Topic: California
Study: Next major earthquake might hit California soon
California, United States - In a recent study to be published in the September 1st issue of Geology the University of California - Irvine reveals that the next major earthquake might be due at the San Andreas fault line. They found that there are major earthquakes every 45 to 144 years and the last big one was in 1857, that is more than a century ago.
Lisa Grant Ludwig recently said that "If you're waiting for somebody to tell you when we're close to the next San Andreas earthquake, just look at the data,". She is the principal investigator on the study so she knows what she's talking about.
As an associate professor of public health she hopes the study will be a "wake up call to Californians" that might of grown complacent about where they live. They live right on the fault line.
She also hopes people are prepared when it comes to emergency supplies, bug out bags, water and other much needed emergency supplies in case a big earthquake disaster might strike California or surrounding areas.
Ludwig also confirmed that data and belief that major earthquakes only happens every 250 - 400 years at that specific area was wrong, inaccurate, they are in fact much more frequent.
Ludwig said: "People should not stick their heads in the ground. There are storm clouds gathered on the horizon. Does that mean it's definitely going to rain? No, but when you have that many clouds, you think, 'I'm going to take my umbrella with me today.' That's what this research does: It gives us a chance to prepare."
Study: Next major earthquake might hit California soon
California, United States - In a recent study to be published in the September 1st issue of Geology the University of California - Irvine reveals that the next major earthquake might be due at the San Andreas fault line. They found that there are major earthquakes every 45 to 144 years and the last big one was in 1857, that is more than a century ago.
Lisa Grant Ludwig recently said that "If you're waiting for somebody to tell you when we're close to the next San Andreas earthquake, just look at the data,". She is the principal investigator on the study so she knows what she's talking about.
As an associate professor of public health she hopes the study will be a "wake up call to Californians" that might of grown complacent about where they live. They live right on the fault line.
She also hopes people are prepared when it comes to emergency supplies, bug out bags, water and other much needed emergency supplies in case a big earthquake disaster might strike California or surrounding areas.
Ludwig also confirmed that data and belief that major earthquakes only happens every 250 - 400 years at that specific area was wrong, inaccurate, they are in fact much more frequent.
Ludwig said: "People should not stick their heads in the ground. There are storm clouds gathered on the horizon. Does that mean it's definitely going to rain? No, but when you have that many clouds, you think, 'I'm going to take my umbrella with me today.' That's what this research does: It gives us a chance to prepare."
Going the Distance - Movie trailer
Drew Barrymore has been a figure on the big screen since she was a baby coming from a long line of family actors. Drew is one of the few child actors who has survived the limelight even though it meant by the age of thirteen she had her first stint in rehab. It took many years of mishaps to turn into the woman she is today but through all her troubled times she was always very good on screen. Any movie with Drew Barrymore in it is a bonus.
Going the distance is a romantic comedy directed by featuring Drew Barrymore and her ex Justin Long. Though there are rumours the two reunited during filming nothing has been confirmed as both actors are very private people when it comes to relationships. Even though the two are no longer a real life couple the chemistry and playfulness between them is still obvious on screen.
When Erin (played by Drew Barrymore) meets Garrett (played by Justin Long) in New York they both know that it can never be serious between them because in six weeks Erin has to go home in San Francisco, California to finish her last year of school. But despite that they fall for each other and realise they are good together. At the end of six weeks they decided to try out a long distance relationship. They try to make it work with Garrets two best friends who do not want to 'loose' their buddy to a relationship and Erin's overprotective sister Corrine (played by Christina Applegate) trying to warn them that it just won't wok. Joined by the fact that Garrets career as an assistant music scout takes off and Erin receiving a job offer in California as a journalist would they be able to work it out?
The international trailer for Going the Distance
Due to be released on 3 September 2010 Going the Distance looks like lots of fun. With enough laughs for a guy to enjoy and with enough romance/drama for a girl to enjoy this will be perfect movie for a date night.
Going the Distance - Movie trailer
Drew Barrymore has been a figure on the big screen since she was a baby coming from a long line of family actors. Drew is one of the few child actors who has survived the limelight even though it meant by the age of thirteen she had her first stint in rehab. It took many years of mishaps to turn into the woman she is today but through all her troubled times she was always very good on screen. Any movie with Drew Barrymore in it is a bonus.
