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Geotechnical Earthquake

Engineering
Gal = cm/s2
Retaining Structure Failure Due to
Earthquake
Earthquake Distruction Lifelines
Major Earthquakes in the World
Some Significant Earthquakes in India
& around
Some Significant Earthquakes in India
& around
Historical Strong Earthquakes
Historical Strong Earthquakes contd.
Worldwide largest and deadliest earthquakes
from 2000-2010
Worldwide largest and deadliest earthquakes
from 2000-2010 contd.
Earthquake Records
Share of Earthquake Disaster
Earthquake Distribution During 1800 to 2007
What is Earthquake?
What is an Earthquake?
Focus and Epicentre of Earthquake
Why an Earthquake Occurs ?
Where do Earthquake Occurs ?
Release of Accumulated Energy
Elastic Rebound Theory
Foreshocks and Aftershocks
Study of Earthquakes
How Earthquakes are Measured
Ancient Chinese Seismograph
Earthquake Waves
Modern Seismograph (Vertical)

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