Earthquake of Magnitude 7.3 Hits Alaska
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The Weather Channel on MSNIs The Ground Beneath Us Getting Restless? Volcanoes Are Waking Up Across AmericaLava in Hawaii, seismic shaking in Alaska and underwater rumblings near Oregon. Scientists say it’s not the end of the world, but it’s definitely worth watching.
A seismologist from Seattle discussed recent volcanic activity across the United States. Here's what you should know.
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ABP - Live on MSNMild quake hits Rohtak as seismic activity rises in Delhi-NCrA 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Rohtak, Haryana, early Thursday, the fourth in eight days. Seismologists cite rising tectonic activity in the Delhi-NCR region, linked to underlying fault lines and stress buildup.
This is now the largest recorded earthquake swarm at Mount Rainier since seismic monitoring at the volcano began in 1982, the Cascades Volcano Observatory said. With quakes ongoing, the swarm has already surpassed a major event in 2009 “in terms of magnitude, total events, event rate, and energy release.”
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off Panama's Pacific coast on Monday, approximately 130 miles south of Punta Burica. The quake, occurring at a depth
The series of earthquakes is the first major swarm of seismic events since 2009. Is it safe if you’re planning on visiting?
Seismicity has decreased” from 30 events per hour at the peak to a few per hour as of Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said Saturday.
Mount Rainier, the active volcano towering above southwestern Washington state, started rumbling — very lightly — on Tuesday. A swarm of small earthquakes was detected under the mountain triggering focused monitoring from officials. But researchers have determined there is no current threat of an eruption.
TOKYO: Japan has warned of a 70–80% chance of a magnitude 8–9 earthquake along the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years, which could trigger a devastating tsunami and widespread damage.
Volcanoes in the United States that have been active since spring woke up, brushed themselves off, and then went back to sleep. Two volcanoes, one in Alaska and one in Hawaii, are experiencing active eruptions that are minimal and not very dangerous.