Small earthquake hits Blackpool

Gerald · 04-01-11, 05:24 AM

There has been a small earthquake on the Lancashire coast, the British Geological Survey (BGS) has confirmed.

A small earth tremor was felt in the Blackpool area at about 0330 BST, they said.

Lancashire Police said calls had been received from several people who said their properties were shaking.

A BGS spokesman said that the 2.2 magnitude tremor was thought to have centred on Poulton-le-Fylde. No damage or injuries have been reported.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-12930915

Note: 1 April 2011 Last updated at 09:51 GMT

Herr-Berbunch · 04-01-11, 05:34 AM

2.2 - Is that really newsworthy?

Gerald · 04-01-11, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

2.2 - Is that really newsworthy?

No....

Oberon · 04-01-11, 05:42 AM

OMG that means all our nuclear power stations are gonna explode!! Oh noes!!

Torplexed · 04-01-11, 05:59 AM

Luckily, they got that new seismometer installed at the University of Central Lancashire. However, rumour has it that she is already demanding a pay rise.

Gerald · 04-01-11, 06:02 AM

Gargamel · 04-01-11, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

2.2 - Is that really newsworthy?

No, and I wonder if anybody really even noticed.

STEED · 04-01-11, 10:10 AM

Did the earth move for you darling?

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Small earthquake hits Blackpool There has been a small earthquake on the Lancashire coast, the British Geological Survey (BGS) has confirmed. A small earth tremor was felt in the Blackpool area at about 0330 BST, they said. Lancashire Police said calls had been received from several people who said their properties were shaking. A BGS spokesman said that the 2.2 magnitude tremor was thought to have centred on Poulton-le-Fylde. No damage or injuries have been reported. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-12930915 Note: 1 April 2011 Last updated at 09:51 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Did the earth move for you darling? __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	OMG that means all our nuclear power stations are gonna explode!! Oh noes!!

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Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Luckily, they got that new seismometer installed at the University of Central Lancashire. However, rumour has it that she is already demanding a pay rise.