Topic: Usgs

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Lebanon, New Jersey, on April 5, 2024, with tremors felt by an estimated 42 million people across the eastern seaboard. While no major damage was reported, the event caused significant media alarm in New York City and Washington D.C. Local officials and news anchors urged residents to "stay alarmed" despite the relatively low magnitude compared to West Coast standards.

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California during the live broadcast. The hosts conclude the show by discussing local holiday plans, the quality of fireworks displays, and reminding listeners to support the program via the value-for-value model.

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near the Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, California, waking residents across the Bay Area. The tremor lasted approximately three seconds and was described as a significant shaker rather than a typical short jolt. Residents are encouraged to use the USGS "Did You Feel It?" crowdsourced reporting service to document their experiences.

The USGS reports that 7 million people in the central United States are at risk of earthquakes induced by wastewater injection from oil and gas drilling. The show concludes with a Memorial Day sign-off and a satirical "anal leakage" disclaimer.

The "Clip Blitz" segment covers NBC's record ad sales for the Rio Olympics, a USGS report linking earthquakes in Oklahoma to wastewater injection from drilling, and Foxconn's takeover of Sharp. It also highlights a $86 million DEA aircraft that never flew and a humorous report of a mail carrier being attacked by wild turkeys in New Jersey.

A comparison of USGS maps from 1895 and the present day shows that the mudflats in the San Francisco Bay have remained largely unchanged. This physical evidence is used to challenge claims of significant sea level rise over the last century. The maps also reveal how areas like Richmond were originally islands before being filled in.

A discussion with a University of Texas scientist reveals that the Richter scale was officially replaced by the USGS in 2002 with a different measurement system. The change is described as a media-driven shift that many in the general public and even some in the scientific community were slow to recognize.

A task force report slammed the UC Davis Police Department for the "disproportionate" pepper-spraying of students. Separately, the USGS issued a warning of an 84% chance of a major earthquake in Seattle within 50 years. The hosts speculate that these geological warnings are being used to influence future building codes and "sustainable" development agendas.

The discussion focuses on the devastating earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. Claims are made regarding the existence of "earthquake machines" and weather modification technology, citing past congressional testimony. Dvorak explains the phenomenon of liquefaction observed in the Marina district during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.

The USGS has unveiled the "Arc Storm" scenario, a hypothetical megastorm that could flood California with feet of water, similar to a storm that occurred in 1861. The hosts mock the "science is in" narrative and search for potential Hollywood movie tie-ins to the disaster scenario.

The "Great California ShakeOut" drill coincided with a real 6.6 magnitude earthquake in Baja, California. The hosts critique the official "drop, cover, and hold on" advice provided by organizations like the Red Cross and USGS, arguing that such measures are often ineffective during major seismic events.

Brief news items include a theory about a mechanical sabotage in the Tour de France favoring a Spanish rider and a series of three magnitude 7+ earthquakes in the Philippines. The hosts highlight a USGS Twitter post stating that such a sequence of closely spaced quakes is unprecedented.

A minor tremor is felt during the recording, prompting a check of the USGS app. The hosts note a massive swarm of thousands of earthquakes occurring daily in Baja California and a recent magnitude 4.0 near the Berkeley Hills.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak discuss recent extreme weather including Atlantic storms and a series of hurricanes hitting Florida. They examine earthquake tracking via the USGS website, noting that Dvorak's wife has successfully predicted seismic events by studying daily patterns. A specific vision regarding Carmel, California, leads to a description of the town as a pristine tourist trap formerly led by Mayor Clint Eastwood.