Time Has Come Today...

[Iron Doc]

...for this week's seismicity report.
(Chambers Bros, c.1966)

As you all know, Seattle sits squarely on the mighty Seattle Fault, site of a 7 Richter scale quake back in the day.
With that said, the area IS seismically active with a magnitude 4.2 quake yesterday, and a 1.8 just this morning.
So far, I and the staff can't rule out the Big One hitting the area at game time and causing Seattle and the UofW sliding off into Puget Sound (or at least filling in Elliot Bay).
We WILL keep you updated across the week as we pay our debt to society.

Recent Earthquakes Map - PNSN.org

 

[Outbackbowl2017]

 

[Iron Doc]

Yes. Yes Sir.

 

[Wobmam Rulez!]

Pray that Mount Rainier doesn't erupt.

 

[Iron Doc]

Pray that Mount Rainier doesn't erupt.

This is a legitimate fear.
We will add Mt. Ranier to our monitoring list directly.

 

[Iron Doc]

Pray that Mount Rainier doesn't erupt.

You got our attention!

Volcanic Hazards at Mount Rainier | U.S. Geological Survey

The Lahar danger is MOST DEFINITELY nonzero!
We will also continue to monitor the lahar risk for the wellbeing of the travelling Hawk faithful.

 

[Iron Doc]

Comrades:

We haven't forgotten about You People, the Hawkeye Faithful!
In order to provide maximum protection as you fly, teleport, bus, walk/run/crawl to/from Friday's game, we have turned our attention to the famed Mendocino Triple (plate) Junction
The MTJ is the (very) possible trigger for the BIG ONE, when it inevitably occurs, obliterating much of the W/NW/Coastal USofA.
Specifically, we are monitoring for aftershocks from the magnitude 7.0 quake on 12-8-2024.

Mendocino Triple Junction Tectonics – Cal Geographic

Updates will be provided.
In the meantime, consider buying a travel survival kit, and repenting of your sins.

 

[Jonesy5960]

You got our attention!

Volcanic Hazards at Mount Rainier | U.S. Geological Survey

The Lahar danger is MOST DEFINITELY nonzero!
We will also continue to monitor the lahar risk for the wellbeing of the travelling Hawk faithful.

I just spent several days hiking around Rainier. Spectacular mountain for sure.

 

[Iron Doc]

I just spent several days hiking around Rainier. Spectacular mountain for sure.
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ADVANCED SCOUTING!
BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!

 

[Madman_1]

This is a legitimate fear.
We will add Mt. Ranier to our monitoring list directly.

Well, if you are monitoring potential volcanic eruptions for these pre-game reports, you should start including data from Yellowstone during all weeks leading up to Iowa home games.

Just saying...

 

[Iron Doc]

Well, if you are monitoring potential volcanic eruptions for these pre-game reports, you should start including data from Yellowstone during all weeks leading up to Iowa home games.

Just saying...

YES! FOR SURE!!! We will get right on it!

 

[Iron Doc]

In response to popular demand (see post #10 above), we have noted 4 quakes of magnitude 1.6-2.0 in the general West Yellowstone area. within the last month. While Yellowstone ("Jellystone" in old skool Hanna-Barbera cartoons) is unfortunately over a hotspot in the earth's mantle, we are not (for now) anticipating a mammoth Northern Hemisphere deflating apocalyptic eruption/quake.

Today's Earthquakes in Yellowstone Nat. Park, Wyoming - Earthquake Track

We do, as a public service announcement, encourage any Hawk fans in the area to avoid any mud pots, bears, Sasquatches, or buffalo herds.

 

[WeBeHerkin]

Have you discussed the tidal flows?

 

[WeBeHerkin]

No risk of Mt St Helens?

 

[WeBeHerkin]

Only in the 50s for Friday there. Perfect play weather

 

[Iron Doc]

Have you discussed the tidal flows?

We will henceforth monitor tsunami risk regarding coastal sites.

 

[Iron Doc]

No risk of Mt St Helens?

Crap. forgot that option!

As Big Pappy Odin told Heimdal, mone of us are perfect.

 

[Iron Doc]

The bright, shiny, people of the Cascades Volcano Observatory (Newest Volcano Notice) have posted this excellent "Activity Update: All volcanoes in the Cascade Range of Washington and Oregon are at normal background activity levels. These include Mount Baker, Glacier Peak, Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams in Washington State and Mount Hood, Mount Jefferson, Three Sisters, Newberry, and Crater Lake in Oregon."

Therefore, the Hawkeye nation need not fear being blown to bits on their trek to/from the Great Northwest!

 

[Iron Doc]

AS OF RIGHT NOW (U.S. Tsunami Warning Centers), there are NO known Tsunami threats for the Seattle area.

IF you hear of a magnitude 7.0+ quake in the Pacific or Pacific Rim between now and tomorrow, DO turn around and return to the safety of the Midwest!

-------------------Currently we are more concerned about Murder Hornet swarms and the ever-dangerous Kaiju.

 

[Jonesy5960]

The bright, shiny, people of the Cascades Volcano Observatory (Newest Volcano Notice) have posted this excellent "Activity Update: All volcanoes in the Cascade Range of Washington and Oregon are at normal background activity levels. These include Mount Baker, Glacier Peak, Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams in Washington State and Mount Hood, Mount Jefferson, Three Sisters, Newberry, and Crater Lake in Oregon."

Therefore, the Hawkeye nation need not fear being blown to bits on their trek to/from the Great Northwest!

Speaking of volcanoes, here's another picture I took of Mt Adams 2 weeks ago from the SE flank of Rainier. The PNW is a spectacular place!

