SPECIAL REPORT: Weather-driven tsunamis are real on the Great Lakes 12 hours ago

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 12:57:00 +0200wsbt (en)

Lake Michigan is a great spectacle year-round, even when it gets rough. There’s a unique phenomenon that happens on the lake that scientists have recently begun to discover. This phenomenon is rare and only has only happened a handful of times over the past 100 years that scientists know of.

Sismo de 6,1 grados sacude sur japonés sin alerta de tsunami

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 10:34:00 +0200prensa-latina (es)

23 de octubre de 2018, 01:51 Tokio, 23 oct (PL) Un sismo de 6,1 grados de magnitud estremeció hoy la prefectura de Okinawa, ubicada en extremo sur de Japón, sin generar hasta momento amenaza de tsunami. La Agencia Meteorológica Nacional especificó que el terremoto ocurrió a las 13:35, hora local,....

Japon : un séisme de magnitude de 6,1 frappe Yonagunijima, pas d'alerte au tsunami (AMJ)

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 09:05:00 +0200french.china.org.cn (fr)

Un tremblement de terre d'une magnitude préliminaire de 6,1 sur l'échelle de Richter a frappé l'île de Yonagunijima de la préfecture d'Okinawa, à l'extrême sud du Japon, a déclaré mardi à Tokyo l'Agence météorologique japonaise (AMJ). Selon l'agence, le séisme s'est produit 13h35 heure locale, son....

Este 24 de octubre habrá simulación de asistencia humanitaria

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 08:39:00 +0200eluniversal-CO (es)

En la Isla de los Vientos, en el Caribe centro, al sur de Jamaica, un huracán categoría cuatro arrasó con miles de viviendas, las calles se inundaron por completo y hasta los hospitales están destrozados. Fueron pocas las personas que se refugiaron en lugares seguros, otras corrieron a última hora, muchas murieron y otro tanto están desaparecidas.

1:51 Sismo de 6,1 grados sacude sur japonés sin alerta de tsunami

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 07:56:00 +0200prensa-latina (es)

23 de octubre de 2018, 01:51 Tokio, 23 oct (PL) Un sismo de 6,1 grados de magnitud estremeció hoy la prefectura de Okinawa, ubicada en extremo sur de Japón, sin generar hasta momento amenaza de tsunamis. La Agencia Meteorológica Nacional especificó que el terremoto ocurrió a las 13:35, hora local,....

Local SPECIAL REPORT: Weather-driven tsunamis are real on the Great Lakes

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 01:23:00 +0200wsbt (en)

Lake Michigan is a great spectacle year-round, even when it gets rough. There’s a unique phenomenon that happens on the lake that scientists have recently begun to discover. This phenomenon is rare and only has only happened a handful of times over the past 100 years that scientists know of.

SPECIAL REPORT: Weather-driven tsunamis are real on the Great Lakes

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:38:00 +0200wsbt (en)

Lake Michigan, a great spectacle year-round, even when it gets rough. There’s a unique phenomenon that happens on the lake that scientists have recently begun to discover. This phenomenon is rare and only has only happened a handful of times over the past 100 years that scientists know of.

The man who brought Tacoma to life in bronze has died

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 10:20:00 +0200thenewstribune (en)

Larry Anderson, a South Sound sculptor who left an indelible mark on the region’s art and history, has died. He was 78. Anderson died Thursday after a long illness, said his brother-in-law, Jim Hoard. Tacomans who don’t know him personally likely know his work. “He had a great love for the city and that’s why they’re all over town,” Hoard said.

Trinidad and Tobago braces for more rains

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 07:40:00 +0200guyanachronicle (en)

(Newsday/CMC/Sunday Express) — THERE will be no let-up yet in the unusual weather conditions which brought chaos and destruction to Trinidad and Tobago over the past few days. The Meteorological Service is warning the country to brace for more rain and flooding until 18:00hrs on Tuesday.

