1722 Algarve earthquake

Coordinates: 37°07′37″N 7°38′24″W / 37.127°N 7.640°W / 37.127; -7.640
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The 1722 Algarve earthquake occurred on 27 December 1722. It was felt throughout the Portuguese region of

anti-seismic measures[3] were pervasive in the decades preceding such studies.[4][5]

See also

Further reading

  • Chester, David K.; Chester, Olivia K. (2010), "The impact of eighteenth century earthquakes on the Algarve region, southern Portugal", The Geographical Journal, 176 (4): 350–370,
    JSTOR 40929615
  • Nunes, M.; Ferreira, Ó.; Luís, J. (2009), "Tsunami vulnerability zonation in the Algarve coast (Portugal)", Journal of Coastal Research: 876–880,

References

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  2. ^ "3 Major Iberian Earthquakes Highlight European Risk". AIRWorldwide. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
  3. ^ Sismos em Portugal: estarão os edifícios preparados? (Visão) https://visao.sapo.pt/imobiliario/2021-05-04-sismos-em-portugal-estarao-os-edificios-preparados/
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  5. ^ Andrade, C.; Freitas, M. C.; Oliveira, M. A.; Costa, P. J. (2016). "On the sedimentological and historical evidences of seismic-triggered tsunamis on the Algarve coast of Portugal". In Duarte, J. C.; Schellart, W. P. (eds.). Plate boundaries and natural Hazards. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 219–238.

37°07′37″N 7°38′24″W / 37.127°N 7.640°W / 37.127; -7.640