Mine collapse on Richter scale

Alabama - What at first appeared to be a mild earthquake in Alabama was actually a roof collapse at a mine, the US Geological…

Alabama - What at first appeared to be a mild earthquake in Alabama was actually a roof collapse at a mine, the US Geological Survey said yesterday. The collapse occurred yesterday morning at a mine east of the city of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The government agency had reported earlier yesterday that an earthquake measuring 4.0 on the open-ended Richter scale had occurred.

  • Join The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to date

  • Sign up for push alerts to get the best breaking news, analysis and comment delivered directly to your phone

  • Listen to In The News podcast daily for a deep dive on the stories that matter