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Earth's inner core has been exhibiting some unusual behavior.
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The Cascadia Subduction Zone just off the Pacific Coast of the US can trigger earthquakes greater than magnitude 8. For the first time, scientists have created a comprehensive map of its subsurface.
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A view of the Manhattan Skyline with the Empire State Building in the center.
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An emergency alert that appeared on cellphones across the east coast on Friday.
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Newark City employee Sushil Nagpal stands outside homes that were damaged and had to be evacuated after the earthquake on Friday,
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New York and New Jersey were jolted by a 4.8 earthquake on Friday morning, a rare occurrence in the region. But we can’t say we weren’t warned. Scientists have been predicting The Big One could hit New York at some point. And the predictions date back over a century.

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A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the northeastern US states of New Jersey and New York on Friday.
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck northern New Jersey on Friday morning, shaking millions of Americans in New York City and along the East Coast. The quake was strong enough to rattle some dishes but resulted in fairly minimal damage. However, strong reverberations of the earthquake were felt on social…

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A 20-second 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit the northeastern US on April 5. Authorities are asking residents to be cautious in case of aftershocks.

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Walmart employees practice the drop, cover, and hold on technique during an earthquake drill in Torrance, California.