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Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey are working to map the underground faults in Virginia that caused last year's earthquake.
Over the next ten days, the USGS will be sending a low-flying airplane over Virginia's Louisa, Goochland and Fluvanna counties. On board are instruments to measure gravitational and magnetic pull at different sites. WVIR-TV in Virginia reports that the data collected will let the USGS refine its estimates of the seismic hazard facing the region.
The agency says it's the first time in the U.S. that airborne gravity is being used to map a seismic hazard.
The 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck August 23, 2011 was centered in Louisa County, but shook much of the East Coast and damaged landmarks including the Washington Monument and the Washington National Cathedral.
China Builds Museums ... But Will The Visitors Come?
China is on a spree to build world-class museums and has opened about 100 of them annually in recent years. Two of the biggest opened on the same day last fall on opposite banks of Shanghai's Huangpu River. But filling these museums — with both art and visitors — is proving more challenging.Nutrition Group Says Chocolate Milk Is OK, No Need For Aspartame
The nation's largest group of nutritionists is urging the FDA to reject the dairy industry's petition to change the definition of milk. The petition aims to allow aspartame or other alternatives to be used to sweeten milk in an effort to boost consumption in schools.Former IRS Head To Senate: It Wasn't My Fault
Douglas Shulman, who led the IRS during the years when agency workers targeted tax-exempt applications from conservative groups, did his best to deflect accusations from unhappy senators.Microsoft Reveals New Xbox One Game System
Microsoft unveiled its new Xbox One Tuesday, displaying a device that takes new steps in game consoles' journey into becoming all-purpose entertainment and communication devices. The new console replaces the Xbox 360, which has been on the market for more than seven years.Leave a Comment
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