Earthquakes, Temblors and Natural Events
Earthquakes, seismic activities, tsunamis, natural events, landslides and tremors resulting from the earth's activities.
April 2009 Earthquake Count in South American Area
April 2009 Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring in April, 2009
April 2009 Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring in April, 2009
2009 Earthquake Count in South American Area - End of February and March
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring in March, 2009
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring in March, 2009
2009 Earthquake Count in South American Area
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2009
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2009
2008 Earthquake Count in South American Area - December
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2008
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2008
2008 Earthquake Count in South American Area - November through December
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2008
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2008
2008 Earthquake Count in South American Area - October through December
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2008
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2008
2008 Earthquake Count in South American Area - August to October
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2008
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2008
2008 Earthquake Count in South American Area - late May to August
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2008
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2008
2008 Earthquake Count in South American Area
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2008
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2008
2008 Earthquake Count in South American Area
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2008
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2008
2007 Earthquake Count in South American Area - Late November through December
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between late November through December 2007
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between late November through December 2007
2007 Earthquake Count in South American Area - September - November
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between September through mid-November 2007.
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between September through mid-November 2007.
2007 Earthquake Count in South American Area - Last Week of June through August
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2007
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2007
2007 Earthquake Count in South American Area - April through June
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2007
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2007
2007 Earthquake Count in South American Area
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2007
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January through December, 2007
2006 Earthquake Count in South American Area
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between September 17, 2006 and December 31, 2006.
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between September 17, 2006 and December 31, 2006.
2006 Earthquake Count in South American Area
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between August 01, 2006 and October 31, 2006.
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between August 01, 2006 and October 31, 2006.
2005 Earthquake Count in South American Area
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date.
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date.
2005 Earthquake Count in South American Area: April through June
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between April 1 and June 30, 2005.
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between April 1 and June 30, 2005.
2005 Earthquake Count in South American Area: July through September
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between July 1 and Septebmer 30, 2005.
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between July 1 and Septebmer 30, 2005.
2005 Earthquake Count in South American Area: October through December
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between Ocotber1 and December 31, 2005.
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between Ocotber1 and December 31, 2005.
2006 Earthquake Count in South American Area
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between June 01, 2006 and August 31, 2006.
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between June 01, 2006 and August 31, 2006.
2006 Earthquake Count in South American Area: April through June
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between March 27, 2006 and June 30, 2006.
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between March 27, 2006 and June 30, 2006.
2006 Earthquake Count in South American Area: January through March
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January 1 and March 31, 2006.
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring between January 1 and March 31, 2006.
1960 Chilean Tsunami
"On May 22, 1960, at 19:11 GMT, an earthquake occurred off the coast of South Central Chile. A Pacific-wide tsunami was triggered by the earthquake, which had a surface-wave magnitude of 8.6, an epicenter of 39.5° S, 74.5° W, and a focal depth of 33 km."
"On May 22, 1960, at 19:11 GMT, an earthquake occurred off the coast of South Central Chile. A Pacific-wide tsunami was triggered by the earthquake, which had a surface-wave magnitude of 8.6, an epicenter of 39.5° S, 74.5° W, and a focal depth of 33 km."
Broadband Seismic Recordings of Mining Explosions and Earthquakes
Broadband Seismic Recordings of Mining Explosions and Earthquakes in South America Authors: Terry C. Wallace; Susan L. Beck; ARIZONA UNIV TUCSON DEPT OF GEOSCIENCES
Broadband Seismic Recordings of Mining Explosions and Earthquakes in South America Authors: Terry C. Wallace; Susan L. Beck; ARIZONA UNIV TUCSON DEPT OF GEOSCIENCES
Current Seismicity for South America
Current seismic activity, significant past earthquakes and links to South American seismology cneters. Please be patient while the map of current activity loads.
Current seismic activity, significant past earthquakes and links to South American seismology cneters. Please be patient while the map of current activity loads.
Earthquakes and South America
Over one million earthquakes happen worldwide every year. Some are so slight they are unfelt, others last for minutes that seem like forever and can cause major changes in the landscape. Many of these earthquakes happen in South America, due to the Nazca and South American plates of the circum-Pacific belt. The world's largest earthquake, a 9.5, occurred in Chile in 1960.
Over one million earthquakes happen worldwide every year. Some are so slight they are unfelt, others last for minutes that seem like forever and can cause major changes in the landscape. Many of these earthquakes happen in South America, due to the Nazca and South American plates of the circum-Pacific belt. The world's largest earthquake, a 9.5, occurred in Chile in 1960.
Earthquakes
...about three inches of motion occurs between the Nazca and South American plates each year, and is divided three ways" - fueling volcanoes, "squeezing South America, and is released every hundred years or so in great earthquakes. About a third of an inch crumples South America permanently, building the Andes."
...about three inches of motion occurs between the Nazca and South American plates each year, and is divided three ways" - fueling volcanoes, "squeezing South America, and is released every hundred years or so in great earthquakes. About a third of an inch crumples South America permanently, building the Andes."
