Review of two outstanding compilation works of Chinese historical earthquakes literature in China

Abstract

This paper details two nationwide events of the collation of historical earthquake records in the early 1950s and late 1970s to introduce the application of research results. Evaluating the compilation and influence of two representative works, the Chronology of Chinese Earthquakes Records (1956) and the Compilation of Chinese Historical Earthquake Records (1983), is significant to promote their scientific value and academic impact.