Magnitude 0.9 Earthquake Struck 5 km SE of Cabazon, CA on October 31, 2024 12:58:26
Last Updated: 2024-10-31 13:13:49On October 31, 2024 12:58:26 an earthquake with magnitude of 0.9 on the richter scale hit 5 km SE of Cabazon, CA. The earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 15.4 kilometers below the Earth's surface on longitude -116.752Β° and latitude 33.883Β°. According to documented reports people felt the earth quake, No tsunami was triggered due to the earthquake.
Magnitude & Depth
The earthquake that appeared on October 31, 2024 12:58:26 had a magnitude of 0.9 on the richter scale.
Shallow earthquakes are considered between 0 and 70 km deep, while intermediate earthquakes range from 70 - 300 km deep and deep earthquakes are between 300 - 700 km deep.
Are shallow earthquakes more destructive?
Shallow quakes generally tend to be more damaging than deeper quakes. Seismic waves from deep quakes have to travel farther to the surface, losing energy along the way.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The nearest significant population center is Cabazon in California, United States, located 5 kilometers or 3 miles β NW of the earthquake's epicenter. Other cities in close proximity include Banning (California, United States) located 12 km (7 mi) β W and Beaumont (California, United States) located 21 km (13 mi) β W of the epicenter.
In total, we found 144 cities in our database that might have been impacted by the earthquake.
Nearby Power Plants
We found a total 205 utility-scale power plants in the vecinity of the earthquakes epicenter. The closest being Foundation NWNA Wind power plant, located 3 kilometers (2 miles) β N from the epicenter.
Distance | Direction | Power Plant | Type | Capacity |
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3 km (2 mi) | β N | Foundation NWNA | Wind | 5.1 MW |
4 km (2 mi) | β N | Cabazon Wind Partners | Wind | 41.0 MW |
6 km (4 mi) | β W | Foundation RRM | Wind | 2.0 MW |
19 km (11 mi) | β SW | Soboba Community Solar Project | Solar | 1.0 MW |
27 km (17 mi) | β SW | Tahquitz High School | Solar | 1.0 MW |
34 km (21 mi) | β W | Mill Creek 3 | Hydro | 3.0 MW |
36 km (22 mi) | β W | Crafton Hills College Solar Farm | Solar | 1.3 MW |
40 km (24 mi) | β SW | Perris | Hydro | 7.9 MW |
40 km (25 mi) | β W | Santa Ana 3 | Hydro | 3.1 MW |
40 km (25 mi) | β NW | Santa Ana 1 | Hydro | 3.2 MW |
43 km (26 mi) | β NW | Bear Valley Power Plant | Gas | 8.4 MW |
44 km (27 mi) | β SW | SunEdison Walgreens Moreno Valley | Solar | 1.0 MW |
47 km (29 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #22 | Solar | 2.0 MW |
49 km (30 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #48 | Solar | 5.0 MW |
49 km (30 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #13 | Solar | 3.5 MW |
49 km (30 mi) | β W | Park Meridian #1 | Solar | 1.5 MW |
49 km (30 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #07 | Solar | 2.5 MW |
49 km (30 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #05 | Solar | 2.5 MW |
49 km (30 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #16 | Solar | 1.5 MW |
49 km (30 mi) | β W | Loma Linda University Cogen | Gas | 13.1 MW |
49 km (31 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #11 | Solar | 3.5 MW |
