108 Mr Milne on Earthquake-Shocks felt in Great Britain. 



178G, were awoke by a violent tremulous noise, "which lasted many 

 seconds. It made the beds, &c. tumble and move. At the 

 tim'e of the shock, it rained violently. 

 At Whitehaven, on the preceding evening, the weather was so 

 close and sultry as to render breathing oppressive, and a 

 thick fog came on from the SW. 

 This shock extended to Argylcshire, and was felt everywhere 

 at same moment. 

 1787. 

 Jan. 6. Campsie, Strathblane, at 10 a.m. ; Killearn, Fintray, New Kirk- 

 Patrick. A rushing noise from SE. was heard before the 

 shock. A rivulet which turned a mill, became dry in several 

 parts. The hedges Avere seen to be agitated as if by a sud- 

 den gust of wind, though it was then calm. The horses going 

 in a plough stood still with fear. — (G. Mag. v. Jvii. 82 and 198.) 

 ... 26. Fintray, on the preceding night, ground on which Alloa mill 

 built, sunk 1^ feet. 

 Aug. 11. Penrith, Lancaster, Manchester, Lennel near Coldstream; 2 a.m. 

 Motion N.NW. and S.SE.— (G. Mag. v. Ivii. 494.) 

 1788. 

 July 8. Sea at Dunbar suddenly receded \h foot. Shock of earthquake 



felt in Isle of Man. 

 Nov. 11. Comrie and Crieff, &c. 



1789. 

 Aug. Comrie.— (G. Mag. v. lix. 1041.) 



Sept. 2. Comrie, at 11 p.m. A smart shock, and rumbling noise. — (Tr. 

 R. S. E. V. iii. 240.) 

 ... 2G. Wenlockin Wiltshire. Houses shaken. — (G. Mag. v. lix. 947.) 

 Nov. 6. Crieff and Comrie at 6 p.m. A'iolent shock, accompanied by a 

 noise like the discharge of distant artillery, extended for 

 more than 20 miles in direction of NW. and SE. For two 

 months previously, a rumbling noise like that of distant 

 thunder, had been heard at Lawers House. The house was 

 shaken, as if its foundations were struck by an immense mal- 

 let. There was a tremulous motion, which made flames of 

 caudles vibrate, and furniture clatter. The waters of Moni- 

 vaird Loch were so agitated, as to disturb and frighten the 

 wild fowl. It was calm at time. The barometer rose and 

 fell several times during day. Next morning, at 6 a.m. a 

 tempest arose, which continued for 24 hours. The earth 

 was distinctly perceived to heave. This shock was suc- 

 ceeded by 30 minor ones, in space of two hours. It was felt 

 strongly at Lawers House, in Glenlednock, at Drummond 

 Castle, and at Ardoch though faintly. 

 ... 10. Crieff and Comrie, at 3 p.m. Shock as violent as one on 5th. 



Furniture all shaken, 

 u. II. Criuff and Comrie, in forenoon, more violent than on 6th, accom- 

 panied by a hollow rumbling n^isct The ic€ en the sheet of 



