5.6 magnitude earthquake shakes buildings in Taiwan, series of temblors hits island
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook buildings in Taiwan on Thursday morning, as a series of temblors hit the island, causing little damage but possibly portending more seismic activity in the near future ...
Experts explain Maine's recent seismic activity, potential for future aftershocks
It’s been a very busy week underground in Maine, as there was an aftershock Wednesday morning from the larger earthquake that ...
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Earthquakes are this Missouri town's claim to fame. But residents are ill-prepared if one hits
Poverty, job loss and high insurance costs have led to a lack of earthquake insurance in New Madrid, Missouri — a town with a ...
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Earthquake Safety 101: Essential Steps To Protect Yourself
Every hour, earthquakes take place somewhere on Earth as tectonic plates gradually move. This movement causes stress to build up over time, which is eventually released in a sudden jolt. While most ...
Flawed emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during Los Angeles wildfires
When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby ...
Maine's 3.8 magnitude earthquake should serve as 'conversation starter for preparedness,' expert says
The state of Maine was hit by a rare 3.8 magnitude earthquake Monday morning, a tremor that could be felt across the New ...
When earthquake hit, some Maine residents ‘assumed there was an explosion,’ authorities said
Some callers to the York, Maine Police Department questioned whether an explosion had rocked the coastal town, said Sergeant Brian McNiece. ”Th ...
911 calls flood emergency officials in York, Maine, after earthquake
York, Maine, just over the border. The quake was centered about 6 and a half miles off York Harbor. The 911 calls started as ...