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Sat, 22 Sep 2018 07:33:00 +0200lahora (es)

Sabías que en Japón las personas son contratadas para empujar a los pasajeros del Metro? Planetacurioso.com te muestra estos y más detalles que quizás no te imaginabas. (PT) ‘Empujador’ de Metro Sabías que en Japón las personas son contratadas para empujar a los pasajeros del Metro? Para poder....

Taiwan’s UN-certified search-and-rescue dogs a rarity in Asia, firefighters say

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 19:55:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

Seven search-and-rescue dogs in Taiwan are UN-certified, the National Fire Agency’s Special Search and Rescue Team said yesterday as it took part in an annual drill held to mark National Disaster Prevention Day. Taiwan has about 30 search-and-rescue dogs, spread across eight units, dog handler Chou Tsung-chi (周聰吉) said.

World: Eighth Pacific Tsunami Drill set for September to November 2018

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 16:56:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Over 40 countries around the Pacific Rim will participate in a mock tsunami scenario from September to November 2018. The purpose of this exercise is to test country tsunami decision-making procedures and communication systems and processes. “The events of the 2009 Samoa Islands Region, 2010 Chile,....

Insurance body says settlements over June’s Osaka earthquake have topped ¥86 billion

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 10:50:00 +0200japantimes (en)

Insurance payments to individuals affected by the powerful earthquake that hit northern Osaka Prefecture in June had reached ¥86.6 billion as of Sept. 12, the General Insurance Association of Japan said Thursday. The figure exceeded the ¥78.3 billion paid out after the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake....

Using Non-destructive Testing for Safety of Public Buildings

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:26:00 +0200iaea (en)

The use of radiation techniques in non-destructive testing (NDT) during the construction of public buildings, bridges and utility pipelines can significantly minimize the damage caused by natural disasters and save lives, concluded panellists at a side event during the 62 nd IAEA General Conference today.

Strange and unpredicted behavior behind mysterious California earthquakes, new research suggests

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:12:00 +0200independent-UK (en)

New findings on small earthquakes in California's San Bernardino basin suggest that something strange is going on underground. The , published in Geophysical Research Letters study , looked at deformation patterns for thousands of quakes occurring deep below the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults.

3.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits San Bernardino, California: USGS

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:53:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

And on Sept. 19, a 2.6-magnitude earthquake hit near Elmira, California, which is located near San Francisco, according to the ‘Deep Creep’ Under San Jacinto Fault. A new study found that there has been a discovery of unusual behavior deep beneath the surface of the San Jacinto Fault in Southern California.

Eighth Pacific Tsunami Drill set for September to November 2018

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:00:00 +0200unesco (en)

Over 40 countries around the Pacific Rim will participate in a mock tsunami scenario from September to November 2018. The purpose of this exercise is to test country tsunami decision-making procedures and communication systems and processes. “The events of the 2009 Samoa Islands Region, 2010 Chile,....

TOKAI RIKA : donates funds for Victims of the 2018 Hokkaido Eastern Iburi Earthquake

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 08:42:00 +02004-traders (en)

September 20, 2018. PRESS RELEASE. TOKAI RIKA donates funds for Victims of the 2018 Hokkaido Eastern. Iburi Earthquake. We extend our deepest sympathies to all that have been affected by the huge earthquake in Hokkaido on September 6 th 2018 , and our sincere hope for the region s speedy recovery. Aichi, Japan September 20 2018 TOKAI RIKA CO.

19S earthquake: The lessons to be learned

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 01:40:00 +0200eluniversal-MX (en)

On September 19 last year Mexico mourned the victims of an earthquake that defied all probability. 32 years after one of the most devastating earthquakes in the country’s history and only a couple of hours after a drill that was meant to commemorate said tragedy, a new earthquake struck Mexico City leaving a toll of 38 collapsed buildings .

Growth in number of visitors to Japan remains slow in August due to natural disasters

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 16:57:00 +0200japantimes (en)

Sorry, but your browser needs Javascript to use this site. If you're not sure how to activate it, please refer to this site: http://www.enable-javascript.com/ Tourists take a photo at the Otaru Canal, a tourist spot in the port city of Otaru in western Hokkaido.

