Published on June 24, 2010 by Technology Slice
There were no reports of injuries from the shallow 5.0 magnitude quake, but it startled residents in an area of North America where earthquakes are usually minor and rarely felt over a wide area. One bridge collapsed in Bowman, Quebec, near the epicenter of the quake. The tremor was felt as far away as New [...]
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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 March 25, 2010 by Technology Slice
Earthquake In Manila – A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck west of Manila on Thursday, the seismology institute reported, causing buildings in the Philippine capital to shake and sending frightened workers out of their offices. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, and no tsunami alert was issued. Buildings in Manila shook for about 30 [...]
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Published on March 1, 2010 by Technology Slice
New 6.2 Aftershock in Chile – A powerful new 6.2-magnitude aftershock has struck central Chile in the wake of a major 8.8-degree earthquake, a US government agency has reported. The epicentre of the tremor was 35 kilometres underground and 109 kilometres northeast of the city of Talca, the US Geological Survey said. New 6.2 Aftershock [...]
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Published on February 28, 2010 by Technology Slice
Australia Tsunami Watch – AUSTRALIA’S east coast has been put on tsunami watch following a major 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Chile where at least six people have been killed. The Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre (JATWC) issued a tsunami watch at 7:45pm (AEDT) on Saturday declaring a “potential tsunami threat” to New [...]
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