50 km (31 mi) | β W | Springs Generating Station | Gas | 40.0 MW |
50 km (31 mi) | β W | Mountainview Generating Station | Gas | 1036.8 MW |
50 km (31 mi) | β W | Amazon San Bernardino | Gas | 1.1 MW |
52 km (32 mi) | β W | Kohls San Bernardino Solar Facility | Solar | 1.0 MW |
53 km (33 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #28 | Solar | 3.5 MW |
54 km (33 mi) | β W | UC Riverside Lots 30 & 32 | Solar | 4.0 MW |
54 km (33 mi) | β W | Target Shafter | Solar | 3.0 MW |
57 km (35 mi) | β W | Colton Solar One LLC | Solar | 2.5 MW |
58 km (36 mi) | β W | Century Generating Facility | Gas | 44.8 MW |
58 km (36 mi) | β NW | Lone Valley Solar Park I LLC | Solar | 10.0 MW |
58 km (36 mi) | β W | Colton Solar Two LLC | Solar | 1.0 MW |
58 km (36 mi) | β W | Drews Generating Facility | Gas | 44.8 MW |
58 km (36 mi) | β W | Agua Mansa Power Plant | Gas | 60.5 MW |
59 km (36 mi) | β NW | Lone Valley Solar Park II LLC | Solar | 20.0 MW |
59 km (36 mi) | β W | Tequesquite Landfill Solar PV Project | Solar | 7.3 MW |
62 km (38 mi) | β W | Cal State Univ San Bernardino FC01 | Gas | 1.4 MW |
64 km (40 mi) | β W | Devil Canyon | Hydro | 276.2 MW |
64 km (40 mi) | β SW | Lake Mathews | Hydro | 4.9 MW |
64 km (39 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #03 | Solar | 1.0 MW |
65 km (40 mi) | β W | Riverside RWQCP Fuel Cell | Biomass | 1.4 MW |
65 km (40 mi) | β W | Riverside Energy Resource Center | Gas | 196.0 MW |
66 km (41 mi) | β W | Fontana | Hydro | 3.0 MW |
67 km (42 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #27 | Solar | 2.0 MW |
67 km (42 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #26 | Solar | 6.0 MW |
68 km (42 mi) | β SW | Temescal | Hydro | 2.9 MW |
70 km (43 mi) | β SW | Temescal Canyon RV LLC | Solar | 1.5 MW |
70 km (43 mi) | β W | Mojave Siphon | Hydro | 32.7 MW |
72 km (44 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #17 | Solar | 3.5 MW |
72 km (45 mi) | β W | Dulles | Solar | 2.0 MW |
73 km (45 mi) | β W | Mira Loma | Solar | 3.0 MW |
73 km (45 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #18 | Solar | 1.5 MW |
73 km (45 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #15 | Solar | 3.5 MW |
73 km (45 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #10 | Solar | 1.5 MW |
74 km (46 mi) | β W | New-Indy Ontario Mill | Gas | 33.0 MW |
74 km (46 mi) | β W | SunE- E Philadelphia Ontario | Solar | 1.0 MW |
74 km (46 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #23 | Solar | 2.5 MW |
74 km (46 mi) | β W | Oltmans SCE at Champagne | Solar | 1.0 MW |
75 km (46 mi) | β W | Etiwanda | Hydro | 23.9 MW |
75 km (47 mi) | β W | Mira Loma Energy Storage Facility | Storage | 20.0 MW |
75 km (47 mi) | β W | Mira Loma Peaker | Gas | 49.8 MW |
75 km (46 mi) | β W | Foundation IE | Wind | 1.0 MW |
75 km (47 mi) | β W | Grapeland Hybrid | Gas | 59.8 MW |
76 km (47 mi) | β W | SunE Rochester | Solar | 1.0 MW |
77 km (48 mi) | β W | Starbucks - Evolution Fresh | Gas | 1.1 MW |
77 km (48 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #06 | Solar | 2.0 MW |
77 km (47 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #08 | Solar | 2.0 MW |
77 km (47 mi) | β W | PVN Milliken LLC | Solar | 3.0 MW |
77 km (48 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #32 | Solar | 1.5 MW |
