A magnitude 4.2 earthquake gave the Los Angeles region a wake-up call early in the morning, but no significant damage has been reported By JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press July 30, 2020 8:06 PM 3 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article LOS ANGELES – A magnitude 4.2 earthquake …
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According to new research, during blockades and other measures to control the spread of the new coronavirus, there was a global 50% drop in seismic vibrations that humans normally generate. Because it is important: Human seismic noise can drown out signals from earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other geological hazards and …
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A powerful 7.8 earthquake shook the Alaska Peninsula on Tuesday night, prompting a tsunami warning that sent residents to flee to higher ground before it was suspended without damaging waves. According to the US Geological Survey, the 7.8 magnitude earthquake occurred on Tuesday at 10:12 pm local time. The earthquake …
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(Reuters) – A “dangerous tsunami wave” warning was briefly issued for coastal regions within 300 kms (186.41 miles) of Wau in northeast Papua New Guinea, after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the region. said the U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The earthquake occurred at approximately 12.50 pm local time, at …
Read More »7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea, tsunami risk fades
(Reuters) – A “dangerous tsunami wave” warning was briefly issued for coastal regions within 300 kms (186.41 miles) of Wau in northeast Papua New Guinea, after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the region. said the U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The earthquake occurred at approximately 12.50 pm local time, at …
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