Monthly Archives: February 2011

Magma intrusion and swelling under Iceland’s Krýsuvík volcano

February 28, 2011 – ICELAND – According to news from Rúv. It appears that hydrothermal areas in Krýsuvík volcano are growing larger following the earthquake swarm in the past few days. This same news also tells that the number of … Continue reading

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Iceland geologists downplay significance of massive quake swarms

February 28, 2011 – ICELAND – More than 500 earthquakes, most of which were minor, were picked up by the sensors of the Icelandic Meteorological Office by Lake Kleifarvatn in southwest Iceland yesterday and the seismic activity carried on through … Continue reading

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Are Arkansas quakes about to intensify?

February 28, 2011 (Greenbrier, AR) — The US Geological Society confirms as a 4.7 earthquake struck near Greenbrier Sunday night just after 11, followed by a 3.8 aftershock. KOLR/KSFX’s Facebook page was filled with reports from people feeling the quake … Continue reading

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As planet’s population booms, water demand exceeds supply

February 28, 2011 – CANADA – Water demand in many countries will exceed supply by 40 per cent within 20 years due to the combined threat of climate change and population growth, scientists have warned. A new way of thinking … Continue reading

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Devastation in New Zealand quake on par with Haiti

February 28, 2011 – CHRISTCHURCH, NZ – Luxury homes teeter near the edge of a cliff after landslides in Redcliffs yesterday rendered much of the surrounding terrain unstable outside Christchurch following the quake. The scale of devastation in quake-hit Christchurch is … Continue reading

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5.8 earthquake strikes Bio Bio Chile

February 28, 2011 – CHILE – A 5.8 downgraded magnitude earthquake has struck near the coast of Bio Bio Chile at a depth of 16.7 km.  The quake comes in light of growing tension along the Nazca tectonic plate and in the region … Continue reading

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Rare ‘freak’ hailstorm causes dismay and panic in Lahore Pakistan

February 27, 2011 – LAHORE, PAKISTAN – The storm struck the city at 4.45pm, concentrating its intensity downtown and in areas around Gulberg. Hailstones the size of small strawberries soon carpeted streets and rooftops. People watched the freak turn of … Continue reading

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H5N1 spreads- Hundreds of chickens drop dead in Indonesia

February 27, 2011 – SUMATRA, INDONESIA – Avian flu, which has killed 141 people in Indonesia since 2005, has returned. Several regions have recently reported outbreaks. Though no one has yet died after the virus’ reappearance, bird flu must not … Continue reading

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