Alaska earthquakes: Anchorage hit by flooding and thousands left without power after powerful tremors strike
6 years, 3 months ago

Alaska earthquakes: Anchorage hit by flooding and thousands left without power after powerful tremors strike

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands have been left without electricity after a powerful earthquake struck Alaska, wrecking roads and triggering a tsunami warning. Anchorage municipal manager Bill Falsey said progress had been made in restoring power to many homes, but mains water supplies had been shut off across the city as a precaution following reports of flooding. Alaska governor Bill Walker told a news conference it would take more than a week or two to repair roads damaged by the quake. Seismologist Dr Lucy Jones told reporters at the California Institute of Technology that Friday’s event was triggered by a fault within the Pacific tectonic plate that is diving under Alaska.

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This Alaska volcano is gonna blow!...Or, is it?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

This Alaska volcano is gonna blow!...Or, is it?

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Indeed, that’s where we are, based on the anomalous data streams that have come in,” …

Earthquake of magnitude 3.8 hits York Harbor, Maine—Boston and Portland feel tremors
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Earthquake of magnitude 3.8 hits York Harbor, Maine—Boston and Portland feel tremors

Live Mint  

A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck near the Maine coast early Monday morning, at approximately 10:22 a.m., centered about six miles southeast of York Harbor, Maine, at a depth of around eight miles, according to the United States Geological Survey. Widespread tremors felt across the region The earthquake was felt across all of New England, with reports of shaking extending to states …

Earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska’s largest city raise concerns
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska’s largest city raise concerns

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An increase in the number of earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska’s largest city this year has geologists paying attention. Mount Spurr, about 80 miles northwest of Anchorage, last erupted in 1992, spewing an ash cloud nearly 12 miles into the air, prompting flights to be canceled and people to don masks. “Things have been kind of …

Earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska's largest city raise concerns
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska's largest city raise concerns

The Independent  

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Texas hit with barrage of earthquakes in past 48 hours
8 months ago

Texas hit with barrage of earthquakes in past 48 hours

Daily Mail  

Texas reported its fifth earthquake in just 48 hours, sparking concerns about what could have caused the spate of quakes. Scientists are now speculating that the recent string of earthquakes is largely due to hydraulic fracturing - also known as fracking - which injects wastewater into the earth to release natural gas for energy. The area near where the tremors …

Earthquake centered near New York City rattles the Northeast
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Earthquake centered near New York City rattles the Northeast

The Independent  

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Rare earthquake shakes parts of New York City
1 year, 2 months ago

Rare earthquake shakes parts of New York City

The Independent  

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Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 along Alaska's coast triggers brief tsunami advisory. All we know so far
1 year, 8 months ago

Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 along Alaska's coast triggers brief tsunami advisory. All we know so far

Hindustan Times  

A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake jolted southern Alaska late Saturday, sparking a brief tsunami advisory that sent residents into a state of alert. A 7.2 magnitude earthquake triggered a brief tsunami advisory for southern Alaska, monitoring bodies reported late Saturday. Magnitude and Location Details According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake originated approximately 106 kilometers south of Sand …

Earthquake off the Alaska coast triggers brief tsunami advisory, sending some residents to shelters
1 year, 8 months ago

Earthquake off the Alaska coast triggers brief tsunami advisory, sending some residents to shelters

Associated Press  

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake triggered a brief tsunami advisory for southern Alaska late Saturday, but the advisory was canceled about an hour later, monitoring bodies reported. The earthquake was felt widely throughout the Aleutian Islands, the Alaskan Peninsula and Cook Inlet regions, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center. The United States Geological Survey wrote in a social media post that …

7.2 earthquake hits Alaskan peninsula: USGS
1 year, 8 months ago

7.2 earthquake hits Alaskan peninsula: USGS

The Hindu  

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaskan peninsula late Saturday local time, the United States Geological Survey said, briefly sparking a tsunami warning. The shallow quake hit at 10:48 pm Saturday, about 55 miles southwest of the small town of Sand Point, the agency said. The National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska, cancelled an earlier tsunami advisory for …

Explained: Why earthquake swarms at Alaska volcanoes are concerning
2 years ago

Explained: Why earthquake swarms at Alaska volcanoes are concerning

Firstpost  

Not one but two volcanoes on the same island in Alaska are showing signs of unrest. “If an eruption were to occur, it is uncertain at this stage if it would come from Takawangha or Tanaga,” officials at the Alaska Volcano Observatory said in a statement that raised the alert level for the two volcanoes. “We’re still getting earthquakes up …

Earthquakes at 2 Alaska volcanoes could signal eruption
2 years ago

Earthquakes at 2 Alaska volcanoes could signal eruption

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A second volcano in remote Alaska is experiencing elevated earthquake activity this week, signaling an increased potential for eruption, officials said. Earthquake activity near Takawangha Volcano increased over the past 48 hours and are continuing, Alaska Volcano Observatory officials said in a news release Thursday. That volcano is west of Anchorage in the western Aleutian islands and …

