Earthquake

2023 - 1 - 28

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In Texas Oil Country, an Unfamiliar Threat: Earthquakes (The New York Times)

A pair of recent strong earthquakes were part of a surge in seismic activity in the state related to oil and gas production.

He had been in a staff meeting on the second floor of the city hall — a building Mr. In the meantime, each tremor has become a topic of conversation. “Most of the staff were a little shaken and were, like, what do we do?” he said. At the same time, storing additional wastewater — with its volatile mix of chemicals — above ground in order to avoid injecting too much into the earth has created a new hazard, Mr. He said he had been at home in Pecos with his wife and 2-year-old child at the time of the November earthquake. Each of the past few years, about 168 billion gallons of wastewater have been disposed of in this way, according to data from the Railroad Commission of Texas, which regulates the oil industry. Some of that wastewater is reused in fracking operations, but most of it is injected back under the ground. “If you have to have the ground shaking every two or three months to make sure you have a good paycheck coming in every month, you’re not going to think twice about it.” Briers likened it to the artillery he felt while serving in the military in Afghanistan. The county’s official population of 14,000 does not account for thousands of mostly male transient workers staying in austere “man camps” and R.V. So unheard of were strong earthquakes in the flat, oil-rich expanse about a six-hour drive west of Austin that some residents at first mistook the November quake for a powerful gust of wind. The earthquakes, arriving in close succession, were the latest in what has been several years of surging seismic activity in Texas, a state known for many types of natural disasters but not typically, until now, for major earth movements.

Missouri to observe Earthquake Awareness Month in February ... (newstalkkzrg.com)

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Each February, the state of Missouri observes Earthquake Awareness Month to emphasize the chance of a major earthquake occurring in ...

* Bolt bookcases to wall studs, install strong latches on cupboards and strap your home’s water heater to wall studs. “A major earthquake in Southeast Missouri could potentially be the worst natural disaster the state has ever experienced, and it would occur without warning,” SEMA Director Jim Remillard said. Experts say that in developed countries with modern structures, falling debris is the most common source of injury. A series of major quakes occurred in 1811-1812, destroying buildings, ringing church bells hundreds of miles away and briefly causing the Mississippi River to run backward. – Each February, the state of Missouri observes Earthquake Awareness Month to emphasize the chance of a major earthquake occurring in the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ) and the importance of being prepared. Agency reminds Missourians to be prepared in case of major earthquake in New Madrid Seismic Zone

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes northwestern Iran - News | Khaleej ... (Khaleej Times)

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey-Iran border region on Wednesday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC)...

Iranian media said the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.9 and hit near the city of Khoy in Iran's Western Azerbaijan province. The quake had a magnitude of 5.6 and was at a depth of 10km (6.2 miles), EMSC said. An earthquake with a magnitude of up to 5.9 struck the Turkey-Iran border region on Saturday, destroying houses in a main provincial city in Iran, Iranian media and the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported.

5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Turkey-Iran Border: Report (NDTV)

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck the Turkey-Iran border region on Saturday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported on ...

Iranian media said the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.9 and hit near the city of Khoy in Iran's Western Azerbaijan province. The quake had a magnitude of 5.6 and was at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), EMSC said. An earthquake with a magnitude of up to 5.9 struck the Turkey-Iran border region on Saturday, destroying houses in a main provincial city in Iran, Iranian media and the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported.

Strong earthquake strikes Turkey-Iran border (Reuters)

An earthquake with a magnitude of up to 5.9 struck the Turkey-Iran border region on Saturday, destroying houses in a provincial capital in Iran, ...

Iranian media said the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.9 and hit near the city of Khoy in Iran's Western Azerbaijan province. "The amount of destruction of some houses and buildings in the city of Khoy city is relatively high," Iranian emergency services spokesperson Mojtaba Khaledi told the YJC news agency. DUBAI, Jan 28 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of up to 5.9 struck the Turkey-Iran border region on Saturday, destroying houses in a main provincial city in Iran, Iranian media and the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported.

