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单词 Paleoseismology
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Paleoseismology

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Paleoseismology

Sketch of trench wall
Effects of tsunami caused by an earthquake January, 26, 1700
Seismite formed by liquefaction of sediments during a Late Ordovician earthquake (northern Kentucky, USA).
Here on the Hayward Fault a pit has been dug for public educational purposes.  Click image for more information

Paleoseismology looks at geologic sediments and rocks, for signs of ancient earthquakes. It is used to supplement seismic monitoring, for the calculation of seismic hazard. Paleoseismology is usually restricted to geologic regimes that have undergone continuous sediment creation for the last few thousand years, such as swamps, lakes, river beds and shorelines.

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