Extra Extra: Michigan Earthquake Felt In Chicago, Suburbs Saturday
Around noon on Saturday, a 4.0-magnitude earthquake with an epicenter in southwestern Michigan was felt all the way in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Residents in Evanston, Grayslake, Gurnee and Des Plaines reported feeling the quake. [Tribune]
Earthquake History In Michigan
(WLNS) ��� Todays earthquake that was centered near Galesburg measured 4.2 and there are no reports of major damage or injuries. Earthquakes are unusual, but not unknown, in Michigan. There have been earthquakes reported that were centered in .
Risk of Earthquake Increased for One-Third of US
A new federal earthquake map dials up the shaking hazard just a bit for about one-third of the United States and lowers it for one-tenth.
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Tainted Water at 2 Reactors Increases Alarm for Japanese
High radiation levels were discovered in a flooded area inside the complex, raising new questions about how and when cleanup workers could resume their tasks.
Specialists Consider California Unprepared for a Big Earthquake
A number of earthquake specialists believe that the tremors that rocked California last week were but a small sample of what must be expected before the century is out. Furthermore, they consider the region to be grossly unprepared for other disaster.. specialists on quake damage sec state unprepared for big quake that must be expected before century is out (W Sullivan rept); Sullivan notes Dr P A Franken, former deputy dir of Pentagons Advanced Research Projects Agency, has predicted 1 million deaths if big quake occurs during working hrs; outlines similar warnings by other specialists and repts on studies prepared by Task Force on Earthquake Hazard Reduction for Pres Nixons Office of Science and Tech, and by Natl Earthquake Information Center of Commerce Dept
Pillar of Relief Coverage: Americans Reconnected With Anxious Families
Amid all the horrifying images from Japan, there are glimpses of hope and miraculous rescue: reunions orchestrated by television correspondents.
Earthquake Shakes Michigan Church While Pastor Calls For.
Not far away in Paw Paw, Michigan, Pastor Michael Taylor of the Paw Paw Seventh-Day Adventist Church was appealing to the congregation to help with relief for the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Nepal on April 25.
Michigan Shaken By 4.2 Magnitude Earthquake: Is Fracking.
An earthquake that rocked the state of Michigan on May 2 has left the states residents feeling shaken. The last time the state of Michigan experienced an earthquake was in 1994, when a 3.5 magnitude quake occurred near��.
Nepal Earthquake Death Toll | The Michigan Chronicle
On April 25, Nepal experienced the biggest earthquake its had in the last 80 years. The death toll has reached over a thousand victims.
Unusual Michigan earthquake near Galesburg second strongest on record in state
GALESBURG, MI -- The earthquake centered in Kalamazoo County that shook Michigan and was felt in other Midwestern states early Saturday afternoon was the strongest in more than 60 years and second strongest on record in Michigan. On Aug. 10, 1947 .
What Was That Rumble? Officials Confirm 4.2 Magnitude.
KALAMAZOO (WWJ) ��� If you thought you felt an earthquake on Saturday ��� you did. And It was one of the strongest quakes ever experienced in Michigan. Paul Caruso, a geophysicist with the United States Geological Survey,��.
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But there was a significant earthquake in the same area in 1947 - so its possible that theres a fault underneath there. Id also point out that the epicenter was just a few miles away from Rep. Jon Hoadleys district. Make of that��.
4.0 magnitude earthquake felt in West Michigan | Fox 59
WEST MICHIGAN, Mich. (May 2, 2015) ��� The National Weather Service confirmed West Michigan experienced an earthquake Saturday afternoon. The USGS is reporting a 4.0 magnitude centered five miles south of��.
Science; In California, the Earthquake Threat Is Real
For years those concerned with earthquake research and more stringent building codes have been trying to awaken the public to the danger of a major quake in San Francisco. Now they find, to their dismay, that fear of such a disaster is almost getting out of hand.. W Sullivan article on San Franciscos vulnerability to quakes; cites studies, opinions of experts and proposals to improve earthquake-resistant construction; map showing San Andreas Fault, vulnerable region
4.2 Magnitude earthquake strikes west Michigan : News.
The US Geological Survey is reporting a 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit west Michigan early Saturday afternoon.
House Panel Questions Nuclear Regulatory and Energy Chiefs
The House Energy and Commerce committee takes testimony on Wednesday from two witnesses who are suddenly much more prominent because of events in Japan: Steven Chu, the secretary of energy, the chief administration official addressing the crisis involving the Japanese reactors, and Gregory B. Jaczko, the chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, which has sent personnel to Japan and is charged with preventing accidents here in the United States.. The head of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission says that Japans nuclear crisis is bleaker than officials there have indicated.
