Earthquakes; January-February, 1979
The first major earthquake (magnitude 7.0 to 7.9) of the year struck in southeastern Alaska in a sparsely populated area on February 28. On January 16, Iran experienced the first destructive earthquake of the year causing a number of casualties and considerable damage. Peru was hit by a destructive earthquake on February 16 that left casualties and damage. A number of earthquakes were experienced in parts of the Untied States, but only minor damage was reported.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1979 |
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Title | Earthquakes; January-February, 1979 |
Authors | W. J. Person |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS) |
Index ID | 70169184 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |