7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Alaska
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MONTEREY COUNTY, CA - A preliminary 2.7 magnitude quake was registered near San Simeon Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
According to USGS data, the seven earthquakes occurred over a span of two days and were centered near the city of Santa Rosa in Sonoma County. Preliminary readings placed the epicenters predominantly along or near the Rodgers Creek Fault, a fault known for its seismic activity and historical potential for damaging earthquakes.
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Ohio officials say recent earthquakes are from fracking operations, which have now been stopped
GUERNSEY & NOBLE COUNTIES, Ohio — Ohio officials have confirmed that a recent series of small earthquakes in Southeast Ohio are tied to oil and gas activity in the region. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the U.S. Geological Survey ...
On a seemingly ordinary Thursday morning, a minor earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale rattled the San Francisco Bay Area, capturing the attention of both residents and seismologists alike. This article will explore the recent earthquake's details,
An earthquake was felt in part of north-west England on Wednesday night. The 3.3-magnitude earthquake was recorded shortly after 11.23pm and was felt across Lancashire and the southern Lake District. The epicentre - which is where the earthquake is felt most strongly - is believed to be just off the coast of Silverdale in Lancashire.
Two strong earthquakes struck Japan Tuesday at magnitudes of 5.4 and 4.7, according to data from the United States Geological Survey ( USGS ). The first quake struck in the Pacific Ocean about 80 miles east-southeast from Kitaibaraki at a depth of around 6 miles, 10 km, the data shows. Kitaibaraki is about 110 miles northeast of Tokyo.
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Ring Of Fire Map: Volcanoes, Earthquakes Plague The Region –- Which Countries Could Be Affected
As explosive eruptions and frequent quakes capture global attention, the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' raises questions over where risks are highest. Here are the countries most exposed — and why scientists say it's normal.
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Another small earthquake has been recorded in north-central Kansas. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake happened around 6 p.m. Monday in Ellsworth County, about halfway between the city of Wilson and Wilson Lake.
A recent study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters is the first to directly link earthquakes to climate change-induced glacial melt. Scientists analyzed 15 years of seismic activity in the Grandes Jorasses—a peak that is part of the Mont Blanc massif between Italy and France—to better understand this association.