Earthquake
Small Earthquake Rattles Central Va.
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a magnitude-2.3 earthquake struck in the county at 7:01 a.m. Wednesday. The epicenter was 6 miles south-southwest of Louisa.
Minor Quake Rattles Louisa Co., No Damage Reported
Louisa County, Va., has been rattled by a minor earthquake.
The Great ShakeOut: Earthquake Drill Comes to D.C.
Thousands of people in the Washington area will join millions of others in the United States and several countries are set to participate in an earthquake preparedness drill Thursday.
600K Virginia Residents to Participate in Earthquake Drill
Nearly 600,000 Virginia residents are expected to participate in a multistate earthquake drill this week.
East Coast Earthquake Created A ‘New Normal’
When the “Big One” rocked the East Coast one year ago, the earthquake centered on this rural Virginia town cracked ceiling tiles and damaged two local school buildings so badly that they had to be shuttered for good. Now as the academic year gets under way, students are reciting a new safety mantra: Drop, cover, and hold on.
National Cathedral Falling Short Of Earthquake Fundraising Goals
The Washington National Cathedral is hoping to raise $100,000 by Thursday to pay for damages sustained in the earthquake that rattled the East Coast last year.
Aftershocks From 2011 Quake Continue In Virginia
Virginia continues to experience aftershocks from last summer’s earthquake, especially near its epicenter.
Did Earthquake Cause Washington Monument To Tilt?
The Washington Monument cracked and crumbled when a 5.8-magnitude earthquake shook the nation’s capital last August. But did it sink or tilt?
Another Aftershock Rattles Central Virginia
More than five months after a 5.8 tremor struck Mineral, a 3.2 magnitude aftershock rattled central Virginia on Monday night.
Report Details Damage To Washington Monument
A new report on the earthquake-damaged Washington Monument details extensive cracking and chipped stones on the top portion of the 127-year-old structure.
