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Scientists: Increase in US Earthquakes Almost Certainly Manmade

Posted on April 9, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Saturday, 07 April 2012 09:22 By Joe Romm, ThinkProgress A U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) team has found that a sharp jump in earthquakes in America’s heartland appears to be linked to oil and natural gas drilling operations. As hydraulic fracturing … Continue reading →

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Ohio earthquake was not a natural event, expert says

Posted on January 8, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

By Kim Palmer | Reuters – Tue, Jan 3, 2012 CLEVELAND (Reuters) – A 4.0 magnitude earthquake in Ohio on New Year’s Eve did not occur naturally and may have been caused by high-pressure liquid injection related to oil and … Continue reading →

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No injuries, damage reported as earthquake unnerves locals

Posted on August 24, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

From Staff Reports Cumberland Times-News The Cumberland Times-News Tue Aug 23, 2011, 11:13 PM EDT CUMBERLAND — A 5.8 earthquake centered in Mineral, Va., unnerved residents and briefly shook buildings in Cumberland, Frostburg and McHenry and throughout the region Tuesday. … Continue reading →

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Earthquake felt across Maryland, but no injuries, major damage reported

Posted on August 24, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS First Posted: August 23, 2011 – 3:55 pm Last Updated: August 23, 2011 – 6:23 pm BALTIMORE — Maryland officials say the earthquake was felt across the state, but no injuries or major damage are being reported. … Continue reading →

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