The magnitude 7.1 earthquake which rattled southern California on July 5, 2019, is one of the most powerful earthquakes in state history. But where does the Ridgecrest 7.1 magnitude quake rank on California's all-time quake list? Let's take a look. The list: most powerful earthquakes in … [Read more...]
5 New Facts About the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii
There are fewer headlines these days about the ongoing eruption happening at the Kilauea volcano on the Big Island. But there are still amazing things happening. Here are 5 new facts about Kilauea right now: Kilauea Volcano Fact #1: The "Fissure 8" lava fountain still bubbles lava about 165 feet … [Read more...]
Can an Underwater Volcano Cause a Tsunami?
Can an erupting underwater volcano cause tsunami waves? In some cases, the answer is yes. In fact, in January 2022, a massive undersea volcano erupted in the Pacific Ocean and created tsunami waves that hit multiple continents and islands. Scientists from around the world are still mapping … [Read more...]
First Time In History: Earthquake Warning Issued East Of The Rockies
A part of the midwestern U.S.  is suddenly on shaky ground. Really shaky ground. It turns out there were more earthquakes in Oklahoma than California during the first three months of 2014! That has never happened until now. Take a look at this bar chart created by the agency that … [Read more...]
Explained: How Oregon, Washington Dodge Tsunami Bullet After 8.2 Quake
The powerful 8.2 earthquake that hit off the coast of Chile on Monday April 1st was the world's most powerful earthquake in two years! That's according the USGS database records I took time to search through so I could offer perspective on our 11pm broadcast tonight. With a quake this large … [Read more...]
6.9 Earthquake Off California – Why No Tsunami?
Earthquakes are strange, aren't they? You never really expect them. You kind of forget the earth under your feet can move. And then there's a strong earthquake somewhere and you wonder: when will the big one happen near me? That's what I was thinking as I was posting quake and tsunami … [Read more...]
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