February 23, 1996: Earthquakes - Charles Watson

Charles Watson, consulting geologist and publisher of the Seismo Watch newsletter, joins Art Bell to discuss a dramatic surge in global earthquake activity. Watson reveals that 1995 produced 192 earthquakes of magnitude 6.0 or greater, the most in any recorded year, surpassing the previous high of 164 set in 1965. He details the recent 8.2 magnitude earthquake near New Guinea that generated 476 aftershocks of magnitude four or greater within 48 hours and produced tsunami waves reaching 33 feet.… Full show notes & guests: https://artbellarchive.org/episode/february-23-1996-earthquakes-charles-watson