National Geographic sure shows that earthquakes can leave behind incredible devastation, while also creating some of the planet's most magnificent formations. Learn about the geophysics behind earthquakes, how they are measured, and where the most powerful fascinating earthquake ever witnessed occurred.
Saturday, 17 April 2021
Top 10 Strongest Earthquakes Caught On Camera 2019
These are pretty interesting Top Natural Disasters. See the powerful Earthquakes.
10. Nepal (2015) 0:18
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Nepal on April 25, 2015.
9. Japan (2011) 1:21
A magnitude-9.0 earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of Japan's Honshu island on March 11, 2011.
8. Nepal (2015) 1:57
The district in Nepal, Sindhupalchok, was hit hard by the massive April 25, 2015 earthquake: a 7.8 magnitude quake that struck just northwest of the capital of Kathmandu.
7. Trinidad and Tobago (2018) 2:49
Trinidad and Tobago experienced a 5.9 aftershock Wednesday morning, just 24 hours after a 7.3 earthquake rocked the area.
6. Japan (2011) 3:32
Japan earthquake and tsunami of 2011, also called Great Sendai Earthquake or Great Tōhoku Earthquake, severe natural disaster that occurred in northeastern Japan on March 11, 2011.
5. Mexico (2017) 4:07
The 2017 Puebla earthquake struck on 19 September 2017 with an estimated magnitude of Mw 7.1 and strong shaking for about 20 seconds.
4. Alaska (2018) 5:09
On November 30, 2018, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit South Central Alaska.
3. Trinidad and Tobago (2018) 5:52
On August 21, 2018 a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just off the northern coast of Venezuela, near Cariaco, Sucre.
2. Chile (2015) 6:25
The 2015 Illapel earthquake occurred 46 km (29 mi) offshore from Illapel (Coquimbo region, Chile) on September 16, with a moment magnitude of 8.3.
1. Nepal (2015) 6:58
The April 2015 Nepal earthquake (also known as the Gorkha earthquake) killed nearly 9,000 people and injured nearly 22,000. It occurred at 11 : 56 Nepal Standard Time on 25 April 2015, with a magnitude of 7.8Mw or 8.1Ms and a maximum Mercalli Intensity of VIII (Severe).
A so-called earthquake (also known as a quake, tremor or temblor) is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves. Earthquakes can range in size from those that are so pretty weak that they cannot be felt to those violent enough to propel objects and people into the air, and wreak destruction across entire big cities. The seismicity, or seismic activity, of an area is the frequency, type, and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of time. The word tremor is also used for non-earthquake seismic rumbling.
At the Earth's surface, earthquakes certainly manifest themselves by shaking and displacing or disrupting the ground. When the epicenter of a large earthquake is located offshore, the seabed may be displaced sufficiently to cause a tsunami. Earthquakes can also trigger landslides and occasionally, certain volcanic activity.
Chess: April Chess Bonanza in Belgrade
The April Chess Bonanza in Belgrade is pretty interesting. Chess players have ventured to Belgrade this April to participate in chess tournaments. It is now halfway through the Belgrade Chess Spring Festival that has started on 2 April and will finish on 30 April.
Belgrade is certainly the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers and the crossroads of the Pannonian Plain and the Balkan Peninsula. Nearly 1.7 million people live within the administrative limits of the City of Belgrade, about a quarter of the total population of Serbia.
Chess is certainly a recreational and competitive board game played between 2 players. It is sometimes called Western or international chess to distinguish it from related games such as xiangqi. The current form of the game emerged in Southern Europe during the second half of the 15th century after evolving from similar, much older games of Indian and Persian origin. Today, chess is really one of the world's most popular games, played by millions of people worldwide at home, in clubs, online, by correspondence, and in tournaments.
Xiangqi ( Chinese: 象棋 ), also called Chinese chess or Elephant chess, is a strategy board game to be played by 2 players. It is one of the most popular board games in China, and is in the same family as Western chess, chaturanga, shogi, Indian chess and janggi. Besides China and areas with significant ethnic Chinese communities, xiangqi is also a popular pastime in Vietnam (where it is known as cờ tướng).
Chess: Nakamura Wins April 13 Titled Tuesday
He had been so-called dry for over 2 months. However, GM Hikaru Nakamura won the April 13 Titled Tuesday tournament with a 10/11 score. The American finished ahead of the trio GM Dmitry Andreikin, GM Baadur Jobava, and GM Sergei Zhigalko.
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Chess: Vivendi and Garry Kasparov team up
4/17/2021 - Former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov and global media company Vivendi announced today the launch of Kasparovchess.com, a new multimedia content platform for chess lovers of all skill levels, built to offer features for all players, whether they are enthusiasts or beginners. It includes thousands of chess puzzles, online matches, in-depth tutorials, articles, documentaries, and even an exclusive masterclass with Kasparov himself.
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Canada: COVID-19 3rd wave takes hold across much of country
CBC News: The National shows that the third wave of Coronavirus COVID-19 has taken hold across most of Canada, with provinces trying to fight back by tightening restrictions, keeping children out of the classroom and some considering mask mandates.
How Canada’s biggest housing crisis could be solved by the “missing middle”
Global News shows that housing that is bigger than a shoebox condo but smaller than a single-family detached home is referred to as the "missing middle."
Some observers say Toronto has been plagued with a lack of such housing for decades. They argue supply in this part of the market needs to be addressed, as that’s part of what drives the ongoing march of so-called higher prices.
See how these types of homes might be able to help solve Canada's housing crisis.
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