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Federal Study of East Coast Earthquake Had to Move FastEP Magazine James R. Martin II, an earthquake expert was tasked August 26 with leading an investigative team of US scientists and engineers to document aftereffects of the August 23 East Coast earthquake centered near Mineral, Va. His investigation team had to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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U.S. quake shows nuclear plants need checkups: JaczkoReuters By Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A historic earthquake that rocked the US East Coast last week underscores the need to analyze new seismic risks for nuclear plants and invest in upgraded defenses where needed, the chairman of the US nuclear ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
East Coast disasters prompt reminder to prepareThe Downey Patriot The life loss and the damages from the storm have been tragic and have overshadowed the effects and experiences from the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred on the East Coast just days before the storm. Thankfully, with severe storms predicted, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
4.2 earthquake rumbles through LA regionLos Angeles Times Very complex geology," said Anthony Guarino, a seismic analyst at Caltech in Pasadena. Thursday's quake produced about 178 times less energy than last week's East Coast quake, a 5.8 centered in Virginia, Guarino said. The quake was felt as far north as ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
New First Responders: Twitter, Facebook StatusTheStreet.com By Joe Mont 09/02/11 - 06:00 AM EDT BOSTON (MainStreet) -- As the East Coast endured an earthquake and hurricane, many relied on social media last week to find out what was going on and keep tabs on loved ones. It was a luxury we didn't have a decade ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes south west of Alaska, threatening devastating ...Daily Mail Last week, terrifying tremors were felt in New York, Washington DC and as far north as Toronto when America's East Coast was struck by the biggest earthquake in over a century. Major buildings, including the Pentagon and the White House had to be ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
Quake, hurricane, what's next? Businesses preparePhiladelphia Business Journal In the wake of Hurricane Irene and an uncharacteristic East Coast earthquake, some Philadelphia companies dusted off emergency plans this week. Preparedness was on the mind of companies as employees grappled with power outages, flooding, ... See all stories on this topic » |
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3.4 earthquake jolts VirginiaLos Angeles Times Oh no, not again: Some Virginia residents awoke Thursday to a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurring shortly after 5 am EDT. It came just nine days after a much larger earthquake -- which also originated in Virginia -- jolted much of the East Coast. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
Did you feel it?The River Reporter The 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Virginia on August 23 wreaked a bit of damage nearby: the tip of the Washington Monument was cracked. But its vibrations were felt as far away as Detroit and Canada. That's according to information from the US ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
3.4-Magnitude Quake Strikes VirginiaNBC Washington A 3.4-magnitude earthquake shook Mineral, Va., early Thursday morning -- the latest in a series of aftershocks following last Tuesday's 5.8-magnitude quake that rocked the Washington area. The latest quake rumbled at 5:09 am just four miles from ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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Locals deal with the earthquakeNorthJersey.com BY SUSAN JOY CLARK A variety of residents in the area experienced the aftershocks of a 5.9 earthquake in Virginia in different ways. Some did not feel it at all and some definitely dealt with the tremors. Harold Bloom, president of Maywood Public ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
Geoscientist, Geographer "Mythbust" Earthquake and Hurricane LegendsNewswise (press release) “But, if you compare the Virginia earthquake to an earthquake in California, for example, where there are many faults and inconsistencies in the rocks, the energy – the vibration -- from a similar earthquake doesn't travel as consistently far. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
Double Trouble For Washington MonumentPersonal Liberty Digest 1 (UPI) — Hurricane Irene revealed new cracks in the Washington Monument, which was already closed following the Virginia earthquake, the National Parks Service said. Spokeswoman Carol Johnson told CNN Wednesday Parks Service employees found standing ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
Another aftershock from earthquake reported in VirginiaChicago Sun-Times More than 20 aftershocks ranging from 4.5 to 1.8 have followed the earthquake. Aftershocks are smaller tremors that take place in the weeks and possibly months following a major earthquake like the one centered in Virginia. See all stories on this topic » |
Reported 6.0 magnitude earthquake hits Washington D.C. area. 3.7miles deep...shallow quake.
