Climate Change Sea Level Rises May Increase Risk For More Devastating Tsunamis

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 02:41:00 +0200eurasiareview (en)

Even minor sea-level rise, by as much as a foot, poses greater risks of tsunamis for coastal communities worldwide. The threat of rising sea levels to coastal cities and communities throughout the world is well known, but new findings show the likely increase of flooding farther inland from tsunamis following earthquakes.

New tsunami warning for Devon and Cornwall coasts

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 22:43:00 +0200plymouthherald (en)

The risk of more devastating tsunamis than previously estimated has risen because of climate change, according to new findings published today. Tsunamis are destructive fast-moving waves that can be triggered by earthquakes, mountain slides, or meteor impacts.

Climate change sea level rises could increase risk for more devastating tsunamis worldwide

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 21:05:00 +0200eurekalert (en)

Credit: Virginia Tech. As sea levels rise due to climate change, so do the global hazards and potential devastating damages from tsunamis, according to a new study by a partnership that included Virginia Tech. Even minor sea-level rise, by as much as a foot, poses greater risks of tsunamis for coastal communities worldwide.

Experts say: "What we assumed to be the absolute worst case a few years ago now appears to be modest for what is predicted in some locations."

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 20:18:00 +0200exeterexpressandecho (en)

The risk of more devastating tsunamis than previous estimated has risen because of climate change, according to new findings published today. Tsunamis are destructive fast-moving waves that can be triggered by earthquakes, mountain slides, or meteor impacts.

Experts say: "What we assumed to be the absolute worst case a few years ago now appears to be modest for what is predicted in some locations."

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 20:13:00 +0200westbriton (en)

The risk of more devastating tsunamis than previous estimates has risen because of climate change, according to new findings published today. Tsunamis are destructive fast-moving waves that can be triggered by earthquakes, mountain slides, or meteor impacts.

Habagat affects nearly 700K

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 18:55:00 +0200tribuneonline (en)

Torrential rains unleashed by the enhanced southwest monsoon affected nearly 700,000 individuals in six regions of the country, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Tuesday. In its situational report, the NDRRMC said as of 6 a.m.

Subtropical storm forms way out in Atlantic

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 18:14:00 +0200kxxv (en)

(RNN) - Subtropical storm Ernesto has formed hundred of miles away from the U.S. coast, and will likely never threaten North America. The National Hurricane Center said the storm was 695 miles southeast of Newfoundland, heading north at 8 mph and packing maximum-sustained winds of 40 mph.

4.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Southern California

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 16:10:00 +0200ksby (en)

AGUANGA, Calif. (AP) - A small earthquake has jolted an area southeast of Los Angeles but no damage or injuries are reported. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 4.4 temblor was reported at about 5:25 p.m. Tuesday. It was centered 4.3 miles (7 kilometers) from Aguanga in Riverside County and about 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Temecula.

Pisco: A once años del destructivo terremoto que aun deja secuelas

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:21:00 +0200expreso-PE (es)

El Terremoto acontecido en la costa central del Perú y sobremanera en la sureña ciudad portuaria de Pisco , en el año 2007, fue un sismo registrado el 15 de agosto de 2007 a las 18:40:57 UTC, con una duración cerca de 3 min 30. Su epicentro se localizó en las costas del centro del Perú a 40 km al....

4.4 Magnitude Quake Hits Southern California

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 08:52:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake caught Californians off-guard after it hit an area southeast of Los Angeles on Aug. 14, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The small quake, which occurred at about 5:24 p.m. local time, was centered 4.3 miles north-east from Aguanga in Riverside County and was felt by residents up to 50 miles away.

4.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Southern California

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 06:31:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

Waco, TX (76701) Today. Generally clear. Low 76F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.. Tonight. Generally clear. Low 76F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Updated: August 14, 2018 @ 11:24 pm; AGUANGA, Calif. (AP) — A small earthquake has jolted an area southeast of Los Angeles but no damage or injuries are reported. The U.

