Geeking Out: This Bastard Stole My Blog Idea

Complete with the exact page that I linked to… unbelievable! At least gimme a shout out!

http://news.discovery.com/earth/so-many-earthquakes-the-end-is-nigh.html

What a dick. Please view my blog post below.

Today We Learn About: 2009 Samoan Earthquake

According to the United States Geological Survey, a massive earthquake struck near the Samoa Islands in the South Pacific on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 01:48:10 PM (EDT).¹ This earthquake measured at 8.0 on the Richter Scale, and caused massive damage on nearby islands as well as several tsunami that devastated the area. The 2009 Samoa Earthquake occurred where the Pacific Plate subducts underneath the Australia Plate in the Southern Pacific Ocean. There was a tremendous amount of damage on many of the small islands nearby from the earthquake alone. This damage was heightened by the ensuing tsunami that rose from the epicenter of the quake. In response to this earthquake, many countries around the world have sent aid to the region and President Barack Obama has declared the event a major disaster.²