earthquake

Study reveals risk of damaging earthquakes in parts of Michigan

It's not often the Mitten State is shaken by an earthquake.

Did you know that the 2 strongest earthquakes in Michigan history happened right here in Southwest Michigan?

A co-worker of ours sent us a picture of a textbook her daughter is currently using at her college. Mind you, this is a Michigan Geography textbook they actually had to pay for.

Did you feel that??

A series of earthquakes and aftershocks — some felt as far away as Wisconsin — shook Oklahoma this weekend, startling people more accustomed to tornadoes than temblors. Early Saturday, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake affected areas from Texas to Missouri, followed by a 5.6 quake later that night — Oklahoma’s strongest in history — and more than 10 aftershocks.

Japan suffered from a large aftershock earthquake measuring 7.4 on the magnitude chart. There was a tsunami warning issued that was lifted after only 90 minutes. Watch the live video footage taken during the quake.

Many of you are wondering how you can help the Japanese people, in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that has struck the island nation. Here are some organizations involved in the rescue and recovery effort that you can donate to.

A magnitude 8.9 earthquake blasted Japan's northeastern coast Friday, unleashing a 13-foot  tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland and prompting a "nuclear emergency."