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EARTHQUAKE News, Apr 24, 2012

OC quake was small, but it could make history
Los Angeles Times
Scientists weren't aware of the blind thrust faults that triggered the 6.7 Northridge earthquake in 1994, or the 6.0 Whittier Narrows quake in 1987, until after the ground began shaking. Experts say Monday's temblor should serve as a wake-up call, ...
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Orange County quake could be first on recently discovered fault
Los Angeles Times
The earthquake may have measured only 3.9, but it still could make history in Orange County. Monday's temblor, centered in the southern suburb of Laguna Niguel, could be the first measured on a fault discovered only 13 years ago, which runs along the ...
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Earthquake simulator raising awareness of quake dangers in Indiana
Indiana University
INDIANAPOLIS -- What's it like to experience an earthquake that registers 8.0 on the Richter scale? Hoosiers can find out first-hand from the Quake Cottage, an earthquake simulator that's being deployed by the Indiana Geological Survey in an outreach ...
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NASA Tests GPS Monitoring System for Big US Quakes
NASA
Location of the more than 500 real-time GPS monitoring stations in the western United States that make up the Real-Time Earthquake Analysis for Disaster Mitigation Network. Image credit: USGS/UC Berkeley/Scripps Institution of Oceanography PASADENA, ...
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San Juan issues safety tips in wake of quake
OCRegister
With Monday's magnitude 3.9 earthquake centered just a mile from the city, Emergency Services Manager Michael Cantor offers reminders on what to do before, during and after a quake or another possible crisis. 61% off! $99 for 2 Sessions for Lipomassage ...
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IU's earthquake simlutor offers glimpse at major tremor
The Statehouse File
The Indiana Geological Survey and Indiana Department of Homeland Security debuted its "Quake Cottage" on Tuesday at the Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing. Photo courtesy of Indiana University. A new earthquakesimulator nicknamed the ...
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Indiana Geological Survey Simulating Earthquakes
93.1 WIBC Indianapolis
However, the small room is designed to shake like it has been hit by an 8.0earthquake. Quake Cottage was on display for the media at Keystone at the Crossing Tuesday. Administrator Walter Gray says the simulator is about helping Hoosiers understand ...
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Want to feel what an 8.0 magnitude earthquake feels like?
WISH
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - If you've never felt an earthquake, you may be able to experience one at some events around the state. 24-Hour News 8 got a look at an earthquake simulator Tuesday called the Quake Cottage . It shows those inside what a magnitude ...
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Rare Orange County quake gives scientists more data on active faults
89.3 KPCC
A 3.9 quake was recorded about a mile from San Juan Capistrano around 10:37 am Many people in Orange County said they felt a huge jolt. Orange County officials said there was no damage or injuries from a magnitude 3.9 earthquake Monday which shook ...
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89.3 KPCC
Earthquake California: San Juan Capistrano, Orange County Shaken By 3.9 ...
International Business Times
By Connor Adams Sheets: Subscribe to Connor's RSS feed Anearthquake hit California's Orange County on Monday. The 3.9-magnitude quake was centered a mile west of San Juan Capistrano, according to the US Geological Survey. The tremblor, which struck ...
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International Business Times
UNR develops technology used for NASA quake monitoring test
Carson Now
GPS technology developed and implemented at the University of Nevada, Reno will be the centerpiece of a major test this year by NASA to pinpoint the location and magnitude of strong earthquakes along the West Coast of the United States.
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UPDATED: 3.9-magnitude quake hits SoCal
Los Angeles Daily News
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO - A magnitude-3.9 earthquake centered about a mile west of San Juan Capistrano rattled homes and offices across much of the county Monday. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake struck at 10:37 am about two miles ...
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Rental crisis plan 'patch-up job'
Stuff.co.nz
Plans to speed up the repair of Christchurch's quake-hit social housing do not go far enough, agencies say. Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee yesterday announced a range of measures to deal with rental housing shortages in the city.
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Quake tests help prepare for 'the big one'
Royal Gazette
In 2011, quakes in Japan and New Zealand caused record-breaking losses in the tens of billions of dollars. Mexico has also been rattled by a series of strongearthquakes in recent weeks. Now, a group of hard-hatted structural engineers at the ...
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Real-time GPS sensor could give earlier quake warning
New Scientist
They combine GPS sensor data with seismometer readings to rapidly assessquake magnitude. "The goal is to be able to use these for early warning ofearthquakes, and also for determining areas that are affected byearthquakes," says Yehuda Bock of the ...
