Oldest ‘earthquake’ in South Africa (Robben Island, 07 April 1620) discredited
The oldest recorded earthquake in South Africa is widely accepted (in several seismic catalogues) to have occurred on 07 April 1620. This earthquake was regarded as having a Modified Mercalli Scale intensity of II-IV, corresponding to a Richter Scale Magnitude of ~4. An examination of the original...
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| Language: | English |
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Academy of Science of South Africa
2012-09-01
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| Series: | South African Journal of Science |
| Online Access: | https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/9636 |