Posts Tagged ‘earthquake’
Wedding During The Sichuan Earthquake
Monday, May 26, 2008 23:10 No CommentsI just came across a set of pictures of a wedding that took place during the 8 Richter Sichuan earthquake, China. The couple and their guests were extremely lucky to have survived this horrible event that has taken the life’s of 65,000 people and left many more injured and homeless.
The 100 year old Church of [...]
Earthquake Van
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 22:54 No CommentsHave you ever thought what you will miss the most from your home country if you decide to go leave somewhere else?
The Japanese have found what they need to take with them. They designed an earthquake simulation van, (perhaps so they will not miss their earthquakes?). Maybe it is only for educational purposes nevertheless its [...]
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits The UK
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 12:48 No CommentsOn the 27th of February, at 00:56 (GMT) an earthquake of a 5.2 magnitude hit 46 km South of Kingston upon hull according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The exact epicenter was near Market Rasen in Lincolnshire. This comes as a surprise as it has been 25 years since the last big earthquake in [...]
Kerkira, Greece, Is Shaken By Earthquake (24/02/2008)
Saturday, February 23, 2008 23:44 No CommentsOn the 24th of February, at 01:07 Local time, a new earthquake, 5km South of the City of Kerkira (at Kerkira island, Greece). The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre gave an earthquake reading of 3.5 in the Richter scale. No casualties were reported only minor damages inside houses from items falling. Normally such a low magnitude [...]
6.1 Earthquake Shocks Greece for the 5th Time in 2 Months
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 22:08 No CommentsToday, 21st of February at 20:27, the 5th earthquake in 2 months shook Greece. The epicenter was 39 km south of the town of Methoni in the sea. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre gave an earthquake reading of 6.1 in the Richter scale and so far no damager or casualties have been reported. The recent seismic [...]
Earthquake Early Warning System for Your House
Sunday, February 17, 2008 17:16 No CommentsYet another article regarding earthquakes. It might be a bit tiring but I think this is an issue that matters to many people out there as most of us on this planet are on seismologic zones.
So tell me how much money did you give this year to buy a mobile phone? a PC or to [...]