On Earthquakes

Early-quake alarm ready in 5 years, say scientists

Early-quake alarm ready in 5 years, say scientists An earthquake early-warning system – like the one that saved lives last month in Japan – could be operating in California within five years, giving residents a full 60 seconds to prepare for a Big One, leading seismic… Read more on San Francisco Chronicle

Castle Rock kids raise money for Japan earthquake victims

Castle Rock kids raise money for Japan earthquake victims The fundraiser began at South Elementary School as a project for second-graders to show their support for victims of the earthquake in Japan. Read more on Douglas County News-Press

Freescale Won’t Reopen Chip Plant in Japan That Was Damaged by Earthquake

Freescale Won’t Reopen Chip Plant in Japan That Was Damaged by Earthquake Freescale Semiconductor Inc ., the chipmaker partly owned by Blackstone Group LP, won’t reopen a factory in Sendai, Japan, that was damaged by last month’s earthquake. Read more on Bloomberg

Indiana to take part in earthquake drill

Indiana to take part in earthquake drill Indiana is two weeks away from taking part in the largest earthquake drill ever held in the Midwest. Read more on WTHR Indianapolis

3.5 earthquake jolts Bukidnon

3.5 earthquake jolts Bukidnon A 3.5 magnitude earthquake shook Malaybalay City, Bukidnon on Tuesday morning. Read more on US News Las Vegas – Philippines

Getinge Helps Sendai City Hospital After Earthquake Disaster

Getinge Helps Sendai City Hospital After Earthquake Disaster As Japan begins to recover from the biggest earthquake to ever hit the nation; Sendai City Hospital in Miyagi has recently received five tabletop sterilizers from Getinge Infection Control. Read more on PharmaceuticalOnline

Small earthquake reported in southeastern Montana

Small earthquake reported in southeastern Montana HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a minor earthquake was reported in the Centennial Valley in southwestern Montana, but no damage was reported. Read more on ABC Montana

Japan earthquake to affect Aussie exports: NAB

Japan earthquake to affect Aussie exports: NAB With the full impact of Japan’s recent earthquake and tsunami still unfolding, National Australia Bank (NAB) is advising Australian producers to prepare for a potential increase in demand for key agricultural commodities. Read more on North Queensland Register

Small earthquake reported near Idaho-Montana border

Small earthquake reported near Idaho-Montana border HELENA, Mont. (AP) – The U.S. Geological Survey says a minor earthquake was reported in the Centennial Valley in southwestern Montana, but no damage was reported. Read more on Idaho State Journal

4.1 earthquake rattles SW Montana

4.1 earthquake rattles SW Montana A magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred near the Montana-Idaho state line early Tuesday morning. The quake happened at 1:05 am on Tuesday, April 5, about 24 miles east of Lima, Montana, and 18 miles north-northwest of Spencer, Idaho, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Read more on KXLH Helena