Published January 2014 | Version v1
Journal article

Trend of major earthquakes during the period 1900-2011 and its association with some solar and geomagnetic parameters

  • 1. Department of Atmospheric Science, Calcutta University, Kolkatta (India)

Description

The paper presents long term trend of major earthquake (magnitude ≥6 Richter scale) occurrence throughout world. Analysis shows that occurrence trend decreases during the period 1900-1962, afterwards the trend increases. Solar coronal index, geomagnetic disturbance indices (Kp, Ap index) follow the opposite trend during the above mentioned period. Possible explanation is presented. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Indian Journal of Physics (Online)
Journal Volume
88
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 1-4
ISSN
0974-9845

INIS

Country of Publication
India
Country of Input or Organization
India
INIS RN
51121922
Subject category
S58: GEOSCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
EARTHQUAKES; EVOLUTION; GEOMAGNETIC FIELD; SEISMICITY; SOLAR CORONA; ZONES
Descriptors DEC
ATMOSPHERES; MAGNETIC FIELDS; SEISMIC EVENTS; SOLAR ATMOSPHERE; STELLAR ATMOSPHERES; STELLAR CORONAE