Essay: From misinformation to Malaysian geoscientist
Former Temblor extern Jeng Hann Chong takes us on his journey from being misinformed about earthquakes to studying them as he pursues his doctoral degree. By Jeng Hann Chong, …
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Scientists use new method to recalculate Malawi’s seismic risk
Scientists have developed a new approach for estimating seismic hazard in southern Malawi, a region in the East African Rift zone with minimal earthquake records. By D’Maia Curry, Freelance …
Philippines fault Niyanig muli ang Batangas sa 5.8 magnitude na lindol
Ang 5.8-magnitude na lindol na naganap sa baybayin ng Batangas sa katimugang Luzon, Pilipinas, tatlong linggo lamang matapos ang isang 6.6 magnitude na lindol ay tumama sa parehong rehiyon, ay …
Isa pang malaking lindol ang tumama sa katimugang bahagi ng Pilipinas
Ang Magnitude-7.3 na lindol na tumama sa baybayin ng Mindanao, Pilipinas, ngayong linggo ay maaaring magdulot ng matinding pinsala kung ang lindol ay mababaw at nasa baybayin. Isinulat nina …
Submarine mountains can subdue earthquakes
Scientists surveying the seabed off New Zealand’s east coast have uncovered undersea mountains that help explain mysterious slow-motion earthquakes. By Erin Martin-Jones, Ph.D., Department of Earth Sciences, University of …
¿Los terremotos de Haití de 2010 y 2021 forman parte de una secuencia progresiva?
Es muy probable que el terremoto de Haití del 2010 haya acelerado la ocurrencia del terremoto del 14 de agosto del 2021. Múltiples observaciones apuntan hacia una migración sísmica en …
Philippines fault jolts Batangas again, with magnitude-5.8 quake
A magnitude-5.8 earthquake that occurred off the coast of Batangas in southern Luzon, Philippines, only three weeks after a magnitude-6.6 earthquake struck the same region, is a reminder of the …
2021年及2010年海地大地震是渐进破裂过程中的一部分吗？
2010 年的海地7.0级地震可能加快了 2021 年 8 月 14 日海地7.2级地震的发生。 一些证据显示海地的地震系列正在向西延伸，但海地东部断层的高应力区仍然存在。 原文作者：Ross Stein (美国Temblor, Inc., California); Shinji Toda 远田晋次 (日本东北大学); Jian Lin 林间 (中科院南海海洋研究所/南方科技大学/美国伍兹霍尔海洋研究所); Volkan Sevilgen (美国Temblor, Inc., California) 中文翻译：郭宗林（中科院南海海洋研究所）；郭来银（南方科技大学）；周志远（中科院南海海洋研究所） …
Les tremblements de terre de 2021 et 2010 en Haïti font-ils partie d’un ordre progressif?
Le tremblement de terre de 2010 en Haïti a probablement rapproché la faille qui s’est rompue, le 14 août 2021 de sa rupture originale. Certains éléments suggèrent une progression du …
2010年ハイチ地震（M7.0），2021年ハイチ地震（M7.2）は長大断層の破壊進展過程を示しているのか．
甚大な被害をもたらした2010年のマグニチュード（M）7.0のハイチ地震は2021年８月14日のM7.2地震を促進した可能性が高い．今後も時間差を置いて同様の大地震が２つの震源の西側で起きやすい状況が続くと考えられる．一方で，首都ポルトープランスを含む東側にも伝播した歪みは残っており予断を許さない． By ロス・スタイン（テンブラー社），遠田晋次（東北大学災害科学国際研究所）， ジン・リン（南方科技術大学，ウッズホール海洋研究所）， ボルカン・セビルゲン（テンブラー社） Citation: Stein, R.S., Toda, S., Lin, J., Sevilgen, V., 2021, Are the 2021 and 2010 Haiti earthquakes part of a progressive sequence?, Temblor, …
Are the 2021 and 2010 Haiti earthquakes part of a progressive sequence?
