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VIDEO: This Italian Reporter Just Got Caught In An AftershockVIDEO: This Italian Reporter Just Got Caught In An Aftershock

by National Confidential | 30 May 2012 | 10:02 am EST

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Francesca Carrarini, a reporter for Italy’s Studio1 gets caught in an aftershock earthquake in the town of Mirandola.

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600% Increase In Earthquakes Tied To Fracking600% Increase In Earthquakes Tied To Fracking

by National Confidential | 09 April 2012 | 8:06 am EST

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A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey finds that a 600% increase in small earthquakes may be connected to fracking, drilling for natural gas and other materials in rock formations.

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4.0 Earthquake Hits San Francisco Region4.0 Earthquake Hits San Francisco Region

by National Confidential | 05 March 2012 | 8:36 am EST

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We are receiving reports of an earthquake in California.

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Tsunami Warning After 7.3 Sumatra EarthquakeTsunami Warning After 7.3 Sumatra Earthquake

by National Confidential | 10 January 2012 | 2:40 pm EST

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Indonesia has issued a tsunami warning after a 7.3 earthquake hit off the coast.

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Gozde Bahar: Teacher Pulled From Turkey Earthquake Rubble AliveGozde Bahar: Teacher Pulled From Turkey Earthquake Rubble Alive

by National Confidential | 26 October 2011 | 3:18 am EST

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Gozde Bahar, a 27 year old teacher has been pulled alive from the rubble of Turkey’s 7.2 earthquake.

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Eyup Erdem: Teen Pulled From Turkey Earthquake Rubble Alive After 61 HoursEyup Erdem: Teen Pulled From Turkey Earthquake Rubble Alive After 61 Hours

by National Confidential | 26 October 2011 | 2:28 am EST

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Eyup Erdem, a teenage college student, has been pulled from the rubble of Turkey’s devastating earthquake alive.

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Earthquake: Cracks In Washington Monument Lead To ClosureEarthquake: Cracks In Washington Monument Lead To Closure

by National Confidential | 23 August 2011 | 11:17 pm EST

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The Washington Monument will temporarily be closed.

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White House Statement On 5.9 East Coast EarthquakeWhite House Statement On 5.9 East Coast Earthquake

by National Confidential | 23 August 2011 | 4:24 pm EST

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The White House has issued the following statement on the August 2011 east coast earthquake.

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5.9 Earthquake Hits Washington DC Area5.9 Earthquake Hits Washington DC Area

by National Confidential | 23 August 2011 | 2:01 pm EST

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A 5.8 earthquake hit the Washington DC are Tuesday afternoon.

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7.1 Earthquake Rocks Japan7.1 Earthquake Rocks Japan

by National Confidential | 09 July 2011 | 9:56 pm EST

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A 7.1 magnitude earthquake has hit off of the northeastern coast of Japan, still recovering from the devastating earthquake and tsunami of March 2011.

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7.4 Earthquake In Alaska Prompts Tsunami Warning7.4 Earthquake In Alaska Prompts Tsunami Warning

by National Confidential | 24 June 2011 | 12:21 am EST

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A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit the Alaska region on Thursday night. That quake has prompted a tsunami warning for Alaska and the US west coast.

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Aftershock Hits JapanAftershock Hits Japan

by National Confidential | 11 April 2011 | 7:09 am EST

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“A strong aftershock rattled northeastern Japan on Monday, briefly knocking out the power supply at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Japan’s nuclear safety agency said that power was resumed to the unit-1, unit-2 and unit-3 reactors after a 50-minute interruption, allowing the critical cooling of hot fuel rods to resume.” READ MORE

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6.7 Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Warning In Indonesia6.7 Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Warning In Indonesia

by National Confidential | 04 April 2011 | 12:52 am EST

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“Hundreds of residents fled an Indonesian port town for higher ground on Monday when an earthquake struck south of Java with a magnitude estimated by US seismologists at 6.7.” READ MORE

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Japan Earthquake: 70 Year Old Woman Found Alive After 4 DaysJapan Earthquake: 70 Year Old Woman Found Alive After 4 Days

by National Confidential | 15 March 2011 | 6:42 am EST

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“Rescuers in Japan have found a 70-year-old woman alive four days after a deadly earthquake and tsunami rocked the nation. Osaka fire department spokesman Yuko Kotani says the woman was found inside her house that was washed away by the tsunami in northeastern Japan’s Iwate prefecture.” READ MORE

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Japanese Porn Stars Promote Earthquake ReliefJapanese Porn Stars Promote Earthquake Relief

by National Confidential | 15 March 2011 | 6:35 am EST

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Ai Sayama picture “Popular Japanese porn stars Maria Ozawa, Sola Aoi, and Ai Sayama are alive and well and have been using their social media accounts to help drum up support and morale for their countrymen.” READ MORE

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Japan Tsunami Video: Kesennuma CityJapan Tsunami Video: Kesennuma City

by National Confidential | 14 March 2011 | 6:31 am EST

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Video shows water from Japan tsunami in Kesennuma City rushing toward photographer.

