Earthquake fluctuations in wells in New Jersey
New Jersey Division of Water Policy and Supply Water Resources Circular
5
By: Charles R. Austin
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Abstract
New Jersey is fortunate to be situated in a region that is relatively stable, geologically.
For this reason scientists believe, on the basis of the best scientific evidence available, that the
chances of New Jersey experiencing a major earthquake are very small. The last major earthquake
on the east coast occurred at Charleston, S. C., in 1886. Minor shocks have been felt in New Jersey,
however, from time to time. Reports of dishes being rattled or even of plaster in buildings being
cracked are not uncommon. These minor disturbances are generally restricted to relatively small
areas.
Suggested Citation
Austin, C.R., 1960, Earthquake fluctuations in wells in New Jersey: New Jersey Division of Water Policy and Supply Water Resources Circular 5, iii, 13 p.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | State or Local Government Series |
| Title | Earthquake fluctuations in wells in New Jersey |
| Series title | New Jersey Division of Water Policy and Supply Water Resources Circular |
| Series number | 5 |
| Year Published | 1960 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | State of New Jersey, Dept. of Conservation and Economic Development, Division of Water Policy and Supply |
| Publisher location | Trenton, NJ |
| Description | iii, 13 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |