SERIES OF EARTHQUAKES

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 38, 8 November 1918, Page 7

SERIES OF EARTHQUAKES

—0 By Teleeraph —Press Association. ■ Wanganui, November 7. A series of i sharp earthquakes, accompanied iiy loud explosions, indicating considerable volcanic disturbance, were experienced Between i and 7 o'clock this morning, Hawera, November 7. ' There was a prolonged earthquake here a.t -1.10 a.m. to-day. No damage was done. VIOLENT SHAKES AT "WANGANUI. (By Telegraph—Special Correspondent.) Wanganui, November 7. Dawn was ushered in (his morning by the most violent earthquake, which, fortunately, lasted only a, few seconds. It was'an. earthquake, of a different nature, from tlm usual kind, and struck the city will* a terrific explosion that frightened the populace almost out of their senses. Some-. people were so alarmed that they rushed "outside their Louses in their night attire. No sooner had they got kick to bed again than another shake occurred, though not so severe, and between the first uncanny visitation and eight o'clock there were no fewer , than . twelve, distinct quakes. Another shock occurred shortly alter live this evening. A peculiar feature 1 of the disturbances this morning was that instead of the usual wave-like motion associated with earthquakes, it was more like that caiissd by violent subterranean explosions.' The ■ peculiar behaviour of the-wind during the shocks was also rather a striking feature. At the beginning the. atmosphere was perfectly calm, but the shocks were followed by sudden short and sharp gusts of wind, which died down as quickly as they arose, and came from' varying quarters of.the compass. 'rtic sound of the explosion appeared, to como from the volcanic region of (he Main Trunk district, and the inference is that greater volcanic activity than usual is in progress, > By TeleKranh—PreSß Association. , Palmerston North, November 7. There was a severe shock of carthnunko hotwoen i and 5 this morning. 'Jhree distinct shocks were fell, but no damage is reported. Ynra may season the sea with lable sail, Or endeavour lo gild the sun; . Or.paint the lily and curl the rose, Or charge who.i the fight is won. But you'll not saw timber for cough or cold, Or play tunes lo a dose of "Hu," 110 l water—and "Woods" 1 make so bold, Is the course that you'll pursue—Advc. Sickness and vomiting from t\ disorder.-, ed stomach mav bo relieved by .taking' l ' SHARLANirS FLUID ■.MAUXIWA.-'' Advt. For Children's Hacking Cough, Woods' Great Peppermint Uiro*