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Un séisme de magnitude 5 ébranle le Japon, sans risque de tsunami

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 05:05:00 +0100french.china.org.cn (fr)

Un séisme d'une magnitude initialement estimée à 5 a sécoué la préfecture japonaise d'Ibaraki (sud), sans risque de causer un tsunami, selon l'Agence météorologique du Japon (JMA). Il n'y a pour l'instant aucune information sur les dégâts ou les blessés, selon la JMA.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 hits south Japan

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 03:50:00 +0100khaleejtimes (en)

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 struck Japan's sou the rn Ibaraki Prefecture, the weather agency here said Tuesday. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the temblor's epicenter was located at a latitude of 36.1 degrees north and longitude of 139.

5.0-Magnitude quake strikes south Japan, no tsunami warning

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 02:11:00 +0100business-standard (en)

. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 struck Japan's sou the rn Ibaraki Prefecture, the weather agency here said Tuesday. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the temblor's epicenter was located at a latitude of 36.1 degrees north and longitude of 139.9 degrees east and occurred at a depth of 50 km, reported.

Kaikōura cycleway canned after modelling shows effects on protected surf break Mangamaunu

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 01:23:00 +0100nzherald (en)

The NZ Transport Agency had planned to build a shared-use path along the coastline, running by the surf break at Mangamaunu Bay, north of Kaikōura. The right-h and , boulder-laden point break draws surfers from all around the world, and is one of 17 protected surf spots in New Zealand.

Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Pages 2386: Time-Domain Hydro-Elastic Analysis of a SFT (Submerged Floating Tunnel) with Mooring Lines under Extreme Wave and Seismic Excitations

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 07:42:00 +0100mdpi (en)

Abstract Global dynamic analysis of a 700-m-long SFT section considered in the South Sea of Korea is carried out for survival r and om wave and seismic excitations. To solve the tunnel-mooring coupled hydro-elastic responses, in-house time-domain-simulation computer program is developed.

La semana en imágenes (del 26 de noviembre al 2 de diciembre de 2018)

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 07:19:00 +0100deutschewelle-es (es)

Unas 145 ballenas mueren en playa remota en Nueva Zel and a. Unas 145 ballenas piloto murieron en Nueva Zelanda tras quedarse varadas el fin de semana en la isla Steward (Rakiura), en el extremo sur del país oceánico, informaron fuentes oficiales. (26.11.2018) México deportará a migrantes que intentaron cruzar ilegalmente muro.

Hundreds wounded in western Iran earthquake (UPDATED)

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 05:44:00 +0100trendnews-az (en)

07:32 (GMT+4) Over 550 people have been injured in a strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake in western Iran, also felt in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, Press TV reported. 01:44 (GMT+4) Iran said on Sunday that no fatalities had been reported but that more than 400 people were injured after an earthquake of magnitude 6.

Séisme de 6,1 au large de la Colombie

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 05:02:00 +0100arcinfo (fr)

Amérique du sud Un risque de tsunami a été évoqué suite au tremblement de terre de 6,1 qui a été enregistré samedi au large de la Colombie. Mais aucune alerte n’a été lancée. Un séisme de magnitude 6,1 a été enregistré samedi au large des côtes colombiennes, ont rapporté le Centre sismologique....

Coastal modelling of proposed shared use path at Mangamaunu Bay

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 03:39:00 +0100voxy (en)

The NZ Transport Agency has received some preliminary results from the coastal modelling of its proposed shared use path at Mangamaunu Bay, north of KaikÅura. The shared use path is part of the broader safety and resilience package proposed for the area of SH1 along the KaikÅura coast, south of....

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake jolts Iran, injures 361; 6.0 hits Central America

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 01:11:00 +0100upi (en)

The earthquake in the Middle East was 21.9 miles north-northeast of Sarpol-e Z̄ahab, Iran, and 39.8 miles south -southwest of Mandali, Iraq, with a depth of 6.2 miles, according to the USGA . It struck at 7:37 p.m. local time. Five aftershocks ranging from 4.1 to 5.6 were recorded up to 6 1/2 hours later.

Hundreds wounded in western Iran earthquake, no fatalities: TV (UPDATED)

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 23:59:00 +0100trendnews-az (en)

01:44 (GMT+4) Iran said on Sunday that no fatalities had been reported but that more than 400 people were injured after an earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck near its western border with Iraq, Reuters reported citing Iranian state TV. The tremor was also felt in the Iraqi capital Baghdad and in Kuwait.

