Tag Page earthquake

Ring of Fire Is Seriously Heating Up

The Pacific Ring of Fire is getting wild—scientists are tracking TEN seismic hotspots from Alaska to Indonesia, and pressure is building fast. In just 24 hours, California had 264 earthquakes, Alaska’s got three volcanoes on alert, and a big quake just hit Russia’s Kamchatka. Even underwater volcanoes off Oregon are rumbling, with one predicted to erupt in 2026. If you live near the coast, maybe double-check those emergency kits! #Science #RingOfFire #Earthquake

Lost Plate Fragment Shakes Up Earthquake Science

Just when we thought we had the San Andreas and Cascadia faults figured out, scientists found a hidden chunk of ancient oceanic plate wedged right at their junction. This “Pioneer Fragment” means the West Coast’s earthquake puzzle is way more complicated than we thought—think five moving pieces, not three. It could even help explain how mega-quakes might ripple from the Pacific Northwest down to California. Our earthquake models just got a major upgrade! #Science #earthquake #SanAndreas

Another #earthquake in our region earlier this afternoon! This M 2.6 quake occurred at 3:07PM ET Sunday along the Kentucky-Tennessee border just southwest of Middlesboro, KY.

Earthquake Drama: Satellites vs. Tsunamis

Imagine your weather app pinging you about a giant wave heading your way—NASA’s new SWOT satellite just made that a reality. After a huge quake off Russia in 2025, scientists used satellites and ocean sensors to track a monster tsunami in real time. The big takeaway? Tech is making it way easier to spot and prepare for these disasters, giving us all a better shot at staying safe. Science isn’t just for labs—it’s helping protect your beach day, too. #Business #Industry #Earthquake

Tsunami Spotted from Space—Wild Footage!

A massive tsunami triggered by an 8.8 earthquake off Russia was just caught in crazy detail by a satellite in space! The new SWOT satellite didn’t just spot the waves—it tracked the whole event in high-res, showing how our old warning systems might be missing key details. Scientists say this tech could totally change how we protect coastal towns. Imagine seeing a tsunami’s path from space! #Science #Tsunami #Earthquake