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Tremor in the USA: The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has released an updated report on the earthquakes recorded in the last 24 hours. The USGS reported that due to its geographical location on the North American and Pacific plates and the San Andreas and Wasatch faults, seismic events are constant in different states such as California, Texas, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii.
The west coast of the US is an area of high seismic activity due to the subduction of the Pacific plate beneath the North American plate. This area includes the states of California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. California is especially prone to seismic activity due to its location on the San Andreas Fault according to the USGS.
The Rocky Mountains are another area of high seismic activity which includes the states of Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada. The Tennessee Valley is an area of intermediate seismic activity, including the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Seismic alerts are provided by ShakeAlert for states like California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, and Montana. ShakeAlert is operated by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) under a network of seismographs to detect earthquakes and send real-time alerts to smartphones and other devices.
The USGS has provided recommendations on what to do when an earthquake occurs. Residents are advised to stay calm and look for a place with seismic protection. It’s important to practice a family emergency plan regularly and keep an emergency kit in your home, car, and workplace.
For more information about seismology, individuals should contact the United States Geological Survey at 1-888-275-8747 (option 2) or 1-888-392-8545 (Web chat), or email [email protected]. The USGS is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
As seismic activity continues to be a concern in various parts of the United States, the USGS continues to provide important information and resources to help individuals and communities prepare for potential earthquakes. It is important for everyone to remain vigilant and prepared for the possibility of an eventual earthquake in these areas.