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Global Historical Earthquakes
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About
This Deadliest earthquakes resulting from movements within the Earth's crust and uppermost mantle. It captures events ranging from those barely detectable by instrumentation to sudden and violent occurrences that have led to significant human disasters. The data organises earthquakes by period, region, country, year, magnitude, associated costs, fatalities, and the number of scientific studies conducted. It also incorporates measurements of shaking intensity using the Modified Mercalli intensity scale, which differentiates the local effects of an earthquake from its intrinsic force.
Columns
- Year: The year in which the earthquake incident occurred.
- Magnitude: The measured strength of the earthquake.
- Location: The geographic place where the earthquake took place.
- Depth (km): The depth in kilometres at which the earthquake originated.
- MMI: The Modified Mercalli intensity scale rating, indicating the intensity of ground shaking at a given location.
- Notes: Additional remarks or details pertinent to the earthquake event.
- Event: The specific name or place identifier of the earthquake.
- Date: The exact date of the earthquake occurrence.
Distribution
The data is typically provided in a CSV file format. The sample file, titled "Deadliest earthquakes by year.csv," is approximately 18.02 kB in size. It consists of 9 distinct columns. Most columns contain 84 valid records, with one column, MMI, having 83 valid records and a single missing entry. The data covers a span of years from 1939 to 2023.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for a variety of applications, including data visualization to illustrate seismic activity, data cleaning exercises, and research within earth science and geology. It offers valuable insights into global seismic events and their impacts, making it suitable for historical analysis and pattern identification.
Coverage
The dataset's time range extends from 1939 up to 2023, offering a historical record of significant seismic events. Its geographic scope is global, featuring locations such as the Soviet Union, Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic, and China, Hebei, among many others.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is particularly useful for earth scientists, geologists, academic researchers, and students exploring historical seismic activity. Data analysts can leverage it for building models or performing statistical analysis of earthquake patterns. Individuals interested in creating data visualizations of natural disasters will also find this resource beneficial.
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Original Data Source: Global Historical Earthquakes
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