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Scientists recently discovered that many recent earthquakes felt in the Midwestern states of the U.S. are really the aftershocks of large-scale earthquakes from centuries ago. The earthquakes on the West Coast, however, may be the aftershocks of earthquakes only dating back a decade or so.

Homes were left in a dangerous state in Harvey Cedars on Long Beach Island after storms blew through the northeastern part of the United States, which required extensive documentation. The foundations of these beachfront properties were left exposed. Much of the beach on the island was left heavily eroded and a lot of sand and dunes were lost as a result of the storms.

Animals are affected by disasters. One may remember the hundreds of stranded, lost, and homeless pets seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Many families prepare an emergency disaster plan, but not all of them remember to include their pets in these plans.

With fall weather that already seems too cold and the freezing winter months approaching the U.S. quickly, it is important that business and homeowners prepare their homes for water damage, or the prevention thereof.

Humboldt State’s geology department is raising awareness about the frequency and danger of tsunamis and earthquakes, which are known as a “natural warning”. Knowing what to do in the event of a tsunami can help avoid a repeat of the 2004 tsunami where 200,000 people lost their lives.