The 5 Deadliest Earthquakes Ever Recorded According to the United States Geological Survey, an “earthquake is a term used to describe both sudden slip on a fault, and the resulting ground shaking and radiated seismic energy caused by the slip, or by volcanic or magmatic activity, or other sudden stress changes in the earth.” Every year, there are around 20,000 earthquakes that occur, and throughout history, […] Brains Jesse | August 11, 2021 0 Comments
1000s of Alaskans Fled to Higher Ground as Largest Earthquake Since 1965 Triggered Tsunami Warnings A shallow earthquake of magnitude 8.2 struck the Alaska Peninsula late last night, prompting tsunami warnings for the region. The earthquake was the largest in Alaska since 1965. Related: NOAA: The 10 Most Damaging Tsunamis Since 1900 The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake, which struck at 10:15 pm local time, was at a depth of 20 miles. Earthquakes at a […] SnowBrains | July 29, 2021 0 Comments
A Scary New Discovery Beneath Salt Lake City, UT: “50% Chance of Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake or Higher in Next 50-Years” Mountainous regions have attracted people to visit and live in since the first civilizations started popping up. Mountains have offered natural protection, food, water, and other resources, but more recently, mountains draw people for their unbeatable recreational activities (and, of course, the breathtaking views). Utah has had the highest population growth rate in the country over the past ten years […] Brains Aidan Christian | July 20, 2021 0 Comments
Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Rattled Truckee, CA Last Night Did you feel that? A magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred at 9:35 pm near Independence Lake, eleven miles northwest of Truckee, CA. This event was widely felt in the Truckee, Tahoe, Sierra Valley, Sierra foothills, Reno/Carson City regions, as far north as Redding in Northern California and beyond Mono Lake to the south. Related: Can Earthquakes Cause Avalanches? This event, recorded at a […] SnowBrains | May 7, 2021 1 Comment
As Idaho Shakes, Geologists Look For Answers On March 31, 2020, at precisely 5:52 pm central Idaho was rocked by a magnitude 6.5 earthquake. The quake was the second-largest ever recorded in the state. The largest temblor in Idaho’s history was the Borah Peak earthquake in 1983 which registered as a magnitude 6.9. The questions geologists are asking of the March 31st quake is why was it […] Brains Alex Camerino | September 5, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Smoothie is GONE! Earthquake Dislodges Baron Spire in Sawtooth Mountains, ID [arve url="https://youtu.be/W2NlEZmT0MQ"] CragBrains | August 11, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Alaska Glacier Melt Could Trigger Catastrophic Tsunami The melting of an Alaska glacier could trigger a catastrophic tsunami within the next year. Alaska’s Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) has warned of the threat of a large and potentially dangerous tsunami. The dangerous event is looming on the Prince William Sound and could release millions of tons of rock into the Harriman Fjord. Warming temperatures have […] Brains Sebastian Opazo | July 30, 2020 0 Comments
7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Alaska | Tsunami Warning Issued (Since Canceled) A strong 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook the southern coast of Alaska last night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). A resulting tsunami warning, that has since been canceled, advised coastal residents to head for higher ground. The earthquake struck at around 10:12 pm local time at a depth of roughly six miles. The epicenter was located just over 61 miles […] SnowBrains | July 22, 2020 0 Comments
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