Methow Air vs GeoQuake

Install Methow Air to check the current air quality in the Methow Valley. View current air quality conditions as recorded by the air monitoring stations in Winthrop and Twisp. The stations are maintained by the Washington State Department of Ecology. In addition, view current air quality burn ban information for Okanogan County and check the current visibility by viewing the latest webcam image. Notes: Air quality burn bans typically occur in the winter. During the summer, fire safety burn bans are often in effect. Do not rely on this app for fire safety burn ban information.

GeoQuake - Real-Time Earthquake Monitor Track earthquakes in real-time around your location with GeoQuake, your personal seismic activity monitor. GeoQuake keeps you informed about seismic activity in your area and around the world with real-time updates, a beautifully redesigned map, and reliable alerts — even when the app is closed. KEY FEATURES: • Real-time earthquake monitoring and notifications • Reliable background alerts, even when the app is closed • Customizable notification radius (50km to 2000km) • Interactive map with Standard, Hybrid, and Satellite views • Redesigned markers sized by magnitude, with the latest and strongest quakes highlighted — tap any quake for full details • Detailed earthquake information including magnitude, depth, and distance • Daily and monthly statistical analysis with visual charts • Critical alerts for major earthquakes (M6.0+) • Magnitude and distance filters that are remembered between sessions INTERACTIVE MAP: • Switch between Standard, Hybrid, and Satellite map styles • Markers scaled to magnitude, with recent activity emphasized • Tap a quake for magnitude, depth, time, and distance • Smooth animated fly-to your location • Clean, modern design throughout DETAILED STATISTICS: • Hourly and daily earthquake distribution • Magnitude range analysis • Regional activity patterns • Historical data comparison • Interactive charts and graphs SMART NOTIFICATIONS: • Instant alerts for earthquakes in your area • Reliable delivery even when the app is in the background or closed • Customizable magnitude thresholds • Distance-based filtering • Special alerts for major seismic events • Badge counts for unread notifications PRIVACY FOCUSED: • Your location is used only on your device to calculate earthquake distance — never stored or shared • No personal data collection • No third-party analytics or tracking • Low-power background monitoring optimized for battery life Perfect for: • Residents in seismically active regions • Geological enthusiasts • Emergency preparedness • Educational purposes • Anyone interested in Earth sciences Download GeoQuake today and stay informed about seismic activity in your area! Note: To deliver alerts when the app is closed, GeoQuake uses "Always" location, which you turn on in Settings. It relies on low-power significant-location-change monitoring rather than continuous GPS, so background battery impact is minimal.