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Oh wow, hope that was it!
Swarms of Earthquakes in Yellowstone!
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Oh wow, hope that was it!
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One study I read talked about volcanic activity having an influence on the magnetic field. I do know that Hawaii and its ongoing volcano activity is a prime "chronicle" spot for studying magnetic field shifts and such, because the lava "records" magnetism strength in its makeup.
Earth's magnetic field flipping is a huge mystery, but our sun does it about every 11 years (usually at the height of Solar Maximum). It is all fascinating stuff...
Thank you... this weekend will be the perigee time for 2009, so if the clouds play nice, I am going to try to shoot it.
I hope all is well, your way!
So much still to learn about our magnetic field & Hawaii would be a wonderful place to research! I've never been but would love to go there. It's great that you've been and have seen the volcanos. I haven't even been to Yellowstone.
So true about the Sun.
Hope the weather holds up for the photography.
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Hi Bean and Everyone,
I'm glad it wasn't a huge quake Bean, but of course that depends on where you are in relation to the epicenter too!
I got to thinking about 'swarms' of quakes. And it dawned on me there is another spot that has had the very same thing going on, although I don't know if the power of the quakes are the same.
There is a shelf off the Oregon Coast a little ways where at the end of last year, and there were swarms of little earthquakes going on most of the time. I haven't read anything about that lately, but of course it sounded quite concerning, being so close as I am.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080413184801.htm
Unusual Earthquake Swarm Off Oregon Coast Puzzles Scientists
ScienceDaily (Apr. 14, 2008) — Scientists at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center have recorded more than 600 earthquakes in the last 10 days off the central Oregon coast in an area not typically known for a high degree of seismic activity.
This earthquake “swarm” is unique, according to OSU marine geologist Robert Dziak, because it is occurring within the middle of the Juan de Fuca plate – away from the major, regional tectonic boundaries. . . . . {more at link}
Dixie Lee Ray was the Governor of Washington State when the Northwest was building lots of nuclear power plants. She was a nuclear scientist, and this shelf with it's deep chasm off the Oregon Coast is where she wanted to dump all the nuclear waste from these plants. Just think if they had dumped it there with all these earthquakes ongoing
I also wonder if there is some relationship between that shelf in the Pacific Ocean and Yellowstone?
Sorry for the bit of an O/T, but it is just so darned interesting, the whole phenom of geology. Astrology too. Am off to look up and see what a peragee is
I'm glad it wasn't a huge quake Bean, but of course that depends on where you are in relation to the epicenter too!
I got to thinking about 'swarms' of quakes. And it dawned on me there is another spot that has had the very same thing going on, although I don't know if the power of the quakes are the same.
There is a shelf off the Oregon Coast a little ways where at the end of last year, and there were swarms of little earthquakes going on most of the time. I haven't read anything about that lately, but of course it sounded quite concerning, being so close as I am.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080413184801.htm
Unusual Earthquake Swarm Off Oregon Coast Puzzles Scientists
ScienceDaily (Apr. 14, 2008) — Scientists at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center have recorded more than 600 earthquakes in the last 10 days off the central Oregon coast in an area not typically known for a high degree of seismic activity.
This earthquake “swarm” is unique, according to OSU marine geologist Robert Dziak, because it is occurring within the middle of the Juan de Fuca plate – away from the major, regional tectonic boundaries. . . . . {more at link}
Dixie Lee Ray was the Governor of Washington State when the Northwest was building lots of nuclear power plants. She was a nuclear scientist, and this shelf with it's deep chasm off the Oregon Coast is where she wanted to dump all the nuclear waste from these plants. Just think if they had dumped it there with all these earthquakes ongoing
I also wonder if there is some relationship between that shelf in the Pacific Ocean and Yellowstone?
Sorry for the bit of an O/T, but it is just so darned interesting, the whole phenom of geology. Astrology too. Am off to look up and see what a peragee is
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Siesmic activity is common all over the world...every day. Tectonic plates slide, resulting in new (or enlarging) fault lines and tremors. The San Andreas fault line in California is a well known exmaple. There have been rumors for decades that California would drop off into the ocean. Yellowstone is having swarms of tremors right now, but it is not uncommon. The good news is that Yellowstone has "vents" all over. While it is possible to have a cataclysmic eruption, it is more likely to erupt and ooze.
I have a mom, son, and 5 grandkids near yellowstone...and lived in the area myself for nearly 20 years. It is a spectacular area to visit. The Discovery channel aired a worst case secenario on Yellowstone. Should it ever erupt in such a manner I would take comfort in knowing my loved ones wouldnt suffer, and myself, being 360 miles south of it, probably would not suffer either. It is scarey to think of such an event.. but there are many disasters that Mother Nature can produce without discretion..
To get back to tremors. My DH has been an underground coal miner for 30 years, working in 3 different states. They commonly have tremors underground, which are called "bounces"- that is actually what happens, you get bounced. Often the roof of the mine comes in as well, as in the disastrous mine cave-ins in Helper, Utah.
Just my input.. I hope none of you are in a panic over Yellowstone.
I have a mom, son, and 5 grandkids near yellowstone...and lived in the area myself for nearly 20 years. It is a spectacular area to visit. The Discovery channel aired a worst case secenario on Yellowstone. Should it ever erupt in such a manner I would take comfort in knowing my loved ones wouldnt suffer, and myself, being 360 miles south of it, probably would not suffer either. It is scarey to think of such an event.. but there are many disasters that Mother Nature can produce without discretion..
To get back to tremors. My DH has been an underground coal miner for 30 years, working in 3 different states. They commonly have tremors underground, which are called "bounces"- that is actually what happens, you get bounced. Often the roof of the mine comes in as well, as in the disastrous mine cave-ins in Helper, Utah.
Just my input.. I hope none of you are in a panic over Yellowstone.
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