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California Has More Than 99% Chance Of A Big Earthquake
California Has More Than 99% Chance Of A Big Earthquake WIthin 30 Years, Report Shows
California has more than a 99% chance of having a magnitude 6.7 or larger earthquake within the next 30 years, according scientists using a new model to determine the probability of big quakes. The likelihood of a major quake of magnitude 7.5 or greater in the next 30 years is 46% – and such a quake is most likely to occur in the southern half of the state.
Happy Lohri!!
Lohri is one of the most popular festivals in India and especially the North. It is marked with Bonfire in the open at night. The whole family/neighborhood get together at a single place, light up a bonfire and eat sweets (Gachak, rewari etc.) and roasted peanut. The festival is a celebration to get a good harvest of wheat as it is the winter crop in North India.
The festival is commenced by offering the sweets, peanuts and popcorn to the fire (God Agni).
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- The strongest earthquake in more than 200 years rocked Haiti today. The magnitude was 7.0 on the Richter scale. Even after this powerful quake there has been two more after shocks measuring more than 5 on the Richter scale.
- Major quake hits Haiti; many casualties expected – Yahoo! News
- The report for bls suggests something different.
Haiti Earthquake
The strongest earthquake in more than 200 years rocked Haiti today. The magnitude was 7.0 on the Richter scale. Even after this powerful quake there has been two more after shocks measuring more than 5 on the Richter scale.
“The American Red Cross is pledging an initial $200,000 to assist communities impacted by this earthquake, and is prepared to take further action as local responders assess the situation. As with most earthquakes, we expect to see immediate needs for food, water, temporary shelter, medical services and emotional support.
The American Red Cross is accepting donations through our International Response Fund.”
Source: Red Cross
Meanwhile a Tsunami watch is in effect for Haiti, Cuba, Bahamas and Dominican Republic.
Source: NWS