智利大地震 英文介绍

CHILE EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI OF 22 MAY 1960

George Pararas-Carayannis
(Excerpts from archives compiled in preparaation of a Catalog of Tsunamis in the Pacific Ocean and for the Catalog of Tsunamis in the Hawaiian Islands. World Data Center A- Tsunami U.S. Dept. of Commerce Environmental Science Service Administration Coast and Geodetic Survey, May 1969)

Summary

The largest earthquake ( magnitude 9.5) of the 20th century occurred on May 22, 1960 off the coast of South Central Chile. It generated one of the most destructive Pacific-wide tsunamis. Near the generating area, both the earthquake and the tsunami were extremely destructive, particularly in the coastal area extending from Concepcion to the south end of Isla Chiloe. The most extensive tsunami damage occurred at Isla Chiloe, the coastal area closest to the epicenter. Huge tsunami waves measuring as high as 25 meters, arrived within 10 to 15 minutes after the earthquake, killing at least tw