Texas Educational Seismic Project

HAPPENING NOW - JAPAN - A major earthquake with a preliminary magnitude M7.3 has occurred at 09:36hrs UTC (blue circle). No immediate tsunami threat for HAWAII, see comments attached to this post. It was preceded by a strong magnitude M6.3 event nearby (orange circle).

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Earthquakes can strike at any time. If you live in an earthquake prone region, it's not a question of IF, but WHEN. But you can prepare! Earthquake preparation is a life-long journey, and doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Small steps add up! Learn about how to become more resilient in the face of earthquakes and other disasters.

https://www.iris.edu/hq/inclass/sequences/earthquake_preparedness

Earthquake or Bomb?! How do scientists tell the difference?- Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Earthquake or Bomb?! How do scientists tell the difference?- Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology Did someone just test a nuclear bomb? Seismometers can detect anything that shakes the ground, so seismologists have to use many techniques to determine the cause. In this animation we look at both seismograms and focal mechanisms.

A preliminary M6.2 earthquake struck inside Guatemala eight minutes ago.

It was also felt in El Salvador and in parts of Mexico.

The depth of the quake was approximately 84 kilometers, which should dampen the potential for damage.

A number of aftershocks have been felt.

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A Advisory means: a dangerous wave is on the way. Strong and unusual currents are expected along the coast, and in bays, marinas, and harbors. Move to high ground and away from the shore.

More at http://tsunami.gov.

Tsunami waves reach West Coast as National Weather Service urges: ‘Move off the beach’

Tsunami waves reach West Coast as National Weather Service urges: ‘Move off the beach’ The advisory means people should move off the beach and out of harbors, but widespread inundation was not expected.

INDONESIA - A very large magnitude M6.6 occurred today offshore at 09:05hrs UTC. Shaking was felt across the capital city, but thankfully no tsunami warning was issued. The event was, surprisingly, recorded quite well here in Spring, TX by Station E1TX and Station R5DDF (shown below, a 1.2 Hz LP filter applied).

ALASKA - a significant preliminary magnitude M6.8 earthquake occurred offshore Alaska today, 01-11-2022 at 11:35hrs UTC. The event was recorded in Spring, TX at Station R5DDF (top image) and Station E1TX (bottom image).

No tsunami warning was issued, thankfully.
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DID YOU FEEL IT ?? HELP UPDATE THIS MAP - Major earthquake magnitude M6.6 offshore Cyprus... please submit your "felt it" reports, including details on what moved, or fell, around you to the USGS: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000gaqu/dyfi/intensity

NICARAGUA - A very strong magnitude M6.0 earthquake occurred offshore Western Nicaragua today at 16:25 hrs UTC. The strong event was felt as far away as El Savador. A beautiful seismogram was recorded at Raspberry Shake Station R5DDF, LP 1.2Hz filter applied. , ,

Making the shaking count — high schoolers in Puerto Rico set up earthquake alerts with Raspberry Shake - Temblor.net

The Rasberry Shake team is phenomenal to work with - go take a look at raspberryshake.org

Making the shaking count — high schoolers in Puerto Rico set up earthquake alerts with Raspberry Shake - Temblor.net After a strong earthquake struck Puerto Rico in 2020, a group of students quickly designed, programmed and installed a small seismic network to record aftershocks

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jAmaSeis is a free, java-based program that allows users to obtain and display seismic data in real-time from either a local instrument or from remote stations.

https://www.iris.edu/hq/inclass/software-web-app/jamaseis

There have been many significant in North America this month. IRIS Station and Raspberry Shake Station have recorded events in California, Mexico and Alaska. Images shown below, some filters have been applied. Shown first is a magnitude M4.8 earthquake on 12/19/2021 at 10:27 UTC near La Libertad, Mexico.

Tsunamis’ magnetic fields are detectable before sea level change

MAGNETIC FIELD INFORMATION COULD PROVIDE EARLIER DISASTER WARNING TO AT-RISK REGIONS, POTENTIALLY SAVING LIVES

Tsunamis’ magnetic fields are detectable before sea level change AGU press contact: Rebecca Dzombak, +1 (202) 777-7492, [email protected] (UTC-4 hours) Contact information for the researchers: Zhiheng Lin, Kyoto University, [email protected] (UTC+9 hours) WASHINGTON—A new study finds the magnetic field generated by a tsunami can be detected a few minu...

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Seismometers measure vibrations. More vibration… more wiggle. This USGS video provides a tutorial for anyone interested in interpreting the seismic records on public webicorder displays.

https://www.iris.edu/hq/inclass/animation/guide_to_reading_a_seismogram_usgs

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The @TxGCP Women & Girls Summit designed is happening this Friday!! STEM professionals and all who are engaged in education, outreach, recruitment, and/or retention of women and girls in STEM are invited to join! Learn more at https://www.txgcp.org/texas-women-girls-in-stem-summit

2-minute takes on misunderstandings in Earth Science (GROUP)- Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

2-minute takes on misunderstandings in Earth Science (GROUP)- Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology Earth science is not simple. It frequently deals with difficult concepts, abstractions, mathematical laws, and theory. With this series of animations under 2 minutes, we hope to address common misunderstandings, misconceptions and myths.

