On December 5, 2024, a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Ferndale in Humboldt County, California, shaking the region and being felt as far as Southern Oregon. Centered near the seismically active Mendocino Triple Junction, the earthquake disrupted power for thousands, caused minor structural damage, and prompted widespread concern. A tsunami warning issued shortly after led to precautionary coastal evacuations, though it was later canceled with no significant wave detected. This event highlights west coasts vulnerability to seismic activity, emphasizing the importance of preparedness in this geologically dynamic region. Residents and authorities continue to monitor aftershocks and assess the damage.
In the United States, there are several key websites and resources for tsunami and earthquake information, preparedness, and warnings. These resources play a critical role in ensuring public safety before, during, and after such natural disasters. The current status on the web site showing no current threat for a tsunami. However, you should check these web sites whenever an earthquake occurs just to make sure there is no threat.
Also there is the Pacific county Emergency management Facebook page: to get the latest version information l:
https://www.facebook.com/share/15Fq4q24m6/
U.S. Tsunami Warning Centers:
Operated by NOAA, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System encompasses the National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska, and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. These centers monitor earthquake activity to provide tsunami forecasts and warnings for vulnerable coastlines both domestically and internationally. They issue messages based on initial seismic information, such as earthquake location, depth, and magnitude, often before tsunami waves are detected
https://www.tsunami.noaa.gov/pmel-theme/forecast-warning
NOAA Tsunami Program:
This program is a comprehensive federal and state partnership aimed at saving lives and protecting property through applied research, detection, forecasts, archive, mitigation, and international coordination. It supports a worldwide network of DART® systems, seismic station networks, and coastal flooding detectors, contributing to an end-to-end suite of efforts and capabilities to mitigate tsunami impacts along U.S. coastlines
Earthquake Information and Monitoring:
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS):
The USGS provides real-time earthquake notifications and a wealth of resources related to earthquake monitoring, research, and preparedness. Their website features the Latest Earthquakes application, offering information in real-time and near-real-time for significant seismic activities in the U.S. and around the world. The USGS’s Earthquake Hazards Program is dedicated to monitoring and researching earthquakes and earthquake hazards
https://www.usgs.gov/programs/earthquake-hazards/earthquakes
Earthquake Apps
QuakeFeed Earthquake Tracker
Apple
Quakefeed is a comprehensive app that offers global earthquake tracking and alerts. It features a free version with nearby earthquake alerts, customizable regional alerts, a 3D globe map, satellite imagery, fault lines map layer, multiple data sources, and more. The premium subscription adds features like ad removal, wildfires and smoke forecast layers, historical earthquake data, and more. The app is praised for its detailed information and educational value, with a high user rating on the App Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quakefeed-earthquake-tracker/id403037266
My Earthquake Alerts
Android/Apple
My Earthquake Alerts is an app designed to deliver comprehensive earthquake information and alerts for free. It offers live data from around the world, personalized alert options without restrictions, and a robust search function for earthquakes dating back to 1970. The app is appreciated for its beautiful design, ease of use, and its ability to provide specific details about earthquakes, including location, depth, and distance from the user, all through a user-friendly interface that displays information both on a map and in a list format.
https://www.jrustonapps.com/apps/my-earthquake-alerts
These resources are critical for individuals who live in, work in, or visit areas that are vulnerable to earthquakes and tsunamis. They provide essential information for preparedness and response, aiming to reduce the potential impacts of these natural disasters on communities and individuals. Check out both the Apple app store And Android play store for other applications.
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