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 fatalities. The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake in Northern California was measured at magnitude 6.9 and killed 63 people, and the 1994 magnitude 6.7 Northridge earthquake in Southern California killed 57 ― though both quakes struck areas more populous than Anchorage. A National Weather Service employee on duty in Anchorage during the temblor called it “the scariest earthquake I have ever been in.” That was the scariest earthquake I have ever been in.

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‘Swarm’ of moderate to strong earthquakes hit Alaska’s western Aleutian Islands without damage
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Swarm’ of moderate to strong earthquakes hit Alaska’s western Aleutian Islands without damage

Associated Press  

AMCHITKA ISLAND, Alaska — A series of moderate to strong earthquakes that struck Alaska’s western Aleutian Islands and offshore areas Sunday comprised what scientists call a “swarm,” but the state’s earthquake monitors said the seismic events should not cause residents to worry. Nine quakes measuring at least magnitude 5.0 struck on or near the islands and in a cluster offshore …

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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Tsunami map shows how San Francisco could be devastated
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tsunami map shows how San Francisco could be devastated

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. San Francisco County tsunami hazard areas map was updated in July 2021 showing a potentially greater impact on the …

Alaska landslide kills 1 person and injures 3 in Ketchikan, authorities say
7 months ago

Alaska landslide kills 1 person and injures 3 in Ketchikan, authorities say

The Independent  

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Magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes off Russian far-east
7 months, 1 week ago

Magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes off Russian far-east

The Hindu  

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's far-eastern Kamchatka Peninsula early on Sunday morning local time, according to the regional earthquake monitoring service. The local emergencies ministry said tremors were felt along the coast including in the region's capital Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. "Operational teams of rescuers and firefighters are inspecting buildings," the regional branch of Russia's emergencies ministry in …

‘You’re making the ground shake’: Rare earthquake in New York interrupts UN briefing on Gaza
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘You’re making the ground shake’: Rare earthquake in New York interrupts UN briefing on Gaza

Hindustan Times  

New York Earthquake: The UN Security Council was briefly interrupted after a rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit the New York on Friday morning. New York Earthquake: The image shows Janti Soeripto, President and CEO of the non-profit Save The Children, during a UN briefing on Gaza. “BREAKING: “You’re making the ground shake!” UN Security Council hears as mid-morning #earthquake interrupts …

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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Japan earthquake: Tsunami alerts for North Korea, Russia; evacuations on
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan earthquake: Tsunami alerts for North Korea, Russia; evacuations on

Live Mint  

Japan earthquake: The 7.6 magnitude earthquake that hit central Japan on Monday has triggered Tsunami warnings in Japan, North Korea, and Russia. The Japan Meteorological Agency informed that 21 earthquakes rocked the country and all were above the magnitude of 4.0 Japan earthquake tsunami LIVE news updates As per the reports, the first Tsunami waves that hit the Japanese coastal …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Alaska earthquake: 7.5-magnitude tremor prompts tsunami fears
4 years, 5 months ago

Alaska earthquake: 7.5-magnitude tremor prompts tsunami fears

The Independent  

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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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Trump asked to declare state of emergency after 7.1 earthquake strikes southern California
5 years, 8 months ago

Trump asked to declare state of emergency after 7.1 earthquake strikes southern California

The Independent  

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3,000 earthquakes since July 4, and more big ones likely coming
5 years, 8 months ago

3,000 earthquakes since July 4, and more big ones likely coming

LA Times  

Seismologists Robert Graves and Lucy Jones speak at a news conference at Caltech in Pasadena in response to the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck near Ridgecrest, Calif. Seismologists Robert Graves and Lucy Jones speak at a news conference at Caltech in Pasadena in response to the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck near Ridgecrest, Calif. Lucy Jones explains the nature of …

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  

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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 …

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 …

Russia earthquake: Magnitude 7.8 quake off far east coastline triggers US tsunami warning
7 years, 8 months ago

Russia earthquake: Magnitude 7.8 quake off far east coastline triggers US tsunami warning

The Independent  

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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 …

Tsunami advisories for Alaska, Hawaii
18 years, 2 months ago

Tsunami advisories for Alaska, Hawaii

China Daily  

Updated: 2007-01-13 14:27 Anchorage, Alaska - A tsunami warning was issued Friday for Alaska's western Aleutian islands and a tsunami watch was issued for Hawaii after an 8.3-magnitude earthquake in the northern Pacific. If waves reached Alaska, the West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center said they could be expected to hit Dutch Harbor around 11:41 Alaska Standard Time. In …

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