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| "Low" number of Va. earthquake aftershocks felt CBS News The 5.8-magnitude earthquake Tuesday that shook people from Georgia to Canada has produced at least four aftershocks and more are likely to occur. The US Geological Survey said the aftershocks around the central Virginia epicenter ranged in magnitude ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Can Animals Sense Earthquakes First? Zoo Animals, Sensing Quake Early, Sound ... ABC News (blog) Do you want an early earthquake detection system? You might be best off adopting an ape, lemur or flamingo for a pet. It seems some animals at the National Zoo sensed that the 5.8 magnitude earthquake, the strongest in seven decades which rocked the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Rep. Ed Markey calls for stronger nuclear safety after earthquake CBS News Ed Markey of Massachusetts is calling for stronger nuclear safety standards in the wake of the 5.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked the East Coast and prompted two nuclear reactors near the Virginia epicenter to automatically switch to emergency power ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| New York's Failed Earthquake Response Test New York Times (blog) By ADRIANE QUINLAN Tuesday's earthquake rattled some New Yorkers enough to make them evacuate glass-encased office towers, and even the mayor and his staff fled City Hall. But was that the right thing to do? Kelly Huston, the assistant secretary of ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| What should federal offices do if there's another earthquake? Washington Post (blog) By Ed O'Keefe Streets around the US Capitol were blocked Tuesday after the East Coast was hit by a 5.8-magnitude earthquake. (SAUL LOEB - AFP/GETTY IMAGES) An earthquake hits your federal government office, shaking the windows, knocking frames off the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| National Cathedral quake damage is not structural Washington Post (blog) By Michelle Boorstein Structural engineers say the earthquake damage to the National Cathedral on Tuesday was not structural, though it left millions of dollars of damage to the elaborate exterior. At a news conference Wednesday, Dean Samuel Lloyd said ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Strong earthquake hits northern Peru near Brazil The Associated Press LIMA, Peru (AP) — A strong but deep earthquake shook a sparsely populated northern jungle region on Wednesday and was felt mildly in the capital. There were no reports of damage or injuries. The quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 and was ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| DC earthquake: Were mass school closings necessary? Washington Post (blog) (DAMIAN DOVARGANES/ASSOCIATED PRESS) Tuesday's earthquake was inconvenient, no doubt about it. Many Washingtonians found their workdays cut short and had to traverse strained transportation networks to get home, pick up their kids and otherwise go ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and rethinking disaster preparedness Washington Post (blog) By Emi Kolawole Renee Knight with evacuees gathered in Farragut Square following an earthquake on Aug. 23, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Amanda Voisard - THE WASHINGTON POST) The earthquake that rocked the East Coast produced no casualties, thankfully, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Capitol complex reopens one day after earthquake; no structural damage found Washington Post (blog) By Felicia Sonmez (SAUL LOEB - AFP/GETTY IMAGES) The Capitol complex was open for business Wednesday, one day after an earthquake shook Washington and forced congressional staffers and other workers onto the streets for several hours. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Obama plans to finish vacation despite Libya, earthquake, economy The Hill By Alicia M. Cohn - 08/24/11 01:38 PM ET The White House said President Obama has no plans to change his schedule in Martha's Vineyard this week, despite the aftermath of an earthquake, the onset of a hurricane, the anemic economy and the developing ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Rattling the cage: Earthquake weather Jerusalem Post Earthquake weather, it's called. That's the atmosphere in this country, geopolitically speaking. And while no one can predict an earthquake, I don't know of any aware, realistic person who would predict that the relative calm we've known for nearly ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Earthquake inspections of roads, bridges to continue through Thursday WFMZ Allentown Tuesday's earthquake spawned statewide inspections of Pennsylvania's roads and bridges that PennDOT said will last through Thursday. So far, the Penn Street Bridge in Reading is the only one in the state to be closed because of the quake. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Earthquake Etiquette: In the Eye of the Storm Don't Put Your Foot in Your Mouth Huffington Post "As a life-long Southern Californian, I gently mock all of you on the East coast who think a 5.9 is a big scary earthquake." "It is HILARIOUS to watch East Coasters run around like headless chickens." Not only is it bad form to mock fellow Americans at ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Earthquake Slowed Elkridge Commuters Patch.com By Elizabeth Janney Alexandria Davis of Hanover said she thought the rattling from Tuesday's earthquake came from the construction site next door. "My building was shaking and cracking," she said of her office on Georgia Avenue in Washington, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Earthquake shows why gamers should secure their hard drives ZDNet (blog) What can earthquakes teach gamers? It can teach them the value of securing their hard drives and eliminating as much computer vibration as possible. Take a look at this awesome chart over on SeatGeek. These guys track the performance of their website ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Earthquake Facts and Safety Tips Patch.com A day after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Virginia, sending tremors up and down the East Coast, the area is still at risk for aftershocks, experts say. By Gary Jeanfaivre Tips from the Red Cross to prepare for earthquakes. Talia Frenkel, American Red ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Earthquakes in Colorado and East Coast Startle Unsuspecting Residents International Business Times The earthquake in Colorado and the East Cast in 2011 startled unsuspecting residents, many of whom have never felt the impact of an earthquake in their lives. A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck 180 miles from Denver, Colorado, with tremors felt in the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Earthquake Coverage Is Available In Ohio WHIO Dayton COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Tuesday's earthquake in Virginia, felt here in Ohio, may have some of us thinking about the risk and need for earthquake coverage. Besides being readily available, The Ohio Insurance Institute says it is relatively affordable in the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Earthquake shakes area Altavista By Mark Thomas/Altavista Journal Editor An earthquake shook buildings and startled residents all across Virginia, including in Altavista and Hurt, Tuesday afternoon. The quake, which was centered near Mineral in Louisa County, was felt for a few ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Earthquake Facts and Safety Tips Patch.com By Nicole Ball Despite the shock of yesterday's earthquake and the ensuing aftershock 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 ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Emergency Preparedness: Earthquake, Irene Remind Residents to Update Plans Patch.com By Beth Lawton Tuesday afternoon's 5.8 magnitude earthquake and the looming threat of Hurricane Irene should make residents think about updating their personal disaster plans. Fairfax County also issued earthquake safety measures. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| At the epicenter, concern and confusion The Daily Progress MINERAL — Tuesday's earthquake collapsed two houses and forced at least 20 people from their homes, Louisa County officials said. No fatalities or serious injuries had been reported as of 6 pm, but officials feared the number without homes would grow ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Earthquake collapses portion of IKEA Woodbridge's ceiling Inside NoVA Part of a drop ceiling at the IKEA Woodbridge store collapsed Tuesday afternoon following a magnitude 5.9 earthquake that shook the Prince William region. A day later, a total of four parking spaces (more) A section of parking spaces at the Woodbridge ... See all stories on this topic » |
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