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3 hrs ago | CNN

Quake reported in eastern Canada

People on both sides of the border felt an earthquake originating around the Quebec and Ontario borders, the Canadian government said.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, US Geological Survey, Technical Services, Geology, Science, Canada,

7 hrs ago | NewsChannel 9 WSYR

4.4 magnitude earthquake west of Ottawa, Canada felt in Central New York

Did you feel it? Tell us on Facebook Interactive Map: Share where you felt the earthquake Syracuse - The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting a 4.4 magnitude earthquake centered 15.5 miles NNE of Shawville, Canada was recorded at 9:43 a.m. People from all over Central New York reported feeling the earthquake.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Syracuse, NY, Geology, Science, Canada, West Carthage, NY

7 hrs ago | NewsChannel 9 WSYR

Video: Storm Team Meteorologist Jim Teske explains the earthquake in Canada

Interactive Map: Share where you felt the earthquake Syracuse - In this video, Storm Team Meteorologist Jim Teske explains the 4.4 magnitude earthquake Friday morning west of Ottawa, Canada that was felt in Central New York.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Syracuse, NY

9 hrs ago | Science Daily

GPS solution provides three-minute tsunami alerts

For the devastating Japan 2011 event, the team reveals that the analysis of the GPS data and issue of a detailed tsunami alert would have taken no more than three minutes.

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Related Topix: Tsunami, Natural Disasters, Asian Tsunami Disaster

9 hrs ago | WMUR-TV Manchester

Canada earthquake felt in northern NH, Vt.

Earthquakes Canada is reporting a 5.1-magnitude earthquake just west of Ottawa that was felt as far away as Toronto and northern New England.

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12 hrs ago | WCAX-TV Burlington

Canadian quake felt across parts of upstate NY, Vt.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred at 9:43 a.m., centered in Shawville, Ontario.

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Related Topix: US Geological Survey, Technical Services, Geology, Science, Natural Disasters, Canada, Boat Disaster

12 hrs ago | NewsChannel 9 WSYR

Interactive Map: Share where you felt the earthquake

People all across Central New York are reporting they felt an earthquake shortly before 10 a.m. Friday.

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12 hrs ago | KUOW-FM Seattle

Underwater Earthquake Recordings Reveal Mysterious Whale Calls

A fin whale is the second-largest animal after the blue whale. Researchers from the University of Washington have discovered that earthquake-detecting sensors off Vancouver Island also help monitor fin whale swimming patterns.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, University of Washington, Science, Oceanography

15 hrs ago | WJLA-TV Arlington

Toronto earthquake 2013: 4.8-magnitude quake shakes Ontario city

A magnitude-4.8 earthquake struck eastern Ontario Friday morning, a temblor that was felt in both Ottawa and Toronto.

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15 hrs ago | The Toronto Star

Earthquake: 4.8 quake felt in Toronto, followed by 4.2 aftershock

Earthquake Canada has confirmed that a 4.8 magnitude earthquake originated in Braeside, Ont., in the Ottawa Valley at 9:43 a.m. Friday.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Geology, Science

17 hrs ago | Inhabitat

Japan Takes Steps to Permanently Close First Nuclear Reactor Since Fukushima Disaster

Japan has hemmed and hawed about closing its nuclear reactors after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.

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Related Topix: Nuclear Energy, Natural Disasters

21 hrs ago | Mercury-Register

'Micro' quake recorded east of Willows

What the U.S. Geologic Survey is describing as a "micro" earthquake rattled things, just a little bit, 11 miles east of Willows Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Willows, CA, Natural Disasters

Thu May 16, 2013

Indiana's NewsCenter

What Does A Major Earthquake Feel Like?

When you think of earthquakes zones, Indiana probably doesn't top your list. But the Hoosier state is prone to earthquakes, even strong ones.

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Related Topix: Indiana, Natural Disasters, Education Etc., Bloomington, IN, Geology, Science

KIDK CBS 3

Cause of Texas explosion 'undetermined'

Investigators have not ruled out an intentional fire being behind explosions at a fertilizer plant in the small town of West that left 15 people dead, the Texas fire marshal said Thursday.

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KLEW-TV Lewiston

Small earthquake jolts southeast Idaho

A small earthquake jolted parts of southeastern Idaho and western Wyoming. The U.S. Geological Survey says the temblor measured at 3.6 magnitude occurred late Wednesday on the Idaho side of the Idaho-Wyoming border.

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Related Topix: Idaho, Natural Disasters, Geology, Science, Pocatello, ID, Idaho Falls, ID

County 10 News

Earthquake felt near Afton; WSGS seeking information from those who felt the shake

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 3.6-magnitude earthquake occurred late Wednesday 14 miles west-northwest of Afton, Wyoming on the Idaho side of the Idaho-Wyoming border.

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Newsday

Earthquake 'felt like a big bus'

Local resident Roy MacIntyre told BBC Radio Scotland that he had felt the walls of his house shudder as if a large bus had passed by outside.

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Xinhuanet

China's cabinet discusses post-quake reconstruction

The State Council, China's cabinet, on Wednesday urged concerted efforts and innovation in reconstruction following the deadly earthquake that jolted Sichuan Province in April.

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Wed May 15, 2013

NBC Washington

Aerial View Atop Washington Monument

After months of prep work, the final pieces of scaffolding have been mounted around the exterior walls of Washington Monument on Monday.

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Related Topix: US National Parks, Washington Monument, Natural Disasters

NBC29

2.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Louisa

Wednesday morning got off to a shaky start in Louisa County. A 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck at 7:01 a.m. The U.S. Geological Survey says it hit about six miles southwest of the town of Louisa, with an epicenter roughly three miles deep.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Louisa County, VA, Geology, Science, Charlottesville, VA