The role of the Organization of American States in the development of seismology in Latin America
Seismological studies in Latin America were initiated at the beginning of the 20th century, when the first seismological stations were deployed by certain scientific associations. These efforts provided an incentive to the professional community for further activites. Until this date, the only seismic records that existed were historical accounts of catastrophes caused by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. This type of information of course, leads to "fantasy" and incorrect descriptions of what has taken place.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1982 |
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Title | The role of the Organization of American States in the development of seismology in Latin America |
Authors | A. Quesada |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS) |
Index ID | 70168834 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |