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The tag 'recording earthquakes' covers discussions about the measurement and impact of significant seismic events, such as the 2011 Japan earthquake. Topics include how earthquakes shift tectonic plates, alter the planet's axis, and move landmasses, as well as the role of organizations like the United States Geological Survey in recording and analyzing these events. The content focuses on the scientific aspects of earthquake recording, including magnitude scales and geological effects, rather than general earthquake safety or preparedness.
  1. cybercore

    ✏ Japan’s earthquake shifted balance of the planet

    Last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan has actually moved the island closer to the United States and shifted the planet's axis. The quake caused a rift 15 miles below the sea floor that stretched 186 miles long and 93 miles wide, according to the AP. The areas closest to the...
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    • axis shift coastline earthquake evacuation fisheries geophysics global impact japan natural disaster north america pacific plate planetary shift plate tectonics recording earthquakes research seismology sensors shortened day tsunami
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