Footage reminiscent of a disaster movie comes in the last hours from the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. After powerful earthquake a tsunami hit him: the wave swept away everything in its path - houses, roads were destroyed, ships were overturned. At the epicenter of the city, which is home to more than 300 thousand people. At the moment, the death toll is approaching fifty, and this figure is unlikely to be final.

People gathered on the balcony of this building to film the destruction and at the same time look at the raging ocean. Moreover, before this, the threat of a tsunami was removed after the earthquake. In a few seconds, the wave becomes higher and more powerful. Panic, screams are heard, then the phone falls from the owner's hands.

The fate of these people is unknown. How many people were victims of the tsunami, the rescue services can not yet say even approximately. But for sure we are talking about dozens.

Hospitals in and around the city are overcrowded. Assistance to the victims is provided right on the streets. The number of wounded, according to preliminary data, is approaching five hundred.

“We are sending medical teams to the site from all over the district, Corps marines and the army, as well as members of the national search and rescue agency,” said Indonesian National Armed Forces Commander Hadi Tjanjanto.

The cause of the tsunami, which is so underestimated, was a whole series of earthquakes. After the first, with a magnitude of 6, there was a more powerful, repeated one, with a magnitude of 7.7. Yes, and a whole series of aftershocks. The strength of the tremors can be estimated from the footage from the surveillance camera. People during prayer did not immediately understand what was happening. They swayed violently from side to side. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed across the region. The ships were washed ashore. Huge cracks in the pavement. A terrifying picture spread around the world media: a man holding his dead child in his arms. In the background is all that's left of their house.

“I and all our people express our condolences in connection with the earthquake and tsunami that hit Palu and its environs. We will use all resources to resolve the consequences of the elements as soon as possible," - Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

Such elemental strikes are not uncommon for the people of Indonesia. The islands are located at the junction of tectonic plates, in an area of ​​increased seismic and volcanic activity. More recently, the island of Lombok, popular with tourists, was hit by two powerful earthquakes. Then a total of more than five hundred people died, about one and a half thousand more were injured.

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Every day various areas of our planet are shaken by tremors. An earthquake is one of natural Disasters that cannot be prevented by humans.

The only thing he can oppose to the indomitable forces of nature is the achievements of science in the field of forecasting. Systematization and monitoring of seismic activity makes it possible to avoid human casualties and destruction in time, as well as to identify areas of the greatest seismic activity.

Accounting for earthquake sources

Earth seismic activity map is physical map planet, which displays areas where earthquakes with a power of more than 4 points on the Richter scale occurred over a certain period of time. The following conventions are used on the map: the diameter of the area is proportional to the power of the tremors, and the color of the circle indicates the time interval. For example, red areas correspond to earthquakes occurring on the current date or in real time.

Seismic monitor, updated every 20 minutes


red circles - earthquakes in the last 24 hours
orange circles - earthquakes in the last 1-4 days
yellow circles - earthquakes in the last 4-14 days

EMSC and Google Map data

The map of seismic activity of the world allows you to select a section of the earth's surface by pressing the mouse button. In this case, the selected area will be displayed separately in the window, on which earthquake epicenters are indicated in detail. The online seismic monitor allows you to get comprehensive data when choosing any of the sources. The table shows the coordinates of the epicenters and the power of tremors, ranging from 24 hours to 30 days. Also, on the map of the region, seismic fixation stations located in the selected area are displayed.

List of earthquakes

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Seismic activity map online, updated every 20 minutes. In addition, you can always find out whether there was an earthquake today or not. This allows you to more visually evaluate the information provided.

Earthquake map according to Google service

Earth seismic activity

The images below are from IRIS, a non-profit organization founded in 1984 with support from the National Science Foundation and a consortium of more than 100 US universities dedicated to the study, organization and distribution of seismological data. IRIS programs are aimed at Scientific research, education, reduction of consequences of earthquakes.

On the data below, the time is UTC (Universal Coordinated Time), to convert to Moscow, add 4 hours.

Seismic activity scale. Richter scale. Earthquake by type of activity.

