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Yup, Fracking Causes Earthquakes
Culture Buzz If combustible tap water hasn't already soured you on hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”), now the state of Ohio has determined it triggers seismic activity. The process of injecting high-pressured chemicals into underground rock layers in order to release natural gas or petroleum just suffered another PR nightmare.
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Salvaged Photos From The Tsunami In Japan
Culture Buzz Memories thought lost in last year's disaster miraculously resurface and are restored by volunteers, bringing untold joy to survivors. Here are images of the heroic effort to save photographs from Japan's earthquake and tsunami ravaged regions.
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25 Powerful Photos Of Earthquake Devastation In The Philippines
Culture Buzz These range from jaw-dropping to heart-breaking. The Philippines was struck by a 6.7 magnitude earthquake on Monday, flattening villages and triggering landslides. At least 29 are dead and dozens more are missing.
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The Abandoned Pets Of Fukushima, A Year Later
Culture Buzz Nearly a year after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that crippled Japan's nuclear reactors, abandoned dogs and cats still roam the ghost towns within the evacuation zones. Volunteers from the United Kennel Club Of Japan, braving radiation poisoning, are doing their best to try and save these animals.
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30 Amazing Photographs And The Stories Behind Them
Culture Buzz Moving, tragic, awe-inspiring photos and the tales of how they came to be. Reuters released a year-end round up of their best photographs and had the photographers provide a sort of director's commentary. Compelling stuff.
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Link: Foo Fighters Concert Causes Earthquake
http://hollywoodreporter.com/news/foo-fighters-eartquake-...
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Are you ready to rock?! During a concert in Auckland, New Zealand 50,000 Foo Fighter fans and their enthusiasm was picked up as geological tremors by local seismic stations.
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Heart-Rending Photos From The Turkey Earthquake
Culture Buzz The devastation of the 7.2 earthquake that rocked the area Sunday is caught on camera. As of this writing, over 270 people on confirmed dead in Ercis with thousands missing. The town had a population of over 75,000 people and at least 40,000 are currently homeless. Donate to the Red Cross here.
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Image: Some Guy Got A “I Survived The Quake” Tattoo
This is the stupidest thing I've ever seen. (via the20.nbcnewyork.com)
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Link: The Funniest Internet Reactions To The East Coast Earthquake
http://www.ranker.com/list/the-funniest-internet-reaction...
On August 23, 2011, the East Coast felt a 5.9 earthquake. It's being said that it was felt from Virginia to Toronto. The East Coast isn't used to this. The West Coast usually sleeps through earthquakes of this size. Hence, the internet erupted with alarm. Hilarity ensued.
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How Zoo Animals Reacted To The Earthquake In Washington DC
Culture Buzz Animals are crazy. The psychic stuff freaks me out. How do they know?! (via nationalzoo.si.edu)
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20 Dramatic Portraits Of People Overreacting After The Earthquake
Culture Buzz Here are some pictures of people getting overly upset after the earthquake yesterday. FYI, it should be noted that I'm in New York City and I didn't feel a thing.
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Video: Car Commercial Records The East Coast Earthquake
Watch this video taken inside a Virginia auto store when the east coast earthquake hit and then tell me 5.8 is something to scoff at. (via youtube.com)
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Link: Horrible Earthquake Pickup Lines To Watch Out For Tonight
http://www.glamour.com/sex-love-life/blogs/smitten/2011/0...
So earthquakes rocked the East Coast today. What does that mean for you? Most likely a lot of really bad quake-related pickup lines tonight. Here's a few you might hear:
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East Coast Quake: How Much More Powerful Was March’s Japanese Earthquake?
Culture Buzz I would say somewhat more powerful.
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20 Ridiculous Explanations For The East Coast Earthquake
Culture Buzz Crazy people blaming the gays again! Typical!
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Earthquake Interrupts DSK Press Conference
Culture Buzz Apparently God believes Nafissatou Diallo. Towards the end of the clip, pay attention to the woman in the striped shirt who's closest to the camera. Her expression of mild panic and perturbed confusion basically sums up all of New York today. (via slicemagazine.org)
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World Reactions To Great East Coast Quake Of 2011
Culture Buzz This is what happens when everyone at the office works in NYC but you. Guys? Guys? Other stuff is happening today, too!
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Image: Bride Flees Courthouse During The East Coast Earthquake
Here's a picture of some lady in a wedding dress running away from the courthouse in lower Manhattan during the earthquake. I can't really blame her, that has to be a sign. (via nytimes.com)
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Video: Earthquake Damage In Virginia
The 5.9 magnitude earthquake that hit eastern North America today was be mild compared to the quakes that hit Haiti and Japan in recent years, but it did cause some damage. This footage was taken in Tyson’s Corner, VA, not far from the quake’s reported epicenter.
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Image: Fox News Reports The Washington Monument Damaged By Earthquake
In the aftermath of today's East Coast Earthquake, Fox News reported that the Washington Monument might be damaged and tilting. Leaning to the left, no doubt. However, a National Park Service spokesperson was quick to respond there was “absolutely no damage” done to any monument on the National Mall. Click for the full story. (via gawker.com)
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Image: The Earthquake-Induced Missed Connection
It's important to find true love in the onset of the apocalypse. (via sarcasticindiefucks.tumblr.com)
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20 Stunning Photos Of The Damage Caused By The East Coast Earthquake
Culture Buzz Devastating. Things aren't looking too good for everyone on the East Coast. Send your prayers their way.
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Video: Devastating Earthquake Video
Taken mere minutes after the August '11 quake struck NYC. Caution: This video contains some disturbing images. (via wasted-memories310.tumblr.com)
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The Best Twitter Responses To The Earthquake
Culture Buzz The east coast just had an Earthquake. I know it's scary, we're still recovering ourselves. But some people have already been funny about it. Here are some of those people.
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Image: The Very First Person To Tweet About The East Coast Earthquake
Congratulations to @Kaneshow for being the first of many to mention the East Coast earthquake on Twitter. You win social media.
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Image: Earthquake Hits East Coast Of North America
An earthquake stretching from South Carolina to Toronto struck the East Coast just minutes ago. The epicenter appears to have been near Washington D.C. in Virginia. Initial reports from the United States Geological Survey say it was a 5.9 magnitude. We felt it in our office in New York. Pretty freaky. More as it develops.
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