"Rising Demand for Aftershock Kits and Earthquake Merchandise Following Recent Quakes"

A team of scientists and technicians from the United States Geological Survey and partner research institutions deployed portable sensors in New Jersey to measure aftershocks of the recent 4.8-magnitude earthquake. These "aftershock kits" will help detect and locate smaller quakes, providing more precise measurements and improving understanding of earthquakes in the region. However, funding cuts to a seismic monitoring program meant some sensors were not fully operable during the earthquake, leading to lost data. Studying aftershocks is crucial for understanding fault lines and predicting future earthquakes.