What are frost quakes & could MS experience one? What to know about the arctic phenomenon
It’s not an earthquake, but it may sound like one. Here’s what to know about frost quakes after bitterly cold weather, snow and ice.
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Here's When Northeast Will Relief From Deep Freeze
Some relief is coming after a prolonged period of extreme cold that has gripped the Northeast this week. Temperatures will gradually rebound in the coming days as the bitter air responsible for record ...
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Frost Quakes: Groans of Old Man Winter
As the winter sun set on February 3, 2023, the Caribou, Maine branch of the National Weather Service (NWS) was flooded with reports of seismic activity. James Sinko, the office’s hydrology program ...
Rare 'Frost Quake' Strikes May Be Behind Loud Bangs
Meteorologist Lea Hill, on X on Monday: "Frost quakes! They're caused by rapidly freezing temperatures & expanding ice. They are shallow, don't release much energy, and are not associated with fault ...