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2020 Puerto Rico earthquakes – Is it safe to visit Puerto Rico with the recent earthquake activity in the news? YES
Is it safe to visit Puerto Rico? The answer is YES. Despite the recent earthquakes in the news in Puerto Rico, it is safe to visit. First of all, most tourists arrive at the airport in SJU, San Juan, which … Continue reading
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Earthquake forecast for Puerto Rico: Dozens more large aftershocks are likely
https://theconversation.com/earthquake-forecast-for-puerto-rico-dozens-more-large-aftershocks-are-likely-129874 Earthquake forecast for Puerto Rico: Dozens more large aftershocks are likely January 14, 2020 4.43pm EST Author Richard Aster Professor of Geophysics and Department Head, Colorado State University Disclosure statement Richard Aster has received funding for earthquake research from the … Continue reading
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Tagged aftershocks, chance, earthquake, forecast, Guanica, Puerto Rico, safe, USGS, visit
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Magnitude 6 shock rocks quake-stunned Puerto Rico, January 11, 2020, Saturday 9:54 AM
https://apnews.com/fd6b234395379a876bddc74e1b882d43 Tremors felt in the San Juan metro area, but power still on in the metro. Magnitude 6 shock rocks quake-stunned Puerto Rico By DANICA COTO 1-11-2020 Men who lost their homes in a 6.4 magnitude earthquake stand inside a … Continue reading
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Puerto Rico tap water, water quality violations ranked worse than all 50 states according to NRDC – Natural Resources Defense Council
https://www.nrdc.org/resources/threats-tap-widespread-violations-water-infrastructure Use the link above to check the water violations in your area. http://www.elnuevodia.com/english/english/nota/thecountrysdrinkingwatersystemfails-2319886 The Country’s drinking water system fails A report finds multiple violations both from a lack of monitoring and notifying as well as from the presence of … Continue reading
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