prince Wiliam Sound, Alaska. It lasted about 5 minutes, and caused 131 deaths, but it may not be true.
This earthquake was the 4th most powerful earthquake ever recorded, and the most powerful earthquake to have an epicenter in the United States.
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When an earthquake occurs data from one seismograph can tell you what?
When an earthquake occurs, data from one seismograph can tell you the arrival time of seismic waves, the distance from the earthquake epicenter to the seismograph, and the magnitude of the earthquake. By analyzing this data, scientists can determine the location and strength of the earthquake.
Which US state has never had an earthquake?
Florida is the only US state that has never had an earthquake. Its geological composition is not conducive to seismic activity.
What can the s-p interval tell us about an earthquake?
The S-P interval can tell us the distance to the earthquake epicenter. By measuring the time difference between the arrival of the S and P waves on a seismogram, seismologists can calculate the distance based on the known velocity of seismic waves through the Earth.
What state was the greatest earthquake in?
The epicenter of the largest ever US earthquake (with a moment magnitude rating of 9.2) was in Alaska, approximately 12.4 miles (20 km) north of Prince William Sound and 78 miles (120 km) east south east of Anchorage.
What state has never had an earthquake?
Your question is a bit vague. EVERY state has experienced P, S and/or Body Waves (humans feel Body Waves and say "Earthquake!" while some animals can sense P- or S-waves).Now, a better question is "Are there any states that never had an epicenter located within state boundaries?"To answer that, you would have to locate a state that doesn't lie above one or more faults.
Which state had the biggest earthquake?
Alaska had the biggest earthquake in the US.
What is the approximate latitude and longitude of the epicenter?
We typically use the word "epicenter" when discussing earthquakes, so the lat/long of the epicenter would depend on the earthquake under discussion. You can see each of the recent earthquakes on the US Geological Survey's web page at the link below.
When an earthquake occurs data from one seismograph can tell you what?
When an earthquake occurs, data from one seismograph can tell you the arrival time of seismic waves, the distance from the earthquake epicenter to the seismograph, and the magnitude of the earthquake. By analyzing this data, scientists can determine the location and strength of the earthquake.
How far away from the epicenter were the effects felt from the Illinois earthquake on February 10 2010?
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the Earthquake was felt up to 50 km away from the epicentre. Please see the related link for a contour map of earthquake intensity from the USGS.
Which US state has never had an earthquake?
Florida is the only US state that has never had an earthquake. Its geological composition is not conducive to seismic activity.
Do earthquakes start at the epicenter?
Yes earthquakes start at the epicentre and in waves the energy ripples out across continents giving us the shaking feeling like an earthquake is happening.
What is the most earthquake-prone state in the US?
Alaska
What can the s-p interval tell us about an earthquake?
The S-P interval can tell us the distance to the earthquake epicenter. By measuring the time difference between the arrival of the S and P waves on a seismogram, seismologists can calculate the distance based on the known velocity of seismic waves through the Earth.
What state was the greatest earthquake in?
The epicenter of the largest ever US earthquake (with a moment magnitude rating of 9.2) was in Alaska, approximately 12.4 miles (20 km) north of Prince William Sound and 78 miles (120 km) east south east of Anchorage.
What state has never had an earthquake?
Your question is a bit vague. EVERY state has experienced P, S and/or Body Waves (humans feel Body Waves and say "Earthquake!" while some animals can sense P- or S-waves).Now, a better question is "Are there any states that never had an epicenter located within state boundaries?"To answer that, you would have to locate a state that doesn't lie above one or more faults.
What state of the US has the greatest percentage of its state boundary in shoreline?
Hawaii
Where do most earthquakes happen in the US?
The most earthquake prone part of the US is Alaska. California is the second most earthquake prone state and Hawaii third. According to the USGS National Earthquake Center, there is an earthquake of magnitude 7.0 or greater in the US once every few years.
