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Third Earthquake in Two Weeks Hits East Texas

Chase Colston — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:44:00 +0000

East Texas felt another small jolt this afternoon when a 2.7-magnitude earthquake hit in East Texas in the same area as the previous two that occurred over the last two weeks. The earthquake, which was likely an aftershock from the 4.3-magnitude quake that hit Thursday (May 17), was centered near Timpson, about 20 miles northeast [...]

Is Fracking to Blame for the Earthquakes in East Texas? [POLL]

Chase Colston — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:18:52 +0000

After a 3.7-magnitude earthquake hit East Texas last week, some started speculating the quake could have been caused by fracking during oil and gas exploration. One meteorologist said it could be the case, too, and after this morning's shake -- the second in as many weeks -- the question is being asked even more if fracking is to blame.

East Texas Earthquake — One Eyewitness's Account [VIDEO]

KNUE — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:39:44 +0000

Roger Pharr, of Flint, told our news director, Dave Goldman, he was awake and felt the 4.3-magnitude earthquake that shook East Texas this morning. When the quake -- the second to hit in East Texas in as many weeks -- was over, he made a video to talk about his experience with the quake.

[BREAKING] Another Earthquake Confirmed in East Texas This Morning

Jeff Evans — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:45:11 +0000

A second earthquake in as many weeks hit East Texas early this morning in nearly the same location. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the 4.3-magnitude earthquake, which occurred about three miles outside of Timpson in Shelby County at 3:17 a.m. this morning. KSLA.com is reporting viewers from Mount Enterprise to Bienville Parish, La., called the [...]

3.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes East Texas — What Caused It?

Dave Goldman — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:11:05 +0000

An earthquake measuring 3.7 startled some East Texas Residents in Nacogdoches, Shelby and Panola counties around 10:15 a.m. Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, the center of the earthquake was located about 2 miles west southwest of Timpson and was felt in the cities of Garrison and Nacogdoches. According to Jason Hansford, senior meteorologist [...]

Oklahoma Cleans Up After Weekend Earthquakes [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:50:26 +0000

A series of earthquakes and aftershocks — some felt as far away as Wisconsin — shook Oklahoma this weekend, startling people more accustomed to tornadoes than temblors.

Early Saturday, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake affected areas from Texas to Missouri, followed by a 5.6 quake later that night — Oklahoma’s strongest in history — and more than 10 aftershocks.

Rare East Coast Earthquake Damages National Cathedral, Washington Monument [VIDEO]

Jade Walker — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:00:36 +0000

The 5.8-magnitude earthquake that unnerved millions of people on the East Coast of the United States on Tuesday forced schools in three states to close and damaged several buildings and federal landmarks.

At least four aftershocks followed the powerful quake, including a 3.4-magnitude tremblor that hit near the nation’s capital overnight.

Will Hollywood try to cash in on Japan disaster?

Amy Austin — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:15:53 +0000

Hollywood has taken an unusually reserved approach to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, but analysts say they don’t expect the restraint to be permanent. Read the entire story at USA Today Life. This week, Warner Bros. pulled the Matt Damon thriller Hereafter from Japanese theaters because of a graphic opening scene that depicts a [...]

Massive Earthquake, Tsunami Strike Japan; Effects Expected Around the Globe

Jeff Evans — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:10:12 +0000

Hundreds have been found or are presumed dead after a massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami tore through Japan's northeast coast. Some are already declaring the 8.9 magnitude quake the largest ever recorded and after-effects are expected to hit the west coast of the US, the Phillippines, Indonesia and other vulnerable spots. The Internet has sped into action, using Twitter to report updates and Google's crisis response page to report missing persons.

Haiti – One Year After the Earthquake

Jeff Evans — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:52:40 +0000

It's hard to believe that a year has passed since the horrific earthquake that shook Haiti. After the tragedy, Americans pledged over 1 billion dollars -- 32 million dollars by text messages alone. But has it made a difference?