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US State Department: Don't Travel To JapanUS State Department: Don't Travel To Japan

by National Confidential | 13 March 2011 | 12:27 pm EST

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“In a travel alert issued Sunday, the State Department is urging all non-essential U.S. government personnel to defer travel to Japan. ” READ MORE

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Japan To Release Radioactive Steam From Fukushima Daiichi ReactorJapan To Release Radioactive Steam From Fukushima Daiichi Reactor

by National Confidential | 12 March 2011 | 7:07 pm EST

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Japanese officials plan to release radioactive steam from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor. They say that the emergency cooling function of the facility’s number three reactor has stopped working.

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Tsunami Slams Japan After 8.9 EarthquakeTsunami Slams Japan After 8.9 Earthquake

by National Confidential | 11 March 2011 | 4:43 am EST

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“A powerful tsunami spawned by the largest earthquake in Japan’s history slammed the eastern coast Friday, sweeping away boats, cars, homes and people as widespread fires burned out of control. A local news report said at least 15 people were killed. The magnitude 8.9 offshore quake was followed by at least 19 aftershocks, most of [...]

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At Least 65 Dead In New Zealand EarthquakeAt Least 65 Dead In New Zealand Earthquake

by National Confidential | 22 February 2011 | 6:43 am EST

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A powerful earthquake hit the island nation of New Zealand on Monday, leaving at least 65 dead according to early reports.

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7.4 Earthquake Hits Pakistan7.4 Earthquake Hits Pakistan

by National Confidential | 18 January 2011 | 3:44 pm EST

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The US Geological Survey (USGS) reports that a 7.4 Earthquake has hit Pakistan.

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Earthquake In HawaiiEarthquake In Hawaii

by National Confidential | 18 July 2010 | 9:33 pm EST

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Twitter users are reporting that a minor earthquake just hit in Hawaii. Early reports indicate that the earthquake was felt in Honolulu.

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Minor Earthquake Hits Washington DC AreaMinor Earthquake Hits Washington DC Area

by National Confidential | 16 July 2010 | 8:17 am EST

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“A minor earthquake shook residents awake in the DC area early Friday, rattling windows but apparently causing no serious damage. And while Californians might scoff at the 3.6 magnitude quake, Susan Potter, a geophysicist at the U.S. Geological Survey, said it was the strongest to hit within 30 miles of DC since they began keeping [...]

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5.1 Earthquake In Talca, Chile5.1 Earthquake In Talca, Chile

by National Confidential | 02 July 2010 | 8:38 pm EST

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“Earthquake, prelim magnitude of 5.1, strikes 54 miles northeast of Talca, Chile ” Link

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Tsunami Warning For Indonesia After EarthquakeTsunami Warning For Indonesia After Earthquake

by National Confidential | 15 June 2010 | 11:48 pm EST

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A tsunami warning has been issued for Indonesia after a 7.4 earthquake off of the north coast of Papua, Indonesia…

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7.4 Earthquake Near Papua Indonesia7.4 Earthquake Near Papua Indonesia

by National Confidential | 15 June 2010 | 11:44 pm EST

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A 7.4 earthquake has hit near the north coast of Papua, Indonesia, according to MSNBC…

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5.7 Earthquake Near Ocotillo, CA5.7 Earthquake Near Ocotillo, CA

by National Confidential | 15 June 2010 | 7:11 am EST

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“The largest of the quakes — a magnitude 5.7 temblor — was recorded at 9:26 p.m., the U.S. Geological Survey said. It could be felt throughout Los Angeles County. That quake was centered five miles southeast of Ocotillo in San Diego County and 16 miles east-northeast of Jacumba in eastern San Diego County, the survey [...]

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6.4 Earthquake Off Japan's Honshu Island6.4 Earthquake Off Japan's Honshu Island

by National Confidential | 12 June 2010 | 11:52 pm EST

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The US Geological Survey (USGS) is reporting a 6.4 earthquake off of Japan’s Honshu Island.

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7.7 Earthquake Hits Near India's Nicobar Islands7.7 Earthquake Hits Near India's Nicobar Islands

by National Confidential | 12 June 2010 | 6:12 pm EST

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Nicobar Islands picture “A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Saturday west of India’s Nicobar Islands, triggering a tsunami watch in the Indian Ocean, according to the Unites States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter of the quake was 107 miles west of Misha on the Nicobar Islands and 275 miles west-northwest of Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia [...]

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51 Dead From Turkey Earthquake, Village Of Okcular Destroyed51 Dead From Turkey Earthquake, Village Of Okcular Destroyed

by National Confidential | 08 March 2010 | 5:21 am EST

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“At least 51 people died when an earthquake of 6.0 magnitude struck a village and outlying areas near the town of Elazig in eastern Turkey early on Monday, officials in the region said. The village of Okcular was largely destroyed and rescue workers struggled to free a handful of survivors, the officials added. A second [...]

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5.9 Earthquake Hits Turkey5.9 Earthquake Hits Turkey

by National Confidential | 08 March 2010 | 12:30 am EST

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“A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey early Monday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of injuries, deaths or damage.” [Link]

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