Posted by Craig M (Twitter) on May 21st 2012, 7:51 PM EDT
The earthquake swarms in Italy and Japan (both had M6.0 main shock) this QV period are noticeable. That's a far bit of accumulative energy being released.
Japan; http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Maps/10/145_40.php
This 'swarm' from 18-21 May; 18/5 2123 UT M5, M4.7 19/5 M4.8, M5.9, M4.7, M4.5, 20/5 M6, M5.3, M5.1, M5, M4.6, M4.6, M5.2, 21/5 M4.8, M4.5, M4.5, M5.1, M4.7
Sakurajima had it's biggest eruption in years.
» News articles may contain quotes, these are copyright to the respective publication which will be stated, along with a link to the source article where available.
» If you feel your copyright has been violated please contact us and the article will be removed or amended at your request.
Articles Recently Viewed
5,186
Donations
» Please support the site by making a donation. No matter how big or small, your contribution helps to support the cause.
Tweet Article
Post to Facebook
Print Article
Japan; http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Maps/10/145_40.php
This 'swarm' from 18-21 May;
18/5 2123 UT M5, M4.7 19/5 M4.8, M5.9, M4.7, M4.5, 20/5 M6, M5.3, M5.1, M5, M4.6, M4.6, M5.2, 21/5 M4.8, M4.5, M4.5, M5.1, M4.7
Sakurajima had it's biggest eruption in years.
Italy;
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Maps/10/10_45.php
20/05 02:03 M6, M5.1, M4.7, M4.5, M5.1, M4.7, 21/5 M4.5
Both Northern Hemisphere as was the Fuego eruption on the 19th May http://www.reuters.com/video/2012/05/20/guatemalas-famed-fuego-volcano-erupts?videoId=235302666
Could next set of quakes be larger and sharper braking?
Comment edited by Craig M (Twitter) on Monday May 21, 2012 at 7:52 PM EDT