A magnitude 3.9 earthquake near Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park serves as a reminder of the park's active seismic history.
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 struck near Norris Geyser Basin in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday, January 28, at 6 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (8 p.m. EST). According to the U.S. Geological Survey ( USGS ), the earthquake is typical of the Yellowstone region and not a sign of any significant unrest. It was reported felt by a few people in the Yellowstone region. Earthquakes with a magnitude of around 4 are considered minor and can be felt by humans.
This tremor was normal for the region, which experiences numerous seismic events annually. Most of these earthquakes are up to magnitude 2, but some, like the one in Norris Geyser Basin, can be higher.Norris Geyser Basin is one of the hottest and oldest geothermal areas in Yellowstone, known for its vibrant geysers and hot springs. The basin sits at the intersection of two faults - fractures between two blocks of rock that can slip past each other, causing earthquakes. The most notable earthquake in Yellowstone's history, a magnitude 6, occurred near Norris Geyser Basin in 1975. While there was minimal damage and no reported injuries at the time, it serves as a reminder of the park's seismic activity.Globally, there are approximately half a million minor earthquakes ranging from magnitude 2.5 to 5.4 every year. Earthquakes in the magnitude 6 range, like the one experienced in 1975, typically number around 100 annually and can cause significant damage to populated areas. Scientists classify magnitude 7-range earthquakes as major earthquakes, while magnitude 8 earthquakes, exceptionally rare events averaging one per year or every other year, are considered great earthquakes. The largest earthquake in U.S. history, a magnitude 9.2, struck Alaska in 1964, triggering a tsunami and resulting in 128 deaths and an estimated $311 million in property damage
EARTHQUAKE YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK GEYSERS USGS SEISMIC ACTIVITY
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