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Title: The Magnitude 7.3 Honduras earthquake of May 28, 2009

Description:

This DVD presents a film about the 7.3 M earthquake that occurred in Honduras on May 28, 2009. the epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Montagua-Swan Islands transform fault int he Cayman Trench, some 130 kilometers (81 miles) form the Honduran mainland and 64 kilometers (40 miles) northeast of the island of Roatan. This film captures the experiences of the local residents as well as dmamage to homes, bridges and multi-story buildings.

Location: Honduras

Date Taken: 11/30/2009

Length: 10:07

Video Producer: Deborah Shulman , U.S. Geological Survey

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Additional Video Credits:

Walter D. Mooney, Narrator and Producer

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Tags: 2009 7.3 CaymanTrench Honduran Honduras May28 Montagua-SwanIslands Roatan USGS buildings damages earthquake epicenter fault magnitude mainland transform