A M6.5 earthquake struck near Acapulco, Mexico today, triggering warning systems and causing tall buildings in Mexico City to sway. How does this event fit into the larger tectonic picture - and what kinds of earthquakes might we expect here?
earthquakeinsights.substack.com/p/m65-subduc...
A M6.5 earthquake struck near Acapulco, Mexico today, triggering warning systems and causing tall buildings in Mexico City to sway. How does this event fit into the larger tectonic picture - and what kinds of earthquakes might we expect here?
earthquakeinsights.substack.com/p/m65-subduc...
Thrust (compressional) earthquake mechanism and depth suggest this is a megathrust subduction zone earthquake
Tectonic setting in '20 report earthjay.com?p=9563
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
Thrust (compressional) earthquake mechanism and depth suggest this is a megathrust subduction zone earthquake
Tectonic setting in '20 report earthjay.com?p=9563
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
If you missed last week’s live session, you can now watch the full recording here:
🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuhd...
If you missed last week’s live session, you can now watch the full recording here:
🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuhd...
A swarm of earthquakes has been rattling the Bay Area since mid-November. This is only the latest of various swarms over the last half-century. What’s going on with this swarm, and how does it compare?
(Plus, the post includes a bonus video of our cutest kitten yet!)
A swarm of earthquakes has been rattling the Bay Area since mid-November. This is only the latest of various swarms over the last half-century. What’s going on with this swarm, and how does it compare?
(Plus, the post includes a bonus video of our cutest kitten yet!)
Reposting unofficial visualization by x.com/kotoho76/sta...
Reposting unofficial visualization by x.com/kotoho76/sta...