If you felt the tremor, USGS wants to hear from you. New York City and its neighboring areas were jolted earlier this morning by an earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale, a rarity for this region. While mild compared to some seismic events, it's a significant occurrence for the East Coast. The US Geological Survey (USGS) has pinpointed the epicenter of the quake … [Read more...] about An Extremely Rare Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Just Hit New York City
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Dog rescued from rubble 28 days after earthquake — after giving birth to puppies
Last month a devastating, 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, leaving at least 50,000 people dead. In the weeks since, search and rescue crews have been hard at work searching for survivors. And in one uplifting story, a group of unlikely survivors were pulled from the rubble a nearly a month after the earthquake: a dog and her three newborn … [Read more...] about Dog rescued from rubble 28 days after earthquake — after giving birth to puppies
Husky dog found alive under rubble 22 days after Turkey earthquake
Last month a devastating, 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, leaving at least 50,000 people dead. In the weeks since, search and rescue crews have been hard at work searching for survivors. Miraculously, one survivor was found 22 days after the earthquake: a Husky dog. The dog, named “Aleks,” was found under the rubble of a two-story building in … [Read more...] about Husky dog found alive under rubble 22 days after Turkey earthquake
Man Charged Following “Earthquake” Caused By Gender Reveal Party
Aman has been charged with disorderly behavior in connection with an April explosion at a quarry, which was thought to be the "reveal" component of a gender reveal celebration. Disclosing a baby's sex is one of those things that you just assume isn't dangerous, but that has altered in recent years with the introduction of the gender reveal party. So far this year, at least … [Read more...] about Man Charged Following “Earthquake” Caused By Gender Reveal Party
The Death Toll From The Earthquake In Afghanistan Has Risen To Over 1,000 People
The 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck in a region close to the border of western Pakistan, where tremors were also felt. According to the Afghan state-run Bakhtar News Agency, an earthquake has killed at least 1,000 people and injured over 1,500 more. That figure, however, is expected to rise as more information from rural mountain communities affected by the natural disaster … [Read more...] about The Death Toll From The Earthquake In Afghanistan Has Risen To Over 1,000 People