Mudcat Café message #2813667

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Thread #126602 Message #2813667
Posted By: Bee-dubya-ell
16-Jan-10 - 12:14 PM
Thread Name: BS: Why no earthquake in Dominican Rep?
Subject: RE: BS: Why no earthquake in Dominican Rep?

Mainly because Hispaniola is a fairly large island. Its area is almost 30,000 sq. miles (77,000 sq. km). That's about 20% bigger than West Virginia. Would you be surprised if a major earthquake in one part of WV didn't affect the entire state?