EARTHQUAKE News, Dec 30, 2011

FEMA extends quake aid to more Virginia counties Washington Post (blog) The Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide help to six more localities affected by the 5.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Aug. 23. FEMA announced previously that residents of Louisa County, where the quake was centered, qualified for help ... See all stories on this topic »

2012 Outlook: Huge Quakes Not on the Rise Our Amazing Planet From the massive and disastrous temblor that struck Japan to the surprising East Coast quake, 2011 has been quite a year forearthquakes. On the cusp of the new year and with talk of the doomsday supposedly predicted by the ancient Maya, ... See all stories on this topic » Our Amazing Planet

Japan quake: 'I'm not worried about the radiation' BBC News Pic: Lee Wood More than 15000 people were killed when Japan was hit by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake, followed by a massive tsunami on 11 March 2011. Cars, ships and buildings were swept away by a wall of water, while further danger erupted just days ... See all stories on this topic » BBC News

Hurricanes and typhoons may trigger major earthquakes, according to new study Gizmag A new study led by University of Miami (UM) scientist Shimon Wdowinski finds a link between earthquakes and tropical storms, and shows that they may have actually initiated some major temblors, including the recent 2010 quakes in Haiti and Taiwan. ... See all stories on this topic »

How long can this go on? New Zealand Herald "Warning kept from frightened quake city," it was headed. "Scientists tell inquiry they knew a big one was coming." As recently as last week I wouldn't have given that story a second glance. But just before Christmas, another series of big shakes ... See all stories on this topic »

The year of tested stamina Stuff.co.nz He hoped 2012 would be quake-free and that "the EQC [Earthquake Commission] gets better and more organised". "And that everyone's healthy. All the other things we can work around," he said. Ella Bergkessel, 11, of Lyttelton, said her highlight for the ... See all stories on this topic »

Small earthquake shakes Gilroy Gilroy Dispatch The earthquake occurred about 5.5 miles underground. There was no immediate damage reported from the quake, according to the Gilroy emergency communications center. Residents reported having felt the quake as far north as Santa Rosa and as far south as ... See all stories on this topic »

The Daily Post People of the Year The Daily Post They also helped retrieve important documents and equipment, such as electronic equipment from a conference under way at the town hall when the earthquake struck. Mr Gatens and his team were put on standby for 24 hours following the quakes on December ... See all stories on this topic »

Call for council to reveal quake data Southland Times A longtime Invercargill city councillor wants the council to reveal what it knows about theearthquake susceptibility of more than 200 buildings in the CBD. Neil Boniface, a former deputy mayor and city councillor of 33 years, said yesterday if the ... See all stories on this topic »

JOHN KIRK-ANDERSON/Fairfax NZ Stuff.co.nz Nearly 1000 Canterbury residents face having no earthquake insurance after tomorrow as their provider quits the New Zealand market. Ansvar Insurance is withdrawing its coverage after being swamped with more than $700 million in quake-related claims ... See all stories on this topic » Stuff.co.nz

new world for students Stuff.co.nz "That all went out the window in 30 seconds," McNab said when talking of the impact of the February 22 earthquake. Quakes did not get a mention when the newly elected University of Canterbury Students' Association (UCSA) executive committee met for the... See all stories on this topic »

New Year's Honours: Professor Michael Warne Ardagh New Zealand Herald Fortunately, the emergency medicine guru's flight had been delayed and he was waiting at the city's airport when the 6.3 magnitude quake struck, killing more than 180 people and injuring thousands more. "The airport was evacuated, and of course we had ... See all stories on this topic »

Minor earthquake occurs near Aromas, San Juan Gilroy Dispatch The quake hit at 1:46 pm It was centered in the Aromas area about six miles northwest of San Juan Bautista and 13 miles west/northwest of Hollister, according to the USGS. Residents in the Hollister and Watsonville area reported feeling the temblor. ... See all stories on this topic »

Year in Review Pt. III: Quakes, Hurricanes, a deal and a super new Super The Unionville Times Local residents were shaken up by an earthquake on Aug. 23. Residents across Unionville felt a fairly strong earthquake, Tuesday afternoon, said to be the result of a 5.8 on the Richter Scale quake in northern Virginia that led to evacuations of ... See all stories on this topic » The Unionville Times