Tsunami alert issued after earthquake of 7.0 magnitude jolts Vanuatu
2 years, 2 months ago

Tsunami alert issued after earthquake of 7.0 magnitude jolts Vanuatu

India TV News  

A tsunami alert was issued for the Pacific nation of Vanuatu by the U.S. Geological Survey after the region was hit by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake on Sunday. This in turn led to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issuing a tsunami threat for the places near the Vanuatu coast. Vanuatu is home to about 280,000 people and is prone to …

West Texas rocked by fourth-strongest earthquake in state history
2 years, 3 months ago

West Texas rocked by fourth-strongest earthquake in state history

The Independent  

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Earthquake near Seattle could produce massive tsunami within minutes, state warns
2 years, 8 months ago

Earthquake near Seattle could produce massive tsunami within minutes, state warns

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy If a major earthquake were to hit off the coast of Seattle, the resulting tremors …

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes off Alaska coast
3 years, 5 months ago

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes off Alaska coast

Associated Press  

JUNEAU, Alaska — A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska early Monday in what the Alaska Earthquake Center called an aftershock of a 8.2 quake from late July. Monday’s earthquake was felt throughout the Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak Island, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center. The U.S. Geological Survey on Twitter had reported a preliminary magnitude of …

Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 strikes western Haiti, over 300 killed
3 years, 7 months ago

Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 strikes western Haiti, over 300 killed

India Today  

At least 304 people died and hundreds were injured or missing after a major earthquake struck southwestern Haiti on Saturday, authorities said, reducing churches, hotels and homes to rubble in the latest tragedy to hit the impoverished Caribbean nation. #Haïti — Dr Ariel Henry August 14, 2021 Still, Haiti's Civil Protection service said the preliminary death toll stood at 304, …

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage
3 years, 7 months ago

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The largest earthquake in the United States in the last half century produced a lot of shaking but spared Alaska any major damage in a sparsely populated region, officials said Thursday. But the director of the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management said Thursday no major damage was reported anywhere in the nation’s largest state. …

No major damage reported from 8.2 magnitude earthquake in Alaska, most powerful tremor since 1965
3 years, 7 months ago

No major damage reported from 8.2 magnitude earthquake in Alaska, most powerful tremor since 1965

India Today  

The most powerful US earthquake in half a century left Alaska mostly unsaatched, thanks to the remote location and depth of the epicenter, officials said on Thursday. Decoded | Why lightning kills so many people in India each year STRONG BUT DEEP "Even if you were right on top of the earthquake, you'd still be 30 kilometers away from it …

Strongest US earthquake in 56 years rocks state of Alaska, but barely leaves a trace
3 years, 7 months ago

Strongest US earthquake in 56 years rocks state of Alaska, but barely leaves a trace

ABC  

The most powerful US earthquake in half a century has left Alaska mostly unscathed, thanks to the remote location and depth of its epicentre. Key points: It was the strongest US earthquake since the western Aleutian Islands were hit in 1965 Several Alaskan coastal communities were evacuated after tsunami warnings were issued The warnings were later lifted with no reports …

Alaska earthquake: 8.2-magnitude quake was most powerful in 50 years, mayor says
3 years, 7 months ago

Alaska earthquake: 8.2-magnitude quake was most powerful in 50 years, mayor says

The Independent  

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Horrifying videos, pics of Alaska earthquake go viral; concerned netizens send prayers for Perryville
3 years, 7 months ago

Horrifying videos, pics of Alaska earthquake go viral; concerned netizens send prayers for Perryville

India TV News  

A massive earthquake measuring 8.2 on the Richter scale jolted Alaska. Reportedly, the 8.2 earthquake is the largest to strike the United States since 1965 Horrifying videos and pictures from Alaska have surfaced on the Internet. It's very sad to hear that 8.2 magnitude strong earthquake hit Alaska and other regions. Meanwhile, according to the US National Tsunami Warning Center, …

8.2 magnitude earthquake hits Alaskan Peninsula, Tsunami warning issued
3 years, 7 months ago

8.2 magnitude earthquake hits Alaskan Peninsula, Tsunami warning issued

India TV News  

A tsunami watch was issued for Hawaii on Wednesday evening following a large earthquake off the Alaska peninsula. According to Honolulu Star Advertiser, The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center listed the magnitude as 8.1 and said “an investigation is underway to determine if there is a tsunami threat to Hawaii.” But the U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was magnitude 8.2 …

Huge earthquake of 8.2 magnitude on Alaska Peninsula triggers tsunami alert
3 years, 7 months ago

Huge earthquake of 8.2 magnitude on Alaska Peninsula triggers tsunami alert

India Today  

A shallow earthquake of magnitude 8.2 struck the Alaska Peninsula late on Wednesday, prompting tsunami warnings in the region, authorities said. In Alaska, the National Tsunami Warning Center issued warnings for southern parts, the Peninsula, and Pacific coastal areas from Hinchinbrook Entrance to Unimak Pass. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the possibility of a tsunami threat to the US …