Smartphone apps shake up earthquake early-warning systems

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 13:01:00 +0200environmentalresearchweb (en)

On 19 September 1985 Mexico City was reduced to rubble by a magnitude-8.0 earthquake. While the epicentre was more than 370 km from the city, about 10,000 people died, with 3000 buildings damaged of which 400 collapsed. It was one of the worst tragedies in the metropolis’s 700-year history.

Dolphin, penguins left at defunct aquarium spark concerns

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:25:00 +0200scmp (en)

A bottlenose dolphin, about 50 penguins and other marine creatures left at a defunct aquarium near Tokyo have prompted many activists and concerned people to ask for authorities to intervene, local officials said on Wednesday. The operator of the Inubosaki Marine Park Aquarium in Choshi, Chiba....

Hokkaido quake reveals Japan is woefully unprepared to help foreigners in times of disaster

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 07:13:00 +0200japantimes (en)

The powerful earthquake that recently hit Hokkaido threw a strong spotlight on how unprepared Japan is to provide foreign visitors with information during a crisis. With the number of foreign visitors expected to grow ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the government is introducing multilingual....

Olympics: Sapporo withdraws from 2026 Winter Games bid

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 02:59:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - The northern Japan city of Sapporo told the International Olympic Committee on Monday that it will give up its bid for the Winter Olympics in 2026. The capital of Hokkaido, which hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics, decided to give up the 2026 bid following the Sept. 6 magnitude 6.

CPEC projects should be transparent, in benefit of Pakistan: Japanese envoy

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 02:28:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

Islamabad: Ambassador of Japan Takashi Kurai has said as a long-term friend of Pakistan, Japan supports and wishes to contribute further to the development of Pakistan. In this respect, Japan sincerely hopes that the CPEC projects are to be implemented for the benefit of Pakistan and believes at....

Sapporo officially drops bid for 2026 Winter Olympics

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:25:00 +0200japantoday (en)

The Japan ese city of Sapporo has dropped its bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics following a recent earthquake. After meeting with Sapporo representatives, the International Olympic Committee says the city will now focus on a bid for the 2030 Games. About 40 people were killed when an earthquake....

Samaritan's Purse in North Carolina to help victims of Hurricane Florence

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 23:54:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

. Donations needed to help thousands of devastated homeowners recover. CALGARY Sept. 17, 2018 /CNW/ - Samaritan's Purse Canada is sending trained Canadian staff to work alongside our U.S. colleagues in helping tens of thousands of people victimized by Hurricane Florence. Three U.S.

1:53 Estiman en millones de yenes pérdidas por terremoto en norte de Japón

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 20:16:00 +0200prensa-latina (es)

17 de septiembre de 2018, 13:53 Tokio, 17 sep (PL) Las autoridades de la prefectura japonesa de Hokkaido estimaron hoy en casi 40 mil millones de yenes los daños causados en los sectores agrícola, forestal y pesquero por el reciente terremoto en esa región.

Japanese City of Sapporo will not Bid for Winter Olympics in 2026

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 20:03:00 +0200plenglish (en)

Lausanne, Switzerland, Sep 17 (PL) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has agreed today not to include the city of Sapporo, Japan , in the bid to host the Winter Olympic Games in 2026. The decision ensued after an analysis of IOC with its representation in Japan and the local government, on....

Sapporo ends bid for 2026 Winter Olympics

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:48:00 +0200680news (en)

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 file photo, people walk by a poster for the Sapporo Asian Winter Games, displayed at the main media center in Sapporo on Japan 's northern island of Hokkaido. The Japanese city of Sapporo has dropped its bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics following a recent earthquake.

Japan's Sapporo will not bid to host 2026 Winter Olympics: IOC

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:28:00 +0200ahram-EN (en)

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view shows central Sapporo city during blackout after an earthquake hit the area in Sapporo, Hokkaido, northern Japan , in this photo taken by Kyodo September 6, 2018. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via (REUTERS) The Japanese city of Sapporo will not bid to host the 2026 Winter....

Sapporo ends bid for 2026 Winter Olympics

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:16:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The Japan ese city of Sapporo has dropped its bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics following a recent earthquake. After meeting with Sapporo representatives, the International Olympic Committee said Monday the city, which became the first in Asia to host the Winter....