77 km (47 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #33 | Solar | 1.0 MW |
77 km (48 mi) | β W | Rancho Cucamonga Dist #1 | Solar | 1.8 MW |
77 km (48 mi) | β NW | Powhatan Solar Power Generation Station 1 LLC | Solar | 1.5 MW |
77 km (48 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #09 | Solar | 1.0 MW |
78 km (49 mi) | β NW | Nunn | Solar | 1.0 MW |
78 km (48 mi) | β NW | Longboat Solar LLC | Solar | 20.0 MW |
79 km (49 mi) | β W | Clearwater Power Plant | Gas | 49.0 MW |
80 km (49 mi) | β W | Oltmans SCE at Jurupa | Solar | 1.5 MW |
80 km (50 mi) | β W | Terra Francesco | Solar | 1.5 MW |
80 km (50 mi) | β W | Kaiser Ontario | Biomass | 1.0 MW |
80 km (50 mi) | β W | Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga Campus | Solar | 4.0 MW |
81 km (50 mi) | β NW | Victor Valley CC CPV Solar | Solar | 1.0 MW |
84 km (52 mi) | β NW | Navajo Solar Power Generation Station 1 LLC | Solar | 1.5 MW |
84 km (52 mi) | β NW | Otoe Solar Power Generation Station 1 LLC | Solar | 1.5 MW |
84 km (52 mi) | β NW | Hesperia | Solar | 1.5 MW |
84 km (52 mi) | β W | San Antonio West Solar Rooftop | Solar | 1.5 MW |
85 km (52 mi) | β W | San Antonio Regional Hospital | Gas | 2.7 MW |
86 km (53 mi) | β W | OLS Energy Chino | Gas | 30.8 MW |
88 km (55 mi) | β W | SCE-Snowline-White Road (South) | Solar | 1.5 MW |
88 km (55 mi) | β NW | Foundation Cemex BMQ | Wind | 3.0 MW |
88 km (54 mi) | β W | Solar Photovoltaic Project #02 | Solar | 1.0 MW |
88 km (55 mi) | β W | SCE-Snowline-White Road (North) | Solar | 1.5 MW |
88 km (55 mi) | β W | SCE-Snowline-White Rd (Central) | Solar | 1.5 MW |
89 km (55 mi) | β NW | SunEdison Walmart Apple Valley DC | Solar | 1.0 MW |
90 km (56 mi) | β NW | Victor Mesa Linda E2 | Solar | 1.5 MW |
90 km (56 mi) | β NW | Victor Mesa Linda D2 | Solar | 1.5 MW |
91 km (56 mi) | β NW | Victor Mesa Linda C2 | Solar | 1.5 MW |
91 km (56 mi) | β NW | Victor Mesa Linda B2 | Solar | 1.5 MW |
91 km (56 mi) | β NW | Foundation Cemex River Plant | Wind | 3.2 MW |
94 km (58 mi) | β NW | Adelanto Solar II LLC | Solar | 7.0 MW |
94 km (59 mi) | β NW | Expressway Solar C2 | Solar | 1.5 MW |
94 km (58 mi) | β NW | Expressway Solar B | Solar | 2.0 MW |
94 km (58 mi) | β NW | Expressway Solar A | Solar | 2.0 MW |
94 km (58 mi) | β NW | Adelanto Solar LLC | Solar | 20.0 MW |
95 km (59 mi) | β NW | Victor Dry Farm Ranch B | Solar | 5.0 MW |
95 km (59 mi) | β NW | Victor Dry Farm Ranch A | Solar | 5.0 MW |
96 km (60 mi) | β NW | RE Victor Phelan Solar One LLC | Solar | 20.0 MW |
96 km (59 mi) | β W | VESI Pomona | Storage | 20.0 MW |
97 km (60 mi) | β NW | High Desert Power Plant | Gas | 852.0 MW |
97 km (60 mi) | β NW | Adelanto Solar Project | Solar | 10.0 MW |
98 km (61 mi) | β W | Weymouth Solar Plant | Solar | 3.0 MW |
98 km (61 mi) | β W | Yorba Linda | Hydro | 5.1 MW |
98 km (61 mi) | β NW | Coronus Adelanto West 2 | Solar | 1.5 MW |
98 km (61 mi) | β NW | Industry Solar Power Generation Station 1 LLC | Solar | 1.5 MW |
98 km (61 mi) | β NW | Coronus Adelanto West 1 | Solar | 1.5 MW |
99 km (61 mi) | β W | SCE-Snowline-Duncan Road (North) | Solar | 1.5 MW |
99 km (62 mi) | β W | San Dimas | Hydro | 9.9 MW |
99 km (61 mi) | β W | SCE-Snowline-Duncan Road (South) | Solar | 1.0 MW |
