The New Earthquake Country
Before Planet X, aka Nibiru, entered the inner solar system, California was the only state in the Union synonymous with earthquake activity. Nowhere in the U.S. were you more likely to experience an earthquake than in the state of California.
Not anymore.
Within only the last few years, residents of Oklahoma and Texas have been jarred by an alarming uptick in seismic activity, ushering in a new landscape of "earthquake country" in the United States.
OKLAHOMA
From 1975 to 2008, only a handful of quakes over magnitude 3.0 were recorded in the state of Oklahoma. That number skyrocketed to over 200 since 2009. And in 2013 — the state's most seismically active year on record — there were nearly 3,000 quakes in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma's strongest recorded earthquake was a 5.6-magnitude that struck in November 2011 near the town of Prague. It damaged 200 buildings and rattled parts of seven states.
Chad Devereaux cleans up bricks that fell from a home in Sparks, Oklahoma in November 2011 after two earthquakes hit the area in less than 24 hours.
In addition to the increase in rumblings often accompanied by loud booms, a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey suggests earthquakes in Oklahoma will not be going away anytime soon. As a result, the Oklahoma insurance commissioner is urging residents to buy insurance policies that include earthquake coverage while Oklahoma emergency management officials are utilizing earthquake safety manuals that originated in California.
While the USGS is prohibited from divulging the actual cause of this sudden increase in seismicity, aka Nibiru, they instead support the preposterous notion that mining practices involving hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" are at cause. The USGS is even developing a separate earthquake map for these so-called "man-made" quakes.
The Zetas clarify:
"Fracking has been a process used extensively for decades, since 1903 within the US alone. If fracking caused earthquakes, has this just been noticed? This is clearly an excuse for the increase in earthquakes, one of many the establishment will latch onto as earthquake frequency increases and earthquakes occur in unusual places.
Where it is known that mining accidents, explosions, can cause buildings in the vicinity to shake and windows to rattle, such activity on the surface does not cause earthquakes. Earthquakes are caused by an adjustment in the entire rock strata, over a wide and deep area. The epicenter is merely the point where the adjustment, or movement, is greatest. The pressure that caused that adjustment spreads for hundreds of miles, in all directions. Fracking cannot accomplish this."
ZetaTalk Chat Q&A: December 17, 2011
TEXAS
The Dallas-Fort Worth area is not known as a place that’s prone to earthquakes.
In fact, before 2007, there were no recorded earthquakes in the area. Since then, there have been hundreds.
The majority of the quakes have been less than 3.0 on the Richter Scale, with some as high as magnitude 3.6.
Regardless of magnitude, the reports of deafening booms and property damage speak for themselves.
"It feels like a semi-truck hitting your house with a bomb going off," Greg Morrison said. "I am serious."
"I have cracks in every floor of my house," a woman who lives off Knob Hill Road said. "And I don't mean just cracks going across. They come and meet in the middle."
Even seasoned earthquake veterans from California said the quakes in recent months are different than anything they felt before.
Now, even North Texas residents are considering earthquake insurance.
Town Hall Meeting
Offered only the fracking explanation for dozens of recent earthquakes in the area, Azle residents voiced their frustration at the oil and gas industry at a recent town hall meeting.
More than 800 North Texas residents showed up on Thursday, January 2, demanding answers from the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates the local oil and gas industry.
Many of the attendees described the damage to their properties, from cracked walls, to shifting foundations and driveways, to shattered mirrors.
Others described their fear of stronger seismic activity to come, the fear of what the shifting ground could do to a gas line, the fear of sinkholes and contamination of the groundwater supply.
The mood soured when Commissioner David Porter announced that he would not be answering questions. There was booing and hooting.
‘Something is going on. Stop drilling and see what happens,’ said Victoria Ball of Azle, a recommendation that drew applause and cheers from the audience.
Reno Mayor Lynda Stokes and others pleaded with state regulators to stop the injection wells, at least for a few months, to see if the earthquakes stop. Residents come to Stokes asking questions but not even Reno City Hall is immune as there's a big crack in the council chambers.
"I don't have any answers for them," she said. "The only power the city has is not to issue any more permits."
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ZetaTalk: N. American Rip - February 10, 2006
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Comment by Howard on January 7, 2015 at 7:24pm
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North Texas Hit With 11 Quakes In 27 Hours (Jan 7)
North Texas has been rattled by 11 earthquakes in just over one day. The latest one took place just before 10:00 a.m. and measured 2.7 in magnitude. Another quake about 90 minutes earlier registered in at a 2.6 in magnitude.