Haiti’s 2010 earthquake likely brought the fault that ruptured in the Aug. 14, 2021 quake closer to failure. Some elements suggest a westward earthquake progression, but highly stressed sections of …
Communiqué du LMI CARIBACT sur le séisme d’Haïti
Communiqué du LMI CARIBACT* (URGéo, Faculté des Sciences de l’Université d’État d’Haïti et Géoazur, Université et Observatoire Côte d’Azur, CNRS, IRD, France) sur le séisme du 14 août 2021. *Le …
Press release from LMI CARIBACT about Haiti earthquake
Press release from LMI CARIBACT* (URGéo, Faculty of Sciences of the State University of Haiti and Géoazur, Côte d’Azur University and Observatory, CNRS, IRD, France) on the earthquake of August …
Another large earthquake strikes the southern Philippines
The magnitude-7.3 earthquake that struck off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, this week could have inflicted heavy damage had the quake been shallow and onshore. By Mario Aurelio, Director …
Virginia riverbanks tell the story of past large earthquakes
Sand dikes formed during ancient earthquakes indicate that Virginia might have experienced an earthquake as large as magnitude 6.5 in the last few millennia. By Laura Fattaruso, M.S., Ph.D. …
Alaska’s Chignik earthquake shows segmented subduction zone
What’s the relationship between July’s magnitude-8.2 quake off the Alaska Peninsula and last summer’s magnitude-7.8 Simeonof quake? By Connor Drooff, Ph.D. Candidate, Michigan State University Citation: Drooff, C., …
Hindu texts help scientists communicate earthquake hazards in Nepal
To connect with Nepalis about earthquake hazards, scientists must understand religious beliefs regarding the source of shaking, gleaned from ancient Hindu epics. By Shiba Subedi, Institute of Earth Sciences, …
Seismic waves reveal the Arctic is on shaky ground
As climate change raises temperatures across the Arctic, the seismic waves traveling through permafrost in Svalbard, Norway, are slowing down. By Lauren Koenig, Ph.D. Candidate, Michigan State University (@Lauren_A_Koenig) …
Ang pinakahuling malakas na lindol sa Pilipinas ay nagpapakita ng pagiging kumplikado ng lugar
Ang pagiging komplikado ng pag-galaw ng lupa sa rehiyon, o ang tinatawag sa ingles na “tectonics”, kung saan naganap ang lindol noong Hulyo 24 ay nagpapaliwanag lamang sa maraming pagyanig …
Latest Philippine earthquake reveals tectonic complexity
The magnitude-6.6 earthquake that struck Luzon, Philippines, on July 24 showcases the benefits of citizen science and serves as a wakeup call. Editor’s note: This article was updated on …
Injecting CO2 into depleted oil fields may not cause quakes
Oil and gas extraction may stabilize shallow faults, making depleted reservoirs a potentially safe candidate for CO2 storage. By Fionna M. D. Samuels, Ph.D. student and Temblor extern …
Here’s what high-flying balloons can tell us about earthquakes
A new study shows that sensors on high-altitude balloons can detect pressure signals from earthquakes. Could the method be used on Venus? By Jeng Hann Chong, University of New …
Scientists unravel India’s 2021 Chamoli disaster
On February 7, a massive avalanche of ice and rock caused widespread devastation at Chamoli in the mountains of northern India, killing more than 200 people. By Meghomita Das, …
Tectonic mystery swirls as earthquake rocks California-Nevada border
On July 8, 2021, a magnitude-6.0 earthquake in the Central Walker Lane fault zone shook California and Nevada. Walker Lane presents some conundrums. By Ian Pierce, Ph.D., currently at …
Hawaii quake likely not volcanic
A magnitude-5.2 quake struck off the coast of Hawai’i’s Big Island on July 5, rocking residents and visitors alike as far away as Kaua’i. By Megan Sever, Science Writer …
Opinion: Florida building collapse bears similarities to other tragedies
The aftermath of the building collapse in Florida resembles the aftermath of the Oklahoma City Bombing and a 1993 earthquake. Did building construction play a role? By Evan Reis, …
Recent earthquake activity unlocks mysteries of the Wasatch Fault
Ground motion recordings over the last decade reveal how ground shaking attenuates and becomes amplified beneath Utah’s urban corridor. By Lauren Koenig, Ph.D. Candidate, Michigan State University (@Lauren_A_Koenig) …
A fluid’s journey into deep earth may explain deep quakes
An interdisciplinary collaboration investigates one of earth science’s cryptic mysteries: the origin of deep earthquakes. By Meghan Zulian, University of California, Davis, Temblor science writing extern (@MeghanZulian) Citation: …
European companies get help prepping for the next earthquake
As Europeans become increasingly concerned about potential earthquakes, scientists must improve earthquake early warning systems and hazard communication — especially for business. By Pablo Salucci, Science writer (@psalucci) …
Semantics at the Salton Sea: When does a swarm become a sequence?
