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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...earthquake-aftershocks-california/5196985002/
Woke me up at 4AM. I am 150 miles North West of the quake
Woke me up at 4AM. I am 150 miles North West of the quake
Aftershock of Nevada Earthquake Felt in California
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the aftershocks of a recent earthquake in Nevada and the potential misconceptions surrounding its connection to another earthquake event in Tonga. Participants share personal experiences, technical observations, and concerns about public interpretation of seismic data.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant describes being woken up by the earthquake, noting their distance from the epicenter.
- Another participant humorously suggests that the earthquake is a consequence of Nevada's COVID-19 reopening.
- A participant provides technical details about two recorded seismic events, including their magnitudes and locations, and shares links to official earthquake data.
- Concerns are raised about non-scientists potentially misinterpreting the simultaneous recording of the Tonga event and the Nevada earthquake, with a participant questioning whether uninformed connections will be made without expert commentary.
- Another participant agrees with the previous point, expressing frustration over the prevalence of misguided interpretations in social media and public forums.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express concerns about public misconceptions, indicating a shared view on the potential for misunderstanding. However, there is no consensus on how to address these misconceptions or the implications of the simultaneous recordings.
Contextual Notes
The discussion highlights the complexity of interpreting seismic data and the potential for confusion when multiple events occur close in time. There are no detailed explanations of the scientific principles involved or the specific reasons for the lack of connection between the two events.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in earthquake science, public understanding of seismic events, and the impact of social media on scientific discourse may find this discussion relevant.
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Gods be angry at Nevada Covid reopening.
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Yes, I recorded this one, not a spectacular amplitude because of the distance
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nn00725272/executive <--- the 6.5
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us70009gsj/executive <--- The 5.8
there's 2 events a few hours apart on the trace
Firstly, the Mw 6.5, Nevada, then a Mw 5.8 from the Tonga region ( South Pacific)
Cheers
Dave
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nn00725272/executive <--- the 6.5
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us70009gsj/executive <--- The 5.8
there's 2 events a few hours apart on the trace
Firstly, the Mw 6.5, Nevada, then a Mw 5.8 from the Tonga region ( South Pacific)
Cheers
Dave
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Obvious question - the Tonga event is there because it is on/in the same recording medium close to the same time. No connection.
Do you think non-scientists are going to "derive" some baloney connection without an informed comment
on the expert's part? Or I have just seen too many weirdo comments?
Do you think non-scientists are going to "derive" some baloney connection without an informed comment
on the expert's part? Or I have just seen too many weirdo comments?
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jim mcnamara said:
Yes, Correct
jim mcnamara said:
It happens all the time.
Social media and other Q&A forums, eg Quora, are full of dopey questions and comments along those lines
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