Investigating the Causes of Earthquakes in Delaware
Presentation on Investigating the Causes of Earthquakes in Delaware
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OFR18 A Numerical Indicator of Water Conditions for Northern Delaware
Numerical indicators, or indices, are widely used to measure the status of complex relationships. As such, indices have become accepted by researchers and the public in such disparate fields as economics, air quality, and weather. In this paper we explore the formulation of an indicator of water conditions in northern Delaware, propose formulas that may be applicable, and test those proposals against long-term records of basic data. The need for a simple indicator of water supply conditions in Delaware, and especially in New Castle County, has become increasingly apparent.
Earthquake rattles New Jersey and Delaware
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A minor earthquake occurred near Pennsville, N.J., at 9:44 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, according to the Delaware Geological Survey (DGS) at the University of Delaware. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 2.8, was recorded at the three northern stations of the DGS seismic network.
Earth's shift rattles state, some nerves - Centered in N.J., quake sounded like a loud noise
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When the earthquake hit a little before 10 a.m., everyone who heard the crack and felt the ground rumble thought something had exploded or crashed. Chimneys fell over, windows shattered, people panicked -- on Oct. 9, 1871. The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that shook Wilmington that morning -- the most intense temblor ever recorded in Delaware -- easily outshook the magnitude 2.8 quake that hit the state Wednesday morning.
Overview of Earthquakes in Delaware
Earthquakes occur in northern Delaware and adjacent areas of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. Over 550 earthquakes have been documented within 150 miles of Delaware since 1677, and 69 earthquakes have been documented or suspected in Delaware since 1871.
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The Geology of Delaware
The Geology of Delaware is an online resource for information about the geology and hydrogeology of Delaware. Information on these pages is explained in general terms although common geologic terminology is used. This book covers the major important factors in Delaware geology as well as latest research. Additional information is provided at the bottom of some pages and on the last page of the book, More Information.
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