99 km (61 mi) | β W | Valley View | Hydro | 4.1 MW |
100 km (62 mi) | β W | Brea Expansion Plant | Waste | 35.7 MW |
100 km (62 mi) | β W | San Dimas Wash Generating Station | Hydro | 1.0 MW |
100 km (62 mi) | β SW | Kaiser East La Palma Ave. Fuel Cell | Gas | 2.2 MW |
101 km (63 mi) | β W | Blacksand Generating Facility | Gas | 8.0 MW |
101 km (63 mi) | β W | Industry MetroLink PV 1 | Solar | 1.5 MW |
102 km (63 mi) | β SW | Canyon Power Plant | Gas | 200.0 MW |
104 km (65 mi) | β W | CSUF Nutwood Solar | Solar | 1.9 MW |
104 km (65 mi) | β W | CSUF State College | Solar | 1.0 MW |
104 km (65 mi) | β W | CSUF Trigeneration | Gas | 8.5 MW |
104 km (64 mi) | β NW | Alamo Solar | Solar | 20.0 MW |
105 km (65 mi) | β SW | Fullerton Mill CHP | Gas | 21.0 MW |
105 km (65 mi) | β SW | UCI Fuel Cell | Gas | 1.4 MW |
107 km (66 mi) | β W | San Gabriel Hydro Project | Hydro | 5.0 MW |
107 km (66 mi) | β W | MM West Covina | Waste | 6.8 MW |
107 km (66 mi) | β SW | AT&T Anaheim | Gas | 1.3 MW |
108 km (67 mi) | β SW | Anaheim Solar Energy Plant | Solar | 2.1 MW |
108 km (67 mi) | β NW | Phelan Pinon Hills CSD Solar | Solar | 1.2 MW |
109 km (67 mi) | β NW | Sunray 3 | Solar | 13.8 MW |
109 km (67 mi) | β NW | Sunray 2 | Solar | 20.0 MW |
110 km (68 mi) | β W | Azusa | Hydro | 3.0 MW |
110 km (68 mi) | β W | Walnut Creek Energy Park | Gas | 500.0 MW |
111 km (69 mi) | β NW | Mitchell Solar LLC | Solar | 1.5 MW |
111 km (69 mi) | β NW | Madelyn Solar LLC | Solar | 1.0 MW |
111 km (69 mi) | β W | Coyote Creek | Hydro | 3.1 MW |
111 km (69 mi) | β NW | Rudy Solar LLC | Solar | 1.5 MW |
112 km (69 mi) | β W | MolsonCoors Irwindale Brewery | Gas | 13.9 MW |
113 km (70 mi) | β SW | Barre Peaker | Gas | 49.8 MW |
114 km (71 mi) | β W | Watts 3115 | Solar | 2.0 MW |
114 km (71 mi) | β W | Alticor Inc - Solar Project | Solar | 1.2 MW |
115 km (71 mi) | β W | Bolthouse S&P and Rowen Farms Solar | Solar | 1.2 MW |
116 km (72 mi) | β W | Staples La Mirada CA | Solar | 1.1 MW |
116 km (72 mi) | β W | Biola University Hybrid | Gas | 2.5 MW |
118 km (73 mi) | β W | Freeway Springs | Solar | 2.0 MW |
118 km (73 mi) | β W | Puente Hills Energy Recovery | Waste | 50.0 MW |
119 km (74 mi) | β W | Whittier LFG Power Plant #1 | Waste | 2.2 MW |
119 km (74 mi) | β W | Santa Fe Springs Rooftop Solar BLDG H | Solar | 1.5 MW |
119 km (73 mi) | β W | Buidling L | Solar | 1.0 MW |
119 km (74 mi) | β W | Santa Fe Springs Rooftop Solar BLDG M | Solar | 1.8 MW |
119 km (74 mi) | β W | Building F | Solar | 1.3 MW |
119 km (74 mi) | β W | Building G | Solar | 1.2 MW |
120 km (74 mi) | β W | Golden Springs Building C-1 | Solar | 1.2 MW |
120 km (74 mi) | β W | Golden Springs Building D | Solar | 1.3 MW |
124 km (77 mi) | β W | Center Hybrid | Gas | 59.8 MW |
125 km (78 mi) | β SW | CSU Long Beach | Storage | 2.5 MW |
125 km (77 mi) | β SW | AES Alamitos LLC | Gas | 1115.0 MW |
125 km (77 mi) | β SW | Haynes | Gas | 1739.1 MW |
126 km (78 mi) | β SW | CSU Long Beach Lots 7 & 14 | Solar | 4.5 MW |
126 km (78 mi) | β W | ISH Solar Hospital Downey | Solar | 1.1 MW |
128 km (79 mi) | β W | Solar Star California XLIV LLC | Solar | 9.5 MW |
134 km (83 mi) | β W | Lancaster Little Rock | Solar | 5.0 MW |
134 km (83 mi) | β W | Green Beanworks C PV | Solar | 3.0 MW |
