El Hierro Island Still Menaced By Earthquakes
New Volcano May Be On Verge Of Erupting
EL HIERRO — The Lone Star Iconoclast’s article “When Will The Canary Sing?” drew considerable attention worldwide. It was about the recent earthquake, volcanic activity on the Canary Islands, specifically El Heirro.
According to Saturday’s report online at the Volcano Discovery website, <http://www.volcanodiscovery.com/view_news/2431/El-Hierro-volcano-Canary-Islands-Spain-deep-earthquake-swarms-in-the-El-Golfo-area.html>, earthquakes continue there.
“While the submarine eruption south of El Hierro Island continues, a large number of mostly deep (around 20km) earthquakes of up to 3.3 magnitude have been occurring in the gulf off the NW coast of this island.
“Yesterday, IGN listed 63 earthquakes, 4 above or equal to 3, 27 in between 2 and 3 and 32 lower than 2. The strongest was a M3.3 quake at 14:16 UTC. Today, Saturday IGN has listed already 32 earthquake, the vast majority with epicenter in the El Golfo area. The tremor of 10:46 UTC this morning was the strongest at M 3.3.
“It is likely that this is related to magma movements at depth, but at present not a sign that another eruption or a major change in the eruption style could be in the making. However, the situation clearly needs to be followed carefully.”
San Antonio, Texas Earthquake
Recently, a 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Karnes County in Texas, impacting San Antonio.
No injuries were reported, but the U.S. Geological Survey explained that this was the largest earthquake on record for this area.
In September, an earthquake in West Texas of 4.4 magnitiude occurred near Abilene.
Earthquakes seem to be happening with greater abundance worldwide.
The El Heirro earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are being watched, since scientists have warned that an eruption in the Canary Islands could have a major tsunami impact on the United States.