Earth Emitting 'Sounds' Hours Before Earthquakes Audible to Humans? DBKP - Death By 1000 Papercuts In the videos posted below humans did tune into strange 'sounds' heard before a quake. “Hours” before the August 23, 2011, 5.8 magnitude Virginia earthquake a local resident caught on video “strange sounds”. Video of a high frequency sound recorded on ... See all stories on this topic » DBKP - Death By 1000 Papercuts

Stuff's top 10 most-read stories of 2011 Stuff.co.nz Another earthquake swarm on December 23 caused further damage and set the city on edge again, just when it was hoped Christmas might mark a return to peace. The February quake's terrifying early moments - and their legacy on the national psyche - are ... See all stories on this topic »

Quick thinking helps Nissan rise above disasters Victoria Times Colonist The devastating earthquake killed more than 15000 people in Japan and disrupted car and truck production for Japan's three largest automakers for several months. At Nissan's Yokohama headquarters - which felt the quake although the epicentre was 250... See all stories on this topic »

Prisons Relocated in Post-quake Sichuan Province CRIENGLISH.com The inmates were serving their terms at Aba Prison in Maoxian, a remote county in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture, when an 8.0-magnitude earthquakeshook Sichuan province in May 2008 and seriously damaged some prison facilities. ... See all stories on this topic »

Top 10 of 2011 - Weird, wacky weather StarNewsOnline.com It was the largest earthquake in the region's history, with the second-largest seismic event – a 4.8-magnitude quake – occurring in 1875. But although it was unusual, theearthquake wasn't all that surprising, according to Paul Earle, ... See all stories on this topic »

Bishop's 'wonderful house' too far gone The Press ... after this month's earthquakes left it in a precarious state. The St Albans villa was demolished yesterday because it was in danger of collapsing on a neighbouring house. Matthews said she had not slept in her home since the February 22 quake. ... See all stories on this topic »

Marlborough quake felt in Picton, Wellington New Zealand Herald The earthquake was centred 30km west of Picton, near the Rai Valley, at a depth of 100km. File photo / Sarah Ivey A deep 4.2 earthquake in Marlborough this morning was felt in Picton and Wellington, according to GNS Science. The quake struck at 8.31am, ... See all stories on this topic » New Zealand Herald

Insurer set to cancel policies MSN NZ News The company said on its website that customers whose policies were being cancelled on Saturday were able to claim for the December 23 quake if they had earthquake cover. Customers were covered for events until the cancellation date and claims did not ... See all stories on this topic »

Year in pictures: Asia 2011 BBC News A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch in February, killing at least 181 people and displacing thousands. It was New Zealand's worst natural disaster in 80 years. The iconic Christchurch Cathedral was seriously damaged in the quake. ... See all stories on this topic » BBC News

Water district: Dam repairs needed Gilroy Dispatch So an earthquake of 7.25-magnitude, as suggested by the water district's consultant as the minimum size quake that could liquefy the inside of the dam, is even less likely, according to David Schwartz of the USGS. "We think, in general, ... See all stories on this topic »

Turks reach out to those in need at home, abroad Today's Zaman The first quake, which hit in October, measured 7.2 on the Richter scale while the second one was a magnitude 5.7 earthquake. The quakesclaimed the lives of more than 600 people and left thousands of others homeless. Just before the beginning of ... See all stories on this topic » Today's Zaman

Knox Church a beacon of hope The Press The ruins of a church that became a symbol of the Canterburyearthquakes have been lit up as a beacon of hope. Knox Church in Bealey Ave was badly damaged in the February quake and was used as a backdrop for news broadcasters in Christchurch. ... See all stories on this topic » The Press

Northern Virginia Shakes, But No Earthquake NBC Washington ... conditions today likely made the noise and vibrations stronger. As for those who thought it might have been an earthquake, the last recorded quake in Virginia was very early in the morning on Christmas Eve. It was a 2.0 quake centered near Mineral, Va. See all stories on this topic »

Holborn Exec: 2012 Reinsurance Market Is 'Brittle' Insurance News Net (press release) Those events are: the March earthquake and tsunami in Japan , the Chile quake, three New Zealand quakes, plus floods in Thailand and Queensland ( Australia ), and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. "We know reinsurers that have lost money five quarters ... See all stories on this topic »

Year in Review: Remembering the week of earth, wind & fire ... and rain Daily Press ... unleashing a 5.8 magnitude earthquake — the strongest in the commonwealth in more than 100 years. Its epicenter was only 100 miles northwest of Hampton Roads, and its effects were felt in 12 states and as far north as Maine. Quakes happen, even ... See all stories on this topic » Daily Press

