Description
On January 7, 2020, at 08:24:26 UTC, a M 6.5 earthquake occurred offshore of southwest Puerto Rico. Hundreds of homes were destroyed and thousands were damaged. This event generated a small tsunami of centimeters (an inch) that was observed in the tide stations of Magueyes (Parguera) and La Esperanza (Vieques). Southwest Guayanilla Bay dropped 0.2 meters, causing permanent flooding of low areas.
Resources
| Name | Format | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords | Unknown | The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords. | Open resource |
| Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords | Unknown | The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords. | Open resource |
| Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords | Unknown | The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords. | Open resource |
| Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords | Unknown | The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords. | Open resource |
| Natural Hazards Image Database | Unknown | Collection of damage and geological images resulting from natural hazards, specifically tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanoes. | Open resource |
| View images of January 2020 Puerto Rico, USA | Unknown | Open resource |
Tags
- atlantic ocean
- caribbean sea
- doc/noaa/nesdis/ncei
- doc/noaa/nesdis/ngdc
- earth science
- human dimensions
- icsu-wds
- infrastructure
- international council for science - world data system
- national centers for environmental information
- national geophysical data center
- natural hazards
- nesdis
- noaa
- noaa onestop project
- north atlantic ocean
- ocean
- oceans
- ocean waves
- puerto rico
- seiches
- tsunamis
- u.s. department of commerce