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Turkey Earthquake 2011 Left 1000 Feared Dead (Photos)

By: Mary Rose | 2011-10-24 | News and society
An estimated 1,000 people were feared dead as a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Turkey on Sunday, destroying dozens of buildings into piles of twisted steel and blocks of concrete and trapping some victims alive under debris. The quake’s epicenter was at the village of Tabanli, 20 km north of Van city, Kandilli said. read more

2011 Earthquakes in Virginia - How were they predicted?

By: Pierre P | 2011-08-24 | Journalism
Virginia is located near the center of the North American plate and, thus, experiences a much lower rate of seismicity than California. Another difference is that California earthquakes often break the ground surface, while earthquakes in Virginia usually occur on faults at depths of from 3 to 15 miles. Thus, the earthquakes felt in the Commonwealth today generally have no relationship with faults read more

Earthquake Insurance

By: beamalife | 2010-11-03 | Insurance
Most homeowners policies have very limited coverage for earthquake damage--excluding direct loss from earth movement but covering loss by a subsequent fire, explosion, breakage of glass, or theft. As a result, if you live in an area prone to earthquakes, you may want to purchase additional coverage with earthquake insurance. read more

Earthquake Insurance

Pictures of Powerful Earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand (December 2011)

By: Mary Rose | 2011-12-23 | News and society
A series of strong earthquakes rocked the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, December 23, 2011, rattling buildings, closing the airport and sending residents rushing from buildings and prompting terrified holiday shoppers to flee into the streets. read more

6.1 Aftershock Hit Haiti Today

By: Nick Harrison | 2010-01-21 | Society
Today, another earthquake struck Haiti Island just after more than a week. The earthquake was 6.1 Richter - 0.9 slighter than the previous 7.0 one. read more

4.5-Magnitude Aftershock Strikes Washington DC

By: Mary Rose | 2011-08-27 | News and society
The capital Washington, northern Virginia and Maryland suffered from a 4.5-magnitude aftershock early Thursday morning, August 25, 2011, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the sixth tremor since the 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit the areas two days ago, causing negative consequences. read more

Top 10 Heavy Losses From Earthquakes

By: Mary Rose | 2011-03-26 | Weather
The official figure of damage in the earthquake resulting tsunami and aftershocks in Japan, 11/03 has not been declared. On 23/03, The Cabinet Office of Japan estimated $309bn overall losses while World Bank offered it reached at $239bn. Furthermore, it’s necessary to keep an eye on insurance company’s role in aftershocks. Robert Hartwig, president of the Insurance Information Institute said: “Prior to today's earthquake, insured earthquake losses worldwide, dating back to February 2010, totaled an estimated $23 billon." read more

Manila Earthquake – Earthquake Philippines, 2010 Manila Earthquake

By: Jockson | 2010-03-26 | Environment
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake shook Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon past noon Thursday, state seismologists said. That earthquake caused buildings in Metro Manila to shake for about 30 seconds. Scared workers fled buildings and went out into the streets fearing that buildings may collapse. read more

Japan's electronic products will no longer be involved in the aftershocks worse

By: springisnotlate | 2011-04-11 | Internet Business
April 7, northeastern Japan late recurrence of magnitude 7.4 earthquakes, the Tokyo Earthquake Research Institute, Professor Takashi Valley Village, warnings, may still occur in the future size of 8 aftershocks, need strict vigilance. read more

Preparing Supplies For Earthquakes

By: Ronald Pedactor | 2011-02-17 | Article Marketing
Whether you are preparing for a catastrophe that robs you of your home, or a little tremor that makes your shelves quiver a bit, it is wise to be prepared. If you live along fault lines and shifting plates, then you will most likely experience some sort of tremor in you lifetime. read more

Oklahoma Earthquake

By: Caterer | 2011-12-04 | Environment
Oklahoma recently experienced earthquakes of moderate intensity. read more

Abruzzo earthquake

By: Albina Fabiani | 2010-02-05 | Nature
The terrible news of the earthquake in the Southern Italian region of Abruzzo bring to everyone's attention the need to help out the 100,000 who remained homeless, the 1,500 injured and the relatives read more

7.1-Richter Earthquake in New Zealand

By: Mary Rose | 2010-09-09 | Community News
Every year, New Zealand records more than 14,000 earthquakes. At four thirty-five on September 4th , the city of Christchurch in New Zealand was hit by the 7.1-Richter earthquake. It’s about the same size quake as Haiti, but the damage is so much less. The happening was reported to destroy about 500 buildings and caused an estimated £930 million of damage. In addition, about 100,000 among 160,000 residential houses were devastated due to the earthquake and aftershocks. Fortunately, no one was killed during the quake. Streets, shops, offices and schools throughout the region are closed until everything is checked to be safe. Let’s have a look at the following images to find out how Christchurch was after the earthquake. read more

Earthquake Insurance In Maryland

By: Renee Walker | 2011-05-19 | Insurance
Obviously, earthquake insurance in Maryland is not necessary, or advised. The state of Maryland is not known for its earthquake activity, and it is unlikely that residents of the state will ever have to worry about losing lives or property to tremors and quakes. read more