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Early 20th Century Major Earthquakes
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About
The strongest and most catastrophic earthquakes that occurred globally during the early 20th century are presented in this dataset. It offers a historical record of major seismic events, providing key information for each incident, including magnitude, location, and human impact. This information is valuable for historical analysis, earth science studies, and understanding long-term seismic patterns.
Columns
- year: The year the earthquake occurred.
- month: The month the earthquake occurred.
- day: The day of the month the earthquake occurred.
- richter: The magnitude of the earthquake on the Richter scale.
- area: The specific city or locality most affected by the earthquake.
- region: The country or broader geographical region where the earthquake took place.
- deaths: The estimated number of fatalities resulting from the earthquake.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a tabular format. The sample contains data for 18 individual earthquake events.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for historical research, data analysis, and earth science education. It can be used to perform cluster analysis to identify regions with high seismic activity or regression analysis to explore relationships between earthquake magnitude and casualties.
Coverage
The data covers significant earthquakes across various geographic locations globally, including Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. The time range for this specific sample spans from April 1902 to March 1923.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Historians can study the impact of natural disasters on societies in the early 20th century.
- Data Analysts can perform trend analysis and create visualisations to illustrate historical seismic events.
- Geologists and Earth Science Students can use the data for academic projects and to study historical earthquake patterns.
- Disaster Management Planners can analyse historical data to inform long-term regional risk assessments.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Catastrophic Earthquakes: 1902–1923
- Early 20th Century Major Earthquakes
- Historical Earthquake Records: A Global View
- Significant Seismic Events of the Early 1900s
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Original Data Source: Early 20th Century Major Earthquakes
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