There have been 12 total small earthquakes in the DFW area so far this year, all centered around the old Texas Stadium site in Irving. While none of the tremors have been particularly strong, they have caused a lot of concern about what to do if a big quake does strike.
The most damage reported on Tuesday and Wednesday included cracks in walls and ceilings, or personal items falling from walls or shelves. But even this has residents calling their insurance agents, wanting to know if earthquake damage is covered in their policies.
State Farm stated that earthquake damage is considered an endorsement on the policy, one that homeowners in North Texas do not likely have. However, insurance agents can easily add earthquake coverage to policies, and it is generally not very expensive in North Texas — an average of $10 per month. That is a step that many people in the DFW area are now opting to take.
The strongest Irving earthquake was a 3.6 in magnitude, happening early Tuesday evening. Seismologists stated that it takes a magnitude of 4.0 to start really seeing damages.
Here is a list of the earthquakes in the order of when they happened:
7:37 a.m. Tuesday 2.3 magnitude
3:10 p.m. Tuesday 3.5 magnitude
6:52 p.m. Tuesday 3.6 magnitude
8:11 p.m. Tuesday 2.9 magnitude
8:12 p.m. Tuesday 2.7 magnitude
9:54 p.m. Tuesday 1.7 magnitude
10:05 p.m. Tuesday 2.4 magnitude
11:02 p.m. Tuesday 1.6 magnitude
12:59 a.m. Wednesday 3.1 magnitude
8:34 a.m. Wednesday 2.6 magnitude
9:57 a.m. Wednesday 2.7 magnitude
There have been at least 26 earthquakes in the Irving area since November 1. Prior to that, the Azle area was rocked by a series of earthquakes in November and December of 2013.
Jana Pursley, a geophysicist from the U.S. Geological Survey, stated that Tuesday’s tremors were the “largest since the earthquakes started happening there in the last year.”
Scientists said that the quake cluster indicates stress in the Earth’s crust that needs to be relieved. Researchers rely on equipment installed all over Irving to help understand what is going on under the surface. However, more equipment is needed to get a full picture. A team from Southern Methodist University was in Irving on Monday afternoon to install a new seismometer.
CBS 11 reached out to seismologist Dr. Craig Pearson, who has been hired by the Railroad Commission of Texas, to investigate earthquakes across the state. A spokesperson said Dr. Pearson was unavailable for an interview, but he released the following statement on his behalf: “There are no oil and gas disposal wells in Dallas County. And I see no linkage between oil and gas activity [in] these recent earthquakes in Irving.”
People from Dallas to Irving, Grapevine to Plano, Bedford to Mesquite, all reported feeling at least one of the quakes on Tuesday or Wednesday. Where you are located and what you are doing can have an impact on whether or not you feel a quake. For example, people in high-rise buildings will usually feel a more amplified shaking.
“Shook my whole house!” said CBS 11 News viewer Aprille Maganda from her home in the Las Colinas area of Irving.
Several people also called 911 to report the earthquakes on Tuesday and Wednesday. But the Irving Police Department has asked that residents refrain from such calls unless there is an immediate need for emergency assistance. Such calls clog up the lines for individuals with more critical needs.
Meanwhile, schools in the Irving Independent School District have started earthquake drills to prepare students. These drills include an online video providing instructions on how to drop, cover and hold on. Children will be practicing this tactic in class.
Source
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2015/01/07/11-north-texas-earthquakes-in-ar...
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Over 500% Increase in Magnitude 3.0+ Quakes in Oklahoma (Dec 26)
Over 5 times as many magnitude 3.0 or greater earthquakes occurred in Oklahoma this year than in 2013.
As of December 22, there were 549 of the higher magnitude quakes, with 19 being magnitude 4.0 or greater.
This is up significantly from the 109 magnitude 3.0+ quakes in 2013, and just 35 in 2012, according to U.S. Geological Survey officials.
Source
http://www.enidnews.com/news/local_news/oklahoma-earthquakes-usgs-c...
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5 Quakes Within 30 Minutes in Oklahoma (Nov 9)
A rash of earthquakes erupted in counties across northern and central parts of Oklahoma, Sunday night.
Five earthquakes in all were recorded between 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., the most of which occurred near the town of Medford, Okla.
The first earthquake was recorded four miles to the northwest of Perkins, Okla., in Payne County, at approximately 8:11 p.m. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) measured this quake as a 2.9 magnitude event.
A second earthquake rumbled, and the most active epicenter of the outbreak, was recorded at 8:18 p.m., 10 miles east, southeast of Medford, in Grant County. Then another quake struck in the same location a minute later. The USGS measured both quakes at a 2.7 magnitude on the Richter scale.
