A 5.8 earthquake hits the east coast and leaving everyone uneasy. Being only 3 weeks from 911 many thought of a terrorist attack. Many schools are closed in Virginia today because of possible structural damage. The east coast has a broader range of feeling earthquake tremors, due to thicker tectonic plates. The west coast has several earthquakes, which causes the plates to be fragmented.
Dolak, K. & Hopper, J. ( August 24, 2011). Earthquake Aftermath: National Landmarks Damaged. Retrieved August 24, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/US/earthquake-aftermath-national-monuments-damaged/story?id=14368908
The National Zoo in D.C. animals gave warning 15 minutes before the earthquake. The lemurs gave an alarming call 15 minutes before the earthquake hit. A orangutan hollered for 10 seconds and flamingos huddled together seconds before the earth shook.
Hot Air. (August 23, 2011). Animals at D.C. zoo sensed quakes before it hit. Retrieved August 24, 2011, from http://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2011/08/23/animals-at-d-c-zoo-sensed-quake-before-it-hit/
Hurricane Irene has been upgraded to a category 3 and threatens to become a category 4. The hurricane has strengthened with winds of 115 mph. She is on her way to the Bahamas and by the weekend she will hit North Carolina.
Postel. G. ( August 24, 2011). Hurricane Irene, major category 3 storm, closing in on East Coast. Washington Post. Retrieved August 24, 2011, from http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/post/hurricane-irene-major-category-3-storm-closing-in-on-east-coast/2011/08/24/gIQAB4MObJ_blog.html
Dolak, K. & Hopper, J. ( August 24, 2011). Earthquake Aftermath: National Landmarks Damaged. Retrieved August 24, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/US/earthquake-aftermath-national-monuments-damaged/story?id=14368908
The National Zoo in D.C. animals gave warning 15 minutes before the earthquake. The lemurs gave an alarming call 15 minutes before the earthquake hit. A orangutan hollered for 10 seconds and flamingos huddled together seconds before the earth shook.
Hot Air. (August 23, 2011). Animals at D.C. zoo sensed quakes before it hit. Retrieved August 24, 2011, from http://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2011/08/23/animals-at-d-c-zoo-sensed-quake-before-it-hit/
Hurricane Irene has been upgraded to a category 3 and threatens to become a category 4. The hurricane has strengthened with winds of 115 mph. She is on her way to the Bahamas and by the weekend she will hit North Carolina.
Postel. G. ( August 24, 2011). Hurricane Irene, major category 3 storm, closing in on East Coast. Washington Post. Retrieved August 24, 2011, from http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/post/hurricane-irene-major-category-3-storm-closing-in-on-east-coast/2011/08/24/gIQAB4MObJ_blog.html
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