earthquake

New Zealand Issues Tsunami Warning After Quake Hits Chile // MORE: New Zealand’s Ministry of Civil Defense said people living in some eastern areas should stay away from beaches and the shoreline. Those areas include the East Cape, the Chatham Islands, the Coromandel and Banks Peninsula.

New Zealand Issues Tsunami Warning After Quake Hits Chile // MORE: New Zealand’s Ministry of Civil Defense said people living in some eastern areas should stay away from beaches and the shoreline. Those areas include the East Cape, the Chatham Islands, the Coromandel and Banks Peninsula.

A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake has struck in the open waters of the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge; the quake struck within the last 30 minutes

The NATIONAL TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER says this: “A destructive widespread tsunami threat does not exist based on historical earthquake and tsunami data. However, there is the small possibility of a local tsunami that could affect coasts located usually no more than a hundred kilometers from the earthquake epicenter.”

Connecticut officials coordinate earthquake preparation

After daily earthquakes in eastern Connecticut over the past week, officials have met to discuss ways the state can respond and residents can prepare. The situation is confusing and challenging–a place that has not shaken in centuries is constantly now moving.. Of course nothing large enough to be earth shattering or teeth chattering has happened … Read moreConnecticut officials coordinate earthquake preparation

THE CRATON IS MOVING. BUT IS THE SKY FALLING?

Connecticut officials coordinate earthquake preparation » After daily earthquakes in eastern Connecticut over the past week, officials have met to discuss ways the state can respond and residents can prepare. The situation is confusing and challenging—a place that has not shaken in centuries is constantly now moving.. Of course nothing large enough to be earth … Read moreTHE CRATON IS MOVING. BUT IS THE SKY FALLING?