Hundreds of people injured after strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes in Iran

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 22:35:00 +0100metro-uk (en)

More than 400 people are feared injured after a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck in Iran. Despite the large number of people hurt, no one was killed , according to Houshang Bazv and , governor of Kermanshah province. He said: ‘We’ve had no reports of fatalities so far. The situation is currently under control.

Over 350 wounded as magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes western Iran (UPDATED)

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 22:27:00 +0100trendnews-az (en)

00:31 (GMT+4) Over 350 people have been injured in a strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake in western Iran, also felt in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, Press TV reported. According to the US Geological Survey, (USGS), the quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers on Sunday.

Magnitude 6.0 earthquakes jolt Central America, Iran

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 19:59:00 +0100upi (en)

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Two earthquakes at least 6.0 magnitude struck the eastern coast of Central America and western Iran near its border with Iraq within half a day, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Central America at 9:41 p.m. Central time Saturday, the reported.

Strong earthquake jolts Iran-Iraq border

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 19:39:00 +0100presstv (en)

A strong earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale has shaken western Iran and was also felt in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, and other provinces. According to the US Geological Survey, (USGS), the quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers on Sunday.

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake jolts Central America's eastern coast

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:54:00 +0100upi (en)

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- A 6.0-magnitude earthquake on Saturday night struck off the eastern coast of Central America, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake, which occurred at 9:41 p.m. Central Time, was centered in the Carribbean Sea near the Colombian isl and of Providencia, 19.9 miles northwest of Mountain, and 259.

BREAKING: Tsunami WARNING after POWERFUL 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Ring of Fire

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 07:22:00 +0100dailystar (en)

TREMORS: An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter Scale has hit Colombia (Pic: DS) The 6.1 magnitude quake struck off the coast of the South American nation, sparking warnings of tsunamis along the nearby coast. Both the European earthquake monitoring agency (EMSC) and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre have said there is a risk of tsunamis.

5.8 earthquake southwest of Stewart Island

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 04:20:00 +0100tvnz (en)

GeoNet is reporting a 5.8 magnitude earthquake, 85km west of Snares Isl and near Stewart Island just after midday at 12.42 pm. The earthquake monitoring service originally reported a second 4.7 quake near the South Island town of Roxburgh - this reading has now been attributed to the Snares Island shake.

5.8 earthquake shakes Stewart Island

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 03:41:00 +0100newstalkzb (en)

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake has been registered near the subantarctic Snares Isl and s south of Stewart Island. Geonet has reported the Snares Islands region was hit by the 5.8 quake, measuring 12km deep and 85km west of the Snares, at 12.42pm today. The islands lie about 100 km southwest of Stewart Island.

Isla chilena se elevó 25 cm tras terremoto de 2016

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 03:14:00 +0100tabascohoy (es)

24/11/2018 19:57 / Santiago de Chile, Chile La costa de la isla gr and e de Chiloé, distante mil 300 kilómetros al sur de Santiago, se elevó 25 centímetros tras el terremoto de 7.6 grados en la escala de Richter ocurrido el 25 de diciembre de 2016. La publicación dio a conocer un estudio de la....

Earthquake edges New Zealand islands closer together

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 02:05:00 +0100thenews-pk (en)

WELLINGTON: A destructive earthquake that struck New Zeal and two years ago has left its two main islands edging towards each o the r, and one city sinking, according to scientists. But the margins are minimal with the gap between the North and South islands narrowing a mere 35 centimetres, while....

Isla chilena se elevó 25 centímetros tras sismo de 2016

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 00:09:00 +0100zocalo (es)

Chile.- La costa de la isla gr and e de Chiloé, distante mil 300 kilómetros al sur de Santiago, se elevó 25 centímetros tras el terremoto de 7.6 grados en la escala de Richter ocurrido el 25 de diciembre de 2016, informó hoy la revista ¡Qué pasa! La publicación dio a conocer un estudio de la....

Isla chilena se elevó 25 centímetros tras terremoto de 2016

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 23:24:00 +0100uniradioinforma (es)

Isla chilena se elevó 25 centímetros tras terremoto de 2016 por: Notimex - 24 Noviembre 2018, 01:59 pm. SANTIAGO.- La costa de la isla gr and e de Chiloé, distante mil 300 kilómetros