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CarolinaSkin43

04-04-10, 08:46 PM

Is it me or over the past 5 months there have been a lot of Earthquakes...today Baja, Ca 7.2,...what does this mean ? Kinda of scary if you ask me... just might be me but sure seems like something is going on with the earths crust or core...:insane:

servumtuum

04-04-10, 10:32 PM

It's called plate tectonics-stress relief sometimes occurs in multiple quakes along a plate boundary in a relatively short period of time.

Alaskan

04-05-10, 01:38 AM

It's called plate tectonics-stress relief sometimes occurs in multiple quakes along a plate boundary in a relatively short period of time.

What's been unusual is how strong they are. They also tend to move around the Pacific ring of fire and they seem to be moving north. That means...... Holy **** :eek:

servumtuum

04-05-10, 01:50 AM

What's been unusual is how strong they are. They also tend to move around the Pacific ring of fire and they seem to be moving north. That means...... Holy **** :eek:

Alaskan, just out of curiosity, how far is Anchorage from Mt. Redoubt? It it still spewing, and can you see it or any of the plume from Anchorage? Just wonderin'.

Alaskan

04-05-10, 11:51 AM

It's about 110 miles from Anchorage and on a clear day I can see it from my house which is up on the hillside in South Anchorage, We also can see Mount Spurr, another active volcano that erupted in 1992, dropping a lot of ash on Anchorage. We also got a little last year when Dedoubt errupted but the ash cloud largely missed Anchorage.

MikeSr619

04-05-10, 11:57 AM

the quake that hit us yesterday was long and didnt really get violent. it just rolled a lot and went on for about 45 seconds.

the one in Guam I was in in 94 was an 8.3 and VERY violent. you could hear the earth move on that one.

04-06-10, 10:27 AM

Last night ABC News talked to a seismologist and posed the question about the seemingly unusual earthquake activity of late. She answered that 2010 is actually right in line with projections--there are an average of 17 7.0+ quakes a year around the world, and with the Mexico quake we've had four so far this year and are right on track. The difference this year is they've been in populated areas and made mega headlines.

MikeSr619

04-06-10, 07:03 PM

7.8-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia
[Updated at 6:47 p.m.] The temblor struck 14
5 miles off the coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at a depth of 28.6 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

CarolinaSkin43

04-06-10, 07:50 PM

just seems to me that there is more activity...but i'll leave the statistics to the scientist...

China

04-07-10, 01:45 PM

MikeSr619

04-07-10, 01:49 PM

outside of Turkey it looks to me like most of those places are in the Pacific and even more that the ones in the pacific seem to center in the ring of fire.

maybe the earth is farting, maybe 2012 is true. who knows but we're rockin and rollin here.

the aftershocks are pretty cool down here too. someone told me today "it is earthquake weather" and that made me wonder what he meant but more and more people know what it is.

Alaskan

04-07-10, 03:36 PM

We had a 4.7 today. Kind of noisy and then one sharp jolt. The trouble is that when they start you don't know if it's going to be nothing or the big one.

It was centered right near Wasilla, Alaska so I assume it was just Todd Palin catching some air on his snow machine again. I hate it when he does that.

MikeSr619

04-07-10, 03:50 PM

its amazing how much you can really feel the earth move and you know the "sharp jolt" are the plates settling. and you are totally right, you never know if it goes for a while whether it is going to just roll some or if it will become the big one. i always assume the longer it goes the harder the jolt will get.

MikeSr619

04-08-10, 09:03 PM

5.5 today in the same area...it gets to rolling here and its a trip

China

04-12-10, 09:33 AM

Now one (a 6.2) in Spain. Spain? Really? We're all doomed.

Earthquake hits southern Spain; damage said unlikely (http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/04/11/spain.earthquake/index.html?hpt=T2)

(CNN) -- A strong earthquake struck near the Spanish city of Granada early Monday, but at a depth that made damage to the medieval Moorish capital unlikely, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck at 12:08 a.m. local time Monday (6:08 p.m. Sunday ET), the USGS reported.

Click on the link for the full article

MikeSr619

04-12-10, 11:35 AM

we had a different one in SD on a different fault line I guess. Nothing too major but when they are in the 5's it starts to get a little hairy.

Burgundy Burner

04-12-10, 11:42 AM

A meterologist here on the east coast is an amateur geologist and has talked of how these earthquakes have been inter-related during recent years. A lot of his predictions have been fairly accurate.

He has been talking of how this current setup could cause a significant SoCal earthquake within the next sixty to ninety days. I hope not, but his predictions should not be taken lightly.

