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Big increase in Arizona seismicity in 2011
Source info:
| Author: | Lee Allison |
|---|---|
| Date: | 2012-04-10 05:19:00 |
| Blog: | Arizona Geology  |
| URL: | http://arizonageology.blogspot.com/2012/04/big-increase-in-arizona-seismicity-in.html |
Summary:
In 2011, there were 131 earthquakes detected by instruments in Arizona. The largest events of the year were magnitude (Md) 3.7 and 3.6 near Clarkdale in central Arizona, according to a summary compiled by AZGS seismologist Lisa Linville, and published today in our online magazine, Arizona Geology.In 2010, there were 53 earthquakes recorded. Overall, seismic activity in 2011 represents a 160%Content analysis:
Geographic context:
| Location | Country | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | US | 34.1679 | -111.931 |
| Clarkdale | US | 34.7715 | -112.056 |
| Linville | US | 38.5218 | -78.8445 |
| Central Arizona | US | 34.3567 | -112.168 |
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