Earthquake Simulator

2008 Earthquake

May 23rd 2016
Today, in the town of Hveragerdi, I got to experience the effects of the 6.6 Richter Scale earthquake that hit in 2008. It was a very eye-opening learning experience. The "museum" displayed photos of destruction, videos, and personal accounts. It also had an earthquake simulator for a small fee. The simulator simulated what it would feel like to be standing during a 6.6 Ricther Scale earthquake, j ... read more

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Settled by Norwegian and Celtic (Scottish and Irish) immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Iceland boasts the world's oldest functioning legislative assembly, the Althing, established in 930. Independent for over 300 years, Iceland ... ... read more

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Brittany Hunka

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St. Augustine once said, "the world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." This particular quote has been an inspiration to many of my travels. There is something to be said about what happens to a person when he/she leaves his comfort zone in search of something more in this world. Many of you understand this transcending experience, if you've ever really traveled. There is quite the difference between a traveler and a tourist, and if you've ever "really traveled", you understand that difference. Becoming a traveler has forever changed me, and I am ever grateful for t... full info

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