Earthquake

The news about the Haiti earthquake and its recent 6 magnitude aftershock left me with fear that this might happen to us. In fact, my husband has been carrying a whistle in his pocket for some months now in case something unthinkable – like him being trapped in a collapsed building – would... 

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Scammers trying to Scam Haiti Sympathy

Online scams exploiting the Haitian earthquake, including spam e-mail messages soliciting for donations, have been identified by security company Symantec Corp. Any money sent according to the instructions in the scam e-mail messages will not help anyone in Haiti, it will end up in the pockets of cybercriminals. Symantec... 

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Palawan safest, no earthquake faults

APART from the profusion of spectacular landscapes and seascapes that has made it the favorite of many travelers, it would seem that the paradise island of Palawan also offers the safest haven for those fearful ...... 

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What to do before, during and after an earthquake?

My sincerest condolences to the families and loved ones of the hundreds of thousands of our brothers and sisters that died in the 7.0 Magnitude earthquake in Haiti. Although this is a very sad incident to all of us and most specially to those who lost their loved ones, this is a part of the [...]... 

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Prayers for Haiti

A young survivor from the Haiti earthquake - AP photo While we worry ourselves with the trivial pursuits and with needs and necessities of the world, let’s pause for a short while to pray for the citizens of Haiti, who were devastated by the recent 7.0 magnitude earthquake. With 10 percent of... 

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7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Haiti

Haiti is struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, Tuesday at 4:53 p.m.This is the largest earthquake that hit Haiti in more than 20 years, leaving the Haitian capital largely destroyed. It is assumed that there could be thousands of people dead due to the disaster. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the... 

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Earthquake hit Southern California on July 29, 2008

Southern California was hit by an earthquake on July 29, 2008. Here are the reports:

New York Times – Earthquake Rattles Southern California

AFP – Los Angeles rattled by 5.4 magnitude quake

SignOn SanDiego – Powerful San Bernardino quake has San Diego shook up

Reuters – Earthquake jolts Los Angeles, no injuries reported

Associated Press – Strong quake shakes Southern California

The epicenter was in Chino Hills, CA – just 32 miles away from Los Angeles, CA.

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