Work starts at Whitehall

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 07:09:00 +0200newsday-tt (en)

WHITEHALL was once described as looking like a "white wedding cake", by Welsh/TT architect the late John Newel Lewis, but today looks simply like a brown sponge cake. Work is under way at the historical building that is set to return to its role as Office of the Prime Minister.

Hospital ‘Can ENDURE MagNITUDE 10 quake’

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 22:05:00 +0200sunstar (en)

THE new building of the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) set to open next year will be able to withstand an earthquake much stronger than the one that hit Cebu five years ago. It will be able to withstand a magnitude 10 earthquake, said Cebu City Assistant Engineer Nilo Igot.

Magnitude 4.0 earthquake shakes Texas, Oklahoma panhandles

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 18:59:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

5 of 17 In this Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 photo, a fracking wastewater storage facility sits just outside the city limits of Reno, Texas. The rural community of Reno sits surrounded by hydraulic fracturing drilling operations and is considering passing a municipal ban on fracking within the city limits.

Tsai vows to recruit more firefighters, improve gear

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 18:48:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) yesterday pledged to increase firefighter numbers and allocate funds to upgrade equipment. Tsai made the promise at the opening ceremony of a nationwide contest for career and volunteer firefighters in Nantou County, where their firefighting skills were tested.

Silver Tsunami arrincona al Estado ante amenaza de transformar a Chile en el país más anciano de la región

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 12:21:00 +0200elmostrado (es)

Silver Tsunami, o Tsunami plateado, es una metáfora de la literatura académica para dar cuenta del fenómeno demográfico de envejecimiento acelerado que vive la población mundial desde fines del SXX. En Chile, la situación es dramática tras calcular que para el 2030 seremos en promedio el país con la población más vieja de Sudamérica.

The man who brought Tacoma to life in bronze has died

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 21:10:00 +0200thenewstribune (en)

Larry Anderson, a South Sound sculptor who left an indelible mark on the region’s art and history, has died. He was 78. Anderson died Thursday after a long illness, said his brother-in-law, Jim Hoard. Tacomans who don’t know him personally likely know his work. “He had a great love for the city and that’s why they’re all over town,” Hoard said.

Massive Aid Effort Underway for Survivors of Indonesia Quake-Tsunami

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 20:10:00 +0200irishsun (en)

GENEVA - International aid is pouring into the Indonesian island of Sulawesi for tens of thousands of earthquake and tsunami survivors. Three weeks after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck, the government estimates more than 87,000 people remain homeless and thousands more are living in poor, makeshift settlements.

Indonesia: Race to ensure that people living with HIV get treatment after Central Sulawesi earthquake

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 18:59:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

19 OCTOBER 2018. On 28 September, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, was struck by a powerful earthquake and a subsequent tsunami. Thousands of people are known to have died and tens of thousands of people have been displaced. In the event of a major humanitarian disaster, the basic needs of people are....

Massive Aid Effort Underway for Survivors of Indonesia Quake-Tsunami

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 17:38:00 +0200voanews (en)

GENEVA — International aid is pouring into the Indonesian island of Sulawesi for tens of thousands of earthquake and tsunami survivors. Three weeks after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck, the government estimates more than 87,000 people remain homeless and thousands more are living in poor, makeshift settlements.

5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Kashmir valley

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 16:49:00 +0200greaterkashmir (en)

. According to the USGS, the earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck 27 kilometres north of Murghob in Tajikistan at a depth of 138 kilometres. GK Web Desk Srinagar, Publish Date: Oct 19 2018 7:53PM | Updated Date: Oct 19 2018 7:53PM Representational Image A 5.

Dos sismos sacuden el sur de España

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 16:38:00 +0200yucatan (es)

MADRID, España. (XINHUA) – Dos sismos sacuden el sur de España. Un sismo de magnitud 4 y otro de 3.7 se registraron en las últimas horas al sur de España, según informó el Instituto Georáfico Nacional (IGN) en un comunicado publicado hoy. Las costas de Cádiz Andalucía , temblaron a las 6:13 esta....

