Spain Earthquake, Drilling Wells Linked In New Study Of Lorca Tragedy
MADRID (AP) - Farmers drilling ever deeper wells over decades to water their crops likely contributed to a deadly earthquake in southern Spain last year, a new study suggests. The findings may add to concerns about the effects of new energy extraction ...www.huffingtonpost.com
5.3-magnitude earthquake, aftershocks rattle central California but no damage ...
SALINAS, Calif. - A moderate earthquake and minor aftershocks jolted the central California coast over the weekend but didn't cause any damage, authorities said.www.washingtonpost.com
Israel swaps missile drills for earthquake rehearsal
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel dropped its annual simulation of a missile attack and held its first major earthquake drill on Sunday instead, but officials insisted the country remained as ready as ever for the possibility of a war with arch-foe Iran ...www.chicagotribune.com
Japan's 10% Export Decline Is Biggest Since Post-Quake Slump
Japan's exports fell the most since the aftermath of last year's earthquake as a global slowdown, the yen's strength and a dispute with China increase the odds of a contraction in the world's third-largest economy.www.businessweek.com
The Great California Shake Out: preparing for the big one
Since 1994, Los Angeles has not experienced a major earthquake. The 1994 Northridge Earthquake caused nearly 20 billion in damages and was the most costly seismic disaster in U.S.www.examiner.com
Japan exports tumble, China row hits manufacturing mood
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's exports tumbled at their sharpest pace since the aftermath of last year's earthquake in the year to September, while manufacturers' mood hit its lowest since early 2010, data published on Monday showed, a sign the diplomatic ...www.cnbc.com
How to survive an earthquake: You're doing it wrong
Please don't tell me about your experience in last week's earthquake, because I zoned out and didn't notice it.www.nashuatelegraph.com
Earthquake Drill Begins Alongside Joint US-Israel Military Exercise
All across Israel, the nationwide earthquake drill "Turning Point 6″ has begun. The drill simulates massive earthquakes ranging from 5.0 to 7.0 in magnitude, as well as a tsunami hitting Israel near Tel Aviv later in the afternoon. Emergency services ...www.jewishpress.com
5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes near King City
The temblor was felt in Santa Cruz, though there were no immediate reports of damage here. The earthquake is the largest in the area since a 5.7-magnitude quake hit Alum Rock in East San Jose in 2007.www.mercurynews.com
Earthquake probability in New England doubles after Maine temblor
(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - The probability of having another earthquake in New England has doubled since the 4.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred on Oct. 16 in Maine. John Ebel from the Weston Observatory told FOX 25's Tyisha Fernandes that ...www.myfoxboston.com
New Hayward fault zone map
HAYWARD -- An observant engineer who spotted an irregularity in the soil at a housing development site more than 10 years ago led to the discovery of a new fault in the Hayward fault earthquake zone. The 1.4-mile-long Ashland fault is one of two small ...www.mercurynews.com
Earthquake: 3.7 quake strikes near San Jose
A shallow magnitude 3.7 earthquake was reported Sunday morning 12 miles from New Idria, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.latimesblogs.latimes.com
Earthquake in southern Maine rattles New England but causes no immediate ...
PORTLAND, Maine - The earthquake that rattled southern Maine was felt in New England states as far away as Connecticut, but caused no apparent damage or injuries.www.washingtonpost.com
NH's earthquake faultline is clear — communications
Fire departments throughout the state were getting calls when the shaking started, and the state's Emergency 911 system received more than 900 calls in the hour after the earthquake. Most of the calls were from people just curious what was going on ...www.unionleader.com
Strong earthquake strikes Pacific Ocean off Vanuatu, no damage
SOLA, VANUATU (BNO NEWS) -- A strong and shallow earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean near the island nation of Vanuatu on late Sunday morning, seismologists and witnesses said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.wireupdate.com
New earthquake app brings Red Cross safety information to mobile devices
The American Red Cross recently launched an earthquake app, providing alerts and lifesaving information to people in earthquake-prone areas, such as the Yuma area. The free app for iPhones and Androids is available in both English and Spanish. It shows ...www.yumasun.com
Earthquake disaster simulation hits Vancouver
Imagine a massive earthquake has struck Vancouver, all but one of the cities bridges are down, someone is dangling from that bridge and patients are trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed hospital.www.vancouversun.com
Week in Review: Earthquake Felt on South Fork; 20-Year-Old Dies in Crash
Earthquake Felt on the South Fork: An earthquake occurred in Maine Tuesday evening, and was felt as far south as Long Island.easthampton.patch.com
Mild earthquake felt in Chiang Rai
Thai Meteorological Department reported 3.1 Richter scale earthquake was recorded at 7.39am Monday in tambon Wieng, Chiang Saen district of Chiang Rai.www.bangkokpost.com
Couple recover wedding photos lost in New Zealand earthquake
A New Zealand couple have managed to recover a camera containing their wedding snaps 18 months after losing it in the Christchurch earthquake. Fen Jerimiah and Martin Burley had thought their photographs were lost forever after they dropped the ...www.digitalspy.com
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Earthquake
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