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3.9 Earthquake Startles Newport Beach
Patch.com
"There were no reports of injuries or damages due to the quake this morning," Kathy Lowe, police spokeswoman, said. "Also, Dispatch did not receive any calls related to the quake." But residents did feel the earthquake roll into town.
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quake exodus slows
Stuff.co.nz
In March 2011, earthquakes pushed the number of people leaving Christchurch for greener pastures to 1100. The 600 people who left the city last month is still higher than pre-quake levels; in March 2010, 500 Christchurch residents moved overseas.
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NASA Tests GPS Monitoring System for Big US Earthquakes
MarketWatch (press release)
The GPS earthquake detection capability was first demonstrated by NASA-supported research on a major 2004 Sumatra quake conducted by Geoffrey Blewitt and colleagues at the University of Nevada in Reno.
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Nuke plant tested for quake risks
Herald and News
SAN FRANCISCO — PG&E Corp. and Edison International are embarking on the most extensive and costly study of earthquake risks ever undertaken for US nuclear power plants using 3-D seismic technology pioneered by the oil industry.
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NISA admits risk of major earthquakes over quake-proofing standards increased
Enformable
There is even more worry now related to the potential that a major tremor involving multiple plates could initiate an earthquake stronger than quake-proofing standards. Hokkaido Electric Power Company says even if the 2 active faults on the sea and the ...
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No damage reported after OC quake
Daily Pilot
A 3.9 earthquake reported one mile from San Juan Capistrano on Monday was felt in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and other parts of Orange County. The temblor occurred at 10:37 am, according to the US Geological Survey. Police in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, ...
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EarthQuake & Volcano Update for April 22nd, And It Isn't Good - Updated
OpEdNews
There have been too many strong earthquakes," said Marmureanu. He added: "The quakes are a surprise that cannot be easily explained by current scientific knowledge. With the Indonesian quake for example, statistically, there should be one big ...
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St. Gregory's chooses firm to rebuild turrets
Shawnee News Star
St. Gregory's seemed to feel the brunt of the damage during a barrage ofearthquakes that struck the area during November. The epicenter of thequakes was centered just outside of Sparks. The 5.6 earthquake was the largest one recorded out of the three ...
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Quake heroes recognised
Stuff.co.nz
Four urological surgeons have been awarded the inaugural Christchurch Medal for bravery during last February's earthquake. The recipients are Lydia Johns Putra from Ballarat, Stuart Philip from Brisbane, Stephen Mark from Christchurch and Julian Shah ...
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Shake-up in San Diego
World Architecture News
Last week, a team of engineers, scientists and earthquake safety experts began a year-long testing and analysis programme in San Diego to examine the internal and external affects of a series of quakes on a hospital building.
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Powerful quake strikes off eastern Indonesia
Emirates 24/7
AP A powerful earthquake hit waters off eastern Indonesia on Saturday, sending residents and school children running into the streets in panic. There were no reports of injuries or serious damage and no tsunami warning was issued.
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Orange County quake gives scientists more data on active faults ...
By By Ed Joyce
Orange County officials said there was no damage or injuries from a magnitude 3.9 earthquake Monday which shook parts of Orange County. The U.S. Geological Survey said central and southern Orange County were rattled by thequake at ...
KPCC: Latest News
Why Monday's 3.9 earthquake could cause big trouble for Orange ...
By The Extinction Protocol
Scientists weren't aware of the blind thrust faults that triggered the 6.7 Northridge earthquake in 1994, or the 6.0 Whittier Narrows quake in 1987, until after the ground began shaking. Experts say Monday's temblor should serve as a wake-up ...
The Extinction Protocol: 2012 and beyond
NISA admits risk of major earthquakes over quake-proofing ...
By Lucas W Hixson
The Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency will request the operators of the Tomari plant in Hokkaido, Tsuruga and Monju plants in Fukui Prefecture and the Shimane plant in Shimane, to re-examine the effects of seismic activities that it says ...
Enformable
Laguna Nigel Earthquake Today 2012 Strikes Southern California ...
By lalate
At 10:37 am local time today, a 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck the region. USGS reports to news that the quake was centered with a shallow depth. As a result, it could be felt across a wide cross section of the region. USGS indicates to news ...
lalate news - America's Fastest...
