Argentina — Historical Events Description

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Argentina
Event
Founding of the Argentine Seismological Society
Category
Scientific
Date
1924-05-02
Country
Argentina
Description

Argentina founded the Argentine Seismological Society on 2 May 1924. The society brought together scientists studying earthquakes and geological risks. Members installed monitoring stations and promoted seismic research. Their findings improved understanding of fault lines and regional vulnerability. The organization collaborated with universities and government agencies. Its work supported development of building codes in earthquake-prone areas. The society’s founding marked an important advancement in national earth science.