In any kind of crisis, it's important to make sure you're getting information from reliable sources. Lots of folks are talking about where to get good #COVID19 info (e.g. WHO, CDC), but here's a rundown of good resources for earthquakes, like today's #UtahEarthquake:
The @USGS is a great place to go for information on recent earthquakes. You can check out an interactive map of recent events and search a huge database of past quakes here: earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ma…
For each earthquake, @USGS makes a page that includes a map of shaking intensities in the surrounding area, information about the regional tectonics, and aftershock forecasts. You can see today's #UtahEarthquake page here: earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ev…
If you want to learn more about earthquakes in general, the @USGS has you covered there, too! They have lots of helpful information available online. Check out some quake FAQ's here: usgs.gov/natural-hazard…
Another great resource is @IRIS_EPO. They have lots of great information on their web site. If you have kids home right now and are looking for educational resources, IRIS has you covered with lessons like these: iris.edu/hq/inclass/#la…
For earthquake preparation, a great web site to check out is earthquakecountry.org. They have tons of info about what to do before, during, and after quakes. Note: pandemic prep supplies and earthquake prep supplies have a lot of overlap!
While earthquakes can't be predicted before they happen, earthquake early warning systems can alert you when a quake has started, but shaking hasn't reached you yet. It's up and running in California with @MyShakeApp, with more areas coming soon!
You can also get a lot of info from geoscientists here on Twitter! A (very incomplete) list of folks: @DrLucyJones @SeismoSue @seismotologist @GeoGinger @theterbush @janinekrippner @mikamckinnon @DrWendyRocks @EatTheCrust @SeismOlliegist @SeismoAngie @seismogenic @seismo_steve
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