Mercalli scale	Richter scale	Visible action
1	0 -4.3	Vibration from an earthquake is recorded only by instruments
2		Earthquake vibrations are felt when standing on stairs
3		Earthquake shocks are felt indoors, light vibrations of objects
4	4.3-4.8	The clinking of dishes, the swaying of trees, the tremors of an earthquake are felt in parked cars.
5		The creaking of doors, the awakening of the sleeping, the transfusion of liquid from the vessels
6	4.8-6.2	During an earthquake, unsteady walking of people, damage to windows, falling pictures from the walls
7		It is difficult to stand, the tiles on the houses are crumbling, large bells are ringing from the earthquake
8	6.2-7.3	Damage to chimneys, damage to sewer networks during such an earthquake
9		General panic from the earthquake, damage to foundations
10		Most buildings damaged*, major landslides, rivers bursting their banks
11	7.3-8.9	Bent railway tracks, road damage, large cracks in the ground, falling rocks
12		Complete destruction, waves on the surface of the earth, changes in the course of rivers, poor visibility
* Specially designed buildings with earthquake protection are able to withstand shocks up to 8.5 on the Richter scale

Current seismic of the Atlantic Ocean

This map shows Pacific Ocean, as well as the eastern regions of Russia - Far East and the Kuriles. The fault line of the Pacific ridge is clearly visible.


Seismic activity in Russia and Central Asia


Map of seismic activity in Russia and Europe

The destructive power of an earthquake depends on its magnitude (in the hypocenter, i.e. in the source), the depth of the earthquake source and the distance from the epicenter (the projection point of the source on the earth's surface).

Examples of media reports and explanations of terms:
"According to ***, there, at so much Moscow time, an earthquake occurred magnitude in the source M=4.3 points on the nine-point Richter scale, at a depth of 15 km from sea level.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located 100 kilometers southeast of the city ***. Tremors were felt in the village *** force up to four points, and in the city of *** - three points (on a 12-point scale). According to the latest data, there are no casualties and serious damage. During the week, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of 2.3 to 4.3 on the Richter scale were recorded in this area, which were also felt in neighboring regions. According to statistics provided by seismologists, the average interval between series of earthquakes of magnitude up to four points in this area is approximately *** years.

Or
"An earthquake with a magnitude, in the source, 4.3 happened there. Its epicenter was a hundred kilometers southeast of the city ***. The depth of the focus is 15 km" from sea level.

Or
A four-point earth happened somewhere today.

Magnitude earthquake (not to be confused with "strength", and leave points alone) - quantitatively characterizes its energy, at the source, on a nine-point Richter scale (0-9). Calculated based on the results of measurements by instruments (seismographs) at the closest seismic stations to the epicenter different countries. An earthquake of magnitude 6 or more, with a nearby epicenter and a shallow source, is considered strong and can cause significant destruction and casualties among the population, especially if buildings and residential structures are not designed for proper seismic resistance or are built by low-skilled guest workers, with rude violations of building codes and regulations.

Strength earthquake shocks (intensity) - a qualitative (felt, visible) characteristic of the degree of destruction and other manifestations on the earth's surface, at a specific point on the earth's surface. For this, a twelve-point scale (1-12) or a modified Mercalli scale is used. They differ little. The real danger is tremors with a force of four points or more.

Forecast. Before a strong earthquake, in a few minutes or even hours, domestic animals and birds begin to scream and rush about, tend to run away from the house to the street, to hide. Dogs try to lead their owners, children to a safe place. Cats take away kittens. Aquarium fish - worried, trying to jump out of the aquarium water. Rats and mice run out of the basements of houses. Wild animals, in advance - a few hours or days before the earthquake, flocks leave the dangerous area. Snakes and lizards crawl out of their holes (even in winter, and at night and in bad weather), Birds constantly scream, fly in circles for a long time and randomly. Animals and birds lose their appetite, their behavior changes greatly - they, without attacking each other, move away from danger together.

Those who were born, grew up and lived (under natural conditions) in earthquake-prone areas have the best sensitivity. The skill is retained for a long time. Their reaction is more often selective, only to close (local earthquakes) and dangerous in strength (more than two to four points).

Seismologists and volcanologists use scientific, instrumental methods of forecasting and early warning methods: constant monitoring of seismic activity with a network of sensitive sensors, regular measurements and detection of increases in the concentration of helium and radon in the surface air and at depth, etc.