When the ground along the Salton Sea began shaking on June 5 and didn’t stop, scientists thought it was another swarm. But was it? By Debi Kilb, Ph.D., Scripps …
Essay: Foothill Living and Lake Tahoe Earthquakes
A resident of the Sierra Nevada foothills questions the possible reasons for the recent spate of Lake Tahoe quakes. By Lester Lubetkin We live outside of the small …
A better way to forecast megathrust earthquakes and subsequent tsunami events
Megathrust earthquakes have caused some of the most devastating natural disasters in history, but a new model could improve our ability to forecast them. By Jessica Orwig, Ph.D., Science …
Southeast Alaska quake stands alone
On May 30, a magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck northeast of Anchorage, Alaska, on a subducting microplate. By Elisabeth Nadin, Ph.D., University of Alaska Fairbanks Citation: Nadin, A., 2021, Southeast …
Scientists simulate earthquake swarms
Computer simulations show that fluid flow can cause swarms of earthquakes. By Akash Kharita, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Temblor science writing extern (@seismo_akash) Citation: Kharita, A., 2021, …
Paleo-quakes illuminate earthquake gates in New Zealand
A new study of New Zealand’s Alpine Fault reveals details about past earthquakes and the likelihood of a large future rupture. By Fionna M. D. Samuels, Ph.D. Student, Temblor …
Earthquakes in Cascadia produce relatively few aftershocks
Researchers determined that Cascadia is a standout among similar seismic zones worldwide because it produces fewer aftershocks than its global counterparts. By Lauren Milideo, Ph.D., science writer (@lwritesscience) …
なぜ宮城・福島県沖で 3つの M7地震が続発したのか？
M7地震の関連性をみると， 3月の地震が5月の地震を誘発した可能性は高いが，最初の2月の地震が3月の地震を促した明確な証拠はない． 遠田晋次（東北大学災害科学国際研究所） スタイン ロス（Ross S. Stein，Temblor社） Citation: Toda, S., Stein, R., 2021, Recent large Japan quakes are aftershocks of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake, Temblor, http://doi.org/10.32858/temblor.175 …
Recent large Japan quakes are aftershocks of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake
Less clear is whether the three magnitude-7 quakes in the past 80 days are part of a chain reaction. The sequence has nevertheless left some faults closer to failure, so …
Reenvisioning resilience may help earthquake recovery in Italy
Research from Italy presents new metrics for resilience to improve outcomes of Italian students affected by devastating earthquakes. By Lauren Koenig, Ph.D. Candidate, Michigan State University (@Lauren_A_Koenig) Citation: …
Icequakes indicate Antarctic glaciers on the move
A study of seismicity within Perunika Glacier on Livingston Island in Antarctica reveals variable icequake frequency possibly linked to melting ice. By Makenna Lenover, Temblor Earthquake News extern (@makennalenover) …
Megamodels: Chile’s insurance sector sharpens up
Chile’s prehistoric megathrust earthquakes can inform hazard models for the natural disaster insurance industry. By Madeline Dahm, science writer (@MadelineDahm) Citation: Dahm, M., 2021, Megamodels: Chile’s insurance sector …
भूकंप के तेज झटको से हिला असम
एक बड़े भूकंप ने बुधवार को असम और आसपास के राज्यों के निवासियों को हिला दिया। मुख्य भूकंप के बाद भी आफ्टरशॉक्स ने क्षेत्र में खड़खड़ाहट जारी रखा । …
Strong earthquake jolts Assam
A major earthquake shook residents of Assam and nearby states on Wednesday. Aftershocks continue to rattle the region. By Akash Kharita, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Temblor science writing …
Fiber-optic cables can sense aftershocks
Scientists transformed telecom cables beneath Tangshan, China, into a rapidly deployed aftershock monitoring network following the 2020 magnitude-5.1 earthquake. By Mariah C. Hoskins, Ph.D., science writer (@DrMCHoskins) Citation: …
Overdue? The future of large earthquakes in California
Is California overdue for a large earthquake? Perhaps, but residents shouldn’t get complacent. By Krystal Vasquez (@CaffeinatedKrys) Citation: Vasquez, K., 2021, Overdue? The future of large earthquakes in …
Surprising recharacterization of earthquake risk along a strand of the San Andreas
A recent study indicates increased slip rates along the Mission Creek strand of the San Andreas Fault, suggesting a novel configuration of earthquake risk at this latitude. By Ben …
Undersea telecom cables detect ocean earthquakes
Researchers used throwaway data from telecom companies to turn submarine telecommunications cables into deep-sea earthquake sensors. By Lauren Milideo, Ph.D., science writer, (@lwritesscience) Citation: Milideo, L., 2021, Undersea …
Getting Warmer — A Long Stride in Volcano Monitoring
Scientists have discovered previously hidden signs of thermal unrest in the years leading up to recent volcanic eruptions. By Elisabeth Nadin, Ph.D., University of Alaska Fairbanks Citation: Nadin, …
Representation matters in earthquake ‘felt reports’
Earthquake ‘felt reports’ can help determine where critical resources should be sent after a major quake. But these accounts may be biased toward those who have the means to report. …
Magnitude-4.0 quake strikes in major Los Angeles fault zone
The Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone is the likely source of yesterday’s early morning quake that rattled many in the Los Angeles metro region. By Jennifer Schmidt, Ph. D., Temblor Earthquake …
Who is most vulnerable during a major Northern California earthquake?
