USGS says it falsely reported Salton Sea earthquake during system test; no quake occurred
Hours after reporting an earthquake under the Salton Sea, the USGS said the quake never happened and the false report came during a system test.
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Earthquake recorded at Salton Sea did not occur, USGS confirms
The US Geological Survey confirmed that the earthquake did not occur. "The posting was a result of an errant message sent during system testing," Paul Laustsen, public affairs for USGS, told News ...
California’s Largest Lake Is Drying Up – And the Consequences Are Startling
The dried lakebed is generating polluted dust from agricultural runoff, impacting nearby communities. A newly published study ...
Environmentalists appeal decision that favored lithium project near Salton Sea
After a California judge denied environmentalists' claims that the Hells Kitchen lithium extraction project approved by ...
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4.6 magnitude earthquake strike at the Salton Sea
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded at the Salton Sea Friday morning. The earthquake was first recorded just before 10:30 a.m., according to the US Geological Survey. No word on whether there any ...