4.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Southern California new

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 06:00:00 +0200bakersfieldnow (en)

AGUANGA, Calif. (AP) — A small earthquake has jolted an area southeast of Los Angeles, but no damage or injuries are reported. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 4.4 temblor was reported at about 5:25 p.m. Tuesday. It was centered 4.3 miles (7 kilometers) from Aguanga in Riverside County and about 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Temecula.

4.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Southern California

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 05:38:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Sioux City, IA (51101) Today. Some clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 62F. Winds light and variable.. Tonight. Some clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 62F. Winds light and variable. Updated: August 14, 2018 @ 10:22 pm; AGUANGA, Calif.

24 heridos y miles de casas dañadas tras sismos en China

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 05:11:00 +0200elmanana (es)

Al menos 24 personas resultaron heridas, más de ocho mil casas fueron dañadas y unos 33 mil residentes fueron desalojados hoy en la sureña provincia china de Yunnan, tras ser sacudida por dos sismos de 5.0 grados. El Centro de Redes de Terremoto de China informó que dos terremotos de 5.

4.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Southern California

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 05:08:00 +0200bradenton (en)

A small earthquake has jolted an area southeast of Los Angeles but no damage or injuries are reported. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 4.4 temblor was reported at about 5:25 p.m. Tuesday. It was centered 4.3 miles (7 kilometers) from Aguanga in Riverside County and about 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Temecula.

4.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Southern California

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 04:59:00 +0200foxnews (en)

AGUANGA, Calif. – A small earthquake has jolted an area southeast of Los Angeles but no damage or injuries are reported. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 4.4 temblor was reported at about 5:25 p.m. Tuesday. It was centered 4.3 miles (7 kilometers) from Aguanga in Riverside County and about 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Temecula.

4.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Southern California

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 04:52:00 +0200tri-cityherald (en)

A small earthquake has jolted an area southeast of Los Angeles but no damage or injuries are reported. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 4.4 temblor was reported at about 5:25 p.m. Tuesday. It was centered 4.3 miles (7 kilometers) from Aguanga in Riverside County and about 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Temecula.

4.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Southern California

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 04:49:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

AGUANGA, Calif. (AP) — A small earthquake has jolted an area southeast of Los Angeles but no damage or injuries are reported. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 4.4 temblor was reported at about 5:25 p.m. Tuesday. It was centered 4.3 miles (7 kilometers) from Aguanga in Riverside County and about 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Temecula.

4.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Southern California

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 04:36:00 +0200star-telegram (en)

A small earthquake has jolted an area southeast of Los Angeles but no damage or injuries are reported. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 4.4 temblor was reported at about 5:25 p.m. Tuesday. It was centered 4.3 miles (7 kilometers) from Aguanga in Riverside County and about 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Temecula.

4.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Southern California

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 04:34:00 +0200macon (en)

A small earthquake has jolted an area southeast of Los Angeles but no damage or injuries are reported. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 4.4 temblor was reported at about 5:25 p.m. Tuesday. It was centered 4.3 miles (7 kilometers) from Aguanga in Riverside County and about 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Temecula.

4.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Southern California

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 04:29:00 +0200theolympian (en)

A small earthquake has jolted an area southeast of Los Angeles but no damage or injuries are reported. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 4.4 temblor was reported at about 5:25 p.m. Tuesday. It was centered 4.3 miles (7 kilometers) from Aguanga in Riverside County and about 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Temecula.

Un terremoto de magnitud 4,8 se registra en el sur de Italia

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 01:35:00 +0200rt-es (es)

Este martes 14 de agosto un sismo de magnitud de 4,8 ha sacudido el sur de Italia, según informa el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos ( USGS , por sus siglas en inglés). El terremoto se ha registrado a unos 10 kilómetros de profundidad y a 4 kilómetros al sur de Palata (Molise), una localidad situada a unos 280 kilómetros de Roma.