An earthquake hit the North Carolina mountains Saturday, USGS ... (Charlotte Observer)

A 1.8 magnitude earthquake registered near West Jefferson in the North Carolina mountains near Virginia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake had a depth of 2.17 miles, according to the USGS. The quake struck at 2:57 a.m. [first confirmed tremor ](https://www.thestate.com/news/local/environment/article271038862.html)of the year, The State reported. [previously reported](https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article260053105.html). Division of Environmental Quality](https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-and-land-resources/north-carolina-geological-survey/geologic-hazards/earthquakes-north-carolina). [1.2 magnitude earthquake ](https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/se60500268/executive) [registered in western Catawba County](https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article271190107.html), The Charlotte Observer previously reported. [Mountain View](https://www.city-data.com/city/Mountain-View-North-Carolina.html), the USGS reported. [Earthquake.USGS.gov](https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/se60500363/tellus). ](https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina) [West Jefferson ](visitwestjefferson.org)and 13 miles west-southwest of [Boone](https://www.townofboone.net/), the USGS reported. [magnitude ](https://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/glossary/?term=magnitude)above which damage occurs, [damage typically results ](https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-magnitude-does-damage-begin-occur-earthquake)when the earthquake magnitude reaches somewhere above 4 or 5, according to the USGS. [1.8 magnitude earthquake ](https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/se60500363/region-info)registered in the North Carolina mountains near Virginia on Saturday, federal seismologists confirmed.

Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Turkey-Iran Border - EMSC (U.S. News & World Report)

(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck the Turkey-Iran border region on Saturday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported ...

Iranian media said the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.9 and hit near the city of Khoy in Iran's Western Azerbaijan province. "The amount of destruction of some houses and buildings in the city of Khoy city is relatively high," Iranian emergency services spokesperson Mojtaba Khaledi told the YJC news agency. DUBAI (Reuters) -An earthquake with a magnitude of up to 5.9 struck the Turkey-Iran border region on Saturday, destroying houses in a main provincial city in Iran, Iranian media and the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported.

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes Iran-Türkiye border (Daily Sabah)

A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook the Türkiye-Iran border area late Saturday, destroying homes in Iran's West Azerbaijan province, according to...

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Strong earthquake strikes Turkey-Iran border (The Hindu)

The amount of destruction of houses and buildings in the city of Khoy is relatively high, agencies reported.

Iranian media said the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.9 and hit Iran's Western Azerbaijan province. Iranian emergency officials said rescue teams were despatched to the area and hospitals were put on alert, state media said. The quake had a magnitude of 5.6 and was at a depth of 10 km, EMSC said.

Casualties as strong earthquake strikes northwestern Iran (TRT World)

Magnitude 5.9 quake strikes northwestern province of West Azerbaijan, leaving two people dead and 70 injured, local media say.

In October, a 5.4 magnitude earthquake in the city of Khoy injured nearly 400 people and partially or fully damaged hundreds of urban and rural residential properties. "According to the preliminary observations of the Fars reporter, the amount of destruction of houses and buildings in the city of Khoy is relatively high," the semi-official news agency Fars reported. According to local officials and media reports, the high-intensity quake was felt in multiple cities, including the provincial capital and largest city Urmia, with multiple aftershocks.

Strong earthquake strikes Turkey-Iran border (Al Arabiya English)

An earthquake with a magnitude of up to 5.9 struck the Turkey-Iran border region on Saturday, destroying houses in a provincial capital in Iran, Iranian.

Iranian media said the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.9 and hit Iran’s Western Azerbaijan province. The quake had a magnitude of 5.6 and was at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), EMSC said. An earthquake with a magnitude of up to 5.9 struck the Turkey-Iran border region on Saturday, destroying houses in a provincial capital in Iran, Iranian media and the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported.

Strong Earthquake Strikes Turkey-Iran Border (Voice of America)

The quake, with a magnitude of up to 5.9, destroyed houses in a main provincial city in Iran, say Iranian media and the European Mediterranean Seismological ...

Iranian media said the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.9 and hit near the city of Khoy in Iran's Western Azerbaijan province. The quake had a magnitude of 5.6 and was at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), EMSC said. An earthquake with a magnitude of up to 5.9 struck the Turkey-Iran border region Saturday, destroying houses in a main provincial city in Iran, Iranian media and the European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) reported.

Earthquake in Iran kills at least 2, injures hundreds (CNN)

At least two people were killed, and more than 300 injured when a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Iran on Saturday night local time.

“The tremor was so strong that it was felt in many regions of West Azerbaijan Province, causing concern among residents. local time, citing the Iranian Seismological Center in Tehran. It was also felt in several cities, including the provincial capital of Tabriz in the neighboring province of East Azerbaijan,” IRNA reported.

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