Southern California has been rattled by two swarms of earthquakes near the Salton Sea, according to seismologists. The first swarm started on April 29 in Heber, close to the US-Mexico border, with nearly 50 tremors reaching up to 3.7-magnitude, felt by around 60 people. The quakes continued overnight, and a second swarm began in the early hours of April 30 near Niland on the southern shore of the Salton Sea. This swarm consisted of over 25 tremors, with the largest a 4.5-magnitude earthquake felt by about 30 people. The Salton Sea is a vulnerable region for earthquakes in Southern California due to its shallow, highly saline water. Experts advise that if an earthquake strikes, it’s best to protect yourself right away by following their tips.
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Unprecedented Ocean Warming Sparks Concerns of Impending Climate Crisis
The world is on high alert as ocean temperatures continue to soar to record-breaking levels, causing climate scientists to sound the alarm over a potential environmental catastrophe. The rapid and sudden increase in ocean heat has experts scrambling to understand the root causes and potential implications of this phenomenon. One of the leading culprits behind the warming surface water is El Nino, a natural process that causes temperatures to rise in the ocean. However, the impact of human-caused global warming cannot be ignored, as it exacerbates the problem and is believed to be behind the ever-increasing heat in ocean depths.
The concern is that this unprecedented warming trend could be the precursor to a far more devastating climate crisis that could threaten the planet’s ecosystems and the very survival of numerous species. In the aftermath of La Nina’s cooling effects over the last three years, an El Nino could further exacerbate this situation, making it crucial for immediate and urgent action to be taken to protect our oceans and our future.