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New USGS map shows where ‘damaging' earthquakes are most likely to occur in the next century
A new USGS National Seismic Hazard Model released Tuesday shows where damaging earthquakes are most likely to occur in the United States.
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A magnitude 1.7 earthquake hit NYC. Is climate change a culprit?
New York City dwellers were abruptly awoken at the crack of dawn on Tuesday by an escalating, rumbling vibration that sirened a rush of police cars and fire trucks. What sounded the alarms for a possible explosion turned into a minor earthquake, a seemingly foreign experience to New Yorkers, but what turns out to be nature running its course. The…
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Can climate change impact earthquakes? Here's what experts say
What sounded the alarms for a possible explosion turned into a minor earthquake, a seemingly foreign experience to New Yorkers, but what turns out to be nature running its course. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino chats with the geology experts.
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Earthquake reported near Astoria, Queens Tuesday morning
The mystery over shaking on Roosevelt Island might be solved after the USGS reported a 1.7 magnitude earthquake occurred around the same time in Astoria, Queens.
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Investigation continues over source of mysterious explosion reports on Roosevelt Island
Firefighters responded to reports of small explosions on Roosevelt Island, then declared the scene under control with no clear cause, according to fire officials. News 4’s Romney Smith reports.
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Mystery solved? USGS reports magnitude 1.7 quake in Astoria before Roosevelt Island explosion calls
Firefighters responded to reports of small explosions on Roosevelt Island early Tuesday morning, then declared the scene under control with no clear cause, according to fire officials. But now the mystery might be solved thanks to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS is reporting a magnitude 1.7 earthquake occurred at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday near Astoria, Queens. Residents in both Manhattan…
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Powerful earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines, briefly prompting a tsunami warning
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 has struck off the coast of the southern Philippines island of Mindanao. Based on the magnitude and location, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said it expected tsunami waves to hit the southern Philippines and parts of Indonesia, Palau and Malaysia but the center later removed the warning There are no immediate reports...
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3.6 magnitude earthquake reported in Illinois, US Geological Survey says
The earthquake was reported in Standard, Ill., approximately 100 miles southwest of Chicago.
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Two 6.3 magnitude earthquakes kill at least 15 and injure nearly 40 others in western Afghanistan
The Taliban say a strong earthquake with several aftershocks has killed at least 15 people and injured dozens of others in western Afghanistan.
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Earthquake robbed Moroccan villagers of almost everything — loved ones, homes and possessions
The toll of the earthquake that devastated Morocco is on stark display in dozens of remote villages across the North African county’s disaster zone.
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Hopes of finding survivors fade after Moroccan earthquake devastates region
The recovery process is underway in parts of Morocco after a devastating 6.8 earthquake rocked the region on Sept. 8.
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Morocco earthquake: What to know about the devastation and the efforts to help
An earthquake has sown destruction and devastation in Morocco, where death and injury counts continue to rise.
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Moroccans sleep on street for 3rd straight night after earthquake kills over 2,100 people
Emergency crews in Morocco are working to rescue survivors from the country’s strongest earthquake in more than a century. Soldiers and aid workers brought water and supplies to mountain villages in ruins from Friday night’s quake.
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Powerful quake in Morocco kills more than 2,000 people and damages historic buildings in Marrakech
A rare, powerful earthquake has struck Morocco, sending people racing from their beds into the darkened streets and toppling buildings in mountainous villages and ancient cities not built to withstand such force. More than 2,000 people were killed. The toll is expected to rise as rescuers struggle to get through boulder-strewn roads to remote areas hit hardest. State television showed...
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Hilary flooded roadways in California, and now it's threatening Oregon and Idaho
Hilary, the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, swept people into swollen rivers, toppled trees onto homes and flooded roadways as the massive system marched northward Monday, prompting flood watches and warnings in more than a half dozen states.
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Can rain cause an earthquake? It theoretically could, seismologist says
After people living in Southern California got over the shock of experiencing a 5.1-magnitude earthquake and a tropical storm at the same time, many asked the question: Are the two natural disasters related?
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Can rain cause an earthquake?
With a tropical storm hitting Southern California when a 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit, many wondered are the two related?
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WATCH: The moment 5.1 magnitude quake hits Ojai
Tres Hermanas restaurant in Ojai, Calif. shared video from the moment a 5.1 magnitude quake hit on Sunday.
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What is a #hurriquake? It's something SoCal never thought they'd face.
As if getting the first tropical storm in more than 80 years wasn’t enough for the Los Angeles area on Sunday, a 5.1 earthquake shocked residents when it shook parts of Ventura and Los Angeles County.
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What is a ‘hurriquake'?
The term “hurriquake” was trending on Sunday after a tremor hit Southern California.