Un terremoto de magnitud 4,8 se registra en el centro de Italia

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:50:00 +0200rt-es (es)

Este martes 14 de agosto un sismo de magnitud de 4,8 ha sacudido el sur de Italia, según informa el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos ( USGS , por sus siglas en inglés). El terremoto se ha registrado a unos 10 kilómetros de profundidad y a 4 kilómetros al sur de Palata, una localidad situada a 280 kilómetros de Roma.

Habagat affects nearly 700K

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 18:33:00 +0200tribuneonline (en)

Torrential rains unleased by the enhanced southwest monsoon affected nearly 700,000 individuals in six regions of the country, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Tuesday. In its situational report, the NDRRMC said as of 6 a.m.

Dos sismos en China dejan 24 heridos y miles de casas dañadas

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 18:22:00 +0200xeu (es)

Al menos 24 personas resultaron heridas, más de ocho mil casas fueron dañadas y unos 33 mil residentes fueron desalojados hoy en la sureña provincia china de Yunnan, tras ser sacudida por dos sismos de 5.0 grados. El Centro de Redes de Terremoto de China informó que dos terremotos de 5.

Papua New Guinea: Papua New Guinea: Highlands Earthquake Dashboard (as of 13 August 2018)

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 06:18:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

KEY FIGURES 544K people affected; 270K people targeted; 5 provinces targeted; $62M funding required. SITUATION OVERVIEW. On 26 February 2018, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit the Highlands Region of Papua New Guinea (PNG), affecting an estimated 544,000 people in five provinces - Enga, Gulf, Hela,....

PNG's quake-hit region transits into rebuilding phase

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 04:47:00 +0200rnzi (en)

Efforts to help earthquake-affected communities rebuild their lives in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region are in full swing. It's nearly six months since a magnitude 7.5 quake in Hela province which, combined with significant aftershocks and landslides, affected several provinces.

Un terremoto de 4,2 grados sacude el sur de la provincia de Alicante

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 20:13:00 +0200cadenaser (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 4,2 en la escala de Richter se ha registrado este lunes sobre las 16:40 en el término municipal de Albatera , en la comarca de La Vega Baja. El temblor, que se ha notado en varios puntos del sur de la provincia de Alicante y de la Región de Murcia , se ha llegado a percibir....

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Mon, 13 Aug 2018 04:18:00 +0200newsobserver (en)

A 45-year-old was killed in what BMW called “an accidental death,” at one of its paint shops in Spartanburg, SC, a contractor was fined $6,975 by OSHA. That’s less than one tenth the average cost of a new BMW. Students from Parkland Florida and Newtown Connecticut teamed up for the final leg of a....

NZ's only killer tsunami: What it means today 26 minutes ago

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 04:14:00 +0200newstalkzb (en)

The only tsunami recorded to have killed anyone in New Zealand holds valuable lessons 150 years on, scientists say. What's known as the Arica earthquake, measuring somewhere between 8.5 and 9.0 in magnitude, ruptured across some 600km of seafloor off the coast of Peru on August 14, 1868.

Cooler weather helps crews fight Southern California fire

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 03:05:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

From right, Mary Holpuch, Russ Holpuch, and Kathy Look hold hands after visiting the site where Jeremy Stoke of the Redding Fire Department, was killed in the Carr Fire, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Redding, Calif. The friends where visiting the site with Gary Parmely, father of Stoke, and other friends.

Strongest-ever earthquake strikes Alaska's North Slope region

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 23:39:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

KAVIK RIVER CAMP, Alaska -- Alaska's North Slope was hit Sunday by the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in the region, the state's seismologist said. At 6:58 a.m. Sunday, the magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck an area 42 miles east of Kavik River Camp and 343 miles northeast of Fairbanks, the state's second-biggest city.

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits central Alaska, no tsunami warnings

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 22:22:00 +0200trendnews-az (en)

An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale jolted an area 64km southwest of Kaktovik, a city in North Slope Borough, Alaska, at 14:58:53 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, Xinhua reported. The epicenter, with a depth of about 9.9 km, was located at 69.624 degrees north latitude and 145.

