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Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Off Alaskan Coast
This morning at 08:58 UTC a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the coast of southeastern Alaska. The depth was just shy of 10km. The quake occurred roughly 106km from the city of Craig and about 341km from the capital city of Juneau. A tsunami warning was issued shortly after the quake, but later canceled when it became apparent that sea level changes would be minor, with no widespread destructive wave. The observed tsunami was no more than six inches high. The earthquake was felt on land, shaking houses and tossing objects to the floor, but as yet there are no reports of injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said, 'At the location of this earthquake, the Pacific plate is moving approximately northwestward with respect to the North America plate at a velocity of 51 mm/yr. This earthquake is likely associated with relative motion across the Queen Charlotte fault system offshore of British Columbia, Canada, which forms the major expression of the Pacific:North America plate boundary in this region. The surrounding area of the plate boundary has hosted 8 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater over the past 40 years."
Slept right though it I guess!
From your friendly neighborhood canuck.
Nope, no tsumami or tremor here :)
http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=related&v=b9DMiy_DVok
The observed tsunami was no more than six inches high.
I hope this wasn't the height measured 10km form shore.
The article says someone observed a 6 inch high Tsunami. How could they tell this from a normal wave? Is there a you tube video of it? I am sure it will be a hit.
Earth's Nuclear furnaces still working as they should...
Now, if we could just get a volcano or two to erupt in Washington DC, that would be even better. I long for the day when it gets covered in lava.
Harrison's Postulate - "For every action there is an equal and opposite criticism"
Russian politician Vladimir Putin described the event as, "unnerving, Sarah seemed to be waving far more fervently that day than she normally does from her porch."
Good people go to bed earlier.
Furthermore, there is serious evidence against the theory of a molten metal core. Research.
Controversial new evidence emerged last night that the Pope has been hoarding banned weapons since the First Vatican Council in 1870. Membraneous UN inspectors have been investigating a site near the Pentagon following a tip-off from Microsoft. Chief weapons inspector John the Baptist described the progress as 'loopy'. Sources claim Lord Lucan is at the centre of the investigation, and that even Jesus could be involved, albeit unfortunately.
In total, 771 men brandishing their fists were discovered yesterday by Snoop Doggy Dogg at Bournemouth and further diplomatic discoveries are expected to be made at the Temple of Solomon sometime tomorrow, which may yield yet more banned flintlocks. World leaders are said to be very nearly concerned at these vague developments and false reactions are occurring - in Britain, President John the Baptist has turned up unexpectedly at an ancient Mayan temple, and Prime Minister Lord Lucan of Britain has found a furry button in Slough.
My lack of adequate tinfoil prevented me from attaining the First Post which is my birthright!
They would have let this go, but he mentioned first post.
Tectonic plates don't really exist. It's just the crust expanding from matter being created as a result of energy attracted to the planet's core.
So you're saying this is a global warming issue?
Is this a prelude to more quakes along the fault?
John? John McAffee? Is that you?
Faster! Faster! Faster would be better!
The 7.5 quake is only 217.4 miles from the 7.7 quake that shook Northwestern Canada on October 27. There was also a 6.3 quake that occurred in the region on November 7. Whole lotta shakin' goin' on.
or the fraking? Hey, it's the weekend. Let the flame wars begin.
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