11/9/2014 Related Story: 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Near Stillwater
The fourth earthquake struck 16 miles to the northeast of Helena, Okla., in Alfalfa County, at approximately 8:28 p.m. According to the USGS, this earthquake was a 2.5 magnitude recorded at a depth of about seven and a half miles.
Finally, the largest temblor of the group rumbled near Medford, in the same location as its two predecessors. This earthquake, according to the USGS, weighed in at a 3.4 on the Richter scale.
So far, there have been no reports of damage or injuries associated with any of these earthquakes.
Sunday has proven to be a very seismically active day for central and northern parts of Oklahoma. Earlier in the afternoon, a 4.2 magnitude quake struck just south of Stillwater, Okla. In all, nine earthquakes have been recorded.
Source
http://www.news9.com/story/27338904/five-earthquakes-strike-within-...
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Kansas School Districts Seeking Earthquake Insurance (Oct 23)
Earthquakes are causing a scene in south central Kansas.
Now, two school districts are looking to expand their insurance to cover earthquakes.
In Wellington, the school district began talking about earthquakes back in 2011. Now that topic of discussion is up for debate again.
Shelley Hansel has three kids in the district.
"Unfortunately it's become a reality to us here in South central Kansas and Northern Oklahoma that earthquakes are a regular occurrence," said Hansel.
The district is now paying attention to earthquakes...in Kansas.
"It's unbelievable isn't it? Would have never thought," said USD 353 Assistant Superintendent Larry Roth.
He's now working to gather earthquake insurance information for the school board.
"I never thought we'd be talking about earthquakes here in Kansas," said Roth.
In 2011 the district and the board looked at this very question following an earthquake.
"They thought that that one was kind of a one time deal, kind of a quirky thing that happened," said Roth.
Now a series of earthquakes in the past few months have them looking at earthquake insurance once again.
The only problem is the insurance company can't give them a quote. Not won't give them a quote, can't.
The insurance company requires seven days without earthquakes before it can provide a quote.
Source
http://www.kwch.com/news/local-news/kansas-school-districts-looking...
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Oklahoma Earthquake Study Finds Fracking Unlikely At Cause (Sep 10)
For at least 70 years, the oil and natural gas industry has pumped wastewater deep below ground through water disposal wells.
Most of the research has found little or no connection between earthquakes and hydraulic fracturing, but several studies have shown that, under certain conditions, wastewater disposal wells can contribute to seismic activity.
Oklahoma Corporation Commission staff and representatives from the Oklahoma Geological Survey on Tuesday provided the corporation commissioners with this update on their efforts to study the state’s ongoing earthquake swarm.
A report by Cornell University professor Katie Keranen and the U.S. Geological Survey has indicated the state’s record magnitude 5.7 earthquake near Prague in 2011 was triggered by water disposal wells.
The Oklahoma survey, however, is less certain.
Oklahoma Geological Survey seismologist Austin Holland said his group is studying whether the state’s earthquake swarm is natural, induced or a combination of the two.
“While we cannot rule out the possibility of these earthquakes having been triggered by saltwater disposal wells, the earthquakes also appear consistent with a naturally occurring sequence,” Holland said.
Summary of recent Oklahoma earthquake activity
Sources
http://www.tulsaworld.com/earthquakes/earthquake-studies-continue-i...
http://newsok.com/earthquake-studies-continue-in-oklahoma/article/5...
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Quake Insurance in Oklahoma Jumps 500% in 3 Years (Jul 23)
Earthquakes used to be rare in Oklahoma, a handful per year or so. Not anymore. So far this year, the state has experienced some 2,300 earthquakes, according to the Oklahoma Geological Survey, an average of more than 11 per day.
Accordingly, the number of Oklahomans with earthquake insurance has jumped a startling 500 percent in less than three years, reports the Oklahoma Department of Insurance. While the cause of increased tremors in the Plains States remains under contention, residents, at the least, are preparing for the worst.
The state agency doesn’t typically track the data and insurance companies don’t report it, but “we were getting calls from around the country,” says communications director Kerry Collins. So Collins called the state’s top five homeowners insurance companies—accounting for more than 70 percent of the market—and estimated an average:
In 2011, only 3 percent of the state’s homeowners had an earthquake rider on their homeowners insurance policies; this year, 15 percent did.
“It’s not something people worried about before,” according to Mark Tedford of Tedford Insurance in Jenks, Oklahoma.
“Now it is.”