A study shows that the most socioeconomically vulnerable communities in California are also most vulnerable to earthquakes; they’re likely to experience the greatest damage. By Olivia Box (@oliviafaybox) …
Exótica secuencia de terremotos observada en Nueva Zelanda
La misteriosa serie de terremotos ocurridos recientemente al norte de Nueva Zelanda pudo haber sido el resultado de una forma particular de activación de sismicidad. Por Héctor González-Huizar, Ph.D., …
Disappearance of ancient lake may explain earthquake gap in Southern California
New models add to the evidence that stress changes from prehistoric Lake Cahuilla helped trigger past large earthquakes. By Laura Fattaruso, M.S., Ph.D. Candidate, UMass Amherst (@labtalk_laura) Citation: …
High-rises at risk: Building codes underestimate Vancouver’s seismic hazard
State of the art simulations reveal that Vancouver’s tall concrete buildings are especially vulnerable to some types of seismic waves. By Shi En Kim (@goes_by_kim) Citation: Kim, S. …
New Zealand sees exotic earthquake sequence
A mystifying series of earthquakes that struck north of New Zealand last week may have resulted from a unique form of seismic triggering. By Hector Gonzalez-Huizar, Ph.D., Ensenada Center …
Oregon activates mobile earthquake warning system
“ShakeAlert,” the earthquake early warning program, is set to deliver alerts to the public in Oregon via mobile devices starting today. By Mariah C. Hoskins, Ph.D., Science Writer (@DrMCHoskins) …
Supercomputer creates over 700,000 years of simulated earthquakes
Researchers used supercomputers to create millennia of simulated earthquakes in Southern California, then studied what hazard these quakes might create. By Lauren Milideo, Ph.D., science writer (@lwritesscience) Citation: …
Connecting faults improves earthquake forecasting models
A recent study shows that seismic hazard analyses can be improved by connecting more faults in an earthquake forecasting model. By Jeng Hann Chong, Cal State University Northridge …
Petrinja earthquake moved crust 10 feet
A preliminary analysis shows that the fault that slipped in December’s destructive magnitude-6.4 Petrinja earthquake slipped about 10 feet (three meters). By Athanassios Ganas, National Observatory of Athens, Institute …
Earthquake lightning is grounded in rock slides
Recent lab experiments show that flashes of light seen during earthquakes come from rocks that fracture during landslides caused by shaking ground. By Melissa L. Weber, science writer (@Melwriter) …
Fuerte terremoto sacudió a San Juan
Un terremoto de magnitud-6.4 ocurrió cerca de San Juan, Argentina esta semana, pocos días después de que la ciudad conmemorara un nuevo aniversario del sismo que destruyera la ciudad 77 …
Strong quake rattles San Juan
A magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck near San Juan, Argentina, this week, just days after the city commemorated a destructive earthquake three quarters of a century earlier. By Carlos Costa, Ph.D., …
Fault slip angles reveal continuum of earthquake rupture speeds
Researchers show how a range of fault slip angles explains the observed continuum of earthquake rupture speeds, even those thought forbidden by classic theory. By Mariah C. Hoskins, Ph.D., …
The Central San Andreas creeps along without a major earthquake
Between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the San Andreas Fault releases stress by gradual movement. Scientists calculate fault slip from offset topography and discuss seismic hazard. By Chelsea …
Modern Modeling Determines Magnitudes of Historic Earthquakes
Researchers used a modeling approach to study the magnitudes of California’s largest historical earthquakes, finding that the 1906 San Francisco quake was magnitude-7.9. By Lauren Milideo, Ph.D., science writer …
Stress analysis shows slight increase in seismic hazard near Zagreb
We find that the Petrinja earthquake raised the chances of another large, damaging shock nearer to Zagreb by a factor of three, but the probability is still low, at about …
M 3.6 in San Francisco Bay Area
A M3.6 earthquake rattled the San Francisco Bay Area early this morning. The quake struck ~7 miles offshore and USGS data suggest that it accommodated right lateral strike slip …
Croatian earthquake causes significant damage
