Maine Environment Links on Earthquakes



Earthquakes in Maine  (http://http://www.state.me.us/doc/nrimc/mgs/quake/quake-me.htm)  Good starting point including where to find up-to-date info. Includes introduction to earthquakes in Maine prepared by Henry Berry IV for the Maine Geological Survey. Berry's paper describes Maine's situation, history, and vulnerability. Lists of major events. Documented with many references. Especially good links to other web resources on earthquakes.

Weston Observatory  (http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/wesobs/)   Great resource for maps and listings of earthquakes in New England. Found on a recent visit to the site: Earthquake Hazards in the Northeastern United States -- Earthquakes in New England Recently -- If you believe that you have felt an earthquake in New England -- Weekly Probability of Felt Earthquakes in New England -- Seismicity in New England -- other WWW Resources in Seismology -- Maps.

Why Does the Earth Quake in New England?
(http://www2.bc.edu/~kafka/Why_Quakes/why_quakes.html)
   Subtitled: "The Science of Unexpected Earthquakes." Good background on seismic events and science in New England. Nice maps. Includes bibliography, and some links. By Alan L. Kafka, of Weston Observatory, Boston College.


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last update 12/10/2003