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<strong>Historical</strong> Earthquakes and <strong>the</strong> <strong>Seismograms</strong> in Taiwan2512c1 1;- 112:263 5 . 0 eM 6 6 . 0)6.0*Me7.0c2:42572'00242.2302L0222I' 21Figure 4. Epicenter distribution of disastrous earthquakes in Taiwan, 1897 to 1984.The CWB has established a remote seismic recording system, which uses a VAX11/750 computer for data processing and studies. This system was set up to enhance<strong>the</strong> scientific study of earthquakes in Taiwan, and to furnish <strong>the</strong> public with accurateseismic information to reduce <strong>the</strong> loss of life and property <strong>from</strong> severe earthquakes.Both <strong>the</strong> quality and quantity of earthquake data will be <strong>the</strong>refore improved.The historical seismograms are going to be microfilmed for archiving. From 1956to 1982,20,000 records microfilming of <strong>the</strong> Taipei seismographs have been completedin June 1985. When completed, CWB will publish a catalog of records availableand will exchange seismic data with o<strong>the</strong>r countries.

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