A magnitude-6.4 earthquake rattled Central Croatia on Tuesday, Dec. 29. Reports of significant damage highlight vulnerable construction in the region. By: Nenad Bijelić, Ph.D., EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de …
M 6.4 quake strikes Croatia
A damaging M6.4 earthquake rattled Croatia today, centered near Petrinja. It appears to have struck on a strike slip fault. This quake came a day after a M5.2 quake …
Kīlauea starts new eruptive cycle with a lava show
Kīlauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii reawakened on Dec. 20 with a flourish, fountaining lava in its summit crater. Temblor talks with volcanologist Michael Poland about what the …
When preparing for earthquakes, don’t forget the small ones
A recent study concludes that small- to moderate-sized earthquakes are greater contributors to earthquake hazard and risk than large earthquakes. By D’Maia Curry, freelance science writer Citation: Curry, …
Dispatches from AGU
Friday’s coverage of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2020 Fall Meeting focuses on preparing for cascading hazards, searching for unusual subduction zone earthquakes and helping illuminate earthquake hazard in Haiti. …
American Geophysical Union meeting brings student research to light
Welcome to Temblor’s coverage of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2020 Fall Meeting! Today (Thursday, December 10, for those keeping track), we focus on student-led research that our readers might …
M6.1 earthquake in Taiwan
A M6.1 earthquake struck Taiwan late last night off the island’s eastern coast. Shaking was felt as far away as Hong Kong. The region sits on a relatively complex …
Surface deformation observed in moderate Greek quake
By Sotiris Valkaniotis, Ph.D., Koronidos Str., Greece and Athanassios Ganas, Ph.D., National Observatory of Athens, Institute of Geodynamics Citation: Valkaniotis, S., and Ganas, A., 2020, Surface deformation observed in …
M5.0 quake strikes Eastern Turkey
By: Haluk Eyidoğan, Ph.D., Professor of Seismology, İstanbul Technical University Citation: Eyidoğan, H., 2020, M5.0 quake strikes Eastern Turkey, Temblor, http://doi.org/10.32858/temblor.142 A M5.0 earthquake struck Thursday in …
To find a Black Swan event, think about the unthinkable
Rare catastrophic events prove hard to predict, but catastrophist Gordon Woo posits a methodical way to think through just how bad future disasters might be. By Alka Tripathy-Lang, Ph.D., …
M 6.1 earthquake offshore Chile
A M 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Central Chile yesterday. The quake occurred on the edge of the rupture extent of the 2010 M 8.8 Maule earthquake. Large earthquakes …
Hospitals can coordinate to save lives after an earthquake
A new method helps hospitals prepare to promptly treat the most severely injured patients right after a major earthquake. By, Elizabeth Goldbaum, Science Writer (@EFGoldbaum) Citation: Goldbaum, E, …
İzmir’de, 30 Ekim Ege Denizi depreminden kaynaklanan bina hasarlarının nedenleri incelendi
İzmir’de 30 Ekim depreminde birçok bina çöktü. Şehir genelinde potansiyel deprem yer hareketlerinin belirlemesinin daha iyi yapılması ve deprem şartnamesine uyum, kuvvetli deprem yer hareketlerine dayanıklı binaların tasarlanmasını sağlayacaktır. …
Forensic analysis reveals the causes of building damage in İzmir in the Oct. 30 Aegean Sea earthquake
Several buildings in İzmir collapsed during the Oct. 30 earthquake. Code compliance with better assessments of potential ground motion throughout the city would ensure the design of buildings to withstand …
California coalition kicks off resilience webinar series this week
Natural hazards don’t have to become natural disasters if you properly prepare. That’s called resilience. And it’s the focus of a free year-long webinar series that starts this week. …
Ancient earthquake’s ruins may signal future quakes near Dead Sea Fault
Multidisciplinary research on archaeological sites in Israel suggests a different fault than originally thought damaged the city in the eighth century and may rupture again. By Vanessa Vieites, science …
Ready-to-roll rocks improve seismic hazard models
Researchers use precariously balanced rocks to reduce uncertainties in seismic hazard models for California’s Central Coast. By Akash Kharita, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee Citation: Kharita, A., 2020, …
Samos (Sisam) depreminin 48 saat sonrasında neler biliyoruz?
