Signs of 2012

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Oklahoma continues to imitate California. The state was hit by two more notable earthquakes this weekend, continuing the trend started in late October. Oklahoma has been shaking for at least six weeks according to the National Earthquake Information Center. November tppped out with at least 23, including a 5.6 magnitude shocker, the strongest in the state’s history. Friday’s first quake was a 2.7 outside of Prague, followed by a 2.3 outside of Meeker. Prague was most recently shook by a 3.7 on Thanksgiving. More: Latest Lincoln County earthquakes Local Oklahoma earthquake coverage

Oklahoma continues to imitate California.

The state was hit by two more notable earthquakes this weekend, continuing the trend started in late October.

Oklahoma has been shaking for at least six weeks according to the National Earthquake Information Center. November tppped out with at least 23, including a 5.6 magnitude shocker, the strongest in the state’s history.

Friday’s first quake was a 2.7 outside of Prague, followed by a 2.3 outside of Meeker. Prague was most recently shook by a 3.7 on Thanksgiving.

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Is Oklahoma ground zero for December 21, 2012? Saturday’s record-breaking earthquake is only the tip of the iceberg. The state has been the epicenter of Mother Nature’s wrath across 2011. With almost two full months to go, state records set this year include: At 88.9 degrees, Oklahoma’s July average temperature was the warmest to occur in any US state on record in any year On May 23, the state recorded a hailstone measuring 6” around Oklahoma recorded it’s coldest temp on record Feb. 10 at 31 degrees below zero The highest state wind speed was set on May 24 at 151 MPH Over 99% of the state is experiencing severe drought; Oklahoma is having its second driest year since 1921 And of course Saturday’s astonishing 5.6 magnitude quake On Monday the state was hit by a 4.7 magnitude aftershock and a series of tornadoes. However, tornadoes are a record Oklahoma may not break this year, as the state is around 40 twisters away from 1994’s total of 142. More: Earthquake just one of Oklahoma’s disasters this year Tornadoes strike Oklahoma November 7, 2011 Oklahoma earthquake created bug or bird swarm 5.6 magnitude quake strikes Oklahoma

Is Oklahoma ground zero for December 21, 2012?

Saturday’s record-breaking earthquake is only the tip of the iceberg. The state has been the epicenter of Mother Nature’s wrath across 2011.

With almost two full months to go, state records set this year include:

  • At 88.9 degrees, Oklahoma’s July average temperature was the warmest to occur in any US state on record in any year
  • On May 23, the state recorded a hailstone measuring 6” around
  • Oklahoma recorded it’s coldest temp on record Feb. 10 at 31 degrees below zero
  • The highest state wind speed was set on May 24 at 151 MPH
  • Over 99% of the state is experiencing severe drought; Oklahoma is having its second driest year since 1921
  • And of course Saturday’s astonishing 5.6 magnitude quake

On Monday the state was hit by a 4.7 magnitude aftershock and a series of tornadoes.

However, tornadoes are a record Oklahoma may not break this year, as the state is around 40 twisters away from 1994’s total of 142.

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This weekend Oklahoma experienced the strongest earthquake ever recorded in the state. The 5.6 temblor struck around 11:35pm local time Saturday night. The quake buckled some roads and damaged buildings but no serious injuries were reported. According to ABC news, Oklahoma typically had about 50 earthquakes a year until 2009. Then the number spiked, with 1,047 quakes shaking the state in 2010, leading researchers to install seismographs in the area. Even so, most of the state’s quakes have been small until Saturday night. The 5.6 was followed by over 30 aftershocks with at least ten registering 3.0. Big quake follows increase in Oklahoma rumblings See when the 5.6 hit, including ESPN reporter’s reaction USGS: Latest earthquake in Oklahoma

This weekend Oklahoma experienced the strongest earthquake ever recorded in the state. The 5.6 temblor struck around 11:35pm local time Saturday night.

The quake buckled some roads and damaged buildings but no serious injuries were reported.

According to ABC news, Oklahoma typically had about 50 earthquakes a year until 2009. Then the number spiked, with 1,047 quakes shaking the state in 2010, leading researchers to install seismographs in the area.

Even so, most of the state’s quakes have been small until Saturday night. The 5.6 was followed by over 30 aftershocks with at least ten registering 3.0.

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August 2011 was Denver, Colorado’s hottest month in 139 years. The average temperature was 4.5 degrees hotter than usual and the temperature reached 90 degrees or higher for 22 of August’s 31 days. Denver topped out at 98 degrees on the last day of the month, tying a 1960 record for the hottest August 31. However, Colorado doesn’t come close to the heat felt in Texas and Oklahoma this summer: Experts say Texas may ‘win’ the title of hottest US summer on record - ever. More: August 2011 was hottest August in Denver history Denver sets 10 new weather records in August Texas or Oklahoma — the hottest summer on record?

August 2011 was Denver, Colorado’s hottest month in 139 years.

The average temperature was 4.5 degrees hotter than usual and the temperature reached 90 degrees or higher for 22 of August’s 31 days.

Denver topped out at 98 degrees on the last day of the month, tying a 1960 record for the hottest August 31.

However, Colorado doesn’t come close to the heat felt in Texas and Oklahoma this summer: Experts say Texas may ‘win’ the title of hottest US summer on record - ever.

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