AP - BC-OLY--2026 Bids-Sappor, 0143

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:09:00 +0200nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Sapporo ends bid for 2026 Winter Olympics <<br /> Eds: APNewsNow. <<br /> LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The Japan ese city of Sapporo has dropped its bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics following a recent earthquake.

Sapporo ends bid for 2026 Winter Olympics

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:04:00 +0200azcentral (en)

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The Japan ese city of Sapporo has dropped its bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics following a recent earthquake. After meeting with Sapporo representatives, the International Olympic Committee said Monday the city, which became the first in Asia to host the Winter....

Sapporo ends bid for 2026 Winter Olympics

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:54:00 +0200CBC (en)

The Japan ese city of Sapporo has dropped its bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics following a recent earthquake. After meeting with Sapporo representatives, the International Olympic Committee said Monday the city, which became the first in Asia to host the Winter Olympics in 1972, will now focus on a bid for the 2030 Games.

Sapporo ends bid for 2026 Winter Olympics

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:54:00 +0200theolympian (en)

The Japan ese city of Sapporo has dropped its bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics following a recent earthquake. After meeting with Sapporo representatives, the International Olympic Committee said Monday the city, which became the first in Asia to host the Winter Olympics in 1972, will now focus on a bid for the 2030 Games.

Sapporo ends bid for 2026 Winter Olympics

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:51:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

The Japan ese city of Sapporo has dropped its bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics following a recent earthquake. After meeting with Sapporo representatives, the International Olympic Committee said Monday the city, which became the first in Asia to host the Winter Olympics in 1972, will now focus on a bid for the 2030 Games.

Sapporo ends bid for 2026 Winter Olympics

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:40:00 +0200star-telegram (en)

The Japan ese city of Sapporo has dropped its bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics following a recent earthquake. After meeting with Sapporo representatives, the International Olympic Committee said Monday the city, which became the first in Asia to host the Winter Olympics in 1972, will now focus on a bid for the 2030 Games.

Japan's Sapporo will not bid to host 2026 Winter Olympics: IOC

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:35:00 +0200wsau (en)

(Reuters) - The Japan ese city of Sapporo will not bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics after the recent earthquake in Hokkaido, the International Olympic Committee said on Monday, adding that the city would focus on bidding for the 2030 Games. A powerful earthquake rattled the northern Japanese....

Typhoon Mangkhut strikes Hong Kong, literally shakes skyscrapers and blows people down the street

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:34:00 +0200rocketnews24 (en)

Videos show destructive power of storm as winds of over 135 miles per hour lash port city and its neighbor to the north. Early September brought two large natural disasters to Japan , with and an earthquake rattling Hokkaido just two days later . Since then, Mother Nature has given Japan a break, but....

Sapporo ends bid for 2026 Winter Olympics

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:34:00 +0200tri-cityherald (en)

The Japan ese city of Sapporo has dropped its bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics following a recent earthquake. After meeting with Sapporo representatives, the International Olympic Committee said Monday the city, which became the first in Asia to host the Winter Olympics in 1972, will now focus on a bid for the 2030 Games.

Sapporo ends bid for 2026 Winter Olympics

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:33:00 +0200heraldonline (en)

The Japan ese city of Sapporo has dropped its bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics following a recent earthquake. After meeting with Sapporo representatives, the International Olympic Committee said Monday the city, which became the first in Asia to host the Winter Olympics in 1972, will now focus on a bid for the 2030 Games.

Japan’s Sapporo will not bid to host 2026 Winter Olympics: IOC

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:25:00 +0200oann (en)

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view shows central Sapporo city during blackout after an earthquake hit the area in Sapporo, Hokkaido, northern Japan , in this photo taken by Kyodo September 6, 2018. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS/File Photo. September 17, 2018.

WA is smack-bang in the middle of a tectonic plate, so why does it get so many earthquakes?

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 08:15:00 +0200abc-au (en)

The largest was the 6.5-magnitude quake at Meckering in 1968 that injured 20 and left hundreds of families homeless. But Western Australia is in the middle of a tectonic plate, so how do earthquakes even happen here in the first place? No fault line doesn't mean no worries.