04-12-10, 12:27 PM

Sumatra, April 6, 2010 (7.8)
Baja, April 04, 2010 (7.2)
East Sea of Japan, March 14, 2010 (5.6)
Indonesia, March 14, 2010 (6.4)
Chile, March 11, 2010 (6.9)
Turkey, March 8, 2010 (6.0)
Sumatra, March 5, 2010 (6.5)
Taiwan, March 4, 2010 (6.4)
Argantina, February 27, 2010 (6.1)
Chile, February 27, 2010 (8.8)
Japan, February 26, 2010 (7.0)
Hati, January 12, 2010 (7.0)

That's averaging about 1 a week for the year. Seems like a lot to me.
"Just" four over 7.0 however, which is the line of demarcation that seems to get teh professionals excited. As to how this this list compares to any other year ... we'd have to go to the videotape and compare to previous years. If anyone has it at hand ...

Hey. I'm eating lunch here.

Did stumble on this link a minute ago though, which is cool in a "whoa" kinda way:

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/quakes_all.php

This list contains all earthquakes with magnitude greater than 2.5 located by the USGS and contributing networks in the last week (168 hours). Magnitudes 4.5 and above are in bold font. Magnitudes 6 and above are in red. (Some early events may be obscured by later ones on the maps.)

The most recent earthquakes are at the top of the list. Times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Click on the word "map" to see a ten-degree tall map displaying the earthquake. Click on an event's "DATE" to get a detailed report...
That's a long list.

renaissance

04-13-10, 12:25 AM

Have there really been more, or are they just more prevalent in the news?

we're all doomed, btw =P

MikeSr619

04-13-10, 11:33 AM

I heard there were over 4000 quakes of 1.0 or higher in the last week in CA alone..

04-13-10, 02:48 PM

Gotta love vBulletin. Check out the "Similar Threads" listing at the bottom of the page. :cool:

China

04-13-10, 03:08 PM

Apparently, there aren't more earthquakes this year than usual.

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/topics/increase_in_earthquakes.php

Here are the earthquake stats for this year:

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eqarchives/year/eqstats.php

Although, as I noted elsewhere, the USGS site states that the average for earthquakes of 7-7.9 magnitude is 17 per year. However, they also list the number of quakes for each magnitude range for the last ten years. The average of the 7-7.9 over the last ten years is only 13.1. That's 4 fewer per year over the last ten years. Either the earth is in a down cycle for large magnitude quakes, or their historical data (from 1900) on which they base their average, is erroneous. Which may be the case since the Richter scale wasn't developed until 1935 and seismographs weren't as prevalent at the beginning of the 20th century, so some of the early large quakes were probably estimated as being larger than they actually were.

China

04-14-10, 09:09 AM

I see they just keep coming. Several in China. At least one was 7.1.

Quake in western China kills 400, buries more (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100414/ap_on_re_as/as_china_earthquake)

BEIJING – A series of strong earthquakes struck a mountainous Tibetan area of western China on Wednesday, killing at least 400 people and injuring more than 10,000 as houses made of mud and wood collapsed, officials said. Many more people were trapped and the toll was expected to rise.

The largest quake was recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey as magnitude 6.9. In the aftermath, panicked people, many bleeding from their wounds, flooded the streets of a Qinghai province township where most of the homes had been flattened. Students were reportedly buried inside several damaged schools.

Paramilitary police used shovels to dig through the rubble in the town, footage on state television showed. Officials said excavators were not available and with most of the roads leading to the nearest airport damaged, equipment and rescuers would have a hard time reaching the area. Hospitals were overwhelmed, many lacking even the most basic supplies, and doctors were in short supply.

Downed phone lines, strong winds and frequent aftershocks also hindered rescue efforts, said Wu Yong, commander of the local army garrison, who said the death toll "may rise further as lots of houses collapsed."

With many people forced outside, the provincial government said it was rushing 5,000 tents and 100,000 coats and blankets to the mountainous region, at around 13,000 feet (4,000 meters) -high and where night time temperatures plunge below freezing.

Workers were racing to release water from a reservoir in the disaster area where a crack had formed after the quake to prevent a flood, according to the China Earthquake Administration.

The Wednesday quake, which struck at 7:49 a.m. local time (2349 GMT, 7:49 p.m. EDT), was centered on Yushu county, in the southern part of Qinghai, near Tibet, with a population of about 100,000, mostly herders and farmers.

