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Which country's capital city was devastated by an earthquake in 1985?
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The 1985 earthquake caused significant damage to Mexico City, Mexico.
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Where is the epicentre of the 1985 Mexican earthquake?
The point of the earths surface which is directly above the focus of an earthquake. IN THE CASE OF THE MEXICO CITY EARTHQUAKE, 1985 IT WAS LOCATED 17.8N 102.3W, I.E. 400 KM SOUTHWEST OF MEXICO CITY OFF THE PACIFIC COAST.
What was the strongest earthquake on earth?
Earth-Shattering Statistics1. Great Chilean Earthquake - 9.5 magnitudeThe strongest earthquake ever recorded (9.5 magnitude) struck off the coast of Chile on May 22, 1960, causing tsunamis over 10 meters high, that traveled as far as Hawaii, Japan, and New Zealand, killing 4,000-5,000 and leaving over 2,000,000 people homeless. It was recorded by the United States Geological Service (USGS) and measured 9.5 on the Richter scale.2. Indian Ocean Earthquake - between 9.1 and 9.3 magnitudeThe second-strongest earthquake occurred on the Indian Ocean floor on December 26, 2004 and caused a devastating tsunami that killed more than 200,000 people in Southeast Asia.3. Great Alaskan Earthquake - 9.2 magnitudeAlso known as the Good Friday earthquake, the Great Alaskan earthquake struck Prince William Sound on March 27, 1964.Note:The Richter scale was not developed until the 1930s; it is possible that earthquakes prior to the invention of the scale could have been stronger.Other StatisticsStrongest earthquake in the 48 contiguous United StatesThe New Madrid Earthquake hit Missouri on February 7, 1812 and is estimated to have measured over 8.2 on the Richter scale with some estimates as high as 10.0.1985 Mexico City earthquakeThe 1985 Mexico City earthquake - on September 19, 1985, at 7:19 a.m. local time - was one of the most devastating earthquakes in the history of the Americas; it reached a magnitude 8.1 on the Richter scale. The epicenter of the earthquake was off the Pacific coast of the Mexican state of Michoacán, a distance of 350 km, in the Cocos Plate subduction zone. It was felt as far away as Los Angeles, California.
How much damage did the May 1985 tornado cause around Niles Ohio?
The tornado that struck the Niles are was at F5 intensity at the time; houses were wiped clean off their foundations. Damage in Ohio totaled $60 million. The same tornado also devastated Wheatland, Pennsylvania.
How and when was cosatu formed?
1985
When was Tuff Enuff created?
Tuff Enuff was created in 1985.
What is the answer to this country's capital city was devastated by an earthquake in 1985?
Mexico, and Mexico City
What country's capital was devastated by an earthquake in 1985?
Mexico (Mexico City)
What event occurred in 1985 that changed the face of mexico city?
An earthquake, which devastated Mexico City.
Which country was devastated by an earthquake in 1985 and then hosted the world cup in 1986?
Mexico.
What happened in Mexico City in 1958 that devastated it?
There was an earthquake on July 28, 1958, however it didn't have as much devastation as the Mexico City earthquake of 1985, where an earthquake 10 times greater than Haiti's caused a great loss of life (from 10,000 to 50,000), with some 500 buildings collapsed and 3,000 more with damage beyond repair.
What was the name of the earthquake in Mexico City on 1985?
The "1985 Mexico City earthquake"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1985_Mexico_City_earthquake
When was the biggest earthquake in Mexico?
The 1985 Mexico City earthquake, a magnitude 8.1 earthquake that struck Mexico on 19 September 1985 in the morning at 7:19 local time.
Has there ever been a earthquake in Tasmania?
yes in 1985 there was an earthquake in Tasmania and it was 4.8
Did the 1985 earthquake in Mexico cause a tsunami?
No.
What happened to Mexico City in 1985?
an earthquake
What was the year of Mexico's biggest Earthquake?
1985
Mexico city earthquake?
September 19, 1985.
