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Java, Indonesia Magnitude 7.7 (July 17, 2006) and 6.3 (May 26, 2006) Earthquakes

A major 7.7 magnitude earthquake occured northeast of Christmas Island south of Jakarta, Indonesia. Many people were killed, and many more injured as several buildings were destroyed by a tsunami of approxiamtely two meters in the Pangandaran area.
Approximately 6,000 were killed, tens of thousands more injured, and as many as 600,000 people were displaced by the May 26, 2006 6.3 magnitude event (see damage photo left).
Read latest details on the USGS Seismic & Tectonic Info 7.7 & 6.3)
Seismogram (Helicorder) as recorded at SIUC: 7.7 & 6.3

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Fallen temple column resulting from the 26 May 2006 earthquake, which caused damage to the 856CE Hindu Temple Complex of Prambanan in Central Java, Indonesia. The column top is in the foreground, with "D13" painted on what had been its bottom. The column was atop the temple behind the photographer (not seen). Also note that the temple in the foreground is missing a number of columns on several levels. Photo contributed by D. Ravat, Professor of Geophysics, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL (by permission, click to enlarge photo).

Pakistan (Kashmir) M 7.6 Earthquake, Oct 8, 2005

It is estimated that the earthquake has killed over 18,000 people and injured over 41,000. It is expected that the death toll may increase as most of the affected areas are in mountainous regions that have been rendered inaccessible due to landslides that have blocked the roads.

Read latest details on the Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia website

(For USGS Seismic & Tectonic Info click here)
Seismogram (Helicorder) as recorded at SIUC
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West Coast of Northern Sumatra M 9.0 Earthquake & Tsunami, Dec 26, 2004

The most powerful earthquake in 40 years erupted under the Indian Ocean near Sumatra on Dec. 26, 2004. More than 155,0000 people have been killed by the quake and the deadly tsunami waves that crashed ashore in nearly a dozen countries.
Animation of the tsunami caused by the earthquake.'
Provided by Vasily V. Titov, Associate Director, Tsunami
Inundation Mapping Efforts, (TIME), NOAA/PMEL - UW/JISAO, USA
(http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/video/tsunami-indonesia2004.mov).

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(For USGS Seismic & Tectonic Info click here)
Seismogram (Helicorder) as recorded at SIUC
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Tsunami Resources for the Classroom

Alaskan Denali Fault M 7.9 Earthquake, November 3, 2002

The Alaska Earthquake Information Center located a strong earthquake that occurred on Sunday, November 3rd at 1:12 PM AKST in the central region of Alaska (map). This event was felt strongly throughout the state. This major earthquake struck 75 miles south of Fairbanks, cracked roads, crumbled support mechanisms for the trans-Alaska pipeline and triggered local mudslides. There are no immediate reports of injuries report officials. Reports of light damage have been received from communities throughout central Alaska.

See full story on the CNN Website (CNN)
(For USGS Seismic Info click here)

Denali Fault zone in central Alaska

Strong quake hits Pacific Northwest, February 28, 2001

An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter Scale rocked the Pacific Northwest for about 45 seconds. The quake struck at 10:55 a.m. PST., and reportedly was centered about 10 miles northeast of Olympia (map), about 50 miles south of downtown Seattle. There are no reports of injuries, but scattered power outages and a building fire are being reported.

See full story on the CNN Website (CNN, Day After )
(For USGS Seismic Info click here)

Cars are covered in rubble after the earthquake that hit Seattle, Washington, Wednesday

Gujarat Earthquake, Jan 26, 2001

A major earthquake struck at 8:46 AM local time in India, which measured 7.9 on the Richter scale. The quake was located 65 miles (110 km) NNE of Jamnagar, India (map)
(For Seismic Info click here)

Death Toll Rising -- TIME Asia Report

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SIUC / College of Science / Geology / Quakes / Feature
URL: http://www.geology.siu.edu/quakes/feature.html

Pakistan (Kashmir) M 7.6 Earthquake, Oct 8, 2005
It is estimated that the earthquake has killed over 18,000 people and injured over 41,000. It is expected that the death toll may increase as most of the affected areas are in mountainous regions that have been rendered inaccessible due to landslides that have blocked the roads.	Read latest details on the Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia website (For USGS Seismic & Tectonic Info click here) Seismogram (Helicorder) as recorded at SIUC Information on where to give...

Strong quake hits Pacific Northwest, February 28, 2001
An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter Scale rocked the Pacific Northwest for about 45 seconds. The quake struck at 10:55 a.m. PST., and reportedly was centered about 10 miles northeast of Olympia (map), about 50 miles south of downtown Seattle. There are no reports of injuries, but scattered power outages and a building fire are being reported.
See full story on the CNN Website (CNN, Day After ) (For USGS Seismic Info click here)	Cars are covered in rubble after the earthquake that hit Seattle, Washington, Wednesday

Gujarat Earthquake, Jan 26, 2001
A major earthquake struck at 8:46 AM local time in India, which measured 7.9 on the Richter scale. The quake was located 65 miles (110 km) NNE of Jamnagar, India (map) (For Seismic Info click here)
Death Toll Rising -- TIME Asia Report