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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on January 29, 2010, 03:40

Title: 6.1 magnitude quake hits Philippines region: USGS
Post by: sam on January 29, 2010, 03:40

http://www.physorg.com/news183837650.html

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A 6.1 magnitude quake hit the Philippines region early Thursday, US scientists said, but no tsunami warning was immediately issued.

Title: Re: 6.1 magnitude quake hits Philippines region: USGS
Post by: Clive on January 29, 2010, 10:38

The Philippines must have done something very bad in a previous incarnation.  Those poor buggers are always in the middle of some gigantic disaster.  :(

Title: Re: 6.1 magnitude quake hits Philippines region: USGS
Post by: Rik on January 29, 2010, 10:40

A bit like us and Westminster. ;)

Title: Re: 6.1 magnitude quake hits Philippines region: USGS
Post by: Clive on January 29, 2010, 10:46

 :haha:  How true! 

Title: Re: 6.1 magnitude quake hits Philippines region: USGS
Post by: Simon on January 29, 2010, 11:13

We should consider ourselves lucky to escape these sorts of disasters here.

Title: Re: 6.1 magnitude quake hits Philippines region: USGS
Post by: Rik on January 29, 2010, 11:23

Yes indeed, we only have to deal with the odd tornado, mild earth and politician...  :o:

Title: Re: 6.1 magnitude quake hits Philippines region: USGS
Post by: Simon on January 29, 2010, 12:08

;D