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The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Seismic Intensity Scale [1] (known in Japan as the Shindo seismic scale) [2] is a seismic intensity scale used in Japan to categorize the intensity of local ground shaking caused by earthquakes. Map of Japan showing the distribution of maximum JMA Seismic Intensities by prefecture for the 2011 Tōhoku ...
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The velocity of detonation is an important indicator for overall energy and power of detonation, and in particular for the brisance or shattering effect of an explosive which is due to the detonation pressure. The pressure can be calculated using Chapman-Jouguet theory from the velocity and density.
Damage slight in specially designed structures; considerable damage in ordinary substantial buildings with partial collapse. Damage great in poorly built structures. Fall of chimneys, factory stacks, columns, monuments, walls. Heavy furniture overturned. Sand and mud ejected in small amounts. Changes in well water. Motorists are disturbed.
Shindo or Shindō may refer to: Japan Meteorological Agency seismic intensity scale ( 震度 , shindo ) Shindo (religion) (신도), an alternative name of Korean Shamanism used by Shamanic associations in modern South Korea.
Having produced a stunning defensive display to beat the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild-card round of the playoffs, the Houston Texans get the unenviable task of traveling to Arrowhead Stadium ...
Black vitreous fragments of fused sand that had been solidified by the heat of a nuclear explosion were created by French testing at the Reggane site in Algeria. [43] Following the atomic bombing of Hiroshima , it was discovered in 2016 that between 0.6% and 2.5% of sand on local beaches was fused glass spheres formed during the bombing.
Todd Sand, a four-time U.S. figure skating champion and elite coach, suffered a heart attack March 2, prompting an outpouring of support from skaters.