Ege Denizi adalarından Samos, 116 yıl sonra yeniden büyük bir depremle sarsıldı. Yazar: Margarita Segou, Ph.D., Birleşik Krallık Jeoloji Kurumu Alıntı: Segou, M., 2020, Samos depreminin 48 saat …
M3.6 quake shakes northeastern U.S.
A M3.6 quake shook the northeastern U.S. yesterday, including major cities such as Boston and New York. Although earthquakes of this magnitude are rare in this part of the …
A surprisingly weak fault led to a massive earthquake
A team of scientists puts together the whole picture on what caused the extreme magnitude and slip during the 2011 magnitude-9 Tohoku earthquake, and overturns a long-held scientific law. …
Fault responsible for Samos earthquake identified
Preliminary data indicate that the fault that ruptured in the Samos earthquake slipped 6 feet (1.8 meters). By Athanassios Ganas, National Observatory of Athens, Institute of Geodynamics Panagiotis Elias, National …
Τι ξέρουμε 24 ώρες μετά το σεισμό της Σάμου?
Το νησί της Σάμου χτυπήθηκε από δυνατό σεισμό μετά από 116 χρόνια Δρ. Μαργαρίτα Σέγκου, Βρετανική Γεωλογική Υπηρεσία παραπομπή: Σέγκου, Μ., 2020, Το νησί της Σάμου χτυπήθηκε από …
Earthquakes in Turkey support two disparate models of earthquake initiation
By Miguel Neves, Ph.D. Candidate, Georgia Institute of Technology (@Waves2Miguel) A new study based on earthquakes in the Marmara Sea, Turkey, showed how a moderate earthquake initiated and suggests …
What do we know 48 hours after the Samos earthquake?
The Aegean Sea island of Samos is struck by another large earthquake after 116 years. By Margarita Segou, Ph.D., British Geological Survey Citation: Segou, M., 2020, What do …
Magnitude-7.0 quake strikes Aegean Sea
A strong earthquake rattled Turkey and Greece today, causing significant damage and a tsunami that flooded parts of Seferihisar, Turkey, and the Greek island of Samos. By Jennifer Schmidt, …
M 7.0 quake rattles Turkey and Greece
A M 7.0 earthquake rattled Western Turkey and Eastern Greece today. The epicenter is located within the Aegean Sea, north of Samos. Reports of severe damaged in Izmir. …
Two moderate quakes rattle Batangas City
M5.0 and M4.4 quakes struck near Batangas City in the Philippines this morning. The region is at risk of strong shaking according to Temblor’s hazard model. The nearby 1994 …
Alaska’s double quakes exceed expectations
Last week’s magnitude-7.6 Alaska quake raises questions about the nature of aftershocks. By Elisabeth Nadin, Ph.D., Associate Professor, University of Alaska Fairbanks Citation: Nadin, E., 2020, Alaska’s double …
Large quakes make rocks jump
During large quakes, rocks can jump or shift from their initial locations. How far they traveled tells scientists how much the ground moved during rupture. By Alka Tripathy-Lang, Ph. …
Ridgecrest quake shook tall LA buildings up to 4 times more than expected
Ground motions in Los Angeles Basin show up to four times greater shaking than expected from the Ridgecrest earthquake. by Laura Fattaruso, M.S., Ph.D. Candidate, UMass Amherst (@labtalk_laura) …
Aleutian 12 month earthquake forecast
In the wake of the recent M7.8 and M7.6 earthquakes in Alaska, Temblor issued an earthquake forecast for the next 12 months, based on the background quake rate and …
Earthquake hazard maps may overestimate shaking dangers
Scientists working on the California Historical Intensity Mapping Project compare quake-shaking forecasts to measured shaking intensity, with some surprising results. By Julie Pierce Onos (@JuliePierceOnos) Citation: Pierce Onos, …
How do people use aftershock forecasts? The survey says…
Surveys reveal how different stakeholders used aftershock forecasts following the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake in New Zealand. By D’Maia Curry, freelance science writer Citation: Curry, D., 2020, How do people …