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Why the Sumatra earthquake was so severe

An international team of scientists has found evidence suggesting the dehydration of minerals deep below the ocean floor influenced the severity of the Sumatra earthquake, which took place on Dec. 26, 2004. Geology News — ScienceDaily

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New Zealand hit by aftershocks after severe earthquake

 The first earthquake warped and cracked a highway on the South Island Strong aftershocks have roiled New Zealand following a 7.5-magnitude earthquake that killed two people. The South Island has seen hundreds of tremors, including a 6.3-magnitude quake, after the … Continue reading

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Padoan says economic crisis less severe, Italy still weak

IMG class=hide alt=”Padoan says economic crisis less severe, Italy still weak” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wpid-63d7b3dd253b7d3f87e68d14ebc6c30c.jpg” (ANSA) – Rome, March 12 – The economic crisis in Italy is less severe but the recovery remains weak, Economy Minister Pier Carlo Padoan said Wednesday as his … Continue reading

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