. >> microearthquakes, where before there were 10 or 15 noticed through the equipment. and several weeks ago, it got as high as 326 in a 24-hour period. >> reporter: because of the quakes, parts of the swamp have sunk more than 2 feet. texas brine, the mining company, which the state blames for the disaster, is out digging holes to release the gases. >> it has to get into the air before its ignitable. >> that's the real threat? >> yes >> reporter: in the meantime, computers are monitoring the gases 24-. half of the town has been brought out by texas brine. they are cutting the streets completely open. >> are you able to talk to us for five minutes? >> reporter: we tried to talk to a texas brine representative, it to get their take on the situation. >> reporter: texas brine officials seem to be uninterested in talking to aljazeera america today, but there's a flurry of activity as subcontractors begin to dig new wells to take up the natural gas. >> reporter: despite being held up by the situation for a year, dennis landry is determined stay unless. >> if it gas gets into

and we just have a little more information to give you on this microearthquake they are calling it.occurred at 7:17 this morning and it was a magnitude 2.2. it occurred three miles west- southwest of oakland. obviously, no damage or injuries reported from that. >>> 7:27. a new chapter in a tragic incident aboard an a.c. transit bus. what's scheduled to happen in -- in just 90 minutes. >> reporter: and taking apart of old eastern span of the bay bridge. we'll tell you about that -- coming up. ♪ imagine a place created all around family. where everyone, can relax or play.. ♪ now imagine that place in hawaii. welcome to aulani.... ...a family paradise... with just a touch of disney magic. for special offers, visit disneyaulani.com hey, i remember you.ttle debbie? you should. i'm you. except i always had a nutty bar with my lunch. ooooh. little debbie nutty bars. so delicious. you know they've got them down the street. your love for little debbie is something you never outgrow. don't you have a meeting or something? yes. yes, i do. >>> good morning. these are live pictures of the old ea