Blog note. Jesus indicated that ‘fearful sights’ (various natural disasters) would occur leading up to the time known as the Tribulation and Great Tribulation (a combined seven year period of great destruction on earth). Although these types of things have occurred in the past for centuries and thousands of years, they could be identified as the ‘season of the times’ due to the ferociousness of these events. They would be occurring in greater intensity, severity, frequency, size, duration, scope … just like the pains that a woman experiences in labor the farther along she is in the labor process. We are in the ‘season of the times’ that comes just before the seven (7) year Tribulation/Great Tribulation period

… And great earthquakes shall be in diverse places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. (Luke 21:11).

… And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; (Luke 21:25)

… Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken; (Luke 21:26)

… This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. (2 Timothy 3:1)

Jesus is giving a series of prophecies about what to look for as the age of grace comes to a close. These verses are several of many such prophecies from throughout the Bible. 2017 was the worst year in recorded history for the intensity, frequency, severity, duration and occurrence of a large number of severe natural disasters worldwide. Earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, torrential flooding, unprecedented wildfires in unusual places, devastating droughts, excessive/scorching heat setting records everywhere, record snowfalls in Europe and Russia. Snow in the Arabia. This list can go on. Most studied Eschatologists believe these ‘fearful sights’ and massive natural disasters are all part of the ‘CONVERGENCE’ of signs that this Biblical and prophetic age is closing. Most people who study prophecy are familiar with the routine reference(s) made that these things will be like a woman having labor pains, growing in intensity, frequency, size, duration and scope.

Is ‘The Big One’ coming? A California fault capable of an 8.0 earthquake is moving for the first time, study says

Kristin Lam USA TODAY October 18, 2019

A California fault that could produce an 8.0-magnitude earthquake began sliding following the Ridgecrest earthquake sequence this summer, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science.

But the unprecedented movement on the 160-mile-long Garlock Fault isn’t the only takeaway, said Zachary Ross, lead author of the study from scientists at the California Institute of Technology and NASA. 

“We really have to remind ourselves that California is earthquake country,” Ross said. “So, it’s not just thinking about the largest, most damaging potential scenarios like events on the San Andreas, but remembering that there’s a potential for hazard pretty much all over the place.” 

About 20 faults created the Ridgecrest earthquake sequence, the study found, by triggering each other similar to dominoes. While each individual fault might not have created the 6.4 and 7.1 shakers on their own, Ross said the potential of multi-fault ruptures needs further attention.

The 7.1-magnitude temblor on July 6 was the most powerful earthquake in nearly 20 years in the Golden State. There has never been a 8.0 earthquake in California; the strongest on record is a 7.9 near Fort Tejon in 1857, according to the state’s Department of Conservation.

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The study was published on the same day the state of California released an earthquake early warning app and on the 30th anniversary of the magnitude 6.9 Loma Prieta earthquake along the San Andreas Fault.

About one-fifth the length of the San Andreas, the Garlock Fault runs along the Mojave Desert in Southern California. The rupture from the second quake in the Ridgecrest sequence ended only a few miles from Garlock, which triggered the fault to begin slowly moving. 

How the movement could affect the danger of future earthquakes, Ross said, is to be determined. A large temblor hasn’t erupted on the Garlock in about 500 years, the assistant professor of geophysics at Caltech added. 

They’re not related, expert says: 2 quakes felt in San Francisco area in a matter of hours

With the launch of the California’s earthquake warning app, officials encourage all residents to download it as a precaution, regardless of how close they live to major faults. 

“There is earthquake risk throughout the state,” the FAQ page of the app website reads. “If earthquakes are large enough, the energy spreads far wider than most imagine.” 

How much advance notice users get will vary depending on distance from the origin of the earthquake, the page says. Those near the epicenter may feel shaking before they get an alert saying: “Earthquake, earthquake. Expect Shaking. Drop Cover and Hold On. Take protective actions.”