Ridgecrest earthquakes

One Year After Ridgecrest Earthquake, California Office of Emergency Services Urges Awareness and Planning

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Disaster preparedness, In Mexico, Ridgecrest earthquakes, Ridgecrest, California, Earthquake warning system, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Mechanics, Seismology, Earthquake, ShakeAlert

One year later, in recognition of the event, the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is reminding businesses and residents that tools and resources are available through the California Earthquake Early Warning System.

Key Points: 
  • One year later, in recognition of the event, the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is reminding businesses and residents that tools and resources are available through the California Earthquake Early Warning System.
  • With a few seconds of advance warning, MyShake users can take protective actions to Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
  • Last years Ridgecrest earthquake is a stark reminder that a seismic event can strike at any time with far reaching impact.
  • For official information about the California Earthquake Early Warning System, visit: earthquake.ca.gov and the Cal OES Newsroom .

University of Shizuoka Announces New Study on 2019 Ridgecrest, California, Earthquake Sequence to Encourage Reconfirming Earthquake Preparedness on Regular Basis

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Seismology, Earthquakes, Types of earthquake, In Mexico, Ridgecrest earthquakes, Ridgecrest, California, Geology, Earthquake, Foreshock, Aftershock

The Ridgecrest earthquake sequence, which occurred near the town of Ridgecrest, California, included a magnitude ("M") 7.1 quake on July 4, 2019, as well as active foreshocks and aftershocks.

Key Points: 
  • The Ridgecrest earthquake sequence, which occurred near the town of Ridgecrest, California, included a magnitude ("M") 7.1 quake on July 4, 2019, as well as active foreshocks and aftershocks.
  • Crustal deformation due to this sequence caused stress perturbation in a nearby region, but implications of future seismicity are still uncertain.
  • The result of this new work encourages local residents to reconfirm preparedness for an earthquake on a regular basis.
  • It was created through the amalgamation of three former public colleges in 1987 and was expanded to comprise five colleges.