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earthquakes

# earthquakes - Wednesday 10 April, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Fracking

Fracking ‘not a significant cause’ of earthquakes felt on surface: study

A British study says most hydraulic fracking activities release the same amount of energy ‘as jumping off a ladder’.

# earthquakes - Friday 25 January, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Nuclear

World’s biggest nuke plant may shut: Japan report

Proposals by Japan’s new nuclear watchdog may see a massive plant in centre of the country shut down over safety fears.

# earthquakes - Sunday 16 December, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Oh Now

Stock exchange analyst predicts earthquakes for ‘Mayan Apocalypse’ day

Planetary alignments may well lead to major natural event, says famous markets and trends watcher.

# earthquakes - Friday 14 December, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Earthquakes

US-Mexico border hit by two offshore earthquakes

The two quakes – which struck only 17 seconds apart – are of magnitude 6.4 and 6.1, but no tsunami alerts have been issued.

# earthquakes - Thursday 13 December, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Fracking

UK lifts ‘fracking’ ban

The Green Party in Ireland has reiterated its call for a ban on fracking in this country.

# earthquakes - Tuesday 29 May, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Take 5

The 5 at 5: Tuesday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

# earthquakes - Sunday 29 January, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Behind The News

An Irish tsunami is ‘possible’ – experts

This week’s earthquake in Donegal had us wondering whether Ireland needs to worry about more of the same occurring – and the answer is a resounding yes.

# earthquakes - Wednesday 4 January, 2012

Natural disasters mean most expensive year ever for insurance damages

Earthquakes in Japan and New Zealand contributed to almost €300billion in overall economic losses from natural disasters.

# earthquakes - Sunday 25 December, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Review 2011 This post contains videos

# earthquakes - Tuesday 22 February, 2011

From TheJournal.ie New Zealand

New Zealand earthquake was just ‘waiting to happen’

Why the Christchurch happened, why it caused so much damage – and why there are still dangers to come.