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5.1-magnitude earthquake in West Texas felt in downtown San Antonio on Monday evening
Read full article: 5.1-magnitude earthquake in West Texas felt in downtown San Antonio on Monday eveningA 5.1-magnitude earthquake was reported in West Texas on Monday evening, and it was felt 300 miles away in downtown San Antonio.
3.9-magnitude earthquake reported near Falls City, Texas just after midnight on Thursday
Read full article: 3.9-magnitude earthquake reported near Falls City, Texas just after midnight on ThursdayA 3.9-magnitude earthquake was reported near Falls City on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
3.5-magnitude earthquake reported near Falls City, the second in two days
Read full article: 3.5-magnitude earthquake reported near Falls City, the second in two daysA 3.5-magnitude earthquake was reported near Falls City on Thursday — the second one in just two days, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
4.1-magnitude earthquake rattles Karnes County on Thursday; 4th quake this week
Read full article: 4.1-magnitude earthquake rattles Karnes County on Thursday; 4th quake this weekKarnes County experienced its fourth earthquake this week — and this one was actually strong enough to be felt in neighboring Wilson County.
New quake brings fresh losses to residents of Turkey, Syria
Read full article: New quake brings fresh losses to residents of Turkey, SyriaSurvivors of the earthquake that jolted Turkey and Syria 15 days ago are dealing with more trauma and loss after another strong quake and aftershocks rocked the region.
Islamic Center of San Antonio collecting donations to aid Syrians following massive earthquake
Read full article: Islamic Center of San Antonio collecting donations to aid Syrians following massive earthquakeRecovery efforts continue along the Turkey-Syria border following several powerful earthquakes.
Turkish American Association of SA begins sending donations to earthquake-stricken Turkey
Read full article: Turkish American Association of SA begins sending donations to earthquake-stricken TurkeyThe Turkish American Association of San Antonio collected an 18-wheeler full of winter gear and hygiene products. The truck will drive the supplies to the Turkish Consulate in Houston, where the donations will be send to those directly in need.
A glance at the world’s deadliest quakes in the past 25 years
Read full article: A glance at the world’s deadliest quakes in the past 25 yearsA magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing thousands of people in the two countries. The death toll as of Wednesday is 11,000 but that number is expected to rise as rescuers working in cold and snow look for trapped people in the rubble of toppled buildings.
Newborn, toddler saved from rubble in earthquake-hit Syrian town
Read full article: Newborn, toddler saved from rubble in earthquake-hit Syrian townResidents digging through a collapsed building in a northwest Syrian town discovered a crying infant whose mother appears to have given birth to her while buried underneath the rubble from this week’s devastating earthquake.
What to know about the big earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria
Read full article: What to know about the big earthquake that hit Turkey and SyriaA major 7.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Turkey has caused widespread damage across the region. Scientists say Monday’s epicenter was in southern Turkey, near the northern border of Syria. Thousands were killed in both countries.
Turkey native worried for loved after 7.8 magnitude earthquake kills, injures thousands
Read full article: Turkey native worried for loved after 7.8 magnitude earthquake kills, injures thousandsThousands were killed, and even more were injured in southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. The tragedy is affecting those in San Antonio who have a connection to the region.
San Antonio residents may have felt a shake following 5.3 magnitude West Texas earthquake
Read full article: San Antonio residents may have felt a shake following 5.3 magnitude West Texas earthquakeDid you feel a random rumble Friday afternoon? If so, it was the result of a magnitude 5.3 earthquake about 12 miles north of Midland.
Texas oil and gas agency investigating 5.4 magnitude earthquake in West Texas, the largest in three decades
Read full article: Texas oil and gas agency investigating 5.4 magnitude earthquake in West Texas, the largest in three decadesThe quake was the third largest in Texas history, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. An increase in seismic activity in Texas has been linked to injecting fracking wastewater underground.
San Antonio residents feel a shake following 5.4 magnitude West Texas earthquake
Read full article: San Antonio residents feel a shake following 5.4 magnitude West Texas earthquakeAccording to San Antonio police, residents in high rise buildings near downtown felt what was likely effects from a 5.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred in West Texas.
San Antonio College cancels classes Wednesday night after building shakes during West Texas earthquake
Read full article: San Antonio College cancels classes Wednesday night after building shakes during West Texas earthquakeThe 5.3 magnitude earthquake occurred at 3:32 p.m. near Mentone in West Texas. Some people in San Antonio felt the tremor, including students and staff at San Antonio College.
Strong quake hits near Acapulco, buildings sway in capital
Read full article: Strong quake hits near Acapulco, buildings sway in capitalA powerful earthquake has struck in southern Mexico near the Pacific resort city of Acapulco, causing buildings to rock and sway in Mexico City nearly 200 miles away.
More harm than good: Compassion is noble, but what does Haiti really need, 10 years after quake?
Read full article: More harm than good: Compassion is noble, but what does Haiti really need, 10 years after quake?“Deep down, I know there was an element of trying to get a pat on the back,” Albert said. “That’s when they completely blew me away with their response.”What the community leaders essentially told Albert and Zelaya was this: Thanks for your efforts and compassion, but you actually did more harm than good. The experience was such an eye-opener that it led Albert and Zelaya to a greater purpose and mission. “That goes back to the negative aid that is undermining the natural development of the Haitian people,” Albert said. The two discovered that nearly 80% of Haitian teachers haven’t been properly trained, and 60% of kids dropped out of classes during elementary school.