deep-focus — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective of an earthquake : originating at a depth greater than 250 kilometers below the earth s surface … Useful english dictionary
earthquake — /errth kwayk /, n. 1. a series of vibrations induced in the earth s crust by the abrupt rupture and rebound of rocks in which elastic strain has been slowly accumulating. 2. something that is severely disruptive; upheaval. [1300 50; ME erthequake … Universalium
Earthquake — For other uses, see Earthquake (disambiguation). Global earthquake epicenters, 1963–1998 … Wikipedia
Depth of focus (tectonics) — In seismology, the depth of focus refers to the depth at which an earthquake occurs. Earthquakes occurring at a depth of less than 60 km are classified as shallow focus earthquakes, while those with a focal depth between 60 and 300 km… … Wikipedia
2007 Chūetsu offshore earthquake — Coordinates: 37°57′N 138°44′E / 37.95°N 138.733°E / 37.95; 138.733 … Wikipedia
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake — Earthquake title = 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake date = December 26, 2004 depth = 30 km (19 mi) location = coord|3.316|N|95.854|E|type:landmark scale:50000000|display=inline,title Tsunami strikes Ao Nang, Thailand. type = undersea (subduction)… … Wikipedia
2007 Solomon Islands earthquake — earthquake title= 2007 Solomon Islands earthquake/tsunami date= April 2, 2007 magnitude = 8.1 Mw countries affected = flagcountry|Solomon Islands, flagcountry|Papua New Guinea casualties = 52The 2007 Solomon Islands earthquake took place on April … Wikipedia
1993 Latur earthquake — Earthquake title=1993 Latur earthquake date= September 30, 1993 magnitude = 6.4 Mw depth=12 kilometers [cite web |url=http://www.imd.ernet.in/section/seismo/static/latur.htm |title=The Latur earthquake of September 30, 1993 |accessdate=2008 06 23 … Wikipedia
2011 Christchurch earthquake — Christchurch earthquake redirects here. For other uses, see Christchurch earthquake (disambiguation). For the 13 June 2011 aftershock, see June 2011 Christchurch earthquake. February 2011 Christchurch earthquake ChristChurch Cathedral and the… … Wikipedia
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami — 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake Tsunami strikes Ao Nang, Thailand. Date 00:58:53, December 26 … Wikipedia
