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El Hierro Earthquake Update : 10th February

Fri 10th Feb 2012
El Hierro Earthquake Update : 10th February

Scientists from the National Geological Institute (IGN) who have been observing seismic activity on the Island of El Hierro as part of the earthquake swarm, which began on the 17th of July last year, have recorded a total of 26 earthquakes over the course of the last 10 days - significantly more than seen in the ten day period prior to this and an indication that the activity is showing no sign of subsiding.

As in previous weeks and months, the majority of the activity took place between Frontera and Pinar in the centre of the Island, with magnitudes ranging between 1.1 to 3.2 on the richter scale, and at depths that have been on average much shallower than seen over previous months, at between 9 to 16 kms.

A further 3 activities were recorded off the South-Eastern coast of Tenerife, all measuring over 2.0 on the richter scale.

Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the Island in the bay of las Calmas, off the coast of las Restinga, the jacuzzi caused by the underwater volcanic eruption is continued to bring smouldering 'pyroclastic' lava rocks to the surface.

Read previous news stories about the El Hierro Volcano by clicking the link HERE .

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The more quakes around El Hierro the more people should be worried about the 70 mile cousin La Palma. Both could cause a Tsunami headed for the east coast USA. I see trouble in the Puerto Rican Trench area and possible Tsunami hit off Gulf states USA. CA and Mexico has 3 major quake possibilities. Oklahoma recently gave up its secret mega fault so be prepared anywhere in America. New Madrid, Yellowstone now entered into what scientists call the "RED ZONE." 16th year of a 33 Volcanism with magma on the move. Tectonic plates too much built up pressure on Ring of Fire and Atlantic areas. Something possibly this year will happen and man has yet to witness what inevitably will occur! PRAY.........................
Larry - Sat, 11th Feb 2012

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