More Earthquakes – 08.03.17

Source: Earthquakes | tulsaworld.com

Source: Latest Earthquakes

The first link has a filter to see Oklahoma quakes only.

The second link is the USGS site of all earthquakes worldwide greater than 2.5.

It’s hard to sleep after a 4.2 rumbles through the house.

But this link to a local news station is the best.  

The following link is for the science geeks.

Source: Similar characteristics found in human-induced and natural earthquakes — ScienceDaily

 

32 Oklahoma quakes in 24-hour period could foretell stronger temblor, experts say – Tulsa World: Latest Earthquake Information From The U.S. Geological Survey

In a new 24-hour period, the United States Geological Survey most recently reported a 3.7-magnitude earthquake about 20 miles south of Alva at 8:01 a.m. Friday, about a mile and a half north of a 4.1-magnitude earthquake that occurred 25 minutes earlier. Those were preceded by a 2.7 quake 16 miles southwest of Medford at 3:54 a.m.

Source: 32 Oklahoma quakes in 24-hour period could foretell stronger temblor, experts say – Tulsa World: Latest Earthquake Information From The U.S. Geological Survey

The article above was from January 8.  They were right.

Source: Oklahoma rattled by state’s third-largest earthquake; 5.1 recorded near Fairview – Tulsa World: Latest Earthquake Information From The U.S. Geological Survey

My personal definition of a good day has changed.

A good day is a day without earthquakes.

 

 

Recent Edmond-area quakes draw targeted well shut downs, volume cut backs – Tulsa World: Latest Earthquake Information From The U.S. Geological Survey

Source: Recent Edmond-area quakes draw targeted well shut downs, volume cut backs – Tulsa World: Latest Earthquake Information From The U.S. Geological Survey

Sorry if my recent posts have been unrelated to mortality underwriting.  But when the house is a rockin’ don’t bother knockin’ just come on in.  The statistics from OGS in the Tulsa World article is reproduced below.

The trend line looks bad.  Real bad.

I’m feeling this things several times a day.

The following are yearly totals of earthquakes registering magnitude 3.0 or greater as documented by the Oklahoma Geological Survey since 2005.

2015: 907*

2014: 584

2013: 109

2012: 35

2011: 66

2010: 41

2009: 20

2008: 2

2007: 1

2006: 3

2005: 2

*Total number could fluctuate as data are analyzed.

Source: Tulsa World

 

USGS: OK Fracking Has Increased Chance Of ‘Damaging Quake’

USGS: Okla. Fracking Has Increased Chance Of ‘Damaging Quake’ : The Two-Way : NPR.

The USGS and Oklahoma Geological Survey issued a joint statement on Friday, citing a dramatic spike in magnitude 3.0 temblors, especially since October 2013.

The agencies said “183 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater occurred in Okla. from October 2013 through April 14, 2014. This compares with a long-term average from 1978 to 2008 of only two magnitude 3.0 or larger earthquakes per year. As a result of the increased number of small and moderate shocks, the likelihood of future, damaging earthquakes has increased for central and north-central Oklahoma.”

 

And the Guthrie wildfire was approximately 12 miles from my house.

I’m trapped…