3.2 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In North Carolina
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This is a town that seems all too familiar with the earth rumbling. A 3.2 magnitude earthquake was reported early Sunday morning in North Carolina. The United States Geological Survey says the earthquake happened near Canton, North Carolina. Canton is a city near Asheville. The quake reportedly happened around 6 a.m. according to Channel 9 in Charlotte.
It is unclear at this time if the earthquake caused any injuries. It is a developing story. Just a few weeks ago Canton experienced an earthquake but that one was of a smaller magnitude. To learn more about this story and about other recent earthquakes near North Carolina, get details from the United States Geological Survey right here. According to officials, the Canton area may be feeling the effects of the Brevard fault zone. That extends from Alabama to Virginia across North Carolina. Another major fault in the area is the Linville Falls fault.
What causes an earthquake to happen in the first place? According to the United States Geological Survey, an earthquake occurs when there is a sudden slip on a fault. This is the scientific explanation by the USGS ” The tectonic plates are always slowly moving, but they get stuck at their edges due to friction. When the stress on the edge overcomes the friction, there is an earthquake that releases energy in waves that travel through the earth’s crust and cause the shaking that we feel.”
4 Spectacular Celestial Events Await You In The Coming Weeks
June is here, and guess what? There are some cool astronomical events coming your way, right above you, as we transition from spring to summer. In June, there are several fascinating celestial events to look forward to. One notable event is the Summer solstice, which marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s the day with the longest daylight and shortest night of the year.
Additionally, June often brings a variety of meteor showers, such as the Arietids and the Bootids. These meteor showers offer the opportunity to witness shooting stars streaking across the night sky. Depending on your location and timing, there may be planets visible in the evening or morning sky, such as Jupiter, Saturn, or Venus.
Some people are deeply fascinated with the ever-changing phases of the moon and the breathtaking displays of meteor showers. For them, these celestial events are like magical experiences. These stargazing and astronomy enthusiasts eagerly mark their calendars, ready to immerse themselves in the beauty and wonder of these celestial phenomena whenever they occur.
Get ready to witness these four celestial happenings over the next few weeks.
Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.