Centered between Charlottesville and Richmond Va. Centered in Mineral, Virginia. Map below.
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit the East Coast of the United States Tuesday afternoon. Some government buildings in Washington were being evacuated.
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Earthquake epicenter Mineral, Va. (click photo for larger)
2 Nuclear Reactors taken offline in the quake area!
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Earthquake epicenter Mineral, Va. (click photo for larger)
2 Nuclear Reactors taken offline in the quake area!
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5.9 earthquake hits Virginia, jolts NY and CarolinasLos Angeles Times A magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck Virginia at about 1:50 pm (EDT), the US Geological Survey reported Tuesday. Tremors were felt in New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, Tennessee and the Carolinas. In New York City, some buildings were evacuated, ... See all stories on this topic » | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia Earthquake: East Coasters Turn to TwitterMashable It's not yet clear how far the earthquake spread. A Reuters witness says tremors were felt as far north as Toronto, Canada. The Pentagon and US Capitol have since been evacuated. Call service is reportedly down in DC; we're experiencing similar ... See all stories on this topic » | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Two Nuclear Reactors Taken Offline Following 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake in VirginiaFox News AP RICHMOND, Va. – Federal officials say two nuclear reactors at the North Anna Power Station in Louisa County, Va., were automatically taken off line by safety systems around the time of the earthquake. The Dominion-operated power plant is being run ... See all stories on this topic » | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Earthquake causes Conn. tennis stadium evacuationSacramento Bee Play was stopped and the venue evacuated at the New Haven Open in Connecticut on Tuesday after an earthquake that originated in Virginia shook the stadium on the Yale campus. The stadium was evacuated during the third game of a match between Jelena ... See all stories on this topic » | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia earthquake felt in Central Mass.Worcester Telegram A 5.9 magnitude earthquake centered northwest of Richmond, Va., this afternoon, was felt throughout the Northeast, including much of Massachusetts. Authorities said there is a risk of aftershocks. Shaking was felt at the White House and all over the ... See all stories on this topic » | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earthquake in Virginia and New York Region: Stars React on TwitterPopCrush At around 2PM EST, an earthquake hit Virginia and the shock was felt in many of the surrounding East Coast areas, including New York. Although the shaking was quite miniscule in Manhattan and the regions outside the metropolitan, it was definitely ... See all stories on this topic » | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earthquake centered in Va. rolls across Pa.Houston Chronicle PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Virginia has been felt across Pennsylvania, with people from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh experiencing shaking buildings and slight tremors. No immediate reports of damage or injuries were ... See all stories on this topic » | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia's biggest earthquakesRichmond Times Dispatch Before today's quake, Virginia's largest earthquake was a 5.9 temblor that hit in Giles County in 1897 and was felt in 12 states, according to the US Geological Survey. According to the USGS website, the largest damaging earthquake in the central ... See all stories on this topic » |
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6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits DC Area, Felt In Rhode IslandPatch.com Reuters is reporting the earthquake was a 6.0, but according to the United States Geological Society, the quake registered 5.9 with an epicenter 4 miles southwest of Mineral, Va. and 83 miles from Washington DC I've received some correspondence from ... See all stories on this topic » |
Earthquake Hits Virginia/DC areaBroadcasting & Cable "Now we know what residents of California feel like" said an anchor on WUSA Washington, which like all DC stations dropped regular programming to cover the quake. Most stations were reporting the quake as a 5.8, but the USGS revised it to a 5.9. ... See all stories on this topic » |
5.9 quake hits US East CoastHindustan Times A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck the US East Coast from Virginia to at least Boston on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. The earthquake was centered in Mineral, Virginia, which is 92 miles southwest of Washington, DC, the US Geological Survey ... See all stories on this topic » |
