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Huge earthquake jolts Alaska; no tsunami danger for California
Alaska was jolted by a 7.3-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday afternoon. Tsunami information was not immediately available.
An Alaska tsunami warning had residents scrambling for high ground after 7.3 magnitude earthquake
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Communities along a 700-mile stretch of Alaska’s southern coast ordered residents to higher ground ...
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Seismic Engineering Challenges for San Diego International Airport's New Terminal 1
Rebuilding Terminal 1 in a seismic zone? Here’s how San Diego International Airport tackled earthquake risks head-on.
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SpaceX rocket launches have increased in California. Not all residents are happy.
As SpaceX rocket launches increase at the Vandenberg Space Force Base, not all Californians have been welcoming of the plans.
20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters
The program, established by a 2000 law, provides grants for a variety of disaster mitigation efforts, including levees to ...
Alaska Is the Most Earthquake-Prone State. Here Is Why Wednesday's Earthquake Was Notable
Wednesday’s magnitude 7.3 earthquake off Alaska’s Aleutian Islands chain struck in a region that has experienced a handful of ...
Tsunami advisory canceled after magnitude 7.3 earthquake recorded off Alaska coast
The giant earthquake was recorded at 12:37 p.m. local time, southeast of Sand Point, a community located on Popof Island in ...
No tsunami danger on California coast after 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Alaska, officials say
A lightly populated stretch of Alaska’s southern coast was under a tsunami warning after the magnitude 7.3 quake was felt ...
An Earthquake With a Preliminary 6.2 Magnitude Shakes Panama, With No Immediate Reports of Damage
PANAMA CITY (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary 6.2 magnitude struck off the Pacific coast of Panama on Monday, authorities said. No injuries or damage were immediately reported.