Going the distance is a romantic comedy directed by featuring Drew Barrymore and her ex Justin Long. Though there are rumours the two reunited during filming nothing has been confirmed as both actors are very private people when it comes to relationships. Even though the two are no longer a real life couple the chemistry and playfulness between them is still obvious on screen.
When Erin (played by Drew Barrymore) meets Garrett (played by Justin Long) in New York they both know that it can never be serious between them because in six weeks Erin has to go home in San Francisco, California to finish her last year of school. But despite that they fall for each other and realise they are good together. At the end of six weeks they decided to try out a long distance relationship. They try to make it work with Garrets two best friends who do not want to 'loose' their buddy to a relationship and Erin's overprotective sister Corrine (played by Christina Applegate) trying to warn them that it just won't wok. Joined by the fact that Garrets career as an assistant music scout takes off and Erin receiving a job offer in California as a journalist would they be able to work it out?
The international trailer for Going the Distance
Due to be released on 3 September 2010 Going the Distance looks like lots of fun. With enough laughs for a guy to enjoy and with enough romance/drama for a girl to enjoy this will be perfect movie for a date night.
3.8 Magnitude earthquake in California
California, USA - Just yesterday we wrote about the warning of a massive earthquake that might hit California. Today however a 3.8 Magnitude earthquake hit California although that is not the big one the researchers spoke of a 3.8 is bigger than the usual 2-3magnitude that usually hit the fault lines.
The earthquake hit at exactly 17:20 UTC time in Central California and was felt by a few people according to the information we have so far.
There were no reports of damage or injury, the earthquake happened a few minutes ago.
3.8 Magnitude earthquake in California
California, USA - Just yesterday we wrote about the warning of a massive earthquake that might hit California. Today however a 3.8 Magnitude earthquake hit California although that is not the big one the researchers spoke of a 3.8 is bigger than the usual 2-3magnitude that usually hit the fault lines.
The earthquake hit at exactly 17:20 UTC time in Central California and was felt by a few people according to the information we have so far.
There were no reports of damage or injury, the earthquake happened a few minutes ago.
Baja California hit by 4.2 magnitude earthquake
Baja California was hit by two earthquakes on Tuesday. The first was a small one 2.5 at 19:54 at 10km depth the second was measured at 4.2 at 21:43 and was closer to the serface at 4.8km depth. U.S Geological Survey reported the area's where the earthquake was located:
28 km (17 miles) WNW (291°) from Guadalupe Victoria, Baja California, Mexico
31 km (19 miles) SSE (166°) from Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
35 km (22 miles) SSE (163°) from Calexico, CA
154 km (96 miles) E (96°) from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Baja California hit by 4.2 magnitude earthquake
Baja California was hit by two earthquakes on Tuesday. The first was a small one 2.5 at 19:54 at 10km depth the second was measured at 4.2 at 21:43 and was closer to the serface at 4.8km depth. U.S Geological Survey reported the area's where the earthquake was located:
28 km (17 miles) WNW (291°) from Guadalupe Victoria, Baja California, Mexico
31 km (19 miles) SSE (166°) from Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
35 km (22 miles) SSE (163°) from Calexico, CA
154 km (96 miles) E (96°) from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
6.1 Magnitude earthquake near Mexico
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - There was a 6.1 magnitude earthquake close to Mexico on Tuesday 02:12 that sparked panic about a tsunami, however there was no tsunami, neither any tsunami warnings.
The depth of the earthquake was not that deep, at 10km under ground the earthquake hit 290km from the coast of Mexico. The recent earthquake close to Malibu just yesterday registered at 4 on the Richter scale and that also sparked fears of a bigger earthquake that might hit California.
As usual twitter predictions are going haywire but there is no accurate way of guessing earthquakes.
Scientists believe that the San Andreas fault is too active and that a major earthquake can hit anytime. Researchers at the University of California-Irvine also suspect the same thing.
6.1 Magnitude earthquake near Mexico
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - There was a 6.1 magnitude earthquake close to Mexico on Tuesday 02:12 that sparked panic about a tsunami, however there was no tsunami, neither any tsunami warnings.
The depth of the earthquake was not that deep, at 10km under ground the earthquake hit 290km from the coast of Mexico. The recent earthquake close to Malibu just yesterday registered at 4 on the Richter scale and that also sparked fears of a bigger earthquake that might hit California.
As usual twitter predictions are going haywire but there is no accurate way of guessing earthquakes.
Scientists believe that the San Andreas fault is too active and that a major earthquake can hit anytime. Researchers at the University of California-Irvine also suspect the same thing.