Earthquake hits North Yorkshire

Gerald · 01-04-11, 07:10 AM

A small earthquake has hit northern England, scientists have confirmed.The British Geological Survey (BGS) said the 3.6-magnitude quake struck 9km north-west of Ripon in North Yorkshire just after 2100 GMT on Monday.People in Bingley and Skipton, north-west of Leeds, reported feeling tremors, which were experienced across Cumbria and West Yorkshire.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-12109625

Note: 4 January 2011 Last updated at 01:08 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Earthquake hits North Yorkshire A small earthquake has hit northern England, scientists have confirmed.The British Geological Survey (BGS) said the 3.6-magnitude quake struck 9km north-west of Ripon in North Yorkshire just after 2100 GMT on Monday.People in Bingley and Skipton, north-west of Leeds, reported feeling tremors, which were experienced across Cumbria and West Yorkshire. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-12109625 Note: 4 January 2011 Last updated at 01:08 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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