The dependence of the intensity of the earth from distance to epicenter. From nearby earthquake epicenters great strength(if it hits a "seven" magnitude or higher) - very sharp shocks and shocks are felt, intense shaking, glows, sparks are visible, an underground rumble, crackling and roar of collapsing buildings and falling, broken trees are heard, there is a sharp increase in wind. At distances of hundreds of kilometers, from the epicenter, the echoes of an earthquake reach - low-frequency, relatively slow oscillations, undulating swaying of the daytime surface of the earth. The farther away, the smaller their vertical amplitude and longer period (up to a minute or more, with a distance to the epicenter of several thousand kilometers), with the exception of anomalously intense and resonant manifestations at certain distances from the epicenter and along large, deep tectonic faults.

Influence of tidal (gravitational) effects. Seismicity increases - on the new moon and, especially, on the full moon, as well as when the Moon is in perigee (closer to the Earth). There is also a seasonal dependence: in autumn and, especially, in winter, it shakes harder and more often than in spring and summer.

Geological factor. The greatest destruction from an earthquake is at the outcrops of rocky rocks and if they are covered with loose deposits of small thickness, which are thrown up on their base. Safer soil conditions are territories with thick strata of loose forges. rocks in which the seismic wave weakens, is extinguished until it reaches the earth's surface.

Tsunami occur if the epicenter of the earth is near the sea coast. Water, at the first blow, first leaves the coast, and then, accelerating, in the form of a large wave, it falls on the coast. The brightness of the glow of marine organisms also rises sharply two or three minutes before the tsunami.

The seismic activity map is updated every 20 minutes.

To take a closer look at the area and scores, click on the source of the earthquake with the cursor, you will be taken to an enlarged area of ​​the map

Automatic GEOFON Global Seismic Moniton Map

red - last 24 hours
orange - last 1-4 days
yellow - last 4-14 days

Earthquakes in the last 30 days with a magnitude of 4 or more

EMSC+Google Map

Earthquakes in the World

red - last 24 hours
orange - from 24 to 48 hours
yellow - for the last 3-17 days
purple- from 2 weeks to 5 years

Seismic of the Atlantic Ocean

Pacific Ocean. Far East. Kuriles. Fault lines of the Pacific Ridge

Russia and Central Asia

Europe

Indonesian region

EMSC

Table data for the selected period:
http://www.emsc-csem.org/index.php?page=current&sub=list

Live Earthquake Mashup

Excellent map, direct analogue of Google planet with attached KML files
http://www.oe-files.de/gmaps/eqmashup.html

Earthquakes Canada

Map of seismic activity in Canada. All earthquakes in the last 30 days.

To view the area and scores, click on the source of the earthquake with the cursor, you will be taken to the information of the map area

The updated list of earthquakes is online.

Geophysical Survey RAS

Shows the last 15 earthquakes

Map of tectonic plates of the world

Scientists have compiled a map of the largest tectonic plates:

• Australian;
• Arabian subcontinent;
• Antarctic;
• African;
• Hindustan;
• Eurasian;
• Nazca plate;
• Cooker Coconut;
• Pacific;
• North and South American platforms;
• Scotia plate;
• Philippine plate.

From theory, we know that the solid shell of the earth (lithosphere) consists not only of the plates that form the relief of the surface of the planet, but also of the deep part - the mantle. Continental platforms have a thickness of 35 km (in the flat areas) to 70 km (in the zone of mountain ranges). Scientists have proven that the plate in the Himalayas has the greatest thickness. Here the thickness of the platform reaches 90 km. The thinnest lithosphere is found in the ocean zone. Its thickness does not exceed 10 km, and in some areas this figure is 5 km. Based on the information about the depth at which the epicenter of the earthquake is located and what is the speed of propagation of seismic waves, the thickness of the sections is calculated earth's crust.

Map of faults and seismically dangerous places

The map shows the places of seismically dangerous zones. The zones are highlighted in color from green to red. The closer the color is to red, the more likely strong and destructive earthquakes are. The map was created on the data of earthquakes that have occurred since 1973.
Nuclear power plants are marked on the map. The location of a nuclear power plant in a seismically hazardous area increases the danger to the population.

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Seismic activity scale. Richter scale. Earthquake by type of activity.

