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Earthquake in Washington D.C.
Source: AGENCY FOR EFE / AFP Washington An earthquake of 5.9 magnitude on the Richter scale in the Washington area, which was felt in new York, forced the evacuation of the Pentagon, said the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake was detected at 13.51 local time (17.51 GMT) at a depth of 6 miles. The quake, which...
Should there be a law against hoarding food beyond a 2 week emergency supply?
With food prices driven up in many places, should there be a law that prevents hoarders from hoarding more than an emergency supply of food? I don't think buying food to store in the event of an emergency can be considered "hoarding food". I am betting there are people in Missouri that wish they had several...
Could the Japan Earthquake cause more destruction?
With Japan literally being relocated after the quake, & the poles shifting, could this be the start of a domino effect leading to other natural disasters around the world? ofcourse yes earthquake Tsunami nuclear yeah because it affects the future of a lot of people lives over there in a negative way
EconomicPolicyJournal.com: The Effects of Radiation on the Body
We are a long way from a meltdown that could cause serious damage around the globe, but if there is a meltdown in Japan and if the containment vessel does not contain the meltdown, then sizable amounts of radiation could enter the air, depending how high in the air it gets, and which way the...
Technically, which one of these dates regarding the recent Japan tsunami & earthquake (combined) event is true?
1. It happened on the 10th March 2011. 2. It happened on the 11th March 2011. Depends on which time zone you live in. if you were in Japan, the quake happened March 11. 2. It happened on the 11th March 2011. The earthquake occurred in Japan therefore you would use Japan Standard Time (JST).
Lake Elsinore Earthquake Fault Zone (Riverside County) « LDS Emergency Preparedness
TYPE OF FAULTING: right-lateral strike-slip – ANIMATION LENGTH: about 180 km (not including the Whittier, Chino, and Laguna Salada faults) NEARBY COMMUNITIES: Temecula, Lake Elsinore, Julian LAST MAJOR RUPTURE: may 15, 1910; Magnitude 6 — no surface rupture found SLIP RATE: roughly 4.0 mm/yr INTERVAL BETWEEN MAJOR RUPTURES: roughly 250 years PROBABLE MAGNITUDES: MW6.5 – 7.5 MOST RECENT SURFACE RUPTURE: 18th century...
Diana Clement: Moral of the quake – Prepare for everything
Financial preparedness has been highlighted by the Christchurch earthquake. what would you do financially if your employer’s premises (or your own if you’re self-employed) were destroyed? There is only so long that many businesses can keep paying staff when they’ve stopped trading. “Sometimes it takes a catastrophe to remind us how important it is to...
What Goes Into an Emergency Kit?
Maybe you don’t live in an area where hurricanes or tornadoes are a threat to you. It’s possible that the idea of experiencing an earthquake where you live is so remote that it’s not – in you mind- even worth considering (although as I recall Texas isn’t usually considered to be a hot bed of...
Top 10 Emergency Preparedness for an Earthquake
An earthquake can strike any time and better preparedness for an earthquake can ensure your safety and your family’s safety. during an earthquake, one can feel vibration of the ground, noise which progressively grows louder, swaying sensation etc. Most injuries and deaths from earthquake are due to falling objects and debris, especially near the entry...
Tsunami Evacuation Drill To Be Held On Coast
PORTLAND, Ore. — Coastal communities in Oregon will take part in one of the largest tsunami drills in state history Wednesday.The tsunami evacuation drill will start at 11 a.m. in Waldport, Yachats and Seal Rock, officials said.Oregon Emergency Management and the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries are organizing the drill. they said it...
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