Dos sismos sacuden el sur de España

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 15:58:00 +0200debate (es)

Madrid.- Un sismo de 4 grados en la escala de Richter y otro de 3,7 sacudieron en las últimas horas el sur de España , según informó el Instituto Georáfico Nacional (IGN) en un comunicado publicado hoy. Las costas de Cádiz (Andalucía, sur del país) temblaron a las 6:13 esta mañana con un sismo que....

Sulawesi, devastation does not stop Catholic volunteers (Photos)

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 14:32:00 +0200asianews-en (en)

The earthquake caused landslides in at least 16 locations. On the field there is a task force that brings together various organizations. The story of an expedition to bring aid to the villages of Kulawi, about 85 km south of Palu. In the remote village of Sangali, 30 Catholic families in desperate need of assistance reached.

Se registra un terremoto de magnitud 4.0 en el sur de España

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 10:23:00 +0200rt-es (es)

Un seísmo de magnitud 4.0 con epicentro en la provincia de Cádiz (Andalucía, en el extremo sur de la península ibérica) se ha registrado en la madrugada de este viernes sin que haya constancia de daños personales ni materiales . Según datos del Instituto Gráfico Nacional (IGN), el temblor se produjo a las 06.

Indonesian teen arrested for alleged rape of young earthquake survivor

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 05:07:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl earthquake survivor in Makassar, South Sulawesi. The girl and her family had left their hometown in neighbouring Central Sulawesi after an earthquake and ensuing tsunami devastated the region on Sept. 28. They are currently living with relatives in Makassar.

Népal : les corps des neuf alpinistes morts dans l’ascension du Gurja ont été retrouvés

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 01:44:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

. Une violente tempête de neige a dévasté le camp d’une expédition sud-coréenne. Des témoins évoquent des corps dispersés sur 500 m. LE MONDE 14.10.2018 à 09h10 • Mis à jour le 14.10.2018 à 15h03. Une équipe de guides népalais est parvenue dimanche 14 octobre à les corps de neuf alpinistes, cinq....

Estudiantes se tomaron liceo en Chillán: Exigen su reconstrucción a ocho años del terremoto

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 20:18:00 +0200cooperativa (es)

A más de ocho años del terremoto ocurrido el 27 de febrero de 2010, estudiantes del Liceo Industrial de Chillán se tomaron el establecimiento para exigir que se cumpla con su reconstrucción total. Tras la catástr of e que azotó a la zona centro sur del país, el primer Gobierno de Sebastián Piñera....

Asia-Pacific Airlines To Tackle Better Handling Of Disruptions

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 18:57:00 +0200aviationweek (en)

Against the backdrop of increased effects of natural disasters, such as Typhoon Jebi and the Hokkaido earthquake in Japan, the director-general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), Andrew Herdman, said one key area its members will review is the handling of mass air-service disruptions, along with passenger-rights legislation.

RedR Associate

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:30:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

About RedR UK. RedR UK provides training and technical support to NGOs, aid workers and communities responding to natural and man-made disasters all over the world. Our expert support ensures that those responding to humanitarian crises - whether or not they are pr of essional aid workers - have the skills to do so safely and effectively.

Installation of underwater earthquake early-warning sensors complete

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:17:00 +0200CBC (en)

A network of eight underwater sensors and 32 land-based seismic and GPS sensors on Vancouver Island is up and running and could make all the difference when a big earthquake hits. It's part of Ocean Networks Canada's early warning system for southwestern British Columbia.

Great ShakeOut earthquake drill to begin at 10:18 a.m.

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:23:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

South Carolina Emergency Management said the Palmetto State’s drill will be held at 10:18 a.m. SCEMD says many people are unaware that earthquakes are common in South Carolina. 10 – 15 quakes are recorded each year and 3 – 5 of them, on average, are felt by people.

SC to participate in earthquake drill Thursday morning

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:51:00 +0200live5news (en)

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) - Schools and businesses are planning to take part in a drill to make sure they're ready for a possible earthquake. , most earthquake-related injuries and deaths are caused by collapsing walls and ro of s, flying glass and falling objects.