Largest recorded quake hits Norway


	Largest recorded quake hits Norway

invictus

2-21-2008 11:45 AM

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earthquake, norway

invictus says:

There were no immediate reports of damage, possibly because virtually all buildings in Longyearbyen are built on pilings driven into the permafrost, which can withstand more shaking than conventional foundations.

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