Manu'a earthquakes
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The strongest tremor recorded for the Ta’u volcano earthquake — in the Manu’a island group — is around 4.0 on the Richter scale, and the number of quakes has declined compared to when it was first reported 8 weeks ago, says Dr. Natalia Deligne, the Volcanologist with the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — There is conflicting information from the Manu’a High School administration , after a public notice was posted on Facebook concerning the Segaula Manu’a High School, giving families the option to “transfer their children” to attend schools on Tutuila.
This is a result of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The US Geology Survey scientists currently in Manu’a are unclear as to how long the swarm of earthquakes will continue to occur around the Islands.
“Swarms like these can last hours to years, sometimes even longer,” said Dr Natalya Irma Deligne in response to questions...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Scientists with the US Geological Services (USGS) in Manu’a have yet to determine the source of earthquakes occurring on a daily basis as there is a need for more assessments and that requires time. According to the latest USGS report, it will probably be 1-2 weeks...
Honolulu, HAWAII — Earthquakes have been felt since late July in the Manuʻa Islands of American Samoa in the South Pacific. These earthquakes are likely associated with magmatic activity beneath the islands. The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) is working closely with federal partners,...