6.5 magnitude earthquake hits Central Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 21:58:00 +0200vanguardngr (en)

United States Geological Survey registered a strong 6.5 magnitude earthquake in central Alaska on Sunday. According to the agency, the epicenter lay at the depth of 2.8 kilometers and 60.9 km south-west of Elupak and 564.3 km north-east of College with the population of some 13, 000 people. 6.5 magnitude earthquake hits central Alaska.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes central Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 21:54:00 +0200koaa (en)

KAVIK RIVER CAMP, Alaska (AP) – A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has hit central Alaska. The U.S. Geological Survey says that at 6:58 a.m. Sunday the earthquake struck an area 41.8 miles (67 kilometers) east of Kavik River Camp and 342.9 miles (551 kilometers) northeast of Fairbanks, the state’s second-biggest city.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes central Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 20:59:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Kavik River Camp, Alaska: A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has hit central Alaska. The US Geological Survey says that at 6.58am on Sunday (6.58pm on Sunday in the UAE) the earthquake struck an area 67 kilometres east of Kavik River Camp and 551 kilometres northeast of Fairbanks, the state's second-biggest city.

Massive 6.5 magnitude EARTHQUAKE strikes off US coast

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 19:38:00 +0200dailystar (en)

. A HUGE 6.5 magnitude earthquake has been recorded today off the US coast. The tremor struck 67.4 km east at a depth of just 3km off Kavik River Camp, Alaska. It is reported the quake, registered by the United States Geological Survey, was followed by three more of "less intensity" at just before 7am local time.

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits central Alaska, no tsunami warnings

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 19:32:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale jolted an area 64km southwest of Kaktovik, a city in North Slope Borough, Alaska, at 14:58:53 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of about 9.9 km, was located at 69.624 degrees north latitude and 145.

6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 19:23:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck northern Alaska on Aug. 12, hitting a remote area in the state’s North Slope region. The quake hit the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge about 52 miles southwest of Kaktovik, 85 miles southeast of Deadhorse, 85 miles southeast of Prudhoe Bay, and 104 miles north of Arctic Village, said the Alaska Earthquake Center.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes central Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 19:05:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

KAVIK RIVER CAMP, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says that two earthquakes have hit Alaska. The agency says that at 6:58 a.m. Sunday the earthquake struck an area 41.8 miles (67 kilometers) east of Kavik River Camp and 342.9 miles (551 kilometers) northeast of Fairbanks, the state's second-biggest city.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes central Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 18:50:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

At 7:14 a.m., a magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit an area farther north. The USGS says the earthquake hit a spot about 340.1 miles (548.6 kilometers) northeast of Fairbanks. The agency says that earthquake also had a depth of about four-tenths of a mile (0.6 kilometers.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes central Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 18:32:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

The U.S. Geological Survey says that at 6:58 a.m. Sunday the earthquake struck an area 41.8 miles (67 kilometers) east of Kavik River Camp and 342.9 miles (551 kilometers) northeast of Fairbanks, the state's second-biggest city. The survey says the earthquake has a depth of about four-tenths of a mile (0.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes central Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 18:28:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

The U.S. Geological Survey says that at 6:58 a.m. Sunday the earthquake struck an area 41.8 miles (67 kilometers) east of Kavik River Camp and 342.9 miles (551 kilometers) northeast of Fairbanks, the state's second-biggest city. The survey says the earthquake has a depth of about four-tenths of a mile (0.