Mercalli scale	Richter scale	Visible action
1	0 -4.3	Vibration from an earthquake is recorded only by instruments
2		Earthquake vibrations are felt when standing on stairs
3		Earthquake shocks are felt indoors, light vibrations of objects
4	4.3-4.8	The clinking of dishes, the swaying of trees, the tremors of an earthquake are felt in parked cars.
5		The creaking of doors, the awakening of the sleeping, the transfusion of liquid from the vessels
6	4.8-6.2	During an earthquake, unsteady walking of people, damage to windows, falling pictures from the walls
7		It is difficult to stand, the tiles on the houses are crumbling, large bells are ringing from the earthquake
8	6.2-7.3	Damage to chimneys, damage to sewer networks during such an earthquake
9		General panic from the earthquake, damage to foundations
10		Most buildings damaged*, major landslides, rivers bursting their banks
11	7.3-8.9	Bent railway tracks, road damage, large cracks in the ground, falling rocks
12		Complete destruction, waves on the surface of the earth, changes in the course of rivers, poor visibility
* Specially designed buildings with earthquake protection are able to withstand shocks up to 8.5 on the Richter scale

The amount of energy released during an earthquake

The strength of the earthquake on the Richter scale	The amount of energy in an earthquake (equivalent to trinitrotoluene), t
4	6
5	199
6	6270
7	199’000
8	6’270’000
9	99’000’000

Map of earthquakes in Europe for the last 24 hours

Seismic activity on the planet over the past day

Seismic activity on the planet over the past week

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Earthquake map according to Google service

Seismic activity map online, updated every 20 minutes. In addition, you can always find out whether there was an earthquake today or not. This allows you to more visually evaluate the information provided.

Seismic activity map of the EMSC service and Google Map

The map of seismic activity of the world allows you to select a section of the earth's surface by pressing the mouse button. In this case, the selected area will be displayed separately in the window, on which earthquake epicenters are indicated in detail. The online seismic monitor allows you to get comprehensive data when choosing any of the sources. The table shows the coordinates of the epicenters and the power of tremors, ranging from 24 hours to 30 days. Also, on the map of the region, seismic fixation stations located in the selected area are displayed.

Earthquake map from quakes.globalincidentmap.com

Earthquake map from emsc-csem.org

Behavior before, during and after an earthquake

The vast majority of earthquakes have a duration of about one, rarely more than one minute. However, the intensity of oscillations during this time is not the same. As a rule, an earthquake begins with relatively weak vibrations (sometimes imperceptible), which last 10-20 seconds, then the main phase of the earthquake occurs, at which the vibrations reach their greatest intensity, followed by a gradual decline. Qualitatively erected and well-maintained buildings that do not have special anti-seismic measures are able to withstand earthquakes of up to 6 points without much damage. Buildings in unsatisfactory technical condition and dilapidated, under threat strong earthquakes doubly dangerous. Before the earthquake Inside the house, securely attach cabinets, shelves, and furniture walls to the walls and floor. Furniture, standing and hanging objects in living quarters are placed in such a way that, in the event of their fall, sleeping people are not injured and passages and exits from the apartment remain free. All heavy objects should be moved to the lower shelves and places. Shelves with utensils must be closed. Fix chandeliers and overhead lights securely, do not use glass lampshades. Do not clutter up the aisles and exits from rooms and apartments with things. Flammable, caustic, poisonous liquids and powders must be securely sealed, closed in strong, fixed containers and boxes. All family members should be well aware of the safest places in residential premises: in the openings of the internal main walls near these walls, at the supporting columns and under the frame beams, in the corners of the internal main walls and under solid furniture (tables, beds). And dangerous places too: near large glazed openings and partitions, corner rooms of buildings, especially the last floors. During an earthquake Don't panic! Quickly focus on the implementation of previously thought out actions, but be ready to act according to circumstances. In the house/apartment: If you are in a low, up to 2-3 floors building, then it is better to leave it quickly. This is especially true if the building is not earthquake resistant. Run out quickly, but carefully, beware of falling objects, broken wires and other sources of danger, and immediately move away from the building, away from the open area. When on the upper floors of a multi-story building, do not rush to the stairs and elevators. Most likely, they will be overcrowded with people, and the elevators are disabled. Therefore, it is better to stay in the building and, having previously opened the front door, which in the future may be jammed from distortions, quickly take the safest place in the room: under solid furniture, at the support column closest to the center of the building, in the doorway of the main walls, in the corner rooms. And always away from windows, heavy objects and equipment that could tip over. Help the disabled and the elderly. Do not enter buildings or run around them. Once next to a tall building, stand in the doorway, this will protect you from falling pieces of glass, balconies, cornices and parapets. It is best to be in an open area, away from buildings and power lines. In transport Any transport must be calmly and quickly stopped, as far as possible from tall buildings, overpasses, bridges, power lines or anything that can collapse from strong shocks. Drivers of buses and trams, having stopped the transport, must open all the doors. After the earthquake While in the building, remain calm, assess the situation. Examine yourself and those around you, if necessary, provide medical assistance to those in need. Wear sturdy shoes to protect your feet from splinters and debris. Going down the stairs, check the reliability of its structures. Check for a fire hazard. The resulting flame must be extinguished immediately. If you notice damage to the wiring, turn off the power, if it has not already been done. According to the materials of the State Committee of the Republic of Buryatia for civil defense and emergencies

