EARTH CHANGES

'Unheard of' seismic events continue in quake areas

Unusual events "unheard of in the history of seismology" have been recorded in the Andaman and Nicobar islands, with more than 120 such events being recorded in the last one month, according to seismologists.
Seismologists have recorded over 120 such unusual events in the islands following the December 26 earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale that triggered tsunamis which wreaked havoc in several parts of the country.

Something strange happening in the tectonic plates

The bizarre pattern of aftershocks ranging between 5.2 and 6.2 Richter continues in the Tsunami hit Nicobar island of India.
The tribal people are saying that many miles below the earth's surface, something is happening they never experienced before.

M5.8 earthquake jolts eastern Hokkaido

An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 5.8, jolted eastern Hokkaido Monday evening, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Earthquake jolts Indonesia's Aceh again

An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale on Monday shook the tsunami-hit Indonesian province of Aceh, where more than 20 aftershocks have been reported since a powerful earthquake triggered a tsunami on Dec. 26.

Another quake jolts Wellington region

An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck the lower North Island of New Zealand.

Earthquake jolts Indonesia’s Java island

An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale rocked Indonesia’s Java island early Tuesday but there were no reports of casualties or damage, seismologists said.

Bulgaria, Greece rocked by quakes

A light earthquake was registered in Bulgaria around midnight, the Seismological Centre at the Bulgarian Academy of Science reported.
The quake measured 2.8 on the Richter scale and its epicenter was located 180km southeast of Sofia.

New hot springs flow in wake of Palu earthquake

A new phenomenon has stunned the people of Central Sulawesi, in the wake of a recent 6.2-magnitude earthquake in the region.
New hot springs have emerged in Bobo subdistrict, Donggala regency, southeast of Palu, shortly after the quake jolted the area on Jan. 24.
The biggest hot spring had formed a pool 6 meters square, while dozens of smaller ones were also scattered around the subdistrict. Many residents were surprised to find water boiling up in the new springs with a distinct sulfuric odor. According to local residents, it takes just two minutes to poach an egg.

Man feared dead after PNG volcano erupts

A volcano on the Papua New Guinea island of Manam is spewing lava, rocks and ash onto villages, leaving one man missing and several others injured, officials have said.
Hundreds of Manam islanders were evacuated to the mainland after the eruption early Friday.

Ebeko volcano awoke in Paramushir Island

The Ebeko volcano has awoken with a jolt at the North Kuril island of Paramushir in the Russian Far East.