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Frequent Earthquakes Continue For Second Day

August 9, 2012

A rise in Earthquakes in California and Alaska continued into a second day.

Alaska had three earthquakes strike in just over a two hour period. A 2.7 magnitude quake struck south of Seward, Alaska at 10:18. At 11:43, a 4.9 quake struck southeast of Whittier, Alaska with a second 3.0 magnitude quake hitting in the same area about 50 minutes later. (more…)

Researchers Tie Fracking To Rise In Earthquakes

April 13, 2012

U.S. Geological Survey researchers have said that a series of earthquakes across the middle of the United States might be the result of “fracking” to release natural gas and not a natural occurrence. (more…)