Data Analysis Based On Earthquake
Data Analysis Based On Earthquake
A PROJECT REPORT
SUBMITTED BY:
HARSH CN, NANDISA DAS, PRERNA M SHIRUR, KS NIDHI
Guide :
Members:
2. KS NIDHI (1RVU23CSE207)
4. HARSH CN (1RVU23CSE183)
Place: RV University
BTECH [hons] I s
CONTENTS
Origin Time: Indicates the time at which the earthquake took place, along with
date and time in IST
Location: Indicates the geographical area where the earthquake occurred. This
may include details like the country, region, or specific coordinates.
Latitude and Longitude: Provide the precise geographical coordinates of the
earthquake's epicenter. Latitude specifies the north-south position, while longitude
denotes the east-west position.
Depth: Represents the depth at which the earthquake's hypocenter (point of origin
within the Earth) is located below the Earth's surface. It is measured in kilometers.
Magnitude: A quantitative measure of the energy released during an earthquake.
Magnitude values are typically reported on the Richter scale or moment magnitude
scale. Higher magnitude values indicate more powerful earthquakes.
Each entry in the dataset would contain this information for a specific earthquake
event, allowing researchers and analysts to study patterns, trends, and correlations
in seismic activity over time. This data is valuable for earthquake risk assessment,
early warning system development, and scientific research in the field of
seismology.
Problem Statement:
Inferences:
Most of the earthquakes occurred at lower depths (purple points), which suggests
that they are related to plate boundaries where tectonic plates interact and create
seismic activity.
Some of the earthquakes occurred at higher depths (yellow points), which indicates
that they are associated with intraplate earthquakes where stresses build up within
a plate and cause it to fracture.
2.Violin plot showing Distribution of Magnitude of Earthquake.
Inferences:
The wider section around the 4th magnitude in the violin plot suggests a higher
density of earthquakes at this magnitude, indicating a common and significant
seismic activity level in the dataset.
As the magnitude increases beyond 4, the width of the violin gradually decreases,
implying a decline in the frequency of earthquakes with larger magnitudes in the
dataset.
3. 3d scatter plot showing Magnitude of the earthquake based on Latitude,
Longitude
Inferences:
The graph shows that the majority of earthquakes had low to moderate
magnitudes, indicated by the purple and blue dots. There were only a few high
magnitude earthquakes, indicated by the yellow dots. The graph also shows that
the highest magnitude earthquakes were concentrated in a smaller area within
the larger cluster of earthquakes, which could suggest a hotspot of seismic
activity or a rupture zone.
4.Distribution of Earthquake magnitude with depth
Inferences:
The graph shows that most of the earthquakes occurred in India and its neighboring
countries, such as Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Iran. The graph also shows that
some locations had more earthquakes than others, such as Manipur, Andaman and
Nicobar Island, Ladakh, and Afghanistan, which could indicate higher seismic
activity or vulnerability in those regions.
6.To understand the locations which receive maximum magnitude or even
minimum magnitudes of earthquake density
Inferences:
The graph shows the magnitude of various earthquakes that occurred at different
locations. The magnitudes range from 2 to 7, with most earthquakes having
magnitudes between 4 and 5. The graph also shows that there is no clear pattern or
correlation between the location and the magnitude of the earthquakes, as some
locations had earthquakes of both high and low magnitudes, while others had
earthquakes only of one magnitude range.
Earthquake Location: The graph shows that the earthquakes occurred in various
locations, mostly in India and its neighboring countries, such as Afghanistan,
Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, and Bhutan. The graph also shows that some locations had
more earthquakes than others, such as Manipur, Andaman and Nicobar Island,
Ladakh, and Afghanistan, which could indicate higher seismic activity or
vulnerability in those regions..
7. A Scatter Plot showing Latitude, Longitude vs Origin Time of
earthquake.
Inferences:
Temporal Latitude Trends: The scatter plot of latitude against time reveals
temporal trends, showcasing how earthquake occurrences vary with time.
Identifiable patterns in latitude may suggest seasonal or temporal influences on
seismic activity in specific geographic regions.
Longitude Dynamics Over Time: The scatter plot of longitude against time
highlights the temporal dynamics of earthquake occurrences in different
longitudinal zones. Patterns in longitude can provide insights into the movement
and evolution of seismic activity over time, potentially indicating shifts in tectonic
processes.
8. Scatter plot comparing Magnitude of the earthquake vs Latitude vs
Longitude vs Time of Origin. It has 16 plots in total showing variation
between latitude and longitude , latitude and Origin of Time and etc.
Inferences:
Longitude vs Origin Time: Examining the scatter plot reveals the temporal
dynamics of earthquake occurrences across different longitudinal zones. [Describe
any clusters or patterns, if present.] This provides insights into the time-dependent
[characteristics/distribution] of seismic events along different longitudes.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the inferences from your earthquake dataset analysis, here are some
recommendations:
Thoroughly review data quality and filtering criteria, particularly concerning the
consistent magnitude of 4 across locations. Ensure that the dataset accurately
represents the full range of seismic events to avoid biases in analysis and decision-
making.
Leverage insights from temporal latitude trends and longitude dynamics over time
to enhance short-term and long-term earthquake prediction models. Consider
seasonal influences and changes in tectonic activity patterns.
Collaboration and Information Sharing:
Investigate anomalies, such as the wider section around the 4th magnitude in the
violin plot. Determine if these anomalies are indicative of specific geological
features or if they require further exploration and study.
Continuous Monitoring:
Establish or enhance continuous monitoring efforts, considering both magnitude
and geographic coordinates. Regular updates to seismic databases will enable
ongoing analysis and the identification of emerging patterns or shifts in earthquake
behavior.
Interdisciplinary Research:
2. KS NIDHI (1RVU23CSE207)
4. HARSH CN (1RVU23CSE183)