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Iceland’s largest volcano was recovering Monday after being rocked by a series of early morning earthquakes. The North Atlantic Island’s Met Office reported that two earthquakes with magnitudes of 4.6 and 4.5 hit the Katla volcano, some of the biggest seismic activity to hit the crater since 1997. According to Bloomberg, the two large quakes were… Continue reading Iceland’s Largest Volcano Rocked By Earthquakes |
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Aftershocks shake central Italy after earthquake that killed 241
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PESCARA DEL TRONTO, Italy — Strong aftershocks shook earthquake-ravaged villages in the mountains of central Italy on Thursday, with rescue teams dodging falling debris and bleary-eyed survivors still holding out hope that loved ones might be found beneath the rubble. The provisional death toll seesawed overnight, first reported to be nearing 250, then revised downward to… Continue reading Aftershocks shake central Italy after earthquake that killed 241 |
At least 37 dead after devastating quake hits central Italy
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AMATRICE, Italy — A devastating earthquake rocked central Italy early Wednesday, collapsing homes on top of residents as they slept. At least 37 people were killed in hard-hit towns where rescue crews raced to dig survivors out of the rubble, but the toll was likely to rise as crews reached homes in more remote hamlets. “The… Continue reading At least 37 dead after devastating quake hits central Italy |
Magnitude-6.4 Earthquake Rattles China
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A magnitude-6.4 earthquake rattled a remote region in northwestern China early Thursday, the Associated Press (AP) reported. The quake damaged a few dozen homes but no casualties were reported. China’s official Xinhua News Agency said that the epicenter of the quake was in an unpopulated area, about 20 miles from Menyuan county in Qinghai province. The… Continue reading Magnitude-6.4 Earthquake Rattles China |
Major Earthquake Rocks Southeast Asia
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A massive 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan Monday, with its effects felt in parts of Pakistan and India, as well. The earthquake’s epicenter hit Jarm, Afghanistan, a city about 150 miles from Kabul. More than 52 people were killed in Afghanistan and Pakistan, according to local news outlet Dawn, with Al Jazeera reporting casualty tolls higher… Continue reading Major Earthquake Rocks Southeast Asia |
Chile declares state of emergency after quake
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Santiago (dpa) – The Chilean government declared a state of emergency in a central region Thursday after a magnitude-8.3 earthquake killed 11 people and caused widespread disruption. President Michelle Bachelet declared the state of emergency for the region around the port city of Coquimbo, near the epicentre of the quake which struck late Wednesday, daily El… Continue reading Chile declares state of emergency after quake |
Major earthquake in Colorado unlikely but not impossible
Following yesterday’s magnitude 6.0 earthquake in Napa Valley, California and recent, far milder temblors near Greeley, Colorado residents have to wonder if a major earthquake is possible in the Centennial State.
Longtime Denver residents well know that earthquakes here are not unheard of.
From the late 1960s to the early 1980s, small quakes in the Denver area were relatively common. The majority of those have been attributed to the injection of liquid waste into the Earth out at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal.
Similar manmade processes are believed to be the source of recent earthquake activity in Oklahoma and possibly the earthquakes seen in May and June of this year near Greeley.
Southern Colorado near Trinidad routinely sees small earthquakes. Some of the activity there may be related to mining. However the area is also home to the Northern Sangre de Christo Fault and the Southern Sawatch Fault, both of which have been sources of activity in the past.
Looking farther back, it was on November 7, 1882 that the largest known quake in the state’s history occurred. A temblor estimated at magnitude 6.6 struck near Rocky Mountain National Park. Contemporary news accounts of the day indicate damage was seen in Boulder and the quake was felt as far away as Salina, Kansas and Salt Lake City, Utah.
The latest hazard outlook from the US Geological Survey (USGS) does show a moderate hazard potential for parts of Colorado, particularly the Western Slope.
Related links:
- USGS: Colorado Earthquake History
- Live map: Colorado area earthquakes
- Live map: Global earthquakes
Italy convicts earthquake experts of manslaughter for failing to predict temblor
In a legal verdict that has sent chills through the scientific community across the globe, an Italian court has convicted six scientists and a government official of manslaughter. The court determined this week that the experts failed to adequately warn the populace of a deadly 2009 earthquake. Get complete details on this stunning verdict on Examiner.com.
Powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits Costa Rica coast
An earthquake measuring magnitude 7.6 struck the Costa Rican coast Wednesday morning causing damage near the epicenter and prompting a tsunami warning. Read the rest of this story on Examiner.com
Powerful earthquake strikes near the Philippines, tsunami possible
An extremely powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake has occurred east of the Philippines and has the potential to generate a tsunami across the Pacific. Tsunami warnings and watches have been issued for parts of the Pacific Rim. Read the rest of this story on Examiner.com