Today it is no secret to anyone that on all continents of our planet there is a significant increase in cataclysms and natural disasters, which are associated with cosmic cyclic processes and, as a result, global climate change. Growth in activity and frequency natural disasters on a planetary scale falls on seismic activity. Scientists around the world are concerned about the constantly changing data on the increase in the number of earthquakes. Not only their number is growing, but also the intensity, location, nature of destructive actions.

Thus, an area of ​​special attention for scientific direction climate geoengineering and the entire world community today are two points on different hemispheres of the globe - the Yellowstone caldera in the USA and the Aira caldera in Japan. These are two huge underground volcano standing not at the junction of lithospheric plates. According to scientists, the activation of one of them can lead to the subsequent activation of the other, and this is not only a large-scale eruption, but also earthquakes, tsunamis and other consequences. The scale of such global catastrophe difficult to assess.

This and other important issues of early warning of people about impending cataclysms were openly stated in 2014 by the world community of ALLATRA SCIENCE scientists in the report “On Problems and Consequences global change climate on earth. Effective ways to solve these problems.

Earthquake.

According to official terminology, an earthquake is a vibration of the earth's surface or underground points, which are a reflection of the internal geological changes of the planet. This effect is based on the displacement of tectonic plates, which lead to ruptures of the earth's crust and mantle. Consequently, oscillatory movements, depending on the intensity of the process, can extend to long distances, bringing with it not only a destructive effect on social infrastructure, but also a threat to people's lives.

This issue deals with a special science - seismology. Several areas are being actively studied, including: deepening in knowledge of what seismic activity is in its essence and what it is connected with, possible forecasting of these natural disasters, for timely warning and evacuation of people. Like any other science, seismology can actively develop only in mutually beneficial symbiosis with other sciences (physics, history, biology, geophysics, etc.), since the fundamental basis for all knowledge on our planet is, of course, common.

Seismic activity online and in the world.

Seismic monitoring is developing in most countries, regardless of the territory, frequency and threat of earthquake development. In addition, a seismic monitor is one of the fundamental factors in the development and preservation of the integrity of energy industry facilities. Almost every person on the planet today is an active consumer of electricity. Therefore, power plants are located in all countries and on all continents, including the zone of increased seismic hazard. The action of such a destructive force of nature is fraught not only with an energy catastrophe, but also with global environmental problems.

In order to control seismic processes (earthquakes), study them and warn the public in advance about their occurrence, seismic stations are built in designated areas. All the necessary characteristics of tremors are studied - the magnitude, location and depth of the source.

Earthquakes online.

For all people, thanks to Internet technologies, data is also available today: “earthquakes online”. This is the so-called earthquake map, which provide information about tremors around the world around the clock.

Active participants of ALLATRA International Public Movement have developed the most complete map seismic activity, which displays objective data from world information portals and seismic monitoring stations. Informing the public and awareness of the processes taking place on the planet, their causes and consequences is the main task of this project.

Today, each person can observe a significant increase in abnormal weather changes, natural disasters, and cataclysms. The active participation of all people, unity, mutual assistance and friendship, the prevalence of true moral and spiritual values ​​in society is the key to the survival of civilization in the future.