Massive waves without warning
On September 28, 2018, a series of strong earthquakes shook the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, triggering a surprise tsunami that killed hundreds of people and led to widespread devastation. Scientists now believe that a number of factors contributed to the unexpected 18-foot wall of water: unique movements in the area’s…
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Recent earthquakes
Recent world seismic events recorded by the BGS Seismology team
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(about 2 hours ago)@TheEngineer1279 @KC2TPY @HeatherLyWGRZ @USGS_Quakes I'd suggest contacting our Earthquake Hazards Program at eq_questions@usgs.gov
(about 2 hours ago)@bluedogwilliam The link works for us. Maybe try a different browser? https://t.co/HzYXtjBRs8
(about 2 hours ago)[FAQ] How do I get earthquake hazard maps for locations outside of the U.S.? https://t.co/OFHrslIn1f… https://t.co/WspjqS6kk1
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