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
IRIS (Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology) - seismic monitor, earthquakes, global events, current earthquakes and additional information.
IRIS (Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology) - seismic monitor, earthquakes, global events, current earthquakes and additional information.
IRIS Seismic Monitor
Locations of current earthquake activity on this world map. Click on the map to zoom in on an area, or click on a circle for activity.
Locations of current earthquake activity on this world map. Click on the map to zoom in on an area, or click on a circle for activity.
Map for S_America
Click on an occurrence from the USGS map for location, magnitude, date, time and other earthquake data.
Click on an occurrence from the USGS map for location, magnitude, date, time and other earthquake data.
Membrane Strain Rates in the Subducting Plate Beneath South America
Kenneth C. Creager, Ling-Yun Chiao, John P. Winchester, Jr., E. Robert Engdahl - Geophysical Research Letters, Vol.22, No. 16, Pages 2321-2324, August 15, 1995 - Abstract, maps and figures, plus a link to the full report.
Kenneth C. Creager, Ling-Yun Chiao, John P. Winchester, Jr., E. Robert Engdahl - Geophysical Research Letters, Vol.22, No. 16, Pages 2321-2324, August 15, 1995 - Abstract, maps and figures, plus a link to the full report.
Plate Tectonics, Hot Spots, and Ring of Fire
This world map shows the location of the Nazca plate that controls the earth movements off western Soutn America.
This world map shows the location of the Nazca plate that controls the earth movements off western Soutn America.
Poster of the Amazonas, Brazil Earthquake of 20 June 2003
"Deep earthquakes, such as this 553 km (344 miles) deep shock beneath western Brazil, seldom cause damage because of their distance from the Earth's surface."
"Deep earthquakes, such as this 553 km (344 miles) deep shock beneath western Brazil, seldom cause damage because of their distance from the Earth's surface."
Poster of the Colombia Earthquake of 15 November 2004
"The earthquake occurred near the boundary of the Nazca and South American plates."
"The earthquake occurred near the boundary of the Nazca and South American plates."
Poster of the Coquimbo, Chile Earthquake of 20 June 2003
"This earthquake occurred in the Chilean subduction zone, in which the dominant tectonic process is the subduction and underthrusting of the Nazca plate to the east beneath the South American plate at a rate of about 8 cm/yr."
"This earthquake occurred in the Chilean subduction zone, in which the dominant tectonic process is the subduction and underthrusting of the Nazca plate to the east beneath the South American plate at a rate of about 8 cm/yr."
Ring of Fire
Geography Guide Matt Rosenberg writes: "The "Ring of Fire" is an arc stretching from New Zealand, along the eastern edge of Asia, north across the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, and south along the coast of North and South America. It is composed over 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes."
Geography Guide Matt Rosenberg writes: "The "Ring of Fire" is an arc stretching from New Zealand, along the eastern edge of Asia, north across the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, and south along the coast of North and South America. It is composed over 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes."
South American Cities Destroyed
"( Originally Published 1906 ) Earthquakes Ravage the Coast Cities of Peru and the Neighboring Countries-- Spanish Capitals in the New World Frequent Sufferers—Lima, Callao and Caracas Devastated---Tidal Waves Accompany the Earthquakes—Juan Fernandez Island Shaken--Fissures Engulf Men and Animals—Peculiar Effects Observed. "
"( Originally Published 1906 ) Earthquakes Ravage the Coast Cities of Peru and the Neighboring Countries-- Spanish Capitals in the New World Frequent Sufferers—Lima, Callao and Caracas Devastated---Tidal Waves Accompany the Earthquakes—Juan Fernandez Island Shaken--Fissures Engulf Men and Animals—Peculiar Effects Observed. "
Stochastic Occurrences of Large Earthquakes in South America
Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 5, 03589, 2003 c European Geophysical Society 2003
Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 5, 03589, 2003 c European Geophysical Society 2003
Volcanoes and Earthquakes - Disaster Prevention in Latin America:
From IRIS (Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology) - "Policy recommendations are in the areas of prevention of casualties (through education and use of the media) and reaction to eruptions (using civil defense measures). Researchers identified volcanoes that pose the greatest risk and have evaluated existing volcanic maps. "
From IRIS (Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology) - "Policy recommendations are in the areas of prevention of casualties (through education and use of the media) and reaction to eruptions (using civil defense measures). Researchers identified volcanoes that pose the greatest risk and have evaluated existing volcanic maps. "
What is an Earthquake?
"An earthquake is a trembling or shaking movement of the Earth's surface. Earthquakes normally result from the movement of faults, quasi-planar zones of deformation within its uppermost layers. Basically earths's tectonic plates shift every so often, and the areas on the fault lines are the ones that feel it's results." Maps, figures, photos.
"An earthquake is a trembling or shaking movement of the Earth's surface. Earthquakes normally result from the movement of faults, quasi-planar zones of deformation within its uppermost layers. Basically earths's tectonic plates shift every so often, and the areas on the fault lines are the ones that feel it's results." Maps, figures, photos.