seismic swarm

Amreli district has been the epicentre of an ‘earthquake swarm’ as it has recorded nearly 400 mild tremors in the last two years, according to officials.

39 families evacuated near Naples after seismic swarm in Pozzuoli. Schools closed, buildings damaged, residents panicked but no injuries reported. Civil protection department coordinates evacuations, mayor reassures calm, reception centres set up for displaced families. Italy's civil protection department provides temporary beds, conducts inspections of affected buildings. It was claimed by an institute that "this is the most powerful seismic swarm in the last 40 years."

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited earthquake-affected Santorini on Friday, inspecting emergency facilities and announcing a 3 million euro aid package for evacuation routes. Authorities imposed stricter safety measures amid ongoing seismic activity, restricting traffic in risk zones and deploying electricity generators. Scientists continue monitoring the quakes, with experts uncertain if they signal a larger event.

In a paper titled “Anomalous seismicity and earthquake forecast in western Nepal Himalaya and its adjoining Indian region“, it was forecast that the Nepal quake would occur in 2011.

A swarm of earthquakes, including three exceeding magnitude 6.0, rattled Alaska's western Aleutian Islands on Sunday. Centered near Adak, the tremors, though unusual in their clustered occurrence, posed no immediate threat to the sparsely populated region. Experts are monitoring the seismically active zone but assure residents that such swarms are common and don't necessarily indicate larger events.

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake rattled the volcanic Campi Flegrei area near Naples, Italy, triggering a "major" quake swarm and causing widespread concern. While there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, the Naples metro and cable car were temporarily suspended as a precaution.

The San Francisco Bay Area experienced a series of earthquakes on Monday morning. A magnitude 4.2 tremor struck as Super Bowl LX preparations were underway. No major damage or injuries were reported. Transit systems experienced minor delays for safety checks. Experts state this seismic activity is normal for the region. Super Bowl events continue as planned.

The region on Sunday saw nine quakes, of these, one was recorded in North Sumatra region in Indonesia while others have been recorded in and around the Andaman and Nicobar islands.

GANDHINAGAR: A phenomenon called 'swarm effect' could be behind the tremors at Haripura in Junagadh district for the last three weeks.

HYDERABAD: A year after the devastating earthquake in Bhuj in Gujarat, scientists do not know why earthquakes have become frequent in the stable continental region (SCR), says Janardhan Negi, a leading seismologist with the National Geophysical Research Institute here.

The recent bouts of highly localised tremors and sounds emerging from the earth in parts of Hyderabad are triggered by rapid and unsustainable urban growth, warn geophysicists. Unhindered construction activity, involving building of cellars and sub-cellars, and sinking borewells deep have further increased the vulnerability of Hyderabad to seismic events.

In a recent study, the Institute of Seismic Research (ISR) claims to have an answer to these mysterious booms. They say they are `rain-induced seismicity' which occurs soon after monsoon months. The earth shakes with tremors accompanied by loud blasts -sonic booms -from the subterranean world.

A volcanic eruption began in Iceland south of Reykjavik following an earthquake swarm, according to Iceland's Meteorological Office. The eruption, which started north of Grindavik on the Reykjanes peninsula, was visible on webcams. A Coast Guard helicopter will soon confirm the eruption's exact location and size. The Reykjanes peninsula, which had not experienced an eruption for eight centuries until 2021, has now seen three eruptions in remote areas. Iceland, known for its volcanic activity, has 33 active volcano systems, the highest number in Europe.

Nagpur experienced significant tremors early Wednesday morning due to a 5.3 magnitude earthquake in Mulugu, Telangana. No major damage was reported, and officials reassured there was no cause for panic. Recent seismic studies in Nagpur indicate increased swarm activity, leading to recommendations for making civil structures earthquake-safe according to specified guidelines.

Researchers at Caltech have used advanced imaging techniques to study the Long Valley Caldera, a dormant supervolcano in California. They have produced detailed underground images of the volcano's magma chamber, revealing that it is covered by a solidified lid of crystallized rock. The research was conducted using fiber optic cables and distributed acoustic sensing (DAS), with the team measuring over 2,000 seismic events over 18 months.

Rain could be responsible for the consecutive, low intensity, earthquakes in Palghar near Mumbai, scientists from National Centre for Seismology, India Meteorological Department and CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad and other institutes have found.

Icelandic authorities have declared a state of emergency after a series of powerful earthquakes in the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, indicating the increased likelihood of a volcanic eruption. The Icelandic Met Office stated that an eruption could occur in the coming days. The village of Grindavik, located near the earthquake swarm, has evacuation plans in place. The Blue Lagoon and Svartsengi geothermal plant in the area have also taken precautions. Iceland has 33 active volcanic systems, the highest number in Europe.

The Bennett University's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is organising 36th International Conference on Vibroengineering jointly with JVE International.

Santorini faces relentless earthquakes, prompting 6,000 residents to evacuate. The island has experienced over 550 tremors in three days, including one measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale. Greek officials warn of more seismic activity ahead, urging caution as schools suspend operations and additional flights to Athens are arranged.

A volcano erupted in southwest Iceland on Sunday reaching the fishing town of Grindavik where two houses caught fire, as per the surveillance footage broadcast by public television. The fishing town had been evacuated overnight on Saturday and no people were in danger, according to the authorities. Live footage showed fountains of molten rock and smoke oozing from fissures in the ground across a large region near the town of Grindavik. It was the second volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwest Iceland in less than a month, and the sixth since 2021.