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BMR-ASC World Earthquake Database; BMR, Australia

Entry ID: EARTH_INT_AUS_BMR_EARTHQUAKE_DB

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Summary

Abstract: BMR-ASC World Earthquake Database is maintained by the Australian
Bureau of Mineral Resources (BMR). It lists the Hypocentres of world
earthquakes from 1904-1989 and Australian earthquakes from 1873-1991
where the magnitude is 4 or greater. Data is also obtained from the
International Seismological Centre, UK and the USGS. Aside from
date and time and the hypocenter parameters, the data base provides
focal depth, magnitude, and describes its effects. To order data by
FAX, Fax to 06-2499969.

Geographic Coverage

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Spatial coordinates

N: 90.0

S: -90.0

E: 180.0

W: -180.0

Temporal Coverage

Start Date: 1891-01-01

Location Keywords

CONTINENT > AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND > AUSTRALIA

GEOGRAPHIC REGION > GLOBAL

Science Keywords

SOLID EARTH > TECTONICS > EARTHQUAKES > EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE/INTENSITY

SOLID EARTH > TECTONICS > EARTHQUAKES > EARTHQUAKE OCCURRENCES

SOLID EARTH > TECTONICS > EARTHQUAKES > SEISMIC PROFILE

ISO Topic Category

GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION

Platform

SEISMOLOGICAL STATIONS

Instrument

SEISMOMETERS

Ancillary Keywords

CARTOGRAPHY

EARTHQUAKE

Originating Center

FED/BMR

Data Center

Geoscience Australia, Australia

Data Center URL: http://www.ga.gov.au/

Data Center Personnel
Name: PAUL SHELLEY Phone: +61-6-272-4688 Fax: +61-6-272-4687 Email: pauls at henric.nric.gov.au Contact Address: National Resource Information Centre Bureau of Resource Sciences P.O. Box E11 City: KINGSTON Province or State: ACT Postal Code: 2604 Country: AUSTRALIA

Creation and Review Dates

Last DIF Revision Date: 1994-05-23

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