Earthquakes Could Become Larger In Oklahoma

New Study Says Earthquakes Could Become Larger In Oklahoma
A new study on Oklahoma earthquakes said we may be in for some bigger ones. That's because seismologists said the faults where the earthquakes are occurring have a potential to produce for much larger earthquakes.

Oklahoma earthquakes: Preparing for 'the big one'
As Oklahoma's earthquakes gained in frequency and magnitude the state's emergency management department took advantage of extra training on how to respond after a big quake. 

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake in Indonesia, no tsunami threat
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the northwest of Ternate in Indonesia on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There was no risk of a Pacific-wide tsunami threat from the Indonesia quake. 

Vanuatu disaster: the island hit by an earthquake, a volcano then cyclone Pam
First there was the earthquake. Then the volcano erupted. Finally came cyclone Pam, one of the most powerful storms to rip through the south Pacific. This almost biblical run of misfortune happened within the space of just two weeks to the small Vanuatu island of Ambrym.  

6.1 quake hits Banggai, no tsunami potential
The earthquake was felt by residents as far away as Gorontalo, who were shocked by the tremor and rushed to get out of their houses.  

Solar eclipse, Supermoon, Spring equinox: Friday will see three rare celestial events
As the eclipse plunges the UK and other places into darkness this Friday, two other...celestial events will be taking place, too: a Supermoon and the Spring equinox. A Supermoon, or perigee moon, happens when the full or new moon does its closest fly-by of the Earth...And the spring equinox refers to the time of the year when the day and night are of equal duration, mid-way between the longest and shortest days.

Passover Blood Moon Preceded by Exceedingly Rare Solar Eclipse Prompts Global Call to Prayer
There will be a total eclipse of the sun for two minutes over the North Pole on Friday, March 20, the day of the Spring Equinox which coincides with the beginning of the Hebrew month of Nissan, the first month in the biblical calendar year, a solar occurrence that has likely never happened before in human history. "The concurrence and rarity of this natural event, together with the times in which we live, indicates the finger of God," 

CME IMPACT
Arriving earlier than expected, a CME hit Earth's magnetic field on March 17th at approximately 04:30 UT. The impact sparked a G1-class geomagnetic storm, which could intensify in the hours ahead.  

Astronomers detect star leaving the Milky Way at record speeds
An international team led by astronomers from Queen's University Belfast has identified the fastest ever star on an escape trajectory from the Milky Way – the white dwarf US709, which is traveling at a staggering 1,200 km per sec (746 miles per sec). The discovery of this star may shed light on the astronomical events that are vital to the calculation of distances in our universe.  

Brush Fires Spark Across Midwest From Hot, Dry Weather
Two major brush fires started in the nation’s heartland on the back of record-breaking heat and abnormally dry conditions on Monday.