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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
jim mcnamara said:Obvious question - the Tonga event is there because it is on/in the same recording medium close to the same time. No connection.
jim mcnamara said: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?
The Nevada earthquake was caused by a sudden release of energy along a fault line, which is a break in the Earth's crust where tectonic plates meet. This type of event is known as an earthquake and can be triggered by natural geological processes or human activities such as mining or drilling.
The initial Nevada earthquake had a magnitude of 6.5 on the Richter scale, which measures the strength of earthquakes. It was felt in parts of California, including the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento, which are approximately 200-300 miles away from the epicenter of the earthquake in Nevada.
Yes, aftershocks are common after a large earthquake. These are smaller earthquakes that occur in the same area as the initial earthquake and can continue for days, weeks, or even months after the main event. Aftershocks are caused by the readjustment of the Earth's crust after the initial earthquake.
If you feel an earthquake in a nearby state, it is important to take precautions such as dropping to the ground, taking cover under a sturdy object, and holding on until the shaking stops. It is also important to be aware of potential hazards such as falling objects and to have an emergency plan in place in case of any damages or injuries.
Yes, earthquakes in one state can affect other states. The energy released during an earthquake can travel through the Earth's crust and cause shaking in nearby areas. This is why it is important for all states to have earthquake preparedness plans in place, even if they are not located near a major fault line.