Numerous small, shallow volcanic earthquakes have been detected beneath Mount Spurr in Alaska, signaling a potential eruption. In Mississippi, a minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.0 struck near Magee, an area that had already been hit by multiple tornadoes. Another earthquake with a magnitude of 2.5 occurred near the Ross Barnett Reservoir on Thanksgiving Day. Both earthquakes caused no damage. The New Madrid seismic zone in the Mississippi Valley is known for its seismic activity, although Oklahoma has experienced a surge in earthquakes since 2014. Magee, a town with a population of 3,988, experienced the recent earthquake, while nearby Taylorsville reported damage from tornadoes, including damaged homes and a high school. The Magee earthquake was the only seismic activity recorded in Mississippi in the last three weeks. The US Geological Survey stated that earthquakes with magnitudes of 3.0 to 3.9 are considered minor and that typically damage does not occur until the magnitude exceeds 4 or 5. Despite the earthquake activity in the region, this is not uncommon as earthquakes have been felt in the area before. Additionally, Magee was recently the site of white supremacist recruiting efforts, according to the police chief. Overall, the recent seismic activity in Mississippi is a reminder of the region’s susceptibility to natural disasters and the importance of being prepared for such events.
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