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Historical Earthquakes in Greece
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This dataset provides a detailed log of earthquake events that have occurred in Greece between 1965 and 2023. It serves as an updated and extended inventory of seismic activity in the region, offering critical data for understanding historical earthquake patterns and their geographical distribution. The dataset is designed to be updated annually, incorporating the previous year's seismic events, thereby maintaining its relevance for ongoing research and analysis.
Columns
- DATETIME: Specifies the precise date and time when each earthquake occurred.
- LAT (Latitude): Indicates the geographical latitude coordinate of the earthquake's epicentre.
- LONG (Longitude): Indicates the geographical longitude coordinate of the earthquake's epicentre.
- DEPTH (km): Represents the depth in kilometres at which the earthquake originated.
- MAGNITUDE (Richter Scale): Describes the magnitude of the earthquake as measured on the Richter Scale.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV (Comma Separated Values) format, named
Earthquakes_v3.csv. It contains 5 columns and approximately 285,000 records of earthquake events. The file size is 10.17 MB. No specific numbers for rows/records are available beyond the stated 285k valid entries across all columns.Usage
This dataset is ideally suited for seismological research, geological studies, and data visualisation projects. Potential applications include:
- Analysing long-term seismic trends and patterns in Greece.
- Modelling earthquake risk and hazard assessments.
- Supporting geographical information systems (GIS) for regional planning.
- Developing educational materials and visualisations of earth science phenomena.
- Contributing to disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies.
Coverage
The dataset specifically covers earthquake events within Greece.
- Geographic Scope: Spans the region of Greece, with latitude coordinates ranging from approximately 34.7 to 41.5 and longitude coordinates from approximately 19.3 to 29.7.
- Time Range: Records events from 7th January 1965 to 31st December 2023.
- Demographic Scope: Not applicable as the dataset focuses on geophysical events.
- Data Availability: The inventory is expected to be updated annually, ensuring continuous coverage of new earthquake events.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is valuable for a wide range of users, including:
- Seismologists and Geologists: For scientific research into tectonic activity and earthquake mechanics.
- Data Scientists and Analysts: For developing predictive models, statistical analysis, and machine learning applications.
- Academics and Students: For educational purposes, research projects, and thesis work in earth sciences and geophysics.
- Government Agencies and Urban Planners: For informing policies related to seismic safety, infrastructure planning, and emergency response.
- Software Developers: For integrating seismic data into applications for mapping, monitoring, or public information.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Greek Seismic Activity Log 1965-2023
- Historical Earthquakes in Greece (1965-2023)
- Hellenic Seismic Events Database
- Greece Earthquake Records: 1965-2023
- Greek Earthquakes Inventory
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Original Data Source:Historical Earthquakes in Greece
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