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n May 16, in just 24 hours, scientists recorded 87 earthquakes – albeit small – in the United States. Most of them occurred in California and Alaska. Three were at magnitude 3-plus and one was at magnitude 4.5-plus.

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together as the rest of the block moves, the energy that would normally cause the blocks to slip past each other is stored. The force of the moving blocks overwhelms the friction of the jagged edges of the fault, releasing the edges and the stored energy. The energy radiates outward from the fault in many directions – this is referred to as seismic waves (like ripples on a pond). The waves shake the earth as they move through it, and when the waves reach the earth’s surface, they shake the ground and buildings, etc.

WHAT’S MAKING THE EARTH MOVE? When two blocks of the earth slip past each other in a sudden movement, they create a fault or fault plane. The earth has four major layers: the inner and outer core, the mantle and the crust. The crust, which is at the top of the mantle, is comprised of a thin skin on the surface of the planet. The skin is made up of many pieces, which continuously move – often sliding past and bumping into each other. The pieces are called tectonic plates; the edges of the plates are plate boundaries, which comprise many faults. Most of the earthquakes occur on the faults. The edges of the plates are rough, so they get stuck when the plate keeps moving.

To record and measure earthquakes, Charles Richter developed the seismograph in 1935. Richter assigned each earthquake a number – from weak (1) to strong (7). The Richter scale is still used today.

An earthquake starts below the earth’s surface – the location of it is called the hypocenter. Directly above the surface of the earth in the exact location is the epicenter. The largest earthquake is referred to as the main shock, but smaller earthquakes – both foreshocks and aftershocks – often accompany an earthquake. Aftershocks can continue for weeks, months; even years.

ence a “feeling” that an earthquake is about to happen, the experts are clueless as to how or why. But scientists understand fault lines and the earth’s movement. Here’s what they do know: • During the past three million years, the average rate of motion across the San Andreas Fault Zone is about 2 inches a year, which is the same rate of growth for the human fingernail. If the rate continues at this pace, scientists predict that Los Angeles and San Francisco will be adjacent to one another in about 15 million years. The San Andreas Fault runs along the entire California coast.

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• Each year, there are about 10,000 earthquakes in Southern California. Most of them are inconsequential and unnoticed.

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• The Wasatch Range in Utah, which runs north and south through the state, was produced by a series of earthquakes (as all mountain ranges). The fault on the range is comprised of several segments, and each one is capable of producing up to a magnitude 7.5 earthquake. During the past 6,000 years, there has been a magnitude 6.5plus about once every 350 years on this range. • Earthquakes can occur in the central area of the U.S. In 1811 and 1812, New Madrid, Mo., experienced three magnitude 7.5 to 7.7 earthquakes. • Florida and North Dakota experience fewer earthquakes than any other state. • Alaska is the most earthquake-prone state and extremely seismically active. Alaska experiences a magnitude 7 earthquake almost every year, and a magnitude 8 or greater earthquake on average every 14 years. • One of the most active plate boundaries, with frequent earthquakes and eruptions, is around the massive Pacific Plate, referred to as the Pacific Ring of Fire. Ninety percent of the world’s earthquakes occur in this area. • Inside the Antarctica are ice-quakes, which are more frequent in Antarctica than earthquakes. The ice-quakes are small and occur within the ice sheet instead of the land underneath the ice. • An earthquake can happen in cold, wet and rainy or hot weather. Earthquakes do not produce a variance in weather patterns; thus, weather is never an indicator.

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most of the shocks have been centered west of the Rocky Mountain Front Range. But Colorado is considered a region of minor earthquake activity.

Nationwide/ Worldwide The largest earthquake in the U.S. occurred March 28, 1964. The magnitude 9.2 earthquake struck Prince William Sound in Alaska. The three most recent big earthquakes in the U.S.: • In December 2003, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake happened in San Simeon, Calif. The epicenter was near the Pacific Coast in central California. The earthquake did not rupture the surface, but it caused landslides and shaking. Two people were killed when a building collapsed in nearby Paso Robles. • In November 2002, the magnitude 7.9 Denali earthquake shook Alaska, generating numerous landslides and road closures. But structural damage was minimal, and there were few injuries and no deaths. • In 1994, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake roiled the city of Northridge, located in the San Fernando Valley region in Southern California. The earthquake brought about more than 60 deaths, 5,000 injuries, left 25,000 people homeless; and caused $25 billion in damages. The largest earthquake in the world was a magnitude 9.5 that ripped into Chile May 22, 1960. Japan is probably the most seismic of all countries, but because it is larger than Japan, Indonesia has more total earthquakes.

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• Colorado’s largest earthquake was a magnitude 6.6 that shook up Denver and the Front Range on Nov. 7, 1882. It caused damage in Denver, and experts said it was centered near Rocky Mountain National Park. The quake was felt in Salina, Kan., and Salt Lake City.

• The moon has quakes, too. Moonquakes don’t occur as frequently and are usually smaller in magnitude than earthquakes. The moonquakes are related to the tidal stresses associated with varying distances between Earth and the moon.

• The second-largest earthquake jarred Colorado a century later on Nov. 26, 1967. The magnitude 5.2 earthquake caused minor damage in suburban areas northeast of Denver and was felt from the northwest in Laramie, Wyo., east to Goodland, Kan., and south to Pueblo.

