New study sounds the alarm about San Andreas Fault, but what's the HayWired Scenario?
Here in Northern California, Dr. Anne Wein from the United States Geological Survey looked at Bay Area earthquakes and is making some connections to what USGS has dubbed the HayWired scenario.
Here in Northern California, Dr. Anne Wein from the United States Geological Survey looked at Bay Area earthquakes and is making some connections to what USGS has dubbed the HayWired scenario.
3.3 magnitude earthquake recorded near San Leandro
U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 3.3 earthquake northeast of San Leandro in Oakland Friday evening.
U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 3.3 earthquake northeast of San Leandro in Oakland Friday evening.
Volcano erupts in Pacific, triggers tsunami advisory for Bay Area
The National Weather Service on Saturday morning issued a Tsunami Advisory for the Pacific Coast, including Bay Area shorelines, following a large underwater volcanic eruption near the Tonga Islands.
The National Weather Service on Saturday morning issued a Tsunami Advisory for the Pacific Coast, including Bay Area shorelines, following a large underwater volcanic eruption near the Tonga Islands.
6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Humboldt County
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County on Monday, bringing significant shaking but likely minimal damage to the sparsely populated area.
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County on Monday, bringing significant shaking but likely minimal damage to the sparsely populated area.
6.2-magnitude earthquake recorded off California's North Coast
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of northern California just after noon Monday .
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of northern California just after noon Monday .
Small aftershocks follow earthquake near San Ramon
There was an earthquake near San Ramon that registered a 3.8-magnitude. It had initially popped up as a 4.0-magnitude quake along the Calaveras fault. Aftershocks of 2.6 and 3.0 followed about 15 minutes after the first shaker.
There was an earthquake near San Ramon that registered a 3.8-magnitude. It had initially popped up as a 4.0-magnitude quake along the Calaveras fault. Aftershocks of 2.6 and 3.0 followed about 15 minutes after the first shaker.
3.8-magnitude earthquake strikes San Ramon
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck near San Ramon on Wednesday shortly before noon, the United States Geological Survey said.
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck near San Ramon on Wednesday shortly before noon, the United States Geological Survey said.
Major earthquake would likely knock out communications infrastructure
A new report by the USGS indicates that the next major earthquake would likely wipe out critical communications infrastructure. These include first responder radio systems, cell phone networks, along with internet data lines.
A new report by the USGS indicates that the next major earthquake would likely wipe out critical communications infrastructure. These include first responder radio systems, cell phone networks, along with internet data lines.
Hawaii earthquakes: 2 strong shakes off Big Island coast
Two strong earthquakes - both over 6.0 in magnitude - struck off the coast of the Big Island in Hawaii on Sunday.
Two strong earthquakes - both over 6.0 in magnitude - struck off the coast of the Big Island in Hawaii on Sunday.
Japan earthquake: 6.1-magnitude temblor strikes Tokyo area
A powerful earthquake has shaken the Tokyo area. Officials say it registered as a 6.1-magnitude quake.
A powerful earthquake has shaken the Tokyo area. Officials say it registered as a 6.1-magnitude quake.
Pakistan earthquake kills at least 20, injures more than 200
A powerful, 5.9 magnitude earthquake collapsed at least one coal mine and dozens of mud houses in southwest Pakistan.
A powerful, 5.9 magnitude earthquake collapsed at least one coal mine and dozens of mud houses in southwest Pakistan.
Early morning quake strikes the South Bay
U.S. Geological Survey reports a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck almost 7.5 miles north-northeast of Morgan Hill at 5:02 a.m. Sunday.
U.S. Geological Survey reports a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck almost 7.5 miles north-northeast of Morgan Hill at 5:02 a.m. Sunday.
3.4 earthquake measured north of San Leandro, tops quake felt one-day earlier
USGS reports a preliminary 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck the East Bay Saturday afternoon. It's the second day in a row a small earthquake struck the same area.
USGS reports a preliminary 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck the East Bay Saturday afternoon. It's the second day in a row a small earthquake struck the same area.
Magnitude 3.2 earthquake strikes East Bay
A small earthquake shook the East Bay on Friday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A small earthquake shook the East Bay on Friday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
3.4 earthquake hits Santa Rosa
An earthquake with a 3.4 magnitude struck two miles southeast of Santa Rosa on Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey.
An earthquake with a 3.4 magnitude struck two miles southeast of Santa Rosa on Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey.
Strong earthquake hits Greek island of Crete
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of at least 5.8 struck the Greek island of Crete on Monday, killing one person and injuring several others.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of at least 5.8 struck the Greek island of Crete on Monday, killing one person and injuring several others.
Haiti earthquake: Death toll soars past 1,900
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Hati has now risen to 1,941 as of Tuesday afternoon as the country also reels from Tropical Storm Grace.
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Hati has now risen to 1,941 as of Tuesday afternoon as the country also reels from Tropical Storm Grace.
Naomi Osaka to donate Cincinnati prize money to Haiti earthquake relief efforts
Tennis star Naomi Osaka tweeted her decision on Saturday to donate her prize money from this week’s U.S. Open tune-up tournament in Ohio for relief efforts in Haiti following a deadly earthquake.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka tweeted her decision on Saturday to donate her prize money from this week’s U.S. Open tune-up tournament in Ohio for relief efforts in Haiti following a deadly earthquake.
Haiti earthquake: Death toll rises to 1,419 as severe weather looms
Haitian authorities have raised the death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Haiti over the weekend to 1,419.
Haitian authorities have raised the death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Haiti over the weekend to 1,419.
At least 304 dead, over 1,800 hurt after powerful quake slams Haiti
A powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck southwestern Haiti on Saturday, killing at least 304 people and injuring at least 1,800 others as buildings tumbled into rubble..
A powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck southwestern Haiti on Saturday, killing at least 304 people and injuring at least 1,800 others as buildings tumbled into rubble..