Research identifies migration, housing quality as risk factors in earthquake deaths
The vast majority of earthquakes strike inside the Ring of Fire, a string of volcanoes and tectonic activity that wraps ...
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Scientists find hidden mechanism that could explain how earthquakes 'ignite'
How does creeping stress ignite a cataclysmic earthquake? A new study has answers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.
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China reports problems at 5 reservoirs in Tibet after earthquake
Chinese authorities in Tibet have detected problems, including cracks, at five out of 14 hydropower dams that they have inspected since a magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked the southwest region last ...
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A small quake just shook Virginia. How rare are East Coast earthquakes?
A small earthquake that startled residents near Richmond, Virginia, this week is a reminder that the East Coast is not exempt from the dangers of temblors. The 2.8 quake hit about 6 miles ...
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2.8 magnitude earthquake felt in Central Virginia
A small earthquake shook Henrico County in Virginia Tuesday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake happened about 5:28 p.m. and had a magnitude of 2.8, which is ...
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2.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Henrico, surrounding areas
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A 2.8 magnitude earthquake shook Henrico County and surrounding localities Tuesday evening. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake took place ...
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2.8 magnitude earthquake sends shake through the Richmond area
As it turns out, it was a 2.8 magnitude earthquake centered in the Wyndham area of Henrico County. The earthquake happened around 5:30 p.m. Initial reports indicate it had a depth of seven miles.
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Assam Coal Mine Case: Rescue efforts at Dima Hasao hindered by water levels linked to Kopili River on day 9
The Geological Survey of India has begun a study to determine the cause, while dewatering efforts continue at the site, now in its ninth day of operations. According to Assam Chief Minister Himanta ...
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Strong earthquake hits southwestern Japan, triggering temporary tsunami alerts
Japan issued a tsunami advisory after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the southwest of the country, country's Meteorological Agency said Monday. The public warnings to stay away from coastal ...
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Earthquake in Japan Leads to Tsunami Warning: Updates on the Situation
The earthquake in Japan was a magnitude of 6.7, according to CBS News. It was initially measured as a 6.9, but Japan’s meteorological agency decreased it after re-examining the event.
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Bay Area hit with second 3.7-magnitude earthquake in three days
CONCORD, Calif. – The San Francisco Bay Area was met with another earthquake on Sunday morning, the second quake to affect the area since Friday. The magnitude-3.7 earthquake’s epicenter ...