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A. F. Espinosa

Publications and source records attributed to A. F. Espinosa.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
USGS1983

Introduction: seismology and earthquake engineering in Central and South America.

Reports the state-of-the-art in seismology and earthquake engineering that is being advanced in Central and South America. Provides basic information on seismological station locations in Latin America and some of the programmes in strong-motion seismology, as well as some of the organizations involved in these activities.-from Author

Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS)↗
USGS1982

Introduction: seismology and earthquake engineering in Mexico and Central and South America.

The results from seismological studies that are used by the engineering community are just one of the benefits obtained from research aimed at mitigating the earthquake hazard. In this issue of Earthquake Information Bulletin current programs in seismology and earthquake engineering, seismic networks, future plans and some of the cooperative programs with different internation organizations are described by Latin-American seismologists. The article describes the development of seismology in Latin America and the seismological interest of the OAS. -P.N.Chroston

Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS)↗
USGS1981

The Algerian earthquake of October 10, 1980 - a preliminary report

The earthquake occurred at 1.25 pm local time and had a surface-wave magnitude of 7.3. The main event was followed by an aftershock 3 hours later with a magnitude of 6.0. The main earthquake epicenter was located 170 km from the capital, Algiers. -from Author

Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS)↗