Viral Video Shows Statue Of Liberty Shaking In Earthquake, Day After Lightning Strikes Its Torch
Viral Video: The Statue of Liberty faced a double whammy of nature's fury this week, as it weathered both a lightning strike and a 4.8 magnitude earthquake within 48 hours. Social media buzzed with videos capturing the iconic New York City landmark swaying amidst the tremors.
Live cameras stationed across NYC, including one atop the Statue of Liberty, broadcasted Friday's earthquake and its aftershocks in real time. The quake's epicenter was pinpointed in Lebanon, New Jersey, approximately 50 miles west of Manhattan. Around 10:23 AM local time, tremors rippled through New York City, Philadelphia, and Boston, as noted by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
While footage from various points in New York City depicted buildings shaking, a camera from the Statue of Liberty's torch provided a unique perspective of the seismic event.
Following the 4.8 magnitude quake, several aftershocks rattled the area, with one notable aftershock centered in Gladstone, New Jersey, around 6 PM local time. New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued cautionary advice regarding aftershocks, stating, "If there is an aftershock, people are encouraged to drop and cover and to hold, drop to the floor, cover your neck, and hold onto something that is sturdy," as reported by CNN.
Just days prior, on Wednesday, the Statue of Liberty's torch bore witness to a lightning strike. This occurred amidst a severe storm that swept through New York City, bringing fierce winds, torrential rain, and flashes of lightning. Photographer Dan Martland captured the striking visual.
In response to a query on his timing for capturing the moment, Martland explained, "I usually track the weather with apps and head out if it's looking good. I've had times where I've been out for eight hours and got nothing. Today was only an hour. The storm passed pretty quick. And the apps showed that there was no more cells coming my way."
The 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck the East Coast, affecting an estimated 42 million individuals from Washington DC to the New York-Canada border, with no reported injuries or significant damages in New York City but three buildings compromised in Newark.?
This seismic event marked one of the largest in the city's history since 1884. New Jersey experienced an aftershock measuring 4.0, prompting Governor Phil Murphy to urge adherence to emergency guidelines and avoid unnecessary 911 calls.?
Governor Kathy Hochul of New York reassured the public of infrastructure assessments and reported no major damages. The aftershock, occurring just before 6 pm, had its epicenter northwest of Bridgewater, deeper than its precursor, which explains why it wasn't widely felt.??
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