Ring of Fire Hit by String of Quakes and Volcanic Eruptions – At Least 5 Events in 2 Days
Well I hate to say it but I think the scientist who warned that we would be seeing an increase in larger earthquakes this year due to Earth’s rotation slowdown might be right. Also note worthy, this scientist William Yeck of the USGS seems to think none of the activity as of late are connected, well none of us can … Continue reading
No Solid Explanation for Loud Boom Heard & Felt across Three Tennessee Counties
A boom heard and felt over three counties last Sunday may have no conclusive explanation. There are many theories as to what the boom was – cryoseism, earthquake or sonic boom. But none have been definitely proven. Cryoseism seemed to be the first theory most concluded on social media. According to Frost Quake’s website, a cryoseism is defined as “‘a … Continue reading
Earthquake Felt Along American East Coast, Felt in Several States
The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that there has been an earthquake along the East Coast, which was felt by some people in the New York City area. The USGS said a magnitude 4.4 earthquake was reported 10 km east-northeast of Dover, Delaware, at 4:47 p.m. ET. Here’s a map from the USGS showing the epicenter of the quake: There … Continue reading
Yellowstone Supervolcano Threat Highly Underestimated
Scientists from the US Geological Survey who breezily informed the public that there’s “nothing to worry about” with regards to the Yellowstone caldera, a supervolcano that should it erupt could cause potentially hundreds of thousands of deaths, should be eating their words. Since about mid-July, the earth beneath the volcano has been shifting in a sign that magma could be … Continue reading
USGS Report Regarding Ongoing Swarm that Followed M5.3 Earthquake in Soda Springs, Idaho
Be sure to read the 3 scenarios further on in the article. via USGS: On September 2, 2017, there was a M5.3 earthquake east of Soda Springs, Idaho. It caused moderate shaking over a broad area of southeastern Idaho, northern Utah, and western Wyoming. The earthquake has been followed by a sustained and highly active sequence of smaller earthquakes (aftershocks), … Continue reading
USGS Advises Kansans to Prepare for Earthquakes like Californians
Oklahoma’s largest earthquake ever still has people talking. Saturday’s 5.8 magnitude earthquake caused only minor damage in Kansas, but officials with the US Geological Survey say it’s time for people in the region to start preparing for earthquakes like Californians. Items on your wall or shelves can be hazardous in an earthquake, but there are ways you can protect yourself … Continue reading
Three Earthquakes Recorded in Grant County, Oklahoma
Editor’s note: This comes just 3 days after the very strong 5.8M quake that shook Oklahoma and several other states: Strong Oklahoma Earthquake Felt from Nebraska to Texas Three earthquakes were recorded in Grant County, Oklahoma, Tuesday afternoon. A 3.9 magnitude was recorded at 12:48 p.m, 11 miles northwest of the town of Medford, Okla. at a depth of approximately … Continue reading
