An Asteroid Has a 1-in-63 Chance of Hitting Earth in 2032—Here’s What That Means
A dive into probabilities, asteroid impact modeling, and what sort of damage an approximately 180-foot asteroid could cause ...
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes parts of Assam and Meghalaya
South West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, experienced a 4.1 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday afternoon ... as mild tremors were also reported in parts of Assam and West Bengal, causing momentary concern ...
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquake jolts Southern Leyte
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck a municipality in Southern Leyte on Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.
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2.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Henrico County hours after another earthquake
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A 2.3 magnitude earthquake shook Henrico County on Wednesday hours after another earthquake reportedly took place in the county. According to the U.S. Geological ...
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Tibet earthquake puts spotlight again on fragile Himalayan region | Infographics
On January 7, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tingri in China’s Tibet region. Impact was felt in parts of Nepal, Bhutan and India. Hundreds of aftershocks followed the quake, forcing thousands ...
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Earthquake Rattles Richmond, VA As Residents Report 'Big Boom'
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake occurred at about 5:30 p.m. local time on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), with the epicenter of the quake situated just to the ...
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Update: Another small quake in Wyndham area early Wednesday
Wednesday update: The U.S. Geological Survey reported early Wednesday that another small earthquake had shaken part of the Richmond area. At 2:50 a.m., there was a magnitude 2.3 earthquake ...
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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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Tsunami advisory lifted after strong earthquake hits Japanese coast
TOKYO -- A tsunami advisory has now been lifted after an earlier warning in the wake of a strong earthquake Monday off the coast of Japan's Miyazaki Prefecture, officials said. The U.S. Geological ...