Ana Sanchez

2 weeks ago | nbcsandiego.com | Ana Cristina Sánchez |Ana Sanchez

Off the San Diego coast, a team from NASA and the U.S. Navy are conducting critical astronaut recovery drills in preparation for the space agency's first attempt in 50 years to transport humans to the moon. This exercise, known as Underway Recovery Test 12, is essential to ensure that the splashdown and recovery of the Artemis II crew is carried out smoothly after the astronauts' journey of more than 600,000 miles to the Moon and back.

Oct 17, 2024 | nbcbayarea.com | Ana Cristina Sánchez |Ana Sanchez

Southern California has experienced a series of earthquakes in recent months, reminding us of the dynamic and often volatile seismic nature of the state. California's landscape is shaped by multiple faults capable of producing powerful earthquakes. The San Andreas Fault extends about 800 miles from Cape Mendocino to the Mexican border. This geological feature has been responsible for some of the most devastating earthquakes in the state's history.

Aug 31, 2024 | nbcsandiego.com | Ana Cristina Sánchez |Ana Sanchez

Southern California has been shaken by a series of earthquakes in recent weeks, raising concerns among residents about whether a major quake might be approaching sooner rather than later. “Certainly having small earthquakes helps us understand the behavior of the fault, but it can not tell you anything about prediction, yet,” says Geoscientist and Civil Engineer Ignacio Sepulveda.

Aug 31, 2024 | nbclosangeles.com | Ana Cristina Sánchez |Ana Sanchez

Southern California has been shaken by a series of earthquakes in recent weeks, raising concerns among residents about whether a major quake might be approaching sooner rather than later. “Certainly having small earthquakes helps us understand the behavior of the fault, but it can not tell you anything about prediction, yet,” says Geoscientist and Civil Engineer Ignacio Sepulveda.

Oct 25, 2023 | nbcsandiego.com | Rafael Avitabile |Ana Cristina Sánchez |Ana Sanchez

Are you hoping for cooler, rainy winter weather in San Diego (and even snowfall in the mountains!) to justify that fabulous new pair of brunch boots? Here's how San Diego's winter weather forecast is shaping up, according to expert forecasters. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association's (NOAA) climate prediction center just released its 2023-2024 winter outlook for the U.S. The report details the chances of cooler or warmer, and wetter or dryer weather in different parts of the country.