Earthquakes; July-August, 1978
January 1, 1979
Earthquake activity during this period was about normal. Deaths from earthquakes were reported from Greece and Guatemala. Three major earthquakes (magnitude 7.0-7.9) occurred in Taiwan, Chile, and Costa Rica. In the United States, the most significant earthquake was a magnitude 5.6 on August 13 in southern California.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Title | Earthquakes; July-August, 1978 |
| Authors | W. J. Person |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS) |
| Index ID | 70169183 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |