5 Themes of Geography
LOCATION THEME:
Missouri 4.0 earthquake felt across 13 states
NewsCore - February 21/ 2012
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Tuesday in Missouri and was felt across 13 states. The epicenter was located 5 km underground, about 240 km south of St. Louis, near the New Madrid fault line. There was no significant damage reported from any of the surrounding states the felt the tremor. Scientist say this is a reminder that though earthquakes are rare in the Midwest United States, they still have potential to affect a long distance. Almost exactly 200 years ago, on February 7th, 1812, an estimated 7.7 earthquake from the exact same epicenter destroyed New Madrid Missouri and was felt as far away as Toronto.
Location: This Article explains Relative location by describing the epicenters relation to St. Louis. It also explains how strong enough earthquake in Missouri, could be felt as far away as Toronto Canada.
Prediction: I predict that as technology improves, scientists will be able to predict more closely when and where earthquakes could happen.
PLACE THEME
Calgary woman viciously beaten in Mexico is released from hospital
By The Canadian Press | The Canadian Press – February 21/2012
Sheila Nabb, A 37 year old Calgary woman on holiday in a 5 star Mexican resort, was severely beaten in the hotel elevator by a Mexican man that had snuck into the resort in mid-January. Her injuries were so severe she had to have her jaw wired shut and was put under a medically induced coma. She has just been released from hospital but will still face a long recovery. Mexican authorities have charged Jose Ramon Acosta Quintero, 28, with attempted murder. Ramon claims that he was forced to sign a confession by the police, but the police say the surveillance camera captured him leaving the elevator and stand by the arrest. Sheila remains positive during her recovery and appreciated the support she and her family have received.
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Missouri 4.0 earthquake felt across 13 states
NewsCore - February 21/ 2012
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Tuesday in Missouri and was felt across 13 states. The epicenter was located 5 km underground, about 240 km south of St. Louis, near the New Madrid fault line. There was no significant damage reported from any of the surrounding states the felt the tremor. Scientist say this is a reminder that though earthquakes are rare in the Midwest United States, they still have potential to affect a long distance. Almost exactly 200 years ago, on February 7th, 1812, an estimated 7.7 earthquake from the exact same epicenter destroyed New Madrid Missouri and was felt as far away as Toronto.
Location: This Article explains Relative location by describing the epicenters relation to St. Louis. It also explains how strong enough earthquake in Missouri, could be felt as far away as Toronto Canada.
Prediction: I predict that as technology improves, scientists will be able to predict more closely when and where earthquakes could happen.
PLACE THEME
Calgary woman viciously beaten in Mexico is released from hospital
By The Canadian Press | The Canadian Press – February 21/2012
Sheila Nabb, A 37 year old Calgary woman on holiday in a 5 star Mexican resort, was severely beaten in the hotel elevator by a Mexican man that had snuck into the resort in mid-January. Her injuries were so severe she had to have her jaw wired shut and was put under a medically induced coma. She has just been released from hospital but will still face a long recovery. Mexican authorities have charged Jose Ramon Acosta Quintero, 28, with attempted murder. Ramon claims that he was forced to sign a confession by the police, but the police say the surveillance camera captured him leaving the elevator and stand by the arrest. Sheila remains positive during her recovery and appreciated the support she and her family have received.
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