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Council for Geoscience: Recent tremors in Joburg a cause for concern
The Council for Geoscience said that the recent tremors in Johannesburg were a cause for concern. The council said that…
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No injuries or damage reported after Joburg earthquake
Gauteng emergency services said no incidents of destruction or injuries were reported after a 3.4 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of…
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2.98 magnitude earth tremor confirmed in south parts of Joburg
The Council for Geoscience recorded a seismic event in the south of Johannesburg on Saturday night, confirming reports from residents…
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Council for Geoscience investigates cause of earthquake in Gauteng
The Council for Geoscience is investigating whether mining activity or fluctuations in ground water levels caused the earthquake, that shook…
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Possible aftershocks likely following Gauteng quake
The Council for GeoScience says it recorded a 4.4 magnitude earthquake originating from the Germiston area on Sunday morning. Shaken…
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Stones found in KwaHlathi are not real diamonds, KZN authorities confirm
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Economic Development Ravi Pillay on Sunday announced that the stones discovered in KwaHlathi near Ladysmith are not…
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3.9 magnitude earthquake hit Klerksdorp
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit the Klerksdorp area in North West on Friday night, the Council for Geoscience said. Spokesperson…
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Council for Geoscience: Cape Town tremor unrelated to offshore quake
The earthquake felt in Cape Town and surrounding areas in the Western Cape shortly after 8.30 pm on Saturday night…
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