Remember These? Some Stranger Happenings Of 2011 Leesburg Today 23, Loudoun was rattled by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake-one that tied the record for the most severe earthquake in Virginia's history. The last one of that magnitude occurred in 1987. The quake hit at 1:51 pm, prompting many people to run out of their ... See all stories on this topic »

Earthquake: 3.2 quake hits near Pinnacles - latimes.com A shallow magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported Monday evening two miles from Pinnacles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at ... latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/.../quake-near-pinnacles.html

New Zealand Earthquake: Christchurch Quake Is 5.8 Magnitude And ... A series of strong earthquakes have hit the city of Christchurch in New Zealand, causing structural damage and some minor injuries. news.sky.com/home/world-news/article/16135934

Radio New Zealand : News : Christchurch Earthquake : Quake ... Quake building to take over year to demolish. Updated at 6:23 pm on 20 December 2011. The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority says it will take more ... www.radionz.co.nz/.../quake-building-to-take-over-year-to-de...

Daily Kos: Breaking: 4th Big Quake Just Hit - Earthquake in ... There has been a large earthquake in Christchurch this afternoon. The quake was described as "violent" by Herald reporter Jarrod Booker who was in his ... www.dailykos.com/.../-Breaking:-4th-Big-Quake-Just-Hit-Eart...

Christchurch earthquake: 5.9 quake hits New Zealand An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude struck near the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, the U.S.. www.vancouversun.com/news/Christchurch.../story.html

Russia Earthquake: Magnitude 6.9 Quake Hits Southeast | The ... Russia Earthquake: Magnitude 6.9 Quake Hits Southeast ... southwestern Siberia are being told to leave their shafts after a strong earthquake shook the region. ... the2012scenario.com/.../russia-earthquake-magnitude-6-9-qua...

Christchurch, New Zealand Struck by another Devastating Earthquake. December 23, 2011 – Christchurch, New Zealand Struck by another DevastatingEarthquake: Quake-weary Christchurch got an unwelcome pre-Christmas ... wfoster2011.wordpress.com/.../christchurch-new-zealand-struc...

Earthquake Rattles NZ, 10 Months After Deadly Quake | digtriad.com Earthquake Rattles NZ, 10 Months After Deadly Quake. 9:56 PM, Dec 22, 2011 | comments. Courtesy: Getty Images Christchurch Quake, March 5, 2011 ... www.digtriad.com/.../58-Earthquake-Rattles-Christchurch-NZ

Quakes overshadow Christmas in New Zealand WELLINGTON — Aftershocks continued to rattle the earthquake-shattered New ... had the city on edge again 10 months after a devastating quake claimed 181 ... www.google.com/.../ALeqM5jO1REICvEv79onGOjMjXOQE...

Magnitude 6.6 - SOUTHWESTERN SIBERIA, RUSSIA USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, responsible for monitoring, reporting, and researching earthquakes and earthquake hazards. earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/.../Quakes/usc0007dax.html

The Watchers - Multiple earthquakes hit Christchurch, New Zealand ... Just two days before Christmas Christchurch is experiencing another swarm ofearthquakes, reaching up to magnitude 6.0. The first one was shallow 5.8 mag. thewatchers.adorraeli.com/.../multiple-earthquakes-hit-christch...

Canterbury Earthquake | New quakes 'vindicate land... | Stuff.co.nz Prime Minister John Key says yesterday's earthquakes are "frightening and disheartening" for the people of Christchurch and Canterbury, particularly so close to ... www.stuff.co.nz/.../New-quakes-vindicate-land-decisions-Bro...

Christmas Quake: Strong Earthquakes Rock Christchurch, New ... Less than a year after devastating earthquakes decimated areas of New Zealand, including the community of Christchurch, another series of quakes, just days ... www.frugal-cafe.com/.../christmas-quake-strong-earthquakes-r...

Residents left scared and emotional by today's quake swarm ... Christchurch Earthquake Journal · Home · Christchurch City ... It was terrifying really.” Burgess said petrified shoppers ”barged” for the exits after the quake. ... www.chcheqjournal.com/.../residents-left-scared-emotional-to...

5.9 Christchurch Earthquake : Substantial quake in Christchurch ... 5.9 Christchurch Earthquake : Substantial quake in Christchurch. There's been another substantial earthquake in Christchurch. The quake measured 5.9 on the ... www.ironmill.com/.../5-9-christchurch-earthquake-substantial-...

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