Earthquakes

[orangeapples]

it seems like these earthquakes have been increasing in number. So far it seems we've already beaten 2009's total number of earthquakes, and the majority of this decade's earthquakes have been between 2008-2010.

I'm thinking a mad scientist is working on an earthquake device and is testing it on different parts of the globe.

 

[Armored Prayer]

I think the Earth's plates are going through some kind of phase or something. It might explain why there have been more powerful and frequent earthquakes.

 

[jobinizer85]

Maybe the Flying Spaghetti Monster is pissed that not enough people believe in it?

 

[CloggedDonkey]

it seems like these earthquakes have been increasing in number and crazy people claim it's the devil's work, which makes me loose even more hope in humanity. So far it seems we've already beaten 2009's total number of earthquakes, and the majority of this decade's earthquakes have been between 2008-2010.

I'm thinking a mad scientist is working on an earthquake device and is testing it on different parts of the globe.

fix'd for you.

but I did notice that. but then again, some years have a lot of seismic activity, some don't, and we've reached a year where there's a lot right after none.

 

[Anodos]

it seems like these earthquakes have been increasing in number. So far it seems we've already beaten 2009's total number of earthquakes, and the majority of this decade's earthquakes have been between 2008-2010.

I'm thinking a mad scientist is working on an earthquake device and is testing it on different parts of the globe.

Where are you getting your facts? Almost every year im looking at, we average about 7 earthquakes above 4.0. This year we had one more, the year before that we had 2 less. Its the roll of the dice, my friend.

 

[smithy_2045]

I love it when people suggest someone is causing natural disasters. Especially earthquakes.

 

[TheYellowCellPhone]

Why was this thread necro'd?

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This thread is over a year and a half old. Any thoughts or speculations the OP had then would've likely been for forgotten by now.

 

[Wushu Panda]

There are a couple of calderas (super volcanoes) that are approximately ready to blow again. It might be one somewhere in the world sending deep shockwaves through the crust getting ready to go off, in which case humanity loses.

 

[jimClassic]

There are a couple of calderas (super volcanoes) that are approximately ready to blow again. It might be one somewhere in the world sending deep shockwaves through the crust getting ready to go off, in which case humanity loses.

I'm keeping an eye of Yellow Stone National Park. Now that's a scary volcano scenario.

 

[McMullen]

There are a couple of calderas (super volcanoes) that are approximately ready to blow again. It might be one somewhere in the world sending deep shockwaves through the crust getting ready to go off, in which case humanity loses.

No. Volcanic quakes are very weak. The strongest are around 5.0. Any quakes capable of doing what you suggest would be a very big deal in the volcanology and seismology community, and the media would latch onto it start proclaiming that our doom was at hand.

As was mentioned above, some years have more, some less, and recent activity is still within the average amount.

 

[orangeapples]

it seems like these earthquakes have been increasing in number. So far it seems we've already beaten 2009's total number of earthquakes, and the majority of this decade's earthquakes have been between 2008-2010.

I'm thinking a mad scientist is working on an earthquake device and is testing it on different parts of the globe.

Where are you getting your facts? Almost every year im looking at, we average about 7 earthquakes above 4.0. This year we had one more, the year before that we had 2 less. Its the roll of the dice, my friend.

I honestly do not remember making this topic and have since making this thread I've learned quite a bit about geology and what causes earthquakes. Thank you for that. But I would like to know why you necro'd this topic? I'm not doubting your intelligence as you are probably correct (I don't feel like fact checking you), but I would like to know how you stumbled upon this thread and why you felt compelled to respond when it had been buried for almost a year and a half...

 

[Anodos]

it seems like these earthquakes have been increasing in number. So far it seems we've already beaten 2009's total number of earthquakes, and the majority of this decade's earthquakes have been between 2008-2010.

I'm thinking a mad scientist is working on an earthquake device and is testing it on different parts of the globe.

Where are you getting your facts? Almost every year im looking at, we average about 7 earthquakes above 4.0. This year we had one more, the year before that we had 2 less. Its the roll of the dice, my friend.

I honestly do not remember making this topic and have since making this thread I've learned quite a bit about geology and what causes earthquakes. Thank you for that. But I would like to know why you necro'd this topic? I'm not doubting your intelligence as you are probably correct (I don't feel like fact checking you), but I would like to know how you stumbled upon this thread and why you felt compelled to respond when it had been buried for almost a year and a half...

lol i didnt realize that you wrote this a year ago. I was going to make a topic, decided to see if someone made the same one first, found yours.

May I forever remember the lesson i have learned.

 

[Wushu Panda]

There are a couple of calderas (super volcanoes) that are approximately ready to blow again. It might be one somewhere in the world sending deep shockwaves through the crust getting ready to go off, in which case humanity loses.

No. Volcanic quakes are very weak. The strongest are around 5.0. Any quakes capable of doing what you suggest would be a very big deal in the volcanology and seismology community, and the media would latch onto it start proclaiming that our doom was at hand.

As was mentioned above, some years have more, some less, and recent activity is still within the average amount.

Old Kinderhook, most of what I said was just kidding. Don't start throwing facts around pretending you know everything. Especially since modern humans don't actually have recordings of what leads up to a caldera full on erupting. Additionally, which activity do you mean? The earthquake in Virginia, United States wasn't exactly 'average' from a year to year basis.

 

[McMullen]

There are a couple of calderas (super volcanoes) that are approximately ready to blow again. It might be one somewhere in the world sending deep shockwaves through the crust getting ready to go off, in which case humanity loses.

No. Volcanic quakes are very weak. The strongest are around 5.0. Any quakes capable of doing what you suggest would be a very big deal in the volcanology and seismology community, and the media would latch onto it start proclaiming that our doom was at hand.

As was mentioned above, some years have more, some less, and recent activity is still within the average amount.

Old Kinderhook, most of what I said was just kidding. Don't start throwing facts around pretending you know everything. Especially since modern humans don't actually have recordings of what leads up to a caldera full on erupting. Additionally, which activity do you mean? The earthquake in Virginia, United States wasn't exactly 'average' from a year to year basis.

I don't know everything about calderas, volcanic quakes, or the finer points of seismology, nor did I pretend to, but I can tell you that if such a thing as you describe were happening it would be noticed and be a huge deal in the news. We don't need recordings of previous caldera eruptions to be able to detect volcanic quakes that would have such an affect on global seismology.

 

[Wushu Panda]

I don't know everything about calderas, volcanic quakes, or the finer points of seismology, nor did I pretend to, but I can tell you that if such a thing as you describe were happening it would be noticed and be a huge deal in the news. We don't need recordings of previous caldera eruptions to be able to detect volcanic quakes that would have such an affect on global seismology.

How do you know the quakes alone would affect global seismology? No one knows for sure whats happening under the crust. Its only represented by long squiggly lines. If quakes started happening no one would be able to identity for sure that a caldera is about to go, hell, we dont even know if there WOULD be a warning in the first place. The squiggly lines tell geologists that something is shifting around down there, exactly what or how is always a mystery. As for being in the news...doubtful. You really think anyone wants to start a world wide panic/riot.

"Hey everyone. So this caldera is going to erupt, that would mean a new ice age and approximately 90% of the world's population freezing to death. You may now place your head between your legs and kiss your ass goodbye."

Nah, more likely the news would bullshit stories and lies. You would have to sort through the internets to find anything of worth.