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 21, 2010 by Technology Slice
Earthquake Hits Papua New Guinea – A STRONG 6.2 magnitude quake struck off Papua New Guinea’s coast today, US geologists said, but there was no tsunami warning and the epicenter’s depth lessened the likelihood of damage. The quake struck at 2pm (GMT) with its epicentre located 95km (60 miles) north of the town of Rabaul [...]
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Published on February 28, 2010 by Technology Slice
Chile Earthquake – New Zealand has issued a tsunami alert after a huge 8.8 magnitude quake hit off the coast of Chile, sparking a Pacific-wide warning that huge waves may be on the move. But the waves, which would not reach New Zealand until about 15 hours after the Chilean earthquake struck, were not expected [...]
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