University of Nevada, Reno GPS technology used for NASA quake ...
By mike
GPS technology developed and implemented at the University of Nevada, Reno will be the centerpiece of a major test this year by NASA to pinpoint the location and magnitude of strong earthquakes along the West Coast of the United States.
Newsroom for Journalists, University...
Want to feel what an 8.0 magnitude earthquake feels like?
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - If you've never felt an earthquake, you may be able to experience one at some events around the state. 24-Hour News 8 got a look at an earthquake simulator Tuesday called the Quake Cottage . It shows those inside ...
Mobile | WISH TV
Orange County quake could be first on recently discovered fault ...
By Rong-Gong Lin II
The earthquake may have measured only a 3.9, but it still could make history in Orange County. Monday's temblor ... Scientists believe that the San Joaquin Hills thrust fault is capable of generating a magnitude 7 quake or greater. The U.S. ...
L.A. NOW
Christchurch's quake exodus slows | Stuff.co.nz
In March 2011, earthquakes pushed the number of people leaving Christchurch for greener pastures to 1100. The 600 people who left the city last month is still higher than pre-quake levels; in March 2010, 500 Christchurch residents moved ...
Stuff.co.nz - Business
Post-Quake San Francisco - The Rumpus.net
By Lisa Dusenbery
Post-Quake San Francisco. Lisa Dusenbery bio ↓ · April 24th, 2012 · filed under Other · Here's a famous photo of San Francisco taken after the 1906earthquake. You can zoom in and explore the city. The picture was captured from a kite flying ...
The Rumpus.net
Earthquake: 3.1 quake strikes near Indio - latimes.com
A shallow magnitude 3.1 earthquake was reported Thursday morning nine miles from Indio, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at ...
latimesblogs.latimes.com/.../earthquake-31-quake-strikes-near-...
Indonesia earthquake: Tsunami warnings lifted after 8.6 magnitude ...
From the blog The Envoy: A massive earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia on Wednesday, triggering immediate tsunami warnings for the region—and ...
news.yahoo.com/.../indonesia-earthquake-tsunami-warnings-is...
Mexico Earthquake 2012: 5.4-Magnitude Quake Rattles Mexico
MEXICO CITY -- A magnitude-5.4 earthquake shook southern Mexico early Friday morning, causing no reported damage but swaying tall buildings in the capital ...
www.huffingtonpost.com/.../mexico-earthquake-2012_n_142...
Panic in Indonesia as 8.6 quake hits off Sumatra (PHOTOS, VIDEO ...
A massive quake off the west coast of Indonesia sent fears across the country, prompting ...
rt.com/news/sumatra-indonesia-earthquake-tsunami-765/
Strong Indonesian Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Warning ...
Wednesday's earthquakes were farther away from Sumatra than the 2004quake, and seismologists said the horizontal motion of the strongest quakemade it ...
www.nytimes.com/.../indonesia-sets-new-tsunami-warning-as-...
Strong earthquake strikes Chile; no serious damage reported - CNN ...
A strong earthquake struck coastal Chile near the port city of Valparaiso late Monday, causing mudslides and some minor damage, the U.S. Geological Survey ...
www.cnn.com/2012/04/17/world/americas/.../index.html?...
Indonesia Earthquake: 8.7 Magnitude Quake Reported, Tsunami ...
An underwater magnitude 8.7 earthquake has struck in the Indian ocean off the coast of Indonesia prompting a tsunami warning. Aftershocks reported after the ...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/.../indonesia--tsunami-sumatra-eart...
Chile Earthquake: Magnitude 6.7 Quake Shakes Central Chile
Valparaiso, Chile -- A strong, magnitude-6.7 earthquakerocked central Chile late Monday ...
www.inquisitr.com/221273/chile-earthquake-2012-valparaiso/
The Watchers - Quake expert Gheorghe Marmureanu: Something is ...
The Earth is shaking! Scientists find no explanation to the 39 earthquakes that rocked the planet in just two days. “Something is wrong! There are too ma.
thewatchers.adorraeli.com/.../quake-expert-gheorghe-marmure...
Indonesia Earthquake Tsunami Warnings Lifted: Powerful Quake Off ...
Fears have receded that a powerful earthquake and aftershock off the coast of Indonesia could cause a tsunami, to the relief of its citizens and those of ...
news.sky.com/home/world-news/article/16206405
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