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# Seismic Activity

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Yes, scientists have proven that Ireland has got much quieter over the last two weeks
A new study shows that human-made noise has dropped since the Covid-19 restrictions were introduced.
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Apr 8th 2020, 5:04 PM
Brief tsunami warning issued after 7.3-mag quake off El Salvador
The warning affected parts of many Central American countries, but the biggest wave registered a mere four inches.
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Aug 27th 2012, 8:56 AM
Christchurch remains a 'safe haven', a year after 6.1-magnitude quake
The February 22 earthquake killed 185 people and left major infrastructural damage. So why aren’t people leaving town?
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Feb 20th 2012, 12:00 PM
5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern United States
The earthquake sparked the emergency evacuation of the Pentagon, the White House and several airport control towers.
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Aug 23rd 2011, 8:13 PM
A quick guide to the Richter Scale
It’s important to understand that an earthquake of magnitude 8 isn’t twice as bad as a mag-4 – it’s a million times worse.
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Mar 12th 2011, 10:56 AM