13 Plants Felt Earthquake, but Reactors Were Spared
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission said that only one plant, 10 miles from the epicenter in Virginia, experienced a reactor shutdown.
Chicagos Controller Resigns.; Earthquake in Michigan. Two Killed by a Railway Train.
. Controller W. K. Ackerman Resigns
Southern Michigan earthquake, May 2, 2015
Editors note: We are seeing reports of people feeling an earthquake in southwest Michigan. We are watching for more details. - Stephanie. End of note. Alert my friends. 59 WHOA! muted item in. Loading��� Advertisement. Get the app. Find out first with.
Earthquake rattles Southwest Michigan
CLIMAX, MI (WKZO)-- Its been confirmed if you felt that tremor this afternoon, it was just a baby quake. The Epicenter was about 4 to 5 miles south of Galesburg, putting it just to the west of Climax, according to the National Weather Service in Grand.
Earthquake Shakes Michigan Church While Pastor Calls For Help With Nepal.
Not far away in Paw Paw, Michigan, Pastor Michael Taylor of the Paw Paw Seventh-Day Adventist Church was appealing to the congregation to help with relief for the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Nepal on April 25. Little did anyone know, Michigan was .
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4.2 Earthquake! | WOODTV.com Blogs
MOST SIGNIFICANT EARTHQUAKE IN WEST MICHIGAN IN MANY DECADES (since 1947 I think ��� if anyone knows otherwise send me an email). ���upgraded to magnitude 4.2. The earthquake has been felt in five states.
USGS Reporting 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake in Lower Michigan
WISN 12 News has received several calls to our newsroom from viewers about the earthquake. One man in Milwaukee said he felt his computer shift. According to a map provided by USGS, areas near Burlington, Wisconsin is being classified as a level three .
Chicagoland feels effects of 4.2 magnitude earthquake in Michigan
GALEBURG, Mich. ��� The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has upgraded its initial report of a 4.0 earthquake���now classifying it as a 4.2 quake. The USGS puts the depth of the tremblor at 5.9 km (3.7 miles) and places the epicenter of the quake 5 miles.
Magnitude 4.2 earthquake shakes Michigan, Indiana
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 4.2 earthquake Saturday in southern Michigan. The epicenter of the earthquake was estimated to be just east of Portage and southeast of Kalamazoo, Michigan. The USGS first recorded the quake at 12:23 .
Muskegon-area residents react to MICHIGAN EARTHQUAKE measuring 4.2 on.
MUSKEGON, MI ��� On the day of one of the most anticipated fights in boxing history, it was only appropriate that Michigan was ready to rumble. The Muskegon area was just one of many communities throughout the state that felt the effects of an earthquake .
Northern Michigan church collecting money for people.
The earthquake in Nepal hit home for some northern Michigan residents and local church members are now trying to help out the people affected.
EARTHQUAKE JOLTS MIDWESTERN STATES
CHICAGO, Sept. 15 (UPI) -- A rare earthquake shook five Midwestern states today, startling thousands of persons but causing no serious damage or injuries.. rare earthquake shakes northern Ill, southern Wis, eastern Iowa, Northeastern Indiana and southwestern Mich on Sept 15, startling thousands of persons but causing no serious damage or injuries; Natl Earthquake Information Center chief J Landers says quake registered between 4 and 5 on Richter scale
Earthquake hits near Battle Creek
Its the second time Wentworth has felt an earthquake while living in Michigan. Wentworth said she felt the quake for about 30 seconds. The shaking, the rumbling, she said in a phone interview. And youre wondering, Is that thunder from the ground?
Tremors from apparent earthquake felt throughout Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI ��� Tremors from an apparent earthquake could be felt across Kalamazoo County Saturday afternoon, prompting emergency calls from all over the Kalamazoo-area. At approximately 12:20 p.m. Saturday, what is believed to be a small .
MICHIGAN UTILITY BACKED ON STORING ATOMIC WASTE
The Big Rock Point nuclear power plant should be allowed to double its storage capacity for spent nuclear fuel, a nuclear regulatory board has recommended. The recommendation to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission was made by a panel of its Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, according to the hearing board chairman, Peter B. Bloch. The decision follows more than five years of litigation and three public hearings, Mr. Bloch said in a telephone interview Friday. The Big Rock facility, owned by the Consumers Power Company of Jackson, Mich., is the second-oldest working nuclear plant in the nation. It is the only plant in the country permitted to use plutonium, the active material in modern nuclear warheads, in conjunction with experiments it performs under contract to the Department of Energy and the Exxon Corporation.
