Did Fracking Cause the Recent Earthquake in the United Sates and Canada?

Earthquakes are a common occurrence throughout the World, but when a 6.5 magnitude quake struck Virginia, and spread to cause aftershocks across the East coast of America - Few experts could explain why? One theory is that "fracking" or the hydraulic fracturing of the earths crust may have been the cause.

Virginia, has never had a history of large Earthquakes in the last 10.000 years, and is an area which is away from the quake lines, which circle the world, but It is one state that has seen a huge growth of Fracking or the Hydraulic fracturing of our Earths crust- as energy companies seek more resources to fuel a gas and oil dependent economy

Earthquake & Tsunami In Japan

Fracking is a simple technique, a drill burrows deep into the earths crust, and a fluid is poured through the well head to crack the rocks, which form the foundation stones of our planet. Inside this foundation, oil, natural gas and water can be forced out, at a lower cost then other drilling methods. Currently over 90% of the natural gas used in the United States is through fracturing our planets foundation stone.

Internationally fracking is a less commonly used, because it causes environmental damage, the risk of earthquakes, and sinkholes. In the UK, fracking was stopped after the town of Blackpool experienced a minor quake, whilst in nuclear powered France- it was banned. This raises questions whether an unlikely earthquake, which cracked the ceiling of Washington's famous Washington Cathedral, was actually man- made rather than a 'natural disaster.'

The fact that a nation is willing to destroy its environment, and endanger millions of people because of a dependence on oil, and gas, shows that if this continues and further earthquakes occur, the cost of the damage of future earthquakes, could probably exceed the initial investment needed to build a society that runs completely on sustainable green energies.

Was the East coast earthquake a warning message, by mother earth for energy companies to stop damaging our planets foundation stone?

Did Fracking Cause the Recent Earthquake in the United Sates and Canada?

Airlines of the United States to resume operations in Tokyo

Several American Airlines has announced that they have continued their normal exercise and regular dates in Japan. Japan, the third largest economy in the world, was destroyed by a massive earthquake and tsunami on the floor on Friday. Several airports in the country were closed in flight schedules of various airlines affected.

Delta Air Lines and American Airlines announced Sunday that they run their programs filled with one of the main ports in Japan, Tokyo NaritaInternational Airport. The company also announced that it will evacuate its employees from Japan on a local basis.

Earthquake & Tsunami In Japan

However, Continental Airlines gave United their daily flight from Guam, Sendai airport for an indefinite period. Sendai is located in the immediate vicinity of the epicenter of the earthquake and has been washed by the tsunami resulting therefrom. The airline has tried to keep their travel to other airports in Japan. United spokesman, said that nearly 1,000 companiesThe staff is currently in Japan, and various offices at the airports. The speaker announced that there were no reports of damage to one of these Japan-based employees. A relief for a number of apparent cost-conscious, United added that passengers who have booked tickets for flights from Japan and can change their flight plans without penalty to March 18. This is, in fact, as a respite for travelers who booked early and ended up with ticketsCheap Flights. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines has also announced tax exemptions on changes in schedules. Passengers, cheap tickets on Delta flights to and from Japan is booked, a journey through 20 To make the change in March. Delta Air Lines has also said that the airline has evacuated about 1,200 Japanese-based staff, the majority of Japanese citizens. Japanese airports Updates
Airport Sendai Airport is undoubtedly the hardest hit Japan, aswas completely flooded with water as the tsunami in the north-east of Japan. The technical military personnel were called to measure the damage and start the restoration. Japan "Ibaraki Airport also experienced a few anxious moments, like the ceiling panels fell on the floor terminal. The airport is expected to resume normal operation by 14 March 2011. Fukushima Airport Hanamaki Airport and is used for the transport of relief goods and rescue operations. TravelWarnings for Japan
Several countries have issued warnings trip to Japan as the country struggles with the forces of nature. U.S. advises its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Japan, while the British FCO is not necessary to travel to Tokyo and the northeast of Japan has suggested. Similarly, the French government urged its citizens to leave the region of Tokyo, citing the threat of more earthquakes and dispersion of nuclear power plants. Germany's foreign minister also advised Deutscheto see if their travel to Yokohama / Tokyo area is really necessary. Airlines of the United States to resume operations in Tokyo