Napa Shake Injures Dozens Damages Fires Across Wine Country
The 6.0 magnitude quake struck near Napa at 3 20 am causing injuries including a child in critical condition and triggering fires. It damaged historic buildings disrupted power to about 30 000 residents and prompted state and federal emergency responses as aftershocks followed.
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Farmers Almanac predicts another harsh winter for Northeast
In Lewiston Maine AP the Farmers Almanac touted its 198 year history as predicting last winter and forecast more cold and wet weather for much of the country east of the Rockies. The almanac relies on sunspots planetary positions and lunar cycles, while meteorologists question long range accuracy.
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Drones Ban Expands Across Appalachian Trail Lands
National Park Service bans launching landing or operating unmanned aircraft on lands and waters within the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Radio controlled planes quadcopters and other RC flying machines are included in the interim policy effective Aug 20 until a longer term policy is set to protect resources and visitor experience.
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Fault lines map details for Bluefield area quake risk
A report outlines the St. Clair Fault extending through Bluefield areas near College Avenue and Pine Hill Park, with faults about 300 million years old. Virginia Governor McAuliffe promotes the database as a preparedness tool, due by September 2016, to aid emergency planning.
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