Tampa Seismicity Alerts

[Iron Doc]

This is the new, more descriptively titled early warning thread for those traveling to/attending our bowl game.
Some previous posts and today's update are given below.

Remember, be prepared!

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In the spirit of Preparedness, I have determined that there was a Magnitude 3 quake on the South side of Tampa Bay 9-4-1905 and a Magnitude 4 quake at nearby Lakeland Florida 11-6-1978. This, of course, confirms that there is a nonzero chance of a strong quake like the Magnitude 6 one that occurred in NW Florida in 1780.

plate-1.pdf

Further updates will be provided as they become available.

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For what it's worth (Buffalo Springfield, c.1967), my staff are monitoring the recent Magnitude 7.6 quake affecting Japan.
While it is unlikely that it will trigger our Mid-Continent Rift to reactivate, one never knows.

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So as not to be a slacker, I do have a seismicity hazard to report.
Within the last 24 hours, there have been 3 2.2 to 2.8 magnitude quakes in Puerto Rico.
Since that is only @1200 miles from Tampa, it bears watching.
Hopefully, there won't be a "ripple effect" of quakes to the NW near/at game time.
It would be very unfortunate if Raymond James Stadium collapsed into a crater.

Today's Earthquakes in The Caribbean and Central America

 

[Iron Doc]

Also, Monster Alerts will be provided by 83Hawk,
Updated betting lines will be posted by oldxbbc.
Ongoing weather reports will be proved by a cast of hundreds.
Finally, admonitions to read better AND run the ball will be provided by ol' eyes.

 

[r_desihawk]

shark and alligator sightings should also be tracked. would hate for upstanding iowans to make the wrong aquatic choice at the wrong time

 

[Hawk_4shur]

Don't forget Murder Hornets.

 

[Iron Doc]

shark and alligator sightings should also be tracked. would hate for upstanding iowans to make the wrong aquatic choice at the wrong time

By all means! Native Iowans residing in the region: Please alert your brethren to know alligator and shark infestations!!!

 

[Iron Doc]

Don't forget Murder Hornets.

THEM!!!! DAMN THEM!!!!

 

[WeBeHerkin]

How about some tide reports!!! What are the tides doing and how will they be leading up to game time?

 

[Iron Doc]

How about some tide reports!!! What are the tides doing and how will they be leading up to game time?

Probably should, erring on the side of caution, have someone designated as a Tsunami Watcher.

 

[83Hawk]

Changing weather patterns in the south east raised the possibility of Mothra, but reduced Kong. Godzilla and Rodan remain steady. Ghidora is unknown at this time, pending clarification of year end atmospheric conditions. Overall kaiju chances remain at 4.5%.

 

[rchawk]

Tampa does have a bay. You know who else does? That's right, San Francisco. Just sayin'.

 

[Grayhair1981]

You are ignoring the greatest potential threat: sinkhole.

 

[Opie Oids]

You are ignoring the greatest potential threat: sinkhole.

Wrong - it’s wh0res. They don’t call it Trampa Bay for nothing.

 

[Hawkfan_08*]

I'll take Coach Moore sightings to help the women and daughters of our fair community.

Right now he's in jail.

 

[Iron Doc]

Changing weather patterns in the south east raised the possibility of Mothra, but reduced Kong. Godzilla and Rodan remain steady. Ghidora is unknown at this time, pending clarification of year end atmospheric conditions. Overall kaiju chances remain at 4.5%.

I DO hope that % doesn't ramp up.

 

[Iron Doc]

You are ignoring the greatest potential threat: sinkhole.

Never. Thought. About. That. Risk.

-----I will do better.

 

[Iron Doc]

Wrong - it’s wh0res. They don’t call it Trampa Bay for nothing.

Our upstanding Iowa travelers are probably not at risk there.

 

[Iron Doc]

I'll take Coach Moore sightings to help the women and daughters of our fair community.

Right now he's in jail.

Thanks for your efforts. We all must do our part to ensure Iowa fans' safety.

 

[Iron Doc]

Sorry for the late replies.
Our glorious local ISP, Mediacom, took ANOTHER extended drop last night.
Not impressed.

 

[WeBeHerkin]

High tide
Low tide
Moon cycles

 

[hawksfan2025]

Everyone is forgetting about the potential for tsunamis!

 

[eyesofhawk]

Run the ball

 

[Iron Doc]

Everyone is forgetting about the potential for tsunamis!

Actually I haven't.
Need someone more authoritive than myself to weigh in on them.

 

[Iron Doc]

Run the ball

Is it safe to assume that now we are, at least, reading better?

 

[hawksfan2025]

Actually I haven't.
Need someone more authoritive than myself to weigh in on them.

I need someone larger than myself to weigh in on them....

 

[WeBeHerkin]

Any risk of a Sharknado?

 

[WeBeHerkin]

Do we have any beach active shark alerts?

 

[WeBeHerkin]

Rip current / wind reports????????????????????

 

[Iron Doc]

Any risk of a Sharknado?

Raymond James Stadium should be far enough inland to not be at risk.

Now large numbers of frogs falling from the heavens (Exodus 8) might be another story.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Is it safe to assume that now we are, at least, reading better?

Well, you could probably guess who doesn't

 

[Hawkfan_08*]

Thanks for your efforts. We all must do our part to ensure Iowa fans' safety.

Serious update...

He has posted bond and is home. Our women and children are not completely safe. He does have to wear an ankle monitor. I would advise traveling to Michigan.

 

[hawkeyebob1962]

shark and alligator sightings should also be tracked. would hate for upstanding iowans to make the wrong aquatic choice at the wrong time

As a paddle tours guide, I can tell you, first hand, that you need to look out for Manatees, as well. Not vicious or aggressive, but given their size, one must always be alert.

 

[hawkeyebob1962]

And don't forget space. With all the launches--SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin, not to mention NASA and DoD--there is an increased risk of rogue rocket behavior.

 

[Iron Doc]

As a paddle tours guide, I can tell you, first hand, that you need to look out for Manatees, as well. Not vicious or aggressive, but given their size, one must always be alert.

They ARE bulky things; good advice!

 

[Iron Doc]

And don't forget space. With all the launches--SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin, not to mention NASA and DoD--there is an increased risk of rogue rocket behavior.

And space junk, derbis, etc reentering the atmosphere, I assume.
Another thing to watch out for - it would be profoundly distressing to have Iowa devotees squashed by such hazards.

 

[83Hawk]

Warmer temperatures upcoming in the Midwest has increased a possible North American sighting of Kong and Rodan, but decreased Godzilla and Mothra. Undetermined yet how this will affect Florida. Ghidora remains the wildcard. If he is seen anywhere in the southeast, even down to Bermuda, it will create a kaiju shift to that area.

Overall kaiju chance has decreased slightly to 4.2%.

 

[WeBeHerkin]

And SpaceX launches upcoming?

 

[WeBeHerkin]

Any risk from any mutant/poisonous algae?

 

[WeBeHerkin]

You are ignoring the greatest potential threat: sinkhole.

I always thought quick sand was a big thing.

 

[EdgarAllenPodolak]

The only seismic activity we will see in Tampa will be on Grindr when the Pavia boys arrive.

 

[hawkeyebob1962]

And SpaceX launches upcoming?

spaceflightnow.com