earthquake

Wednesday morning, a 5.3 magnitude earthquake sent shockwaves across the region, causing some half-asleep locals to question whether they were still dreaming or whether a ghostly spirit was trying to steal them.

Natural disasters are a common occurrence in the southwestern United States, specifically in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

In the wake of highly destructive earthquakes that have left tens of thousands dead or injured, soccer fans threw scarves, toys, and more onto the field for children affected.

That big truck you felt roll past your house yesterday? It wasn't a truck ... it was a freakin' earthquake.

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Breaking the Guinness Book of World Records for noise in an outdoor stadium record again on Monday night wasn't all the Seattle Seahawks fans did. According to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, the fans at Century Link Field caused a 1 to 2 earthquake during the Seahawks 34-7 victory over the Saints...

An earthquake epicentered in Virginia occurred Tuesday afternoon, with people in Washington, DC, New York, Ohio, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Toronto reporting they felt the tremors, as well. Reports thus far indicate the quake registered a 5.9 on the Richter scale, and the USGS says it’s the most powerful quake to hit Virginia since 1897.

Some incredibly disturbing photos of before and after the Japan devastation.  Check out the complete interactive series.  Roll your mouse over each of the pictures on the ABC site to see the before and after pics of each area.

The earthquake and Tsunami tidal waves in Japan have caused a great number of fatalities and destruction. The death toll continues to soar, as do more earthquakes in the country. It's beyond our ability to comprehend that many people dying in such a short time but it's not beyond our ability to care...