The USGS recorded six temblors in less than three hours, all but one registering 5.0 or higher. The China Earthquake Networks Center measured the largest quake's magnitude at 7.1. Qinghai averages more than five earthquakes a year of at least magnitude 5.0, according to the official Xinhua News Agency. They normally do not cause much damage in the sparsely populated province.

Click on the link for the full article

CarolinaSkin43

04-14-10, 06:23 PM

more and more quakes... thay keep coming today in China....

China

04-15-10, 04:12 PM

And now we have the volcano in Iceland...

MikeSr619

04-15-10, 05:02 PM

4.8 around SD.

China

04-16-10, 12:46 PM

4.9 in Wyoming

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978175907

Getting closer to Yellowstone...

servumtuum

04-17-10, 11:08 PM

On the Eyjafjallajökull eruption in Iceland-the ash cloud is having a dreadful effect on air traffic in Europe. This website-http://www.flightradar24.com/-shows real-time air traffic in Europe 24/7. The yellow "X's" represent closed airports, which, as I post this is all airports in Europe-I have learned that some are being used for emergency evacuation and services but no commercial flights.

Alaskan

04-19-10, 11:22 AM

A SENIOR Iranian cleric has claimed that dolled-up women incite extramarital sex, causing more earthquakes in Iran, a country that straddles several fault lines, newspapers reported today.
"Many women who dress inappropriately ... cause youths to go astray, taint their chastity and incite extramarital sex in society, which increases earthquakes," Ayatollah Kazem Sedighi told worshippers at overnight prayers in Tehran.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/extramarital-sex-fuels-earthquakes-warns-iran-cleric/story-fn3dxity-1225854907773

And All this time I thought they were caused by global warming. :confused:

servumtuum

04-19-10, 12:58 PM

Sarge

04-19-10, 01:57 PM

2012

It's coming

China

04-19-10, 03:28 PM

Another one in Papua New Guinea.

6.3-magnitude quake strikes Papua New Guinea (http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/04/17/papua.new.guinea.earthquake/index.html?hpt=T2)

(CNN) -- A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

There were no immediate report of injuries, damages or deaths.

The quake struck at 9:15 a.m. Sunday (7:15 p.m. ET Saturday), according to USGS.

Click on the link for the full article

MikeSr619

04-19-10, 04:50 PM

2012

It's coming

so is 2011
and 2013

CarolinaSkin43

04-19-10, 07:45 PM

we have to make it through 2010 first.

China

04-26-10, 10:28 AM

Strong quake in Taiwan, Philippines; no damage reports (http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE63P0AD20100426)

(Reuters) - A 6.9 magnitude quake struck in an ocean area north of the Philippines on Monday and was felt throughout Taiwan, officials said, but there were no immediate reports of damage and no mass tsunami warnings.

Click on the link for the full article

Alaskan

04-26-10, 12:44 PM

We're number 2, We're number 2. :anonymous:

http://whoknew.news.yahoo.com/?vid=18555857

China

05-10-10, 10:48 AM

Tsunami warning issued after 7.4 magnitude earthquake off Indonesia (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/world/tsunami-warning-issued-after-74-magnitude-earthquake-off-indonesia/story-e6frf7lf-1225864222364)

And some other larger than magnitude 6 earthquakes that have happened recently:

May 8th 6.1 Indonesia

May 6th 6.2 Chile

May 5th 6.5 Indonesia

May 3rd 6.3 Chile

servumtuum

05-10-10, 03:50 PM

I found this on the USGS Newsroom page today-the Article is dated 4-14. The indication is that the apparent increase in the number of notably intense earthquakes is not outside normal expectation.

China’s tragic magnitude 6.9 earthquake on April 13 and the recent devastating earthquakes in Haiti, Chile, Mexico, and elsewhere have many wondering if this earthquake activity is unusual.
Scientists say 2010 is not showing signs of unusually high earthquake activity. Since 1900, an average of 16 magnitude 7 or greater earthquakes — the size that seismologists define as major — have occurred worldwide each year. Some years have had as few as 6, as in 1986 and 1989, while 1943 had 32, with considerable variability from year to year.

With six major earthquakes striking in the first four months of this year, 2010 is well within the normal range. Furthermore, from April 15, 2009, to April 14, 2010, there have been 18 major earthquakes, a number also well within the expected variation.

“While the number of earthquakes is within the normal range, this does not diminish the fact that there has been extreme devastation and loss of life in heavily populated areas,” said USGS Associate Coordinator for Earthquake Hazards Dr. Michael Blanpied.

