Quake Hits Mexico

12-11-2011- A 6.5 magnitude earthquake strikes just 100 miles outside of Mexico City in the state of Guerrero, even shaking resorts in Acapulco. It is said the quake was felt in nearly nine of Mexico's state, and claimed 3 lives. These lives were claimed by caving rooftops, and car accidents caused by falling rocks. Many other residents were frightened by the swaying buildings and waited outside, hoping for the best.

The USGS reports the quake occurred at a depth of 40.3 miles.

More on this, http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/story/2011-12-10/mexico-earthquake/51788440/1?csp=hf

Mexico Prepares for the Worst With Hurricane Jova

Several beach/resort cities in Mexico, such as Barra de Navidad are bracing themselves and preparing their communities to expect the worst from Hurricane Jova. In this particular article, it discusses the different routes of preparedness and safety precautions different people are taking. Residents and tourists alike were advised to head inland, as Jova is predicted to collide with "tourist resorts and flood-prone mountain villages." While some immediately headed for shelter in cities like Jaluco, several decided to try and ride it out. Most residents in this region are migrant farmworkers and understood they must seek shelter elsewhere, as their houses were not sturdy enough to withstand such weather and protect their families. However, some tourists decided to stay, saying they have been through comparable weather in the past.

The hurricane is said to have maximum sustained winds up to 100 mph, and is predicted to Barra de Navidad and Puerto Vallarta around midnight this evening.

For more, http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/10/11/ap/business/main20118714.shtml
Photo: http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/post/2011/10/hurricane-jova-mexico-puerto-vallarta/552417/1