Small earthquake in Saarland...

摘要

An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 rocked the Saarland on February 23rd, triggered by mine workings. Bits fell off a church steeple and a few houses were cracked. But the real damage was to the local coal-mining industry: work has been suspended pending investigation. If Peter Mueller, the state's premier, has his way, it will provide an excuse to close the mine for good, six years ahead of schedule.