135 km (84 mi) | β W | Little Rock Pham Solar | Solar | 3.0 MW |
135 km (84 mi) | β W | One Ten Partners PV | Solar | 2.0 MW |
135 km (84 mi) | β W | SEPV 18 | Solar | 2.0 MW |
135 km (84 mi) | β W | SEPV Palmdale East | Solar | 10.0 MW |
136 km (84 mi) | β W | SEPV 1 | Solar | 2.0 MW |
137 km (85 mi) | β NW | Mojave Solar Project | Solar | 280.0 MW |
138 km (86 mi) | β NW | SEGS IX | Solar | 92.0 MW |
139 km (86 mi) | β NW | SEGS VIII | Solar | 92.0 MW |
141 km (87 mi) | β W | L-8 Solar Project | Solar | 1.5 MW |
141 km (87 mi) | β W | Heliocentric | Solar | 1.5 MW |
144 km (89 mi) | β W | Green Beanworks B PV | Solar | 3.0 MW |
145 km (90 mi) | β NW | SEGS III | Solar | 34.2 MW |
145 km (90 mi) | β NW | SEGS IV | Solar | 34.2 MW |
146 km (90 mi) | β NW | SEGS VII | Solar | 35.0 MW |
146 km (91 mi) | β NW | SEGS VI | Solar | 35.0 MW |
146 km (90 mi) | β NW | SEGS V | Solar | 34.2 MW |
146 km (91 mi) | β W | Arrache 4013 | Solar | 1.5 MW |
147 km (91 mi) | β W | Arrache 4006 | Solar | 2.0 MW |
147 km (91 mi) | β W | Arrache 8083 | Solar | 4.0 MW |
147 km (91 mi) | β W | Lancaster | Solar | 3.0 MW |
147 km (91 mi) | β W | AVS Lancaster 1 | Solar | 3.7 MW |
148 km (92 mi) | β W | Solar Oasis LLC | Solar | 20.0 MW |
148 km (92 mi) | β W | Vinam | Solar | 1.5 MW |
149 km (93 mi) | β W | Morgan Lancaster 1 | Solar | 1.5 MW |
149 km (92 mi) | β W | US-TOPCO (Soccer Center) | Solar | 3.0 MW |
149 km (92 mi) | β W | Green Beanworks D PV | Solar | 3.0 MW |
150 km (93 mi) | β W | Lancaster Baptist Church | Solar | 1.0 MW |
150 km (93 mi) | β W | Ma | Solar | 1.5 MW |
154 km (96 mi) | β NW | US Borax | Gas | 48.2 MW |
154 km (95 mi) | β W | Lancaster Solar 1 | Solar | 1.5 MW |
155 km (96 mi) | β W | Kettering Solar 2 | Solar | 1.0 MW |
155 km (96 mi) | β NW | EAFB - South Base | Solar | 1.1 MW |
155 km (96 mi) | β W | Kettering Solar 1 | Solar | 1.0 MW |
156 km (97 mi) | β NW | Edwards Air Force Base | Solar | 3.0 MW |
157 km (97 mi) | β NW | EAFB - North Base | Solar | 1.1 MW |
178 km (111 mi) | β NW | CalCity Solar 1 | Solar | 3.0 MW |
Power Plants & Risks During Earthquakes
We found 7 types of power plants in the vecinity of the magnitude 0.9 earthquake that struck 5 km SE of Cabazon, CA on October 31, 2024 12:58:26. These types were Storage power plants, Gas power plants, Hydro power plants, Biomass power plants, Waste power plants, Solar power plants, Wind power plants, below you find information how each type of power plant can pose a risk to you as a person or the ecosytem around you.
None of this information should be used as guidence in an event of an emergency, but rather as additional references to information provided by national, state and local authorities.Hydropower
Hydropower plants are generally considered as safe in many aspects, but when it comes to severe earthquakes they pose a substantial risk that can manifest in the form of dam faliours, landslides and grave impacts on surrounding ecosystems.
Dam Failure
The most significant risk is the potential failure of the dam that holds the water reservoir. Severe ground shaking can damage or breach the dam, leading to downstream flooding and as a result endangering people and wildlife living downstream. Such an event can also have severe impact on key infrastructure that cascades through society.