5.9 Earthquake Hits East Coast; Buildings EvacuatedKMPH Fox 26 A 5.9 earthquake in Virginia prompted the evacuation of parts of the Pentagon, White House and the Capitol Tuesday afternoon. The US Geological Survey says the earthquake was centered northwest of Richmond, Virginia. It shook much of Washington DC and ... See all stories on this topic » |
5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Va., vibrations felt locallyWayne Independent "Fox News is reporting a 5.8 magnitude earthquake felt in Washington, DC They actually have it up on the screen right now. An earthquake did actually hit Virginia and was felt in Washington, DC," Hooker asid. See all stories on this topic » |
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits central VirginiaWXIA-TV ATLANTA - The United States Geological Survey reports a magnitude 5.8 earthquake in central Virginia near the town of Mineral, about 90 miles southwest of Washington, DC. Reports of the quake have come from Washington, parts of Ohio and North Carolina ... See all stories on this topic » |
Earthquake hitsLaurinburg Exchange A 5.9 magnitude earthquake centered northwest of Richmond, Va., could be felt as far away as North Carolina. News reports say the earthquake shook much of Washington, DC, and was felt as far north as Rhode Island and New York City. ... See all stories on this topic » |
Earthquake Hits the East Coast!Daily Beast ... the sun-drenched streets from downtown office buildings.” At Newsweek's DC office, the building shook for a five seconds, paused, and then shook again for another two seconds. The epicenter of the quake was about 90 miles southwest of Washington DC. See all stories on this topic » |
5.8 Earthquake Hits Virginia, Washington, DCKESQ A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has hit Virginia and the Washington, DC area prompting the evacuation of the Pentagon. More » By Erik Sandoval, iReporter and Digital Content Director A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has hit the Washington, DC metro area, ... See all stories on this topic » |
PAIR OF RATTLERS: 5.8 quake hits W.Va.; 5.3 strikes Colorado, New MexicoContra Costa Times By AP WASHINGTON - A 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered northwest of Richmond, Va., shook much of Washington, DC, and was felt as far north as Rhode Island and New York City. The US Geological Survey said the earthquake was 3.7 miles deep. ... See all stories on this topic » |
Earthquake hits DC area, felt in OhioLancaster Eagle Gazette An earthquake in Virginia was felt in Lancaster and across Ohio, where office buildings swayed in Columbus and Cincinnati and the press box at the Cleveland Indians' Progressive Field shook. Watch live video from WUSA here. At least one building near ... See all stories on this topic » |
Magnitude 5.8 Quake Hits VirginiaNational Review Online (blog) By Daniel Foster The quake is epicentered in Mineral, Va., 100 miles southwest of Washington DC The White House, Pentagon, and Capitol have reportedly been evacuated. “What the concern is, of course, is that this is a foreshock. If it's a foreshock, ... See all stories on this topic » |
Earthquake Hits Virginia; Felt in Valley and Neighboring StatesWKBN/WYFX-TV Residents throughout the Valley reported feeling rumbles just before 2 pm after the earthquake hit Virginia. It was also felt in North Carolina , Pennsylvania and Washington, DC Add your perspective to any issue by leaving comments on the site. ... See all stories on this topic » |
Mild earthquake hits town and NortheastRidgefield Press The region was hit by a mild earthquake around 1:55 this afternoon. No damage has been reported in Ridgefield. Area police departments from Darien to Sherman were reporting shaking, but buildings in Washington, DC, were being evacuted, according to one ... See all stories on this topic » |
5.9 Magnitude Quake Hits Northern VirginiaPatch.com I didn't think they had earthquakes in Virginia, said Lily Thompson at Ft. Belvoir. Customers at Panera immediately grabbed their cell phones, but couldn't get service. According to twitter reports, cell phone service is largely out in the area. ... See all stories on this topic » |
Earthquake hits DC area, felt in OhioZanesville Times Recorder An earthquake in Virginia was felt in Zanesville and across Ohio, where office buildings swayed in Columbus and Cincinnati and the press box at the Cleveland Indians' Progressive Field shook. At least one building near the Statehouse was evacuated in ... See all stories on this topic » |
Earthquake hits East CoastBizjournals.com A 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the Virginia/ Washington DC region Tuesday afternoon was felt in Philadelphia. Here at the Philadelphia Business Journal's 12-floor offices in Old City, the building shook for about 10 seconds. ... See all stories on this topic » |
We'll get info posted as it comes in.
Jeff
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