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The Great East Japan Earthquake.

Authors :
McCaughey, Jamie
Tapponnier, Paul
Source :
Innovation. 2011, Vol. 10 Issue 2, p30-32. 3p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article focuses on the earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Japan on March 11, 2011. Topics discussed include the measurement of earthquakes using seismometers, carbon dating of deposits, and the oceanic crust involved in such earthquake. Also mentioned are the friction between converging plates that caused earthquakes, and the global positioning system (GPS) receivers in the country. INSET: SUBDUCTION ZONES AND EARTHQUAKES: The science behind the news.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02194023
Volume :
10
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Innovation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
95901538