Topic: Swarm Earthquake: Africa

[charlesoakwood]

http://wattsupwiththat.com/2011/06/12/earthquakes-and-volcanic-eruption-in-ethiopia/#more-41524

Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 05:03:23 PM (EDT) - Eastern Daylight (New York, Toronto)

Here’s the 5.7 magnitude Earthquake Details

This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

Location    13.530°N, 41.625°E
Depth    9.9 km (6.2 miles)
Region    ERITREA – ETHIOPIA REGION

Magnitude    5.7

Date-Time    
    Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 21:03:23 UTC
    Monday, June 13, 2011 at 12:03:23 AM at epicenter
    Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones



Distances    133 km (82 miles) WNW of Assab, Eritrea
                200 km (124 miles) SW of Al Hudaydah, Yemen
                233 km (144 miles) E of Mekele, Ethiopia
                353 km (219 miles) SE of ASMARA, Eritrea

Location Uncertainty    horizontal +/- 17.1 km (10.6 miles); depth +/- 2.8 km (1.7 miles)

Parameters    NST=113, Nph=114, Dmin=320.6 km, Rmss=0.88 sec, Gp= 72°,

M-type=regional moment magnitude (Mw), Version=6
Source    

    USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)

Event ID    usc00045xc

More on the earthquake swarm in the region:

http://earthquake-report.com/2011/06/12/unusual-series-of-moderate-volcanic-earthquakes-in-eritrea-and-ethiopia/

Commenter Brian D. writes in Tips and Notes:

With two 5.7?s just before the eruption, and a sat image showing a rather tall plume in the equatorial region, wonder how high and strong this bad boy is. Nabro has no known modern eruptions. Dubbi has 2(1861, 1400). Man, did this one come out of nowhere.

Also h/t to Okie333

[charlesoakwood]

http://earthquake-report.com/2011/06/12/unusual-series-of-moderate-volcanic-earthquakes-in-eritrea-and-ethiopia/

Strong earthquakes are setting off a powerful volcanic eruption in Eritrea (based on satellite images)

Last update: June 13, 2011 at 12:50 am by By Armand Vervaeck and James Daniell 7 Comments

Earthquake / Eruption summary : During the late afternoon and evening of June 12 2011, a series of moderate earthquakes struck the Afambo, Eritrea area. The moderate earthquakes were followed by 2 strong 5.7 earthquakes. Based on the earthquake pattern and the locations of the epicenter, volcano activity seemed imminent.

UPDATE 13/06 – 00:47 UTC : From now on we will have to wait for local reports, pictures, video’s etc.
We are very eager to get a confirmation that nobody was hurt and that no damage was inflicted during the earthquake and/or eruption.
Many scientists will board airplanes to take a close look at the volcano, take samples, etc.

[Dan]

Between this, that, and the other thing, one might conclude our planet is trying to kill us!!!

[LadyVirginia]

Between this, that, and the other thing, one might conclude our planet is trying to kill us!!!

Probably mad about all the plastic bags we've used over the years.

[Dan]

That or cutting down trees!
But if you ask a libiot, they'll say it's because we simply infect this place by being made!

[Libertas]

Yeah, too many people.  I agree.  Too many leftist eco-nut morons!

[charlesoakwood]

LINK

Looks like a Pinatubo redux. Equatorial SO2 has a pronounced effect. The length and volume of the eruption remains to be determined.

[Libertas]

Well, North Africa might get a little acid rain, courtesy of Mother Nature and her hot flash!