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“The Great Dictator: The Criterion Collection” (G) -- Charlie Chaplin’s classic satire of Adolf Hitler is now available in a completely remastered high-def, Blu-ray format. Special features include: commentary by Chaplin historians Dan Kamin and Hooman Mehran; the documentary “The Tramp and the Dictator,” narrated by Kenneth Branagh; on-set color footage shot by Chaplin’s brother Sidney; a booklet featuring an essay about the ﬁlm, plus a 1940 article by Chaplin discussing the ﬁlm. “Public Speaking” (Unrated) -- Originally shown on HBO, director Martin Scorsese presents a portrait of the life of satirist, journalist and gay-rights activist Fran Lebowitz, author of “Metropolitan Life” and “Social Studies.” Intercutting between archival footage from the 1970s, interviews with friends and admirers, and Lebowitz’s speaking engagements, Scorsese weaves an intimate tapestry of the life of one of New York City’s great writers.

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) With summer just around the corner, travel begins to dominate your sign. Make plans carefully to avoid potential problems in the first half of June. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A romantic Libra sets a challenge that your “sensible” side might question, but your idealistic self finds the prospect too intriguing to resist. The choice is yours. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Those tense times in your personal life are just about over. Concentrate on reaffirming relationships. Your love of travel opens a surprising new opportunity. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat usually loves to be in the center of things. But this week it might be wiser to watch and learn from the sidelines. A Pisces wants to make you purr. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) “New” is your watchword this week. Be open to new ideas, both on the job and in your personal life. A romantic Aries or Sagittarian beckons.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You still need to support a loved one through a difficult time. Meanwhile, things continue to work out to your benefit in the workplace. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Aspects continue to favor expanding social opportunities. A Gemini reaches out to offer a chance for re-establishing a once-close relationship. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) There’s a potential for misunderstanding in both your job and your personal life. A full explanation of your intentions helps smooth things over. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might be feeling restless on the job, but delay making any major moves until all the facts are in. A Scorpio has a surprising revelation. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your business sense works to your advantage as you sort through the possibilities that are opening up. A Libra is Cupid’s best bet for your romantic prospects. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for being open-minded about people. This helps you make friends easily. You do very well in public service. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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This is the tenth year the Historic Monument Merchants Assocation (HMMA) is bringing live music to downtown Monument. This year the Concerts in the Park schedule has expanded to include EIGHT shows! The free Summer Concert Series kicks off June 8 and runs through July 27. All concerts are from 7:00 to 9:00pm. Bring your own chair or blanket and enjoy food, fun and great music for the whole family! Sponsored by the Historic Monument Merchants Association. For more information, please visit: www.monumentmerchants.com/Concerts.htm BOWL FOR THE CURE - Pinz Bowling Center June 5th, 2011 - 9 am; Noon and 3 PM squads Pikes Peak USBC, Bowling Association, along with the Susan G. Komen Southeastern Colorado Affiliate are Co-Hosting this event at Pinz Bowling Center on the above date. It is open to everyone: Families, Frends, neighbors as well as Local bowlers (no age limit), to raise funds for The Bowl for the Cure Foundation. There are entry forms at Pinz as well as at www.springsbowling.com. Help us Strike out Breast Cancer! Drawing for sponosor donations, one ticket for every participant. PALMER LAKE ART GROUP’S 2011 SPRING ART SHOW AND SALE Tri- Lakes Center for the Arts 304 Highway 105 in Palmer Lake, CO June 7 - 25, 2011 Daily 12 - 4pm, Sat 10 - 4pm, closed Sunday & Monday. Opening reception 5pm - 8pm Palmer Lake Art Group’s 2011 Spring Art Show and Sale: Opening Reception: Friday: June 10, 5 – 8pm, with hors d’oeuvres, live music & cash bar and silent auction scholarship fundraiser. This annual judged event will feature original art only by members of the Palmer Lake Art Group: paintings, sculptures, photography, fiber art, and more. Join us for an inspiring evening with beautiful art, live music, and an opportunity to participate in the Silent Auction. Palmer Lake Art Group is a non-profit organization established over 40 years ago. Proceeds from this event will be used to fund scholarships for TriLake area students. See www.palmerlakeartgroup.com website for more information. TRI-LAKES CRUISERS BENEFIT CAR SHOW Sunday, June 12, 2011 Over 200 cars line the streets for a spectacular event held the second Sunday of June. Over thirty-nine trophies are given away at this show that runs from 10:00am to 3:00pm in historic downtown Monument. TRI-LAKES NETWORKING TEAM “TNT Unites Women to Build Relationships, Achieve Success and Improve Our Community” Presents: “The Onederful You” June 14th 6:30 to 9 pm “Colorado Mountain Brewery” 11202 Rampart Hills View, CS www.trilakesnetworkingteam.com AMERICAN LEGION POST 9-11 FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY The Depot Restaurant in Palmer Lake (Post Home) June 14 2011 - 7 PM/8PM The Tri-Lakes American Legion Post 9-11 will conduct a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Flag Day at 7PM at the Post Home (Depot Restaurant) in Palmer Lake. This is an opportunity to properly dispose of old and tattered flags. It is not necessary to attend the ceremony as flags may be dropped off at any time in advance at the Depot Restaurant. This is a community service with no charge. FINALLY SUMMER SOULSTICE Saturday, June 18, 10:00am to 2:00pm The Historic Monument Merchants’ Association is excited to present the Third Annual Finally Summer Soulstice Celebration! Finally Summer Soulstice is an all-day event featuring live music, activities for kids and adults alike, and other special events. For more information, please visit www.monumentmerchants. com/SummerSoulstice.htm

MONUMENT FOURTH OF JULY PARADE & STREET FAIR - PALMER LAKE FIREWORKS DISPLAY This year the annual parade will be held Monday, July 4. The fireworks over Palmer Lake will take place the evening of Monday, July 4. HIS BRAND OF EL PASO RODEO BIBLE CAMP Latio Trails Heritage Centre, 13710 Halleluiah Trail, Elbert, CO 80106 July 10-13, 2011 12:00 PM July 10 to 12:00 PM July 13 Sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys and is a unique blend of bibical teaching and rodeo instruction by professional instructors in Barrels/

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