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They have a nice story about it @ Wikipedia. They say it occurred in 1812, and it caused the Mississippi River to change course and also flow in reverse for a short time. I remember hearing that on a television show about it.
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How do socio-cultural environmental geographical economics political and equity issues affect globalization?
a wide answer
What city experienced large earthquakes in 1906 and 1989?
Well, there were alot of cities world wide that experienced strong and large earthquakes in both those years (as there are every year), but, in terms of loss of life and damage (and most likely the most well known events), it would have to go to San Francisco and Oakland, CA. The 1906 earthquake was a 7.9- 8.0 earthquake while the 1989 event (Loma Prieta Earthquake) was a 7.1 magnitude.
What are the three reason why the moment magnited scale has gained wide acceptance among seismologists?
1. It is the only magnitude scale that estimates adequately the size of very large earthquakes, it is a measure established from the size of the rupture surface and the amount of displacement, thus it better reflects the total energy released during an earthquake, and it can be verified by two independent methods.
How serious is a earthquake?
Earthquakes come in a wide variety of severity. A mild earthquake (let us say a 3.0 on the scale) may do no damage at all, and is just a curiosity. A severe earthquake (possibly 7 or above) can cause enormous amounts of death and destruction.
How did the valdivia earthquake happen?
The Valdivia earthquake, also known as the Great Chilean Earthquake, occurred on May 22, 1960, in southern Chile. It was a result of the Nazca plate subducting beneath the South American plate along the Peru-Chile Trench. The movement of these tectonic plates caused a massive release of energy, resulting in the strongest recorded earthquake in history.
What is the largest earthquake possible?
the largest earthquake possibleis the larges earthquake possible
What is real Madrid style of play?
Real Madrid style of play is counter attack, fast and wide, they play similar to Man utd and BVBReal Madrid- CR7, Ozil, Di MariaBVB- Lewandolski, Gotze, ReusMan Utd- Rooney, RVP, Raf.
What effects does an earthquake have on your earth?
It can change the Axis of the Earth, effect emotions of people world wide.
What is the average rental charged on Madrid apartments?
There are a wide range of apartments available in the city of Madrid. Although the prices for these apartments varies considerably, the average cost is approximately 600 to 800 euros per month.
How has the world wide web affect technology?
it dose not affect it help you dummy can you think
Why are pyramids safe in earthquake areas?
because they have a wide base to height ratio which makes them very stable
Who is the best soccer player in the hole wide world?
Cristiano ronaldo - ex Manchester united player now real Madrid
An 8.3 earthquake will produce tsunami of how far?
Bear in mind that it is not just the Richter scale measurement which determines the severity of a tsunami which results from an earthquake; the location of the earthquake is also relevant. And inland earthquake does not produce the same tsunami as an underwater earthquake. That said, 8.3 is an extremely powerful earthquake which could produce a tsunami that would travel for thousands of miles and cause immense dammage over a very wide area.
Which football team has the highest payroll?
The Redskins, as of 2/23/08 or so, have the highest committed payroll, by wide margin.
What impact has world wide web had on the world?
how did the world wide web affect our lives?
Why is the Continental Shelf very wide off the coast of the Carolinas but is very narrow off the coast of Southern California near La Jolla?
because there is less earthquake activity on the east coast. because there is less earthquake activity on the east coast.
How high do earthquakes get up to?
The largest earthquake ever recorded on earth occurred on Sunday, May 22, 1960, in Chile. It was a magnitude 9.5. However, a 10.0 magnitude (or higher) earthquake, which has never been recorded, is a theoritical possibility. An earthquake of magnitude 10+ would be one that could cause near planet-wide devastation.