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Why do my squiggles look funny? Read this new blog post from Adam Ringler at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) about what happens when seismometers no longer faithfully represent the actual ground motions.

https://www.iris.edu/hq/programs/epo/life_of_a_seismologist/its_instrumental/why_do_my_squiggles_look_funny

Deep, Powerful Earthquake Rocks Chile

On Sunday, 11/28/2021 at 10:52hrs UTC, a MAJOR magnitude M7.5 earthquake occurred near Barranca, Peru. The hypocenter was very deep at ~112km. The wide-felt, strong shaking caused damages and injuries and are still being reported as of Monday, 11/2/2021. The event was recorded here in Spring, TX, USA on a Raspberry Shake seismograph, Station R5DDF (shown below). The seismogram has a LP 0.8 Hz filter applied. Photograph courtesy of Reuters News Organization. More information about the event can be found HERE.

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Deep, Powerful Earthquake Rocks Chile On Sunday, 11/28/2021 at 10:52hrs UTC, a MAJOR magnitude M7.5 earthquake occurred near Barranca, Peru. The hypocenter was very deep at ~112km. The wide-felt, strong shaking caused damages and injur…

What should you do if you get an earthquake early warning? - Temblor.net

What should you do if you get an earthquake early warning? - Temblor.net A new study analyzes what is the best advice to give people when an earthquake strikes. The answer depends on where you are among other things, but for the U.S. the advice is: drop, cover, hold on!

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Today is National STEM Day! It is a chance to encourage kids to explore their interests and to celebrate the value of and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)! Learn more at https://www.energy.gov/articles/ways-celebrate-national-stem-day

2021 Texas Women & Girls in STEM Summit — Texas Girls Collaborative Project

2021 Texas Women and Girls in STEM Summit

Friday, December 10, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Join educators and advocates for concurrent sessions. lightning talks. Stand Up for STEM Awards, and more!

Join the Texas Girls Collaborative Project for our 5th Annual Texas Women and Girls in STEM Summit designed to share best practices, connect organizations and individuals, and showcase outstanding efforts to increase the number of girls in STEM and support the retention of women in STEM careers. STEM professionals and all who are engaged in education, outreach, recruitment, and/or retention of women and girls in STEM are invited to join in.

https://www.txgcp.org/texas-women-girls-in-stem-summit

2021 Texas Women & Girls in STEM Summit — Texas Girls Collaborative Project 2020 Texas Women & Girls in STEM Summit

EngineerGirl Writing Contest

The 2022 EngineerGirl Writing Contest is open! This year’s theme is “Sustainable Solutions: Engineering for our Future” and we’re asking students to write an informative essay about how engineering can help humanity meet one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. These goals identify 17 areas where urgent action is required on all levels – from international institutions to individual households – and their aim is to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people have equal opportunities to enjoy peace and prosperity. Take a look at the contest rules and regulations, then make sure essays are submitted by February 1, 2022!



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EngineerGirl Ambassadors Program

We are now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 EngineerGirl Ambassadors Program! An EngineerGirl Ambassador is a female, U.S. high school student who designs, develops, and implements a project in her local community that will encourage younger girls - particularly those with little access to engineering role models - to think about engineering and engineering careers and give them practical experience in engineering design. Ambassadors will receive training and support from the National Academy of Engineering, $250 in project funding, an all-expense paid trip to a training and networking event, and more. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2022. Learn more at EngineerGirl.org/Ambassadors

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Earthquake or Bomb?! How do scientists tell the difference?- Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Earthquake or Bomb?! How do scientists tell the difference?- Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology Did someone just test a nuclear bomb? Seismometers can detect anything that shakes the ground, so seismologists have to use many techniques to determine the cause. In this animation we look at both seismograms and focal mechanisms.

Excellent presentation "Stories With Bricks" by B. Ford and A. Rizo from AIMS at the CA STEAM Symposium. Really great insights about the power of children telling their own stories with bricks (legos) and how educators can guide the students to discuss the math principles that are "hidden" in their stories.... much to share --->>> https://aimscenter.org/resources

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Join us on Thursday, 10/21, anytime between 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM PT for a special YouTube Live event to celebrate ShakeOut - even participate in a drill with others - as a part of the Great “Online” California ShakeOut: http://YouTube.com/greatshakeout.

Alan Kafka on Twitter

Alan Kafka on Twitter “One-minute summary (by @CannonKasey) of our poster for this week's Eastern Section Meeting of the Seismological Society of America: THE INTRIGUING VARIETY OF THINGS WE RECORD WITH OUR RASPBERRY SHAKES... (@raspishake) https://t.co/2qCmvNzjso”

This powerful earthquake devastated California's infrastructure. These historical events shape new regulations and policy decisions moving forward (as they should). But had the pendulum swung too far the other way? Scientists need to be relentenlessly re-evaluating our hypotheses. Sometimes we get it right, sometimes we need to dive deeper.

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Reviewing 40+ applications for Stand Up in STEM Awards sponsored by Texas' Girl Collaborative Project (txgcp.org).

Please deliver more Dunkin'....I'm going blind reading essays.

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Texas Girls Collaborative Project The Texas Girls Collaborative Project is a statewide network of non-profits, K-12 schools, higher education institutions, companies, organizations, and individuals committed to motivating and supporting women and girls to pursue and thrive in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathemat...

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