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http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/08/23/quake.landmarks.developments/

National Cathedral: 3 of the pinnacles have broken off the central tower.

Cracks in Smithsonian buildings

Some reports says National monument may be tilted???

2 Nuclear power plants shutdown...

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Washington Monument Indefinitely Closes After Earthquake Causes Cracks

Published August 23, 2011


WASHINGTON – After reports of the Washington Monument possibly leaning due to a 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Virginia Tuesday, the National Park Services has revealed an inspection found cracks in the stones at the top of the Monument.
The NPS released a statement after completing a secondary inspection that structural engineers will evaluate the cracks Wednesday to determine the best way to repair the Monument before reopening it to the public.
The Washington Monument grounds have been reopened except for an area about 100 feet outside of the plaza.
The initial reports of the Monument leaning due to the earthquake have previously been called false by U.S. Park officials.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/08/23/washington-monument-indefinitely-closes-after-earthquake-causes-crack/#ixzz1Vv8ytiq8

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White House shaken by 5.9 magnitude earthquake

Published Date: 24 August 2011
By Margaret Neighbour
A 5.9 MAGNITUDE earthquake hit the east coast of the United States yesterday shaking much of Washington and sending people spilling into the streets near the White House.
Parts of the Pentagon, the White House and the Capitol were evacuated.

The quake, which was centred in the state of Virginia, was felt as far north as New York City and Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, where president Barack Obama is on holiday. ADVERTISEMENT


The shaking was felt on the Martha's Vineyard golf course as Mr Obama was just steeing off.

The US Geological Survey said the quake was half a mile deep.

Shaking was felt at the White House and all over the east coast, as far south as Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

There were no immediate reports of injuries.

The quake was centred north-west of Richmond, the capital of Virginia, and south of Washington.

Mr Obama and many of the nation's leaders were out of town on holiday yesterday when the quake struck at 1:51pm local time.

The East Coast gets earthquakes, but usually smaller ones, and is less prepared than California or Alaska for such events.

At Reagan National Airport outside Washington, ceiling tiles fell during a few seconds of shaking. Authorities announced it was an earthquake and all flights were put on hold.


http://news.scotsman.com/world/White-House-shaken-by-59.6824015.jp