IN BRAXTON THERE IS A WHOLE LOT OF SHAKIN' GOING ON

(08/30/2010)
By Rick Steelhammer
Sunday Gazette-Mail

FRAMETOWN, W.Va. - What's shaking in Braxton County these days?

For the past five months, pretty much everything - especially the area surrounding the communities of Frametown and Gassaway.

Since April 4, eight small earthquakes have been recorded in Braxton County, and another two in nearby Lewis and Upshur counties. The seismic events ranged in magnitude from 2.2 to 3.4 - not strong enough to cause significant damage, but powerful enough to rattle shelves, awaken sleepers and stimulate speculation as to their origin.

"It's been the big talk of the town..."

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