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes central Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 18:20:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

KAVIK RIVER CAMP, Alaska (AP) A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has hit central Alaska. The U.S. Geological Survey says that at 6:58 a.m. Sunday the earthquake struck an area 41.8 miles (67 kilometers) east of Kavik River Camp and 342.9 miles (551 kilometers) northeast of Fairbanks, the state's second-biggest city.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes central Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 18:20:00 +0200therepublic (en)

KAVIK RIVER CAMP, Alaska A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has hit central Alaska. The U.S. Geological Survey says that at 6:58 a.m. Sunday the earthquake struck an area 41.8 miles (67 kilometers) east of Kavik River Camp and 342.9 miles (551 kilometers) northeast of Fairbanks, the state’s second-biggest city.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes central Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 18:14:00 +0200startribune (en)

The U.S. Geological Survey says that at 6:58 a.m. Sunday the earthquake struck an area 41.8 miles (67 kilometers) east of Kavik River Camp and 342.9 miles (551 kilometers) northeast of Fairbanks, the state's second-biggest city. The survey says the earthquake has a depth of about four-tenths of a mile (0.

6.5 margnitude earthquake hits Central Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 18:13:00 +0200nan (en)

6.5 magnitude earthquake hits central Alaska. United States Geological Survey registered a strong 6.5 magnitude earthquake in central Alaska on Sunday. According to the agency, the epicenter lay at the depth of 2.8 kilometers and 60.9 km south-west of Elupak and 564.3 km north-east of College with the population of some 13, 000 people.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes central Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 18:09:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has hit central Alaska. The U.S. Geological Survey says that at 6:58 a.m. Sunday the earthquake struck an area 41.8 miles (67 kilometers) east of Kavik River Camp and 342.9 miles (551 kilometers) northeast of Fairbanks, the state's second-biggest city.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes central Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 18:09:00 +0200wkyt (en)

KAVIK RIVER CAMP, Alaska (AP) - A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has hit central Alaska. The U.S. Geological Survey says that at 6:58 a.m. Sunday the earthquake struck an area 41.8 miles east of Kavik River Camp and 342.9 miles northeast of Fairbanks, the state's second-biggest city.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes central Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 18:07:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

KAVIK RIVER CAMP, Alaska A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has hit central Alaska. The U.S. Geological Survey says that at 6:58 a.m. Sunday the earthquake struck an area 41.8 miles (67 kilometers) east of Kavik River Camp and 342.9 miles (551 kilometers) northeast of Fairbanks, the state’s second-biggest city.

BREAKING: Massive 6.4 magnitude EARTHQUAKE off US coast

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 18:05:00 +0200dailystar (en)

UGGS EARTHQUAKE: A massive 6.5 magnitude earthquake has been recorded off the US coast The tremor has struck 67.4 km east at a depth of just 3km off Kavik River Camp, Alaska. It is reported the quake was followed by three more of "less intensity". Climatologist Brian Brettschnieder said: " M6.4 earthquake near in northeastern Alaska this morning.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes central Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 18:03:00 +0200tri-cityherald (en)

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has hit central Alaska. The U.S. Geological Survey says that at 6:58 a.m. Sunday the earthquake struck an area 41.8 miles (67 kilometers) east of Kavik River Camp and 342.9 miles (551 kilometers) northeast of Fairbanks, the state's second-biggest city.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes central Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 17:59:00 +0200tribtown (en)

KAVIK RIVER CAMP, Alaska A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has hit central Alaska. The U.S. Geological Survey says that at 6:58 a.m. Sunday the earthquake struck an area 41.8 miles (67 kilometers) east of Kavik River Camp and 342.9 miles (551 kilometers) northeast of Fairbanks, the state’s second-biggest city.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes central Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 17:51:00 +0200foxnews (en)

KAVIK RIVER CAMP, Alaska – A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has hit central Alaska. The U.S. Geological Survey says that at 6:58 a.m. Sunday the earthquake struck an area 41.8 miles (67 kilometers) east of Kavik River Camp and 342.9 miles (551 kilometers) northeast of Fairbanks, the state's second-biggest city.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes central Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 17:47:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

KAVIK RIVER CAMP, Alaska (AP) — A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has hit central Alaska. The U.S. Geological Survey says that at 6:58 a.m. Sunday the earthquake struck an area 41.8 miles (67 kilometers) east of Kavik River Camp and 342.9 miles (551 kilometers) northeast of Fairbanks, the state’s second-biggest city.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes central Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 17:44:00 +0200star-telegram (en)

