ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system goes live in Washington state — here’s how it works The news: ShakeAlert, an automated system designed to warn people that an earthquake has occurred and shaking is imminent, is… Read More
Seismologists register ‘fan quakes’ from the Seattle Sounders’ stadium crowd Can Seattle Sounders fans match the Seahawks’ “Beast Quakes” when it comes to making the earth move? Seismologists from the… Read More
USGS awards $10.4M for ShakeAlert quake warning system in the Pacific Northwest The U.S. Geological Survey is setting aside $10.4 million over the next two years to boost the ShakeAlert earthquake early-warning… Read More
Volunteers asked to give up a little floorspace in Seattle to help scientists better map seismic data Worrying about your own property during an earthquake would be a natural reaction, but what if your home could help… Read More
UW gets in on $4.9 million boost for ShakeAlert earthquake warning system The University of Washington and six other research institutions will benefit from $4.9 million in funding from the U.S. Geological… Read More
ShakeAlert earthquake warning system expands to Washington and Oregon, enters prototype testing Earthquakes are a constant threat on the West Coast, and having just a few seconds of advance warning that one is about… Read More
Beast Quake 3? If Seahawks fans roar against Lions, seismologists set to monitor the rumble Marshawn Lynch may be gone, but don’t underestimate the ability of Seattle Seahawks fans to register another Beast Quake at… Read More
