Earthquakes are a normal occurrence in many parts of the world, ranging from an unnoticeable 2 or 3 magnitude minor quake, to the more robust 4 to 6 magnitude shakers, and ending with the possibly life ending 7 and above Earth shakers.

The Pacific Ring of Fire was one of the most active seismic regions in the world again yesterday as geophysicists monitoring the belt of fire reported earthquakes ranging from 4.8 off of Vancouver Island to 6.1 near the southern end of the South Island of New Zealand.

At the same time a 5.8 magnitude quake was reported near Mexico’s Pacific coast north of Acapulco, which reportedly shook the 18 million homes in Mexico City. Fortunately, there were no reports of injury despite the severity of the quake, a 5.8 magnitude quake can devastate an area, and result in loss of life.

The Prince George region lying near the interior of the province between the coast and the Rocky Mountains you might be surprised to hear has felt an occasional quake, although at the time it was happening its citizens probably for the most part weren’t aware it was happening. They are small 2 to 3 magnitude quakes that maybe vibrate loose items slightly, but otherwise probably won’t be noticed, unless you’ve been trained and educated to know the signs.
Having been educated as a geophysicist at the University of British Columbia the signs were apparent to me at the time, although it has been a few years since I felt one, and their a lot more common along the British Columbia coast and interior then most realise.

Would it surprise you if I told you I thought the warming of the planet and the subsequent results we are just beginning to realise are possibly connected to increased seismic activity in areas known for rocking and rolling to the planets beat. Probably not, considering scientists and global warming proponents have been claiming just about everything as a sign of global warming lately, but believe me its not that far from possible with the information geophysicists know so far.

Granted I haven’t been keeping up to date with the latest findings, theories, and studies concerning earthquakes, the Pacific Ring of Fire, and their possible connections to global warming. But consider that every natural process on the Earth is interconnected and related to each other, like dominoes the effects on one natural system, can and will affect the others, and this includes Earthquakes.