Landslides
Earthquakes can trigger landslides in the areas surrounding hydropower plants, potentially damaging infrastructure and causing harm to nearby communities.
Damage to Aquatic Ecosystems
Both landslide and dam failures can have a severe impact on upstream and downstream aquatic wildlife, ecosystem and groundwater, resulting in longterm risks for people and industires living and operating in areas near the water supply.
To mitigate these risks, engineering and construction standards for hydropower plants often include earthquake-resistant designs. These designs incorporate measures such as flexible foundations, strengthened dam structures, and advanced monitoring systems to detect early signs of stress. Additionally, emergency plans and evacuation procedures should be in place to protect personnel and downstream communities in the event of a severe earthquake.
Gas Power
Gas power plants can pose significant risks to people and the environment in their vicinity during earthquakes.
Gas Leaks and Fires
Gas power plants rely on natural gas, which can leak from pipelines and equipment when damaged by seismic activity. These leaks can lead to fires and explosions, endangering people in the plant's vicinity.
Impact on Air Quality
Gas power plants emit pollutants, and fires caused by gas leaks during an earthquake can release harmful substances into the air. This can pose health risks to nearby residents.
Environmental Impact
Gas leaks can also harm the local environment, potentially contaminating soil and water sources.
To mitigate these risks, most modern gas power plants have robust safety measures in place, including gas leak detection systems, emergency response plans, and communication protocols to alert nearby communities in case of an incident. Additionally, local authorities should conduct risk assessments and ensure that emergency services are well-prepared to respond to potential hazards posed by gas power plants during earthquakes.
Solar Power
Solar power plants generally pose fewer risks compared to conventional power plants that use fossil fuels or nuclear energy. However, they are not without their own set of potential risks and challenges. Below you can find some of the risks associated with solar power plants in an event of a severe earthquake.
Environmental Impact
The production of solar panels involves the use of various materials, including rare metals and chemicals. Severe earthquakes could potentially introduce these into the ecosystems of their location.
Fire Risk
Although the solar panels themselves are not typically a fire hazard, electrical components like inverters and batterises that store the electricity can pose a risk. Electrical malfunctions or faults can lead to fires, especially in poorly maintained systems in an event of a severe earthquake, and thus pose a longterm risk for the local ecosystem.
Overall, the mitigation of risks associated with utility-scale solar power plants involves a combination of technological advancements, sustainable practices, regulatory adherence, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
Wind Power
In the event of a severe earthquake, wind power plants typically pose lower risks to people and ecosystems compared to some other types of power generation, such as nuclear or fossil fuel power plants. Below you'll find potential risks to still consider.
Turbine Collapse
The most significant risk to people is the potential collapse of wind turbine towers during a severe earthquake. If a wind turbine were to collapse, it could cause injury or loss of life to anyone in the vicinity.
Wildlife Impact
Wind turbines can pose a risk to local wildlife. In the event of an earthquake, there could be concerns about the displacement or injury of wildlife in the vicinity of the turbines or wild fires resulting from internal malfunction of turbines.
While wind power plants do have risks associated with earthquakes, they are generally considered to be a lower-risk energy source in terms of environmental and safety concerns when compared to certain other forms of power generation. Proper planning, engineering, and maintenance practices help mitigate these risks and ensure the safe operation of wind power plants during earthquakes.
Biomass Power
Biomass power plants, which generate electricity by burning organic materials like wood, agricultural residues, or waste, can pose certain risks during earthquakes. While biomass power plants are generally considered less hazardous than some other types of power generation facilities, yet there are still potential risks to be aware of.
Fire Risk
One of the primary risks associated with biomass power plants during earthquakes is the potential for fires. The shaking during an earthquake can damage electrical systems, equipment, and fuel storage, which may lead to electrical faults and fires.
Fuel Handling
Earthquakes can disrupt the fuel handling systems in a biomass plant, potentially causing spills or accidents related to the storage and transportation of biomass feedstock.
It's important to note that the specific risks associated with biomass power plants can vary based on factors such as plant size, location, and design. The biomass power industry prioritizes safety and works closely with regulatory authorities to ensure that biomass energy is generated with minimal risk to people and the environment, even in earthquake-prone regions.
Data Information
Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.
Data Sources
We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.
Disclaimer
Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.