Tag: Tsunami risk
Japan’s First Mega-Earthquake Alert: Reasons and Implications
On August 8, the Japanese Meteorological Agency issued its first-ever “megaquake alert” following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit the Miyazaki prefecture in southern Japan. This quake caused injuries to at least 16 individuals...
Why Earthquakes of the Same Magnitude Feel Different
When the 4.4-magnitude earthquake hit the Los Angeles area on Monday afternoon, residents reported feeling a prolonged quake with significant shaking. However, the magnitude of an earthquake is not the only factor that determines...