1700 Cascadia earthquake

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Earthquake
gptkbp:apparent_magnitude 9.0
gptkbp:archaeological_findings Related to archaeological findings in the region
gptkbp:cause subduction of the Juan de Fuca Plate beneath the North American Plate
gptkbp:climate_impact Potential effects on local climate patterns
gptkbp:collaborations Encourages scientific collaboration across disciplines
gptkbp:community Studied by seismologists and geologists
gptkbp:community_engagement Encourages community engagement in preparedness efforts
gptkbp:community_involvement Increased awareness of earthquake risks
Promotes community resilience planning
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Part of the cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced local indigenous oral histories
gptkbp:date January 26, 1700
gptkbp:depth Approximately 25 km
gptkbp:duration Approximately 5 to 10 minutes
gptkbp:economic_policy Influences public policy on disaster response
gptkbp:educational_programs Informs educational programs on earthquakes
gptkbp:effects_on_wildlife Displacement of marine life
gptkbp:emergency_services gptkb:Yes
Influences disaster response strategies in the region
Informs emergency management practices
Informs modern earthquake preparedness efforts
Promotes community preparedness initiatives
gptkbp:environmental_impact Significant environmental impact in the region.
gptkbp:fault_line gptkb:Cascadia_Fault
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:geological_evidence Subduction zone characteristics
gptkbp:geological_features gptkb:Cascadia_Subduction_Zone
gptkbp:geological_formation Paleoseismology
Informed by geological surveys of the area
gptkbp:has_implications_for Influences building codes and urban planning
gptkbp:historical_analysis Analyzed through geological and archaeological methods
gptkbp:historical_context Part of a larger pattern of seismic activity in the region
gptkbp:historical_documentation Documented in various historical studies
gptkbp:historical_records Lack of written records due to indigenous cultures
gptkbp:historical_significance One of the largest earthquakes in North America
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1700 Cascadia earthquake
gptkbp:impact Destruction of indigenous settlements
gptkbp:indigenous_knowledge Incorporated into indigenous knowledge systems
gptkbp:is_affected_by gptkb:Pacific_Northwest
gptkbp:land_subsidence Caused land subsidence in some areas
gptkbp:land_uplift Caused land uplift in some areas
gptkbp:last_eruption Part of a series of large earthquakes in the region
Generated seismic waves detectable today
High seismic hazard in the region
Informs seismic monitoring efforts today
gptkbp:location gptkb:Cascadia_Subduction_Zone
gptkbp:public_awareness Inspires public awareness campaigns about earthquakes
gptkbp:publications Numerous scientific publications exist on the topic
gptkbp:recorded_by Japanese tsunami records
gptkbp:related_event Tsunami events in 1700
gptkbp:research Ongoing research on recurrence intervals
gptkbp:research_importance Helps in understanding subduction zone earthquakes
gptkbp:risk_management Used in risk assessment models for future earthquakes
gptkbp:safety Affects public safety regulations in the area
gptkbp:tectonic_plates_involved Juan de Fuca Plate, North American Plate
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cascadia_Subduction_Zone
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5