earthquake
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the East Coast today, rattling communities from Southern NJ to upstate NY.With just three days until the total solar eclipse, you might be wondering if these events are related.But there’s no scientific evidence that solar eclipses cause earthquakes. Did you feel that?At 10:23 a.m. ET,…
The 4.8-magnitude earthquake on the East Coast Friday came from ancient dormant faults.The faults formed when two continents collided about 500 million years ago, creating the Appalachians and Atlantic Ocean.Leftover stress from the retreat of Ice Age glaciers may have reactivated a sleeping fault. The earthquake that just shook the…
Geologists say the East Coast could be in for more earthquakes in the weeks ahead.There’s also a slim chance of aftershocks with a similar or larger magnitude, the USGS said.To prepare, you should create an emergency plan, secure household items, and assemble a bugout bag. Aftershocks could hit the East…
Taiwanese authorities said they’ve airlifted 928 pounds of food to people stuck at a quarry.Sixty-four people were reported trapped at Heping Mine after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit Hualien county.So far, nine people have died, and another 186 were injured in Hualien due to the quake. Rescue authorities in Taiwan said…
By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) -Asian shares tracked Wall Street lower on Wednesday as U.S. yields stood near four-month highs, while a powerful earthquake in the region raised concerns about possible disruptions to the vital chip-making industry. Europe is set for a subdued open, with EUROSTOXX 50 futures little changed…
Investing.com– Most Asian stocks sank on Wednesday as a devastating earthquake in Taiwan dented risk appetite, while uncertainty over the path of U.S. interest rates also spurred extended profit-taking in the region. Regional stocks took a weak lead-in from Wall Street, as U.S. stock indexes tumbled from near record highs…
