Tag: Earthquakes

April 25, 2018

DGSE Seminars—April 30 and May 7

A message from Philipp Ruprecht (Assistant Professor, Geological Sciences, UNR): Let me inform you that we have two more seminars this semester: April 30—Roice Nelson,...

April 25, 2018

Deal of the Week—Free Earthquake Hazard Maps

April 24 through April 30 The following earthquake and geologic hazard maps are free to walk-in customers (April 24 through April 30) and one penny...

January 16, 2018

Earthquake Swarm in South Reno

Nevada Seismological Lab reports swarm of 90 earthquakes in south Reno University reports several magnitude 2 and lower quakes, no damage reported. From Nevada Today,...

December 18, 2017

1954 Fairview Peak and Dixie Valley Earthquakes — Anniversary December 16

December 16th was the anniversary of the 1954 Fairview Peak and Dixie Valley earthquakes. You can plan a trip to visit the site using this...

December 18, 2017

2018 Working Group on Nevada Seismic Hazards

February 5 and 6, 2018 in Reno Read details here: http://www.nbmg.unr.edu/Geohazards/Earthquakes/2018SeismicHazardsWorkshop.html

June 3, 2017

Carson Valley Earthquake Anniversary—June 3, 1887

Tomorrow is the anniversary of the 1887, June 3 Carson Valley earthquake. 1887, June 3 Carson Valley Earthquake EARTHQUAKE SUMMARY “This was a violent earthquake...

January 3, 2017

News from Nevada Today

Hawthorne, Nev. hit by three magnitude 5.5 to 5.7 earthquakes by Mike Wolterbeek, Nevada Today, 12/28/16 “Three magnitude 5.5 to 5.7 earthquakes struck about 18...

December 16, 2016

Fairview Peak and Dixie Valley Earthquakes M7.1 and M6.9 — December 16, 1954

  You can visit the site of these earthquakes and view the scarps using this road guide: The Great Highway 50 Rock Tour, by D.D...

December 16, 2016

“Give the Gift of Preparedness”

Here is a great gift idea from Ali Hansen (Oregon Department of Geology & Mineral Industries): http://katu.com/afternoon-live/lifestyle-health/give-the-gift-of-preparedness%5Bkatu.com%5D 2 Weeks Ready: https://www.facebook.com/2WeeksReady/%5Bfacebook.com%5D

October 12, 2016

Great Nevada ShakeOut—October 20 at 10:20

“Millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:20 a.m. on October 20th during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills! Nevadans...