 

[Iron Doc]

Speaking of volcanoes, here's another picture I took of Mt Adams 2 weeks ago from the SE flank of Rainier. The PNW is a spectacular place!
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WOW!

 

[WeBeHerkin]

We don’t want another Donner party happening in the mountains.

 

[Iron Doc]

We don’t want another Donner party happening in the mountains.

OR Oregon Trail style Dysentery.

 

[WeBeHerkin]

OR Oregon Trail style Dysentery.

That was the worst!

 

[Iron Doc]

Comrades:

We feel reasonably sure that the Seattle Fault won't give way, sending Tacoma/Seattle/Vancouver off into the ocean, prior to game time tonight. THEREFORE, if you haven't started the trek out West already, feel free to proceed.

just avoid any Murder Hornets, steaming clay pots, or Yetis on your route.

 

[WeBeHerkin]

I did see some sort of volcanic warning for the Big Island in Hawaii. Hope it doesn't trigger others along the rim of fire.

 

[Iron Doc]

I did see some sort of volcanic warning for the Big Island in Hawaii. Hope it doesn't trigger others along the rim of fire.

While there IS a nonzero chance of Hawaii geologic activity triggering a tsunami in time for the game, we feel the risk is minimal.
Do continue to alert us about any volcanic/tectonic/apocalyptic activity you notice.

 

[WeBeHerkin]

I dunno maybe its the Gods.......................

'Mouth of Hell' volcano is waking up: Scientists warn magma is building beneath dangerous crater​

Story by Wiliam Hunter
• 1d•
3 min read

The 'Mouth of Hell' volcano may be waking up, scientists have warned.
Researchers have discovered evidence of two magma chambers filling up beneath the active Masaya volcano.
It is located just 13 miles (20km) from the two million residents of Managua, the capital of Nicaragua.

Meanwhile, thousands of tourists flock each year to see the lava-filled Santiago crater that gives this imposing volcano its ominous name.
This makes the threat of eruption a constant concern – and a new study has just found troubling signs of activity hidden beneath the ground.
While their study didn't identify any immediate dangers, this suggests that the Mouth of Hell's 'plumbing' is more complex than they had previously thought.

Understanding that system of magma tubes and reservoirs is key to spotting the changes that could hint at an impending eruption.
Lead author Lizzie Johnson, from Penn State University, said: 'Having a thorough understanding of Masaya’s volcanic activity and its related hazards is critical.'

The Masaya volcano, known as the 'Mouth of Hell' after its lava-filled crater, may be waking up, scientists have warned (file image)

 

[Iron Doc]

I dunno maybe its the Gods.......................

'Mouth of Hell' volcano is waking up: Scientists warn magma is building beneath dangerous crater​

Story by Wiliam Hunter
• 1d•
3 min read
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The 'Mouth of Hell' volcano may be waking up, scientists have warned.
Researchers have discovered evidence of two magma chambers filling up beneath the active Masaya volcano.
It is located just 13 miles (20km) from the two million residents of Managua, the capital of Nicaragua.

Meanwhile, thousands of tourists flock each year to see the lava-filled Santiago crater that gives this imposing volcano its ominous name.
This makes the threat of eruption a constant concern – and a new study has just found troubling signs of activity hidden beneath the ground.
While their study didn't identify any immediate dangers, this suggests that the Mouth of Hell's 'plumbing' is more complex than they had previously thought.

Understanding that system of magma tubes and reservoirs is key to spotting the changes that could hint at an impending eruption.
Lead author Lizzie Johnson, from Penn State University, said: 'Having a thorough understanding of Masaya’s volcanic activity and its related hazards is critical.'

The Masaya volcano, known as the 'Mouth of Hell' after its lava-filled crater, may be waking up, scientists have warned (file image)

Well, THAT ain't good!

Hopefully, Ragnarok will hold off until after tonight's game. We will discuss the matter with Jörmungandr.

 

[83Hawk]

There were reports of Godzilla off the California coast this week. I have been monitoring the situation for any northern movement. With the game being so close to the Pacific, the chance of him coming ashore are increased.

So far he has stayed put. If the rumors of Biollante heading towards Midway Island are true, that could draw Godzilla’s attention away from North America.

In any case, I believe Kaiju chances to be about 18%. Low, but keep a watchful eye.

 

[HawksRule25]

There were reports of Godzilla off the California coast this week. I have been monitoring the situation for any northern movement. With the game being so close to the Pacific, the chance of him coming ashore are increased.

So far he has stayed put. If the rumors of Biollante heading towards Midway Island are true, that could draw Godzilla’s attention away from North America.

In any case, I believe Kaiju chances to be about 18%. Low, but keep a watchful eye.

 

[eyesofhawk]

To run the ball

 

[Iron Doc]

There were reports of Godzilla off the California coast this week. I have been monitoring the situation for any northern movement. With the game being so close to the Pacific, the chance of him coming ashore are increased.

So far he has stayed put. If the rumors of Biollante heading towards Midway Island are true, that could draw Godzilla’s attention away from North America.

In any case, I believe Kaiju chances to be about 18%. Low, but keep a watchful eye.

THANKS!!!

Hopefully Godzilla has the attention span of a goldfish and IS distracted!

 

[Iron Doc]

OK. THAT raised my anxiety level!!!

 

[ottumwan in tx]

A bunch of southeastern Iowa gals making the trip?

 

[Iron Doc]

A bunch of southeastern Iowa gals making the trip?

Are THEY a travel hazard/environmental danger???????????