How Prepared are You for the Next Earthquake?
It is easy to predict hurricanes and rainstorms. The same is true for volcanic eruptions. Even hail or snow storms can be forecasted. These forecasts are essential for our safety. It helps us prepare ...
Half a Million Virginians in Earthquake Drill
Roughly 600,000 residents of Virginia participated in an earthquake drill yesterday - one that spanned many states. You wouldn't think of Virginia as a place where earthquake drills - or even ...
University of Alabama Building Earthquake Simulator
Okay, we know we harp about earthquake insurance a lot, but can you blame us? Just this month there was a quake in Missouri that was felt in nine other states. That's why we're really excited ...
OK Earthquake Relief Request DENIED
Last week, we reported that Governor Mary Fallin of Oklahoma had petitioned for assistance from FEMA after a series of earthquakes struck the state in November, with aftershocks felt throughout the ...
Oklahoma Governor Seeks Disaster Aid Because of Quakes
The state of Oklahoma felt at least five small earthquakes over last week's Thanksgiving holiday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, there was a 2.4 magnitude quake at 6:55 AM on Saturday, ...
Eqecat Says East Coast Quake Losses Under $100 Million
While the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Virginia, earlier today, and shook up the entire east coast of the United States was a very loud reminder that people in California aren't the only ones who ...