Published on August 14, 2010 by Technology Slice
Mariana Islands Earthquake – Mariana Islands region today suffered an earthquake measured at 7.2 magnitude, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred Friday August 13, 2010 at 21:19 UTC. The epicenter was 375 km WSW of Hagatna, Guam, 445 km WSW of Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, 485 km NE of Yap, Micronesia [...]
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Published on April 7, 2010 by Technology Slice
Indonesia Lifts Tsunami Alert – Indonesia has lifted a tsunami warning after a major earthquake hit off northern Sumatra early today. There has been no immediate reports of damage or injuries from the tremor, Reuters reported.
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Published on April 7, 2010 by Technology Slice
Big Earthquake In Sumatra – AN earthquake measuring 7.7-magnitude has been recorded off northern Sumatra in Indonesia. The USGS upgraded the quake from a 7.6-magnitude to 7.8-magnitude and then revised it to a 7.7-magnitude shortly after 9.30am (AEDT).
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Published on March 26, 2010 by Technology Slice
George Bush Wipes Hand On Clinton – George W. Bush has been captured on camera apparently wiping his hand on Bill Clinton’s shirt after shaking hands with survivors in earthquake-stricken Haiti. But questions have been raised as to whether Mr Bush was insulting the Haitians, politely wiping away his own sweat and paying scant respect [...]
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Published on March 25, 2010 by Technology Slice
Small Tremor Recorded In Frankston – Geoscience Australia says a very small earth tremor has been recorded near Frankston, south-east of Melbourne. Several callers have reported the tremor to a Melbourne radio station. Geoscience Australia says the 2.3 magnitude tremor was recorded in Pearcedale, 47 kilometres south east of Melbourne.
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