Quake Aftershocks (Salem, Illinois)

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> Hello all,
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> As you are probably aware there was an earthquake centered near
> west Salem, Illinois this morning and the after shocks waves have
> been reported on campus and as far away asDesMoines, Iowa at around
> 10:14am today. The quake was 5.2 in magnitude. There were no
> major injuries or damage reported.
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> For more information on the earthquake and what you can do in the
> event of an earthquake go to:http://earthquake.usgs.gov/
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> It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in
> the world each year. 100,000 of those can be felt, and 100 of them
> cause damage.
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> If you felt the shock waves and were on the Grinnell College
> campuses please send me an email and let me know,
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> Thanks,
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> Stephen Briscoe
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> Director of Campus Safety & Security
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> Grinnell College
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> Grinnell, Iowa 50112
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> 641-269-4600
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