Tremors at Katla volcano and a glacial river flood in Múlakvísl prompted the Icelandic Met Office to raise the volcano’s status from green to yellow, Continue reading Yellow alert for Iceland’s most powerful volcano
Category Archives: Earthquakes
Snow earthquake in Chile
No electricity for 30 hours – Reader from Chile describes the blizzard Continue reading Snow earthquake in Chile
Montana hit by strongest earthquake in more than half a century
A magnitude-5.8 earthquake hit western Montana early this morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Related to Yellowstone? Perhaps not. Continue reading Montana hit by strongest earthquake in more than half a century
Strong earthquake swarm in Bárðarbunga
This earthquake swarm was in the north-east area of the Bárðarbunga volcano caldera area that has showed the most earthquake activity since this started in September-2015. Continue reading Strong earthquake swarm in Bárðarbunga
Earthquake Swarm Near Yellowstone Soars To 800
Some fear a supervolcanic eruption, but the USGS remains calm. Continue reading Earthquake Swarm Near Yellowstone Soars To 800
‘Strong’ tremors during last week of February in Seattle area
Strong earthquake swarm at Bárðarbunga volcano
“This earthquake activity suggests that pressure is increasing fast inside the volcano.” – Jón Frimann Continue reading Strong earthquake swarm at Bárðarbunga volcano
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes Japan
Japan Meteorological Agency issues tsunami warning – Waves up to 10 feet (3 m) expected – Coastal residents in Japan ordered to flee to higher ground Continue reading Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes Japan
Yet another powerful earthquake hammers Italy
Homes and churches collapse but no deaths reported. Continue reading Yet another powerful earthquake hammers Italy
California earthquake swarm raises risk of bigger quake
“Risk of big earthquake on San Andreas fault rises after quake swarm at Salton Sea,” warns the LA Times. Continue reading California earthquake swarm raises risk of bigger quake
Rash of earthquakes in Arizona
“Arizona had a 3.4 magnitude earthquake near the Utah-Grand Canyon border this morning (Friday) and a 3.8 magnitude yesterday,” says reader H.B. Schmidt. Continue reading Rash of earthquakes in Arizona
Massive North Korea Volcano Showing Unrest
Increased speculation that Mount Paektu could erupt. Continue reading Massive North Korea Volcano Showing Unrest
Activity increasing at Bárðarbunga
Over the past few months, seismic activity at Bárðarbunga Volcano (in Central Iceland) has been increasing, mainly under the volcano’s large, ice-covered caldera. Continue reading Activity increasing at Bárðarbunga
Earthquake – Christchurch New Zealand
See video taken when a 5.7 quake centered near the city caused a cliff outside the city to collapse into the sea.
Continue reading Earthquake – Christchurch New Zealand
Oklahoma shook by its third strongest earthquake on record
Felt in seven states. Continue reading Oklahoma shook by its third strongest earthquake on record