Ruddy Nora, an earthquake!
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Ruddy Nora, an earthquake!
Now this is a rare event for the British Isles! Was watching TV at about 1am, when I heard a rumbling. I thought it was just a strong gust of wind that had buffeted the house, and could hear the pane/frame of the window flex, but it didn't stop. It got louder, then the room shook with violent bangs! Lasted about 3 seconds or so, with the walls noticably moving (or I was!). It stopped quicker than it started. I thought it was a tornado that had gone over, but then I thought, no, an earthquake? Sure enough the BGS measured a 5.3 earthquake centred about 40 miles east. Pretty exciting stuff!
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