Articles related to "Quakes"

Discover facts about trembling aspen trees, including that aspen trees are one of the earth's largest organisms. Learn some uses of aspen wood. See aspen tree photos.

Volcanic activity can produce toxic gas, lava flows, lahars, and earthquakes. History shows us that these hazards can by deadly.

The 20th anniversary of this catastrophic event is being celebrated by Santa Cruz winemakers who vividly recall the event.

The Battle of Tippecanoe was short and ferocious with many casualties on both sides. Now, there is a ghostly army that marches in November.

Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrower's Association staff compiled stories from recollections of some of the winemakers affected on that fateful 1989 October day.

An earthquake struck San Francisco, California on April 18, 1906. This major quake struck at 5:12 A.M. with a magnitude up to 8.3, lasting nearly one minute.

Yesterday's earthquake in Shaky Town, California receive much attention and while small on the Richter scale, did Hollywood and the media make it exceedingly newsworthy?

Central China rocked by massive earthquake

This shallow, natural lake is teeming with wildlife. Reelfoot Lake offers beauty year round for tourists to the northwest Tennessee area.

Many don't buy earthquake insurance policies due to high premiums and deductibles. That move is risky since a homeowner's insurance policy won't cover earthquake damage.

California is known for its earthquakes, but in 1933, the people were still learning how to best deal with them.

The first earthquake of the Colonial era caused much alarm in Massachusetts Bay Colony and Plymouth. The settlers were greatly alarmed.

A strong earthquake on September 2, 2009 struck west Java, Indonesia. Effects were felt in Jakarta and Bali. A tsunami warning was issued but canceled an hour later.

It's the 100th anniversary of The Great San Francisco Earthquake - and the 70th anniversary of the film about it.

They're not as well known as East Coast foliage, but western autumns shine with golden aspen, crimson huckleberries, blazing willows. Here are three western fall trips.

What can be said about a game that single-handedly defined a generation and influenced seemingly every game that ever came after it?

Fictional accounts of earthquakes can be found in many settings, including the future. The following novels explore scientific, spiritual and human aspects of quakes

A lot of atrocities have been attributed to Murrietta and his men, so many in fact that there is some doubt that he or they performed them all.

A television broadcast of the World Series at Candlestick Park in San Francisco quickly became a live news report of an earthquake.

On the morning of September 1st 1923, a devastating earthquake located on the Kanto Plain in Japan caused mass destruction and death in Tokyo and Yokohama.

Students learn to how to integrate the use of real-time web-based technology in trying to solve a problem earthquakes cause scientists every day, earthquake forecasting.

Although the epicentre of the earthquake was in the Pacific Ocean, severe structural damage was done to all cities and towns in Central Mexico.

The Sumatra earthquake occurred only hours after an 8.0 magnitude struck the Samoan Islands and triggered a 20 foot tsunami which killed over 100 people.

Earthquakes and hurricanes make more headlines, but heat causes more fatalities across United States according to Death Map research released by BioMed.

Ornamental grasses are a hardy, beautiful choice for certain parts of the landscape.

The February 21, 2008, Wells earthquake reminded Nevada residents that the ground beneath them is among the most seismically active in the U.S.

A series of volcanic explosions sunk two-thirds of the island of Krakatoa. Giant tsunamis and toxic gases brought mass death and destruction to Indonesia.

With the release of Call of Duty 5 fast approaching, a look back at the game that makes this franchise so amazing is worth a few paragraphs.

Noted to be one of the most powerful eruptions in historic times, Tambora caused tsunamis and days of darkness.

The epicenter of the Loma Prieta earthquake was in the Santa Cruz Mountains in the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, about 16 kilometers northeast of Santa Cruz, Calif.

A severe rupture occurred along the San Andreas Fault near San Francisco and tremors were felt in Oregon, southern California and central Nevada.

John Fitzgerald is elected to Congress, then serves three years in the Senate. He returns to Boston to run for Mayor.

A series of earthquakes toppled buildings in central Italy, resulting in a death toll of 297 people in addition to leaving thousands of residents homeless.

On December 16, 1811 the New Madrid Seismic Zone experienced two earthquakes with approximate magnitudes of 8.0. Two more tremors followed in January and February.

Poorly constructed buildings, without reinforcement, toppled from Los Angeles to Laguna Beach, resulting in legislation to make structures more earthquake-resistant.

Zakynthos - an Ionian island paradise where tourists and turtles are at loggerheads over the best beach. This guide takes a trip to Zakynthos' best beaches and resorts.

Joaquin Murrietta continues his outrageous outlaw life until Captain Harry Love, a noted Los Angles gunfighter, steps in to rectify the situation and heads rolled.

In and around Salem, Massachusetts the Quakers are harassed, beaten, deported, and sometimes even hanged for what they believe.

The Zapotec ruin of Mitla, in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, is one of the most fascinating Mesoamerican pre-Hispanic structures, yet remains in the Monte Albán shadow.

With more and more developers programing games for cellphones, you could be holding the next big video game system in your hands right now

A massive earthquake has destroyed buildings and homes, most heavily in the Sichuan region. One town is in danger of being flooded due to a collapsing dam.

Boating, picnicking, wildflower walks, gambling, visiting historic sites, shopping and other activities make Tahoe the most popular lake in the western United States.

Sudden tremors begin shaking the New Orleans. Islands in the river disappear, new ones appear. Riverbanks give way and trees fall into the water.

The mental game of golf is important for any golf player. Train the mind for a good mental attitude and a golfer can bypass the negative thoughts that destroy confidence.

2012 is the quintessential disaster film dominated by special effects.

Well over 13,000 feet, Wheeler Peak stands as a sentinel over the grand Nevada basin; a central figure at a national park that also includes Lehman Caves.

According to oceanographers, a huge wave may have crashed into the New York City region 2,300 years ago. Could it happen again?

The Blade Engine is a free easy to use visual novel 2D game maker that supports simple scripting to create story driven video games using text, images and sound.

Key information is provided for hiking the Sylvan Lake trail in the Black Hills of South Dakota up to 7,242 foot Harney Peak, the highest point in South Dakota.

Enter the whimsical, girly world of fashion designer Betsey Johnson where tiger prints are paired with floral patterns and large plastic spider charms adorn necklaces.