Seismic Collection

Earths tectonic plates. Global map showing the boundaries of the tectonic plates that make up the Earths crust. The eight major plates are the: African Plate, Antarctic Plate, Indian Plate

Lady Knox Geyser eruption, Waiotapu, New Zealand

Devil's Bath pool in Waiotapu Thermal Reserve, Rotorua, New Zealand

Artist's Palette Pool in Waiotapu Thermal Reserve, Rotorua, New Zealand

Orakei Korako geotermal area, New Zealand

Artist's Palette pool, hot thermal spring, Rotorua, New Zealand

Hot spring in volcanic valley, New Zealand

Inferno Crater Lake in Waimangu volcanic valley, New Zealand

Pohutu Geyser, Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley, Rotorua, New Zealand

Emerald Lakes, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

Mountain panorama with extinct volcano

Champagne Pool, hot thermal spring, Rotorua, New Zealand

On the inhospitable lava-strewn hills surrounding the inlet of Ghoubbet el Khar‰ b (the Devils Throat), a relative of the Dragons Blood Tree (Dracaena orbet)

After a rain shower, shrubs of the Pea family (Papilionoideae) give a splash of colour to the forbidding landscape near Ghoubbet el Kharab (the Devils Throat)

An aerial view of the caldera Sisale Kma
An aerial view of the caldera Sisale K ma, which is 3, 937 feet in diameter and 300, 000 years old. It is situated at the inlet of Ghoubbet el Kharab (the Devils Throat)

An aerial view of the volcanic cones at the inlet of Ghoubbet el Khar‰ b (the Devils Throat), a region of high seismic activity where deep fractures in the lava continue to widen year by year

Mending Atlantic cables by G. H. Davis
Mending earthquake-torn Atlantic cables: methods and tools. How the Atlantic cables broken by the submarine earthquake (18 November) are repaired: perilous work in winter. Date: 1929

Bell Model 47 being used to aid the search for oil in Pa?
Bell Model 47 being used to aid the search for oil in Papua in 1954 unloads supplies near Seismic One Camp

Peasants of the surroundings of Catania fleeing their villages devastated by the earthquake
XIR661442 Peasants of the surroundings of Catania fleeing their villages devastated by the earthquake, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

Iceland tectonic plate zone, artwork C016 / 7687
Iceland tectonic plate zone. Computer artwork showing how the country of Iceland (green) is located right on the junction between the North American (upper left) and Eurasian (lower right)

Earthquake mechanism, artwork C016 / 7684
Earthquake mechanism. Computer artwork showing how an earthquake is produced when two tectonic plates moving past each other (top) along a transform boundary (horizontal) suddenly slip (bottom)

Caribbean plate tectonics, artwork
Caribbean plate tectonics. Block artwork showing the formation of the arc of volcanic islands of the Lesser Antilles along a tectonic plate boundary (brown, arrowed line) in the Caribbean

East African Rift tectonics, artwork
East African Rift tectonics. Block artwork of the Earths crust being pulled apart by plate tectonics in the Horn of Africa region of the East African Rift (Great Rift Valley)

Earthquake movements, artwork
Earthquake movements, block artworks. At top is an unstressed block of the Earths crust, with three layers shown and the future fault line shown as a dotted blue line

Seismic measuring device, Nisyros volcano
Seismic measuring device in the crater of the Nisyros volcano. It is covered in sulphur deposits. Photographed on the Greek island of Nisyros

Earthquake types, artwork
Earthquake types. Artwork showing tectonic plate movements (arrows) and associated earthquakes (red concentric rings). Tectonic plates moving parallel to each other (left)

Tectonic plate boundaries, artwork
Tectonic plate boundaries. Artwork showing two types of boundary associated with the formation and destruction of an oceanic section of a tectonic plate

Subduction zone processes. Cutaway artwork showing the geological processes that occur at a subduction zone between two tectonic plates

Valles Marineris, artwork
Valles Marineris. Artwork of an view from space of Valles Marineris (Mariner Valleys), a massive system of canyons on Mars. Valles Marineris is a massive crack in the Martian crust near the equator

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"Unveiling the Earth's Dynamic Dance: Exploring Seismic Movements and their Impact" From the mighty shifts of Earth's tectonic plates to the captivating seismic movements of Mignano (Caserta), our planet never ceases to amaze. The population, in awe and fear, fled from their homes, seeking solace in outdoor prayers as nature unleashed its raw power. Intriguingly, even beneath the vast oceans, seismic activities persist. G. H. Davis meticulously mended Atlantic cables disrupted by these hidden forces, ensuring vital communication channels remained intact. History reminds us of the catastrophic Great Lisbon earthquake that shook Portugal in 1755. Fires ravaged through cities while a merciless tsunami engulfed coastal areas. This devastating event serves as a stark reminder of nature's unpredictable might. Venturing onto inhospitable lava-strewn hills after a rain shower reveals an eerie beauty shaped by past volcanic eruptions. An aerial view captures Sisale Kma's caldera with its mysterious allure and showcases volcanic cones guarding an inlet like ancient sentinels. Even beyond natural wonders lie human endeavors intertwined with seismic exploration. Bell Model 47 helicopters take flight over Pennsylvania, aiding in the relentless search for precious oil reserves hidden deep within our planet's crust. Delving into history books transports us back to Thomas Kitchin's engravings from centuries ago. "The Acceptable Fast" depicts societal norms influenced by seismic events while satirical prints capture society grappling with unforeseen consequences during those tumultuous times. Seismic phenomena continue to shape our world – both physically and culturally – reminding us of humanity's place amidst this ever-changing tapestry called Earth.