What will happen next? Aftershocks will continue in the regions around each of this year’s major earthquakes sites. It is unlikely that any of these aftershocks will be larger than the earthquakes experienced so far, but structures damaged in the previous events could be further damaged and should be treated with caution. Beyond the ongoing aftershock sequences, earthquakes in recent months have not raised the likelihood of future major earthquakes; that likelihood has not decreased, either. Large earthquakes will continue to occur just as they have in the past.

Though the recent earthquakes are not unusual, they are a stark reminder that earthquakes can produce disasters when they strike populated areas — especially areas where the buildings have not been designed to withstand strong shaking. What can you do to prepare? Scientists cannot predict the timing of specific earthquakes. However, families and communities can improve their safety and reduce their losses by taking actions to make their homes, places of work, schools and businesses as earthquake-safe as possible. The USGS provides information on how you can prepare at the Earthquake Hazards Program Web site.

http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=2439

China

05-11-10, 04:19 PM

serv, I commented on this already. See my post #22 in this thread.

servumtuum

05-11-10, 04:28 PM

serv, I commented on this already. See my post #22 in this thread.

Uh...sorry. :oops: Chalk it up to a "Senior Moment". :blush:

Hey, I'm 61, I can get away with saying that now. :laugh:

redskins26

05-18-10, 11:34 PM

Another one hit SOCA today

Not the big one (http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/05/18/earthquake-hits-southern-california/?hpt=T2)

MikeSr619

05-18-10, 11:39 PM

it was a nice one too..it rolled for a while

redskins26

05-19-10, 12:09 AM

I actually thought i felt a few every so many fridays then i release its just the lady upstairs falling off the couch or something

MikeSr619

06-15-10, 10:43 AM

5.9 last night in SD. it went for about another minute.

it starts off jolting a little, then it slows down and then it gets big and rolls and rolls and then it trails off.

these are bigger than little but id rather have these instead of one huge one

MikeSr619

07-16-10, 12:16 PM

Hey DMV...welcome to the Party!!

http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/07/16/maryland.earthquake/index.html?video=true&hpt=T2

riggins44

07-16-10, 05:07 PM

Did anyone in DC/ Rockville, MD area feel the earth move this morning? :)

Burgundy Burner

07-16-10, 10:28 PM

Felt it here in NJ too. It woke me up - thought it was thunder that lasted about 10 seconds or so. Later in the morning, I learned what really happened. Weird.

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/dyfi/events/us/2010yua6/us/us2010yua6_ciim.jpg

MikeSr619

07-17-10, 03:29 AM

pssh...we dont even recognize them if they aint above 5..lol

Alaskan

07-17-10, 11:29 AM

3.6 ain't nothin'.

Heck MikeSR and his girlfriend can create a 3.6 all by themselves.

Or so we've been told. :bucktooth:

Burgundy Burner

07-18-10, 02:32 AM

For those who live in earthquake prone areas, I'm sure this was nothing by your standards. But keep in mind that those who were affected by Friday's quake probably don't have earthquake insurance and must cover all expenses for repairs.

Take a look at the pic below. This person lives close to the epicenter and the cost for repairs will be devastating to them. There are many others who have similar damage. We should keep them in our prayers and hope they can recover as quickly as possible.

http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL801/3670766/13051015/389806920.jpg

MikeSr619

07-18-10, 12:58 PM

hahahaha....well played gents.

MikeSr619

07-26-10, 05:30 PM

At least three earthquakes struck Sunday in the San Diego area, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck just before 2:30 p.m. seven miles east of Ocotillo, along the Imperial County line.

At 5:11 p.m., a magnitude 4.0 temblor struck 97 miles east of Tijuana, followed by a 3.2 quake near the same area a few minutes later. San Diego authorities said there were no reports of damage or injuries from any of the incidents.
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meh...no biggie.

fansince62

07-28-10, 02:20 PM

well......it's all anthropogenically caused. global warming dude. global warming. haven't you heard of PSU's reverse hockey stick tectonic curve? when these sticks start rubbing up against one another (you know...Earth sex) the Earth shakes at the peak moment of Gaietic pleasure ... :-) .....

Lanky Livingston

02-22-11, 07:44 AM

Earthquake in New Zealand kills 65: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12533291

MikeSr619

02-22-11, 12:25 PM

arkansas had 25 in 36 hours...crazy!!

Alaskan

02-22-11, 01:19 PM

Goaldeje

02-22-11, 04:29 PM

I thought 2012 was next year.
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