Earthquake felt in Saginaw, Midland counties
SAGINAW, MI ��� According to a Seismic Monitor, a 4.0 magnitude earthquake hit a large part of Michigan early this afternoon. A large tremor hit Saginaw County about 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, according to Saginaw County Central Dispatch.
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No reports of major damage from small earthquake in.
DETROIT (AP) ��� Geological experts say a small earthquake centered in southwestern Michigan has been felt around the state as well as across the Upper Midwest. U.S. Geological Survey geophysicist Paul Caruso said the��.
No reports of major damage from small earthquake in.
Geological experts say a small earthquake centered in southwestern Michigan has been felt around the state as well as across the Upper Midwest.
Small Quake in Ohio Felt in 4 Other States
A moderate earthquake occurred today in Ohio and parts of Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and West Virginia, but no injuries and little damage were reported. The magnitude of the 4:20 A.M. quake, the second in Ohio this year, registered 4.2 on the Richter scale, a measure of energy released, according to the United States Geological Surveys Earthquake Information Center in Golden, Colo.
Michigan Earthquake felt in Lansing area, report of damage in East Lansing.
UPDATE: The damage to a building in East Lansing was a false alarm. The story has been updated to reflect that. LANSING, MI ��� A magnitude 4.2 earthquake, that officials say originated in Galesburg, was felt just after noon today in the Lansing area.
4.2 magnitude earthquake felt across Upper Midwest.
DETROIT (AP) ��� Geological experts say a small earthquake centered in southwestern Michigan has been felt around the state and other parts of the Upper Midwest. U.S. Geological Survey geophysicist Paul Caruso said the��.
Nepal Earthquake Kills More Than 1,100, Causes Mt.
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Chicagoland feels effects of 4.2 magnitude earthquake in.
The USGS puts the depth of the tremblor at 5.9 km (3.7 miles) and places the epicenter of the quake 5 miles south of Galeburg, Mich., which is 9 miles southeast of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Drury Dow was first to report it to WGN��.
PHYSICIAN DISAVOWS PREDICTION OF DOOM
CHICAGO, Dec. 16 (AP) -- Dr. Charles Laughead denied today he had predicted the end of the world next Tuesday, but said he believed there might be violent upheavals on the earths surface then.. Reptdly resigns from Mich State Coll because he believes end of world is near; says he was asked to resign; says he predicted violent upheavals on earths surface Dec 21
Possible earthquake just felt in Michigan, centered east of Chicago
The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre has a website that tracks earthquakes reports. It is reporting that a magnitude 4.0 earthquake was centered 116 miles east of Chicago. That would put the epicenter somewhere in Lower Michigan.
USGS Reporting 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake in Lower.
USGS is reporting a 4.0 magnitude earthquake about 5 miles south of Galesburg, Michigan.
Confidence Data Buoys Investors
The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index dropped in March, but many analysts had expected a worse decline.
Earthquake Jolts Five Midwest States; Many Scared, but No Damage Is Reported
CHICAGO, Aug. 9 -- Chicago, northern Illinois and parts of Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin were shaken tonight by a slight earthquake which began at 9:57.22 P.M. and continued for three or four minutes. Newspaper switchboards were swamped by calls from Chicagoans who felt the quake.. US: tremors felt in 5 midwest States; no damage
MICHIGAN EARTHQUAKE: The whole building was rumbling
The earthquake originated south of Galesburg. File | MLive.com. KALAMAZOO, MI -- Saffron Indian Cuisine in Kalamazoo had just started its lunch buffet shortly after noon Saturday when the building began to shake. It lasted only a few seconds but it had .
Rare earthquake shakes western Michigan, registers.
���Its rare for Michigan to experience earthquakes, but as we were reminded today, it does happen,��� Gov. Rick Snyder said on his webpage. ���There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage because of todays earthquake,��.
Japan Nuclear Crisis Revives Long U.S. Fight on Spent Fuel
The nuclear crisis in Japan has caused new arguments over a derailed repository for spent fuel at Yucca Mountain in Nevada.
9 STATES AND PART OF CANADA JOLTED BY OHIO EARTHQUAKE
A strong earthquake near Cleveland rumbled through nine states and part of Canada yesterday, sounding an alarm at an unfinished nuclear plant in Ohio and cracking a building in Pennsylvania but apparently causing no injuries. The United States Geological Survey in Washington estimated that the earthquake, which occurred at 11:47 A.M., had a magnitude of 5 on the Richter scale of ground movement and was centered 30 miles northeast of Cleveland. Emergency alarms were activated and employees were sent home at the Perry nuclear plant, 35 miles east of Cleveland. Lee Bailey, a spokesman for the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, operator of the plant, said there was no structural damage. Fuel rods on the site that were to be loaded in reactors were not damaged, he said.