I counted 76 in the Rat Islands. This appears to be unusual activity. I understand that Alaska is the most seismically active state in the country but this does seem like a lot. Lots of 3.0+, 4.0+.

Originally posted by Communication_Burger
If it's not usual for that region, then it obviously is unusual in terms of Earthquake activity, isn't it?

No. Its not an ususual amount of activity for along the Ring of Fire or on the Aleutian Arc. It might be unusual for this subregion for this year. Maybe I am just splitting hairs, but there is a difference. One indicates a great potential for a problem, the other, perhaps it warrants further investigation, but isn't alarming.

hey thanks for this finding.

I was also reading on another forum that someone spoke with spokesman from USGS that the shocks of today are not aftershocks, but induvidual shocks/ seismic events and have nothing to do with the big two we had today. Makes it more confusing.

Don't know if I can quote this other forum.

Interesting Post d1K.

As of 12:16 pm CST I counted 76 recorded entries on the USGS site. Same as Darkelf reported. When looking at the page it is impressive to see the same name over and over come up.

On 6-13-06 only 2 were recorded in Alaska
On 6-12-06 there were 5.
On 6-11-06 there were 8.

These were from the North to the South part of the state.

Most of the ones today are from the Rat Island region.
Two of these were over 6.0 in magnitude.

They are rangning from 2 to 15 minuets apart.

Surfinguru, good statistic and information for this discussion on the one from 2003.

That one was a 7.7 magnitude with 182 aftershocks, and it generated a small Tsunami.

No one knows if this is something or not, but it is interesting.

Can the clue be that the biggest quakes were very close to KISKA Volcano?

Even though, the number of quakes is really amazing.


Wonder what will happen next...

Has anyone checked the areas where all the quakes have taken place in order to trace a line, faultline or to locate them? I have read the thread from page 1 and someone mentioned them being on the Ring of Fire...

Originally posted by caineunholy
on the iland you can see traces of LOTS of buildings?
and holes that look like target practics.
51.5742 177.32
it looks like their was a city there!
and roads. WW2 base?
that was bomed?

Its probably a bombing range since the place is uninhabitable obviously. Could this be the source of all those seismic readings? (Except the 6.X)

Originally posted by ThePieMaN

Originally posted by caineunholy
on the iland you can see traces of LOTS of buildings?
and holes that look like target practics.
51.5742 177.32
it looks like their was a city there!
and roads. WW2 base?
that was bomed?

Its probably a bombing range since the place is uninhabitable obviously. Could this be the source of all those seismic readings? (Except the 6.X)

yes it looks like a bombing range.
but very old, WW2.

It looks like an island with a few airports. Thats normal no ?

Originally posted by ProjectChaos
always pleasent to read right before you go to bed, really hope it isnt anything serious..

I too hope it is nothing serious. It would be a shame if it is.

Actually it's already allmost 90 and still counting. But nothing to worry about

Originally posted by krossfyter
any earthquake experts? what the hell is sapinning?

should i put my cat inside?

What, you're not blaming the earthquakes on Bush along with everything else? That's amazing in itself.

Leave the cat outside where it can survive ...

I've skimmed over this thread, mostly immediate concerns about California.

Isn't Mt. Ranier south/southeast of that part of Alaska? Long dormant, perhaps long overdue volcano. Think Seattle and lots of people enjoying a molten earth or hot ash rinse...such wonderful chaos I can hardly stand it! (read sarcasm here, NOT real glee)

Not sure if the eastern part of the state would be affected, my tectonic knowledge extends only as far as the word "tectonic". Still, St. Helens is/was recently active.

I know there is no way to predict volcanism with any accuracy, but does this activity increase the odds of an event, or is this all just scare-mongering?

Your thoughts...your expertise.

Increases in earthquakes could be a signal of an impending eruption. On the volcano itself, there will be more quakes as the magma dome moves and shifts.

Originally posted by centurion1211

Originally posted by krossfyter
any earthquake experts? what the hell is sapinning?

should i put my cat inside?

What, you're not blaming the earthquakes on Bush along with everything else? That's amazing in itself.

Leave the cat outside where it can survive ...

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