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has hit central Alaska. The U.S. Geological Survey says that at 6:58 a.m. Sunday the earthquake struck an area 41.8 miles (67 kilometers) east of Kavik River Camp and 342.9 miles (551 kilometers) northeast of Fairbanks, the state's second-biggest city.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes central Alaska

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 17:42:00 +0200heraldonline (en)

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has hit central Alaska. The U.S. Geological Survey says that at 6:58 a.m. Sunday the earthquake struck an area 41.8 miles (67 kilometers) east of Kavik River Camp and 342.9 miles (551 kilometers) northeast of Fairbanks, the state's second-biggest city.

Survivors Recount Horror of Laos Dam Collapse

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 17:28:00 +0200myanmarnews (en)

ATTAPEU PROVINCE, LAOS - Samled Inthavong had almost finished hoisting his family members into a boat when a building uprooted by the collapse of a dam upstream slammed into his house. Bobbing atop the surging floodwaters in the inky midnight darkness, he could only watch as his house caved in on his grandparents trapped inside.

Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): Survivors Recount Horror of Laos Dam Collapse

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 16:25:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

David Boyle. TTAPEU PROVINCE, LAOS — Samled Inthavong had almost finished hoisting his family members into a boat when a building uprooted by the collapse of a dam upstream slammed into his house. Bobbing atop the surging floodwaters in the inky midnight darkness, he could only watch as his house caved in on his grandparents trapped inside.

Survivors Recount Horror of Laos Dam Collapse

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 14:14:00 +0200irishsun (en)

ATTAPEU PROVINCE, LAOS - Samled Inthavong had almost finished hoisting his family members into a boat when a building uprooted by the collapse of a dam upstream slammed into his house. Bobbing atop the surging floodwaters in the inky midnight darkness, he could only watch as his house caved in on his grandparents trapped inside.

Survivors Recount Horror of Laos Dam Collapse

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 13:58:00 +0200polandsun (en)

ATTAPEU PROVINCE, LAOS - Samled Inthavong had almost finished hoisting his family members into a boat when a building uprooted by the collapse of a dam upstream slammed into his house. Bobbing atop the surging floodwaters in the inky midnight darkness, he could only watch as his house caved in on his grandparents trapped inside.

Survivors Recount Horror of Laos Dam Collapse

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 11:42:00 +0200voanews (en)

ATTAPEU PROVINCE, LAOS — Samled Inthavong had almost finished hoisting his family members into a boat when a building uprooted by the collapse of a dam upstream slammed into his house. Bobbing atop the surging floodwaters in the inky midnight darkness, he could only watch as his house caved in on his grandparents trapped inside.

Mexican Indians Turn over Spaniard Accused of Stealing Earthquake Aid

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 06:42:00 +0200laht (en)

JUCHITAN, Mexico – Mexican Indians in the southern state of Oaxaca have handed over a Spaniard they had been detaining for allegedly stealing earthquake aid. They turned over Ivan Mouriz Collado to that state’s Attorney General’s Office on Friday, 11 days after detaining him for allegedly defrauding them out of 1.

MEXICO EARTHQUAKE FRAUD - Mexican Indians turn over Spaniard accused of stealing earthquake aid

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 17:50:00 +0200efe (en)

Mexican Indians in the southern state of Oaxaca have handed over a Spaniard they had been detaining for allegedly stealing earthquake aid. They turned over Ivan Mouriz Collado to that state's Attorney General's Office on Friday, 11 days after detaining him for allegedly defrauding them out of 1.

After disaster alert failures, US moves toward national system

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 14:14:00 +0200timesofoman (en)

In California last month, two young children and their great-grandmother died in a wildfire that family members say they never saw coming. In January, thousands of people were panic-stricken in Hawaii by a false alarm that a ballistic missile was about to strike the islands.