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We will rebuild: Twitter reacts to the 4.2 magnitude earthquake in Kent We will rebuild: Twitter reacts to the 4.2 magnitude earthquake in Kent
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Twitter has reacted with mock horror to this morning’s earthquake in Kent. From a cracked patio slab to mantelpiece ornaments set askew, the south east of England is making efforts to rebuild.Twitter has reacted with mock horror to this morning’s earthquake in Kent. From a cracked patio slab to mantelpiece ornaments set askew, the south east of England is making efforts to rebuild.
In acts of stoicism across Twitter, users have posted images of the destruction wreaked by the quake, which measured 4.3 on the Richter scale, declaring that they will not be defeated by the forces of nature.In acts of stoicism across Twitter, users have posted images of the destruction wreaked by the quake, which measured 4.3 on the Richter scale, declaring that they will not be defeated by the forces of nature.
Carnage in Kent as earthquake strikes. Thoughts and prayers with you all. #KentEarthquake pic.twitter.com/shrGD2vY5l
Devastating scenes in Kent this morning. We will rebuild! #KentEarthquake - http://t.co/tBnIzU9CjF pic.twitter.com/Q5LalHnSLN
Fortunately for many, rebuilding has meant merely moving their possessions back upright from when they were knocked over during the night.Fortunately for many, rebuilding has meant merely moving their possessions back upright from when they were knocked over during the night.
Hearing about the #KentEarthquake now, thoughts are with those who lost a perfectly good cuppa, we will rebuild pic.twitter.com/S9dOkQmsmH
'We Will Rebuild' #KentEarthquake pic.twitter.com/7Vd2V2zOpl
Kent Police were so inundated with reports from members of the public, they themselves took to Twitter to confirm that a quake had taken place. They also confirmed that they had not, so far, received any reports of injuries or damage.Kent Police were so inundated with reports from members of the public, they themselves took to Twitter to confirm that a quake had taken place. They also confirmed that they had not, so far, received any reports of injuries or damage.
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Tremors confirmed by @BritGeoSurvey as 4.2 on the Richter Scale. We've not received any reports of injuries or damage @kentfirerescue
To put things in perspective, the quake recording this morning was 260,000 times smaller than the 7.8 measured on the Richter scale when an earthquake struck Nepal in late April this year.To put things in perspective, the quake recording this morning was 260,000 times smaller than the 7.8 measured on the Richter scale when an earthquake struck Nepal in late April this year.
Nevertheless, we will rebuild.Nevertheless, we will rebuild.
First images of the carnage after the earthquake in Kent. We will rebuild! JeSuisKent pic.twitter.com/4t9rJsHMlj