Tsunami warnings lifted after magnitude 8.2 quake hit Alaska
3 years, 7 months ago

Tsunami warnings lifted after magnitude 8.2 quake hit Alaska

Al Jazeera  

The warnings, issued for he US states of Alaska and Hawaii, the US Pacific territory of Guam, were later cancelled. The tsunami warnings issued across the Pacific Ocean after a shallow earthquake of magnitude 8.2 struck the Alaska Peninsula have been lifted. “That’s really fortunate in this case, because 8.2 is really strong enough to make a sizable wave, especially …

Tsunami warning issued as 7.8 earthquake hits off Alaska: USGS
4 years, 8 months ago

Tsunami warning issued as 7.8 earthquake hits off Alaska: USGS

Live Mint  

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaskan peninsula, triggering a tsunami warning for areas within 200 miles of the epicenter. The shallow quake hit at 0612 GMT Wednesday about 500 miles southwest of Anchorage, and around 60 miles south-southeast of the remote settlement of Perryville, the US Geological Survey said. hazardous tsunami waves are possible for coasts located within 300 …

Hawaii tsunami watch lifted after 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits northern Pacific
5 years ago

Hawaii tsunami watch lifted after 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits northern Pacific

The Independent  

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Alaska earthquakes: Twin tremors cause extensive damage as they strike near Anchorage
6 years, 3 months ago

Alaska earthquakes: Twin tremors cause extensive damage as they strike near Anchorage

The Independent  

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Back-to-back earthquakes shatter roads and windows in Alaska
6 years, 3 months ago

Back-to-back earthquakes shatter roads and windows in Alaska

India Today  

Back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.0 and 5.7 shattered highways and rocked buildings Friday in Anchorage and the surrounding area, sending people running into the streets and briefly triggering a tsunami warning for islands and coastal areas south of the city. The US Geological Survey said the first and more powerful quake was centered about 7 miles north of Anchorage, Alaska's largest …

Massive Earthquake Hits Alaska, Continues To Deliver Aftershocks
6 years, 3 months ago

Massive Earthquake Hits Alaska, Continues To Deliver Aftershocks

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Residents of Anchorage, Alaska, are assessing the damage from a massive earthquake that struck Friday morning and are breathing a sigh of relief after officials canceled tsunami warnings. The Anchorage Police Department said in a statement that there is “major infrastructure damage” throughout the city, but officials have yet to release any estimates of damage, injuries or …

Alaska earthquake and aftershocks
6 years, 3 months ago

Alaska earthquake and aftershocks

CBS News  

Nathaniel Wilder / REUTERS Back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.0 and 5.8 struck the Anchorage, Alaska area just before 8:30 a.m. local time Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. Liquor store damage Dan Joling / AP Cases of beer lie jumbled in a walk-in cooler at a liquor store, Value Liquor, after an earthquake on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Anchorage, Alaska. Collapsed roadway …

Indonesia earthquake: Tsunami early warning bouys were all inoperable as 7.8 magnitude tremor struck
9 years ago

Indonesia earthquake: Tsunami early warning bouys were all inoperable as 7.8 magnitude tremor struck

The Independent  

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Mild tremors hit Kathmandu, surrounding areas | IndiaTV News
9 years, 10 months ago

Mild tremors hit Kathmandu, surrounding areas | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Mild tremors hit Kathmandu, surrounding areas Kathmandu: Three mild tremors today struck Kathmandu and surrounding areas, keeping people on the edge in Nepal, battered by the April 25 earthquake and aftershocks that killed nearly 9,000 people. A tremor measuring 4 on the Kathmandu: Three mild tremors today struck Kathmandu and surrounding areas, keeping people on the edge in Nepal, battered …

Powerful quake jolts Christchurch, but no damage or injuries
10 years, 2 months ago

Powerful quake jolts Christchurch, but no damage or injuries

India TV News  

Christchurch: A powerful magnitude-5.6 earthquake on Tuesday jolted awake many residents in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries. New Zealand earthquake monitoring agency GeoNet collected 2,600 reports of people in the Christchurch area feeling the quake, which some described on social media as long and rolling, others as short …

Earthquake damages dozens of buildings in Siberia
13 years, 2 months ago

Earthquake damages dozens of buildings in Siberia

The Independent  

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Strong aftershocks shake Alaska island region
14 years, 8 months ago

Strong aftershocks shake Alaska island region

The Hindu  

A series of strong aftershocks in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands region followed a powerful earthquake that shook the remote area, but officials said there were no immediate reports of damage or injury. The U.S. Geological Survey said the initial 6.7-magnitude temblor struck at 9:56 p.m. Saturday and was centred in the Bering Sea about 250 kilometres southwest of Dutch Harbour. The …

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