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Strong East Coast Earthquake Highly Unusual, Scientist Says
Fox News
Office workers evacuated from buildings on Broadway in New York stand outside after a magnitude 5.9 earthquake that struck the US East Coast August 23, 2011. The strong earthquake that rattled the eastern United States on Tuesday was highly unusual in ...
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California earthquake felt across Bay Area
Los Angeles Times
A California earthquake measuring magnitude 3.6 was felt most strongly in the East Bay and Peninsula regions, according to the US Geological Survey. It was followed this morning by a 2.7 quake reported near Yorba Linda in Orange County. ...
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US GAS: Futures Pull Back As Earthquake Jitters Ease
Wall Street Journal
By Dan Strumpf Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Natural-gas futures edged lower Wednesday as jitters eased from the previous day's earthquake, which had raised the possibility of nuclear-plant shutdowns. Natural gas for September delivery ...
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Senate's Earthquake Off-Site Session Makes History
Huffington Post
WASHINGTON -- The Senate made history on Tuesday, convening outside of the US Capitol due to the evacuations from the earthquake that hit Washington, DC at 1:51 pm It was the first time in modern history that they have done so for routine proceedings. ...
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If an Earthquake Hit US Nuclear Plants: A Nightmare Scenario
The Atlantic Wire
The 5.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked the East Coast Tuesday and sent two nuclear reactors in Virginia offline has refocused concerns about the safety of nuclear plants in the US and prompted reviews of plants in at least six states. ...
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What Do the Earthquake, Infrastructure and Antiquated Accounting Have to Do ...
Huffington Post (blog)
What do yesterday's east coast earthquake, our infrastructure and antiquated Federal accounting systems have to do with jobs? A lot, it turns out. The earthquake yesterday was the largest east coast trembler in 67 years. But earthquakes of moderate ...
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NRC: No damage at nuclear plants from earthquake
Sacramento Bee
The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission says no major damage has been found at the 12 nuclear power plant sites that got inspections but were not shut down following an earthquake that rattled the East Coast. NRC Northeast region spokeswoman Diane ...
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California shaking from pair of earthquakes
Sacramento Bee
While the East Coast recovers from earthquake jitters, small quakes have been rocking California. The US Geological Survey says in a computer-generated report that the latest was a magnitude-4.4 quake that struck at 4:59 am Wednesday about nine miles ...
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Earthquake damages National Cathedral | The Republic
The Republic
By Rene Lynch Los Angeles Times The 5.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked the East Coast Tuesday damaged one of Washington's architectural treasures, the National Cathedral. The cathedral, a popular stop for visitors to the nation's capital, ...
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Penn Street Bridge reopens following earthquake
WFMZ Allentown
The bridge was closed shortly after 2:00 Tuesday afternoon following the earthquake that rattled the East Coast. The Berks County Courthouse and the Service Center and Reading City Hall were also evacuated. While City Hall reopened a short time after ...
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Earthquake sends Vermonters to social media
BurlingtonFreePress.com
Tuesday afternoon's earthquake sent some Vermonters scurrying for the exits, but many more headed for their keyboards to share in social media their thoughts on a shaking of the earth that was hardly earth-shaking. "Is there an earthquake in #btv or ...
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Earthquakes and New Jersey nothing to shake over
Toms River News
By Toms River, NJ on Aug 24 2011 Yesterday's Virginia earthquake felt across the state of New Jersey took many local residents by surprise. For many in the Garden State, it was the first earthquake they had experienced in their lives. ...
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Sprint iPhone, Earthquake: Hot Trends
TheStreet.com
"Earthquake in New York" has caught the attention of Google users after tremors rolled through the city midday Tuesday caused by 5.9-magnitude earthquake that hit near Mineral, Va., which is some 320 miles southwest of the city. ...
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Be thankful Tuesday's quake wasn't closer | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-08-24
Philadelphia Inquirer
By Tom Avril If an earthquake of magnitude 5.8 had hit Philadelphia, the city's older housing stock could have been in serious trouble, said Joseph Martin, professor of civil engineering at Drexel University. Philadelphia has adopted all the latest ...
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NE Safety Concerns Linger After Earthquake
WCVB-TV
BOSTON -- Emergency inspections continued Wednesday around Massachusetts as state crews continued to check for earthquake damages on highways, bridges and at power plants, even as many New England residents breathed a sigh of relief that there were no ...
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East Coast earthquake spurs calls for public-safety broadband network
FierceWireless
The 5.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked the East Coast Tuesday afternoon and strained some wireless networks with high call volumes has led to renewed calls for a nationwide LTE network for first responders. The temblor, which was based near Richmond, ...
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EARTHQUAKE IN CULPEPER: The damage done
Culpeper Star Exponent
The Wright Cut barbershop was hit hard by the 5.8-magnitude earthquake that shook Culpeper on Tuesday. Barber Wesley Cropp looked out just as the bricks began to fall from the roof and escaped serious harm. Credit: Photo by Greg VanNostrand The roof of ...
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Earthquake Authority pushes insurance affordability act
Bizjournals.com
While most Californians have weathered earthquakes more serious than the temblors felt Tuesday in Virginia and Colorado, it doesn't mean they should be complacent. California Earthquake Authority chief executive officer Glenn Pomeroy said the quakes ...
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TVA Inspects Facilities After Earthquake As a Safety Precaution
PR Newswire (press release)
24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Tennessee Valley Authority is inspecting 15 of its dams and ash impoundments and all of its nuclear plants after an earthquake hit near Richmond, Va., on Tuesday. "The seismograph at Tellico Dam was the only TVA ...
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Earthquake felt across Knox County
Mount Vernon News
By Alan Reed, Mount Vernon News MOUNT VERNON — Numerous reports from local residents stating they experienced what felt like an earthquake were received around the area early Tuesday afternoon. Brian Hess, Knox County Emergency Management Agency ...
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Hurricane Coming? Earthquake? Be Prepared
Patch.com
Tremors from Tuesday's earthquake were felt in New Canaan, and forecasters are saying Hurricane Irene could hit the region this weekend, so it's a good time to be sure family emergency plans are set. In the northeast, the peak hurricane season runs ...
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DC Schools Closed In Earthquake Aftermath
Huffington Post
24, 2011, to allow for a thorough assessment of school buildings following Tuesday's earthquake. School staff, except for custodians, should not report to work today. Custodians should remain on stand-by. DCPS administrative offices will open and staff ...
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The East Coast Earthquake: Safety Facts
Patch.com
By Gary Jeanfaivre Despite the rattling aspects of Tuesday's earthquake that traveled up the east coast, the region is no stranger to seismic activity. According to the Northeast States Emergency Consortium (NESEC), approximately 40-50 earthquakes are ...
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Earthquake stories: 'It was like a suspension bridge swaying'
Boston Globe
Globe reporters and correspondents interviewed dozens of people in the Greater Boston area about their experiences from today's highly unusual earthquake. This story is based on the reporting of Globe staffers Akilah Johnson, Johnny Diaz, ...
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iCore Maintains Network Reliability During Mid-Atlantic 5.9 Earthquake
MarketWatch (press release)
MCLEAN, Va., Aug 24, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- At approximately 1:51 PM on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, an earthquake struck the Washington, DC Metro Region. With a magnitude of 5.9, the earthquake impacted cities as far as Chicago and Boston. ...
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Be Prepared for the Next Earthquake
Patch.com
Following these safety procedures can ensure that in the event of a serious earthquake you and your family are prepared to handle it safely. Another earthquake could come by 2 pm Wednesday, Harford County Executive David Craig said. ...
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