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4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes New England

Joe Hyer — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:05:34 +0000

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake centered near Hollis Center, Maine (which is located 20 miles west of Portland) was felt across New England at 7:12 p.m on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. According to the USGS’ “Did You Feel It?” map, residents across New England, including the city of Boston, and as far away [...]

Great Timed Videobomb In News [VIDEO]

John Riggs — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:04:36 +0000

A ‘videobomb’ isn’t literally a “bomb”, but more of an unwelcome surprise in the video – so you know. Not sure if you were watching CNN about the recent East coast earthquakes, but this video was too perfect. Notice who appears as soon as he says a certain word right around the :10 second mark.

Interactive Before/After Japanese Pictures

John Riggs — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:10:09 +0000

Here are some pictures that you can interact with to see before and after aerial pictures in parts of Japan after the tsunami. Click Here to see the devastation.

How You Can Help Victims of Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

John Riggs — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:09:32 +0000

Many of you are wondering how you can help the Japanese people, in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that has struck the island nation. Here are some organizations involved in the rescue and recovery effort that you can donate to. The Red Cross – Provides donations, first-aid and emotional support for both [...]

Quake, Tsunami Hit Japan; Affect The World [LIVE VIDEO]

John Riggs — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:52:48 +0000

Hundreds have been found or are presumed dead after a massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami tore through Japan's northeast coast. Some are already declaring the 8.9 magnitude quake the largest ever recorded and after-effects are expected to hit the west coast of the US, the Phillippines, Indonesia and other vulnerable spots. The Internet has sped into action, using Twitter to report updates and Google's crisis response page to report missing persons.

Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan [LIVE VIDEO]

John Riggs — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:37:17 +0000

TOKYO – Japan was struck by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, unleashing a 13-foot (4-meter) tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicenter. There were reports of injuries in Tokyo. In various locations along Japan’s coast, TV footage showed massive damage from the tsunami, [...]