Earthquake helps Croatian officials uncover Roman theater under town hall: images
Recent events triggered by an earthquake in Croatia have serendipitously led to the discovery of ancient Roman theatres, according to officials. The Ministry of Culture and Media in Croatia released a statement back in April announcing this find in the city of Sisak. During renovations of the City Hall in Sisak, the Roman theatre, or […]
A 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tibet, No Casualties Reported
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit the city of Shigatse in Tibet early on Monday, occurring at a depth of 10 kilometers. The China Earthquake Authority reported that this seismic event took place at 5:11 AM local time (2111 GMT). Emergency services have been deployed, but fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries or fatalities. […]
4.1 Earthquake Rocks Eastern Tennessee, Sensed In Atlanta And The Carolinas
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded in eastern Tennessee, with tremors felt as far away as Atlanta, Georgia. The quake struck approximately 30 miles southwest of Knoxville, near Greenback, Tennessee, as noted by the US Geological Survey (USGS). The depth of the earthquake was around 15.5 miles. Meteorologists from news stations in Georgia and North […]
Metallica concert recorded as minor earthquake after shaking Virginia Tech significantly.
Metallica Concert Causes Tremors at Virginia Tech BLAKESBURG, VA – The much-anticipated Metallica concert at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium turned out to be more than just a musical event; it created actual seismic activity. For Hokies, the opening notes of “Enter Sandman” have long been a cherished part of the football experience. On Wednesday night, […]
Strong Earthquake Of 6.2 Magnitude Strikes Istanbul
Istanbul: Türkiye’s AFAD Disaster Bureau said a strong earthquake, magnitude 6.2, had shaken Istanbul on Wednesday. There were no immediate reports of damage, but people evacuated the buildings as Quake hit and rocked cities on the European and Asian coasts of the Strait of Boshols. The epicenter of the earthquake that hit 12:49 (0949 GMT) […]
Thailand Arrests Chinese Executive over Bangkok Earthquake Skyscraper Collapse
Thailand’s Special Investigation Agency (DSI) has arrested Zhang Chuanling, an executive at a company called China Railway No. 10 Ltd., as part of a broad investigation into the collapse of Chinese-made skyscrapers during the late March earthquake in Bangkok. There was a 33-storey management building. Structure only Collapse In Bangkok, the earthquake with a magnitude […]
Democrats Challenge Rubio on Response to Burma Earthquake Amid USAID Cuts!
Representative Gregory Meeks (DN.Y.) along with 18 other Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee have called on the Trump administration to offer immediate aid to those impacted by the devastating earthquake in Burma last month. In a letter sent on Tuesday, the group expressed concerns to Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the “closure” […]
Elephants at San Diego Zoo form ‘alert circle’ to protect youngest calves during earthquake: video
Horton hears about the earthquake! A herd of elephants at the San Diego Zoo acted on instinct and formed a “alert circle” around young people to protect their calves from the earthquake that rattled Southern California on Monday. In addition to their huge ears, elephants have the unique ability to feel sounds through their feet. […]
Californians Alerted to ‘Drop, Cover, Hold on’ Seconds Before Earthquake
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on Monday, just outside San Diego, and people received text alerts on their phones just seconds before the earthquake hit. “Some parts of Los Angeles and Orange counties were shaken Monday morning due to a strong earthquake near San Diego.” It has been reported KTLA. “The earthquake was […]
Video: Thousands feared dead in Myanmar and Thailand after devastating 7.7 earthquake topples skyscraper, collapses bridge
A violent earthquake caused extensive damage Myanmar and nearby Thailand on friday. It is feared that thousands of people have died after a catastrophic 7.7 earthquake defeated skyscrapers, bridges and dams. A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar's second largest city. The epicenter was only 10 miles from the city and had a […]