While most of the seismic uptick has been too small to cause much damage, a 2011 temblor hit 5.6 on the Richter scale, setting a new state record and damaging more than a dozen homes.
Sources
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-07-23/oklahomas-increasin...
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/local/earthquake-insurance-not-somet...
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More Earthquakes in Oklahoma Than California in 2014 (Jun 23)
When Austin Holland was being considered for his job as the sole seismologist at the Oklahoma Geological Survey in 2009, his interviewer posed a wry question: “Are you going to be able to entertain yourself as a seismologist in Oklahoma?”
Before 2009, the state had a 30-year average of only 2 earthquakes of magnitude-3.0 or higher per year.
Starting in 2009, the state averaged 20 quakes of 3.0 magnitude or greater, then 43 the following year, and jumping every year with the exception of 2012.
The state had 109 temblors measuring 3.0 or greater in 2013 — more than 5,000 percent above normal.
In 2014, as of Thursday, there have been 207 such quakes recorded in the state, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
There have only been 140 magnitude 3.0-plus this year so far in California.
Scientists have never observed such a dramatic swarm of earthquakes “in what’s considered a stable continental interior,” Holland said. “Whatever we’re looking at, it’s completely unprecedented.”
Sources
http://swtimes.com/news/state-news/oklahoma-coming-terms-unpreceden...
http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2014/06/23/oklahoma_earthqua...
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Rare Earthquake Warning Issued for Oklahoma (May 5)
Mile for mile, there are almost as many earthquakes rattling Oklahoma as California this year. This major increase in seismic shaking led to a rare earthquake warning today (May 5) from the U.S. Geological Survey and the Oklahoma Geological Survey.
In a joint statement, the agencies said the risk of a damaging earthquake — one larger than magnitude 5.0 — has significantly increased in central Oklahoma.
Geologists don't know when or where the state's next big earthquake will strike, nor will they put a number on the increased risk. "We haven't seen this before in Oklahoma, so we had some concerns about putting a specific number on the chances of it," Robert Williams, a research geophysicist with the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program in Golden, Colorado, told Live Science. "But we know from other cases around the world that if you have an increasing number of small earthquakes, the chances of a larger one will go up."
This is the first time the USGS has issued an earthquake warning for a state east of the Rockies, Williams said. Such seismic hazard assessments are more typically issued for Western states following large quakes, to warn residents of the risk of damaging aftershocks, he said.
The geological agencies took action after the rate of earthquakes in Oklahoma outpaced that of even California for the first few months of 2014.
"The rate of earthquakes increased dramatically in March and April," Williams said. "That alerted us to examine this further and put out this advisory statement."
According to the USGS, the number of quakes magnitude-3 and stronger jumped by 50 percent in the past eight months in Oklahoma. Some 183 earthquakes of magnitude 3 or greater struck between October 2013 and April 14, 2014.
The state's long-term average from 1978 to 2008 was only two earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or larger per year.
“While it’s been known for decades that Oklahoma is ‘earthquake country,’ we hope that this new advisory of increased hazard will become a crucial consideration in Earthquake preparedness for residents, schools and businesses in the area,” said Dr. Bill Leith, Senior Science Advisor for Earthquakes and Geologic Hazards at USGS.
Sources
http://news.yahoo.com/rare-earthquake-warning-issued-oklahoma-19421...
http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/earthquake-warning-issued-oklah...
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Kansas, Ohio, Idaho and Oklahoma now in the spotlight for inexplicable earthquake activity.
More earthquakes in Kansas means new panel for research (Apr 16)
Ohio cracks down on fracking over earthquake worries (Apr 15)
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Comment by John Smith on April 14, 2014 at 2:43am
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Oklahoma Had Nearly 150 Earthquakes in One Month
Forty-eight earthquakes have rattled the ground in Oklahoma in the past week, contributing to one of the most earthquak-fraught months on record in the state.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Oklahoma has recorded 148 earthquakes of at least a 2.5 magnitude in the past 30 days.
The numbers have made it one of the shakiest states in the United States.
"Certainly there's been a big change in the amount of earthquakes and people are feeling them," said Daniel Lao Davila, assistant professor of geology at Oklahoma State University. "I am in my office and every day or two I feel a brief shaking. These are small, magnitude 2 or magnitude 3, but you can feel them."
"There really is a hot spot right now in Oklahoma," he said.
Lao Davila said that before 2008, Oklahoma used to have on average three earthquakes per year that registered as magnitude 3 or higher.
Since 2008, they've registered "hundreds" per year, he said.
http://news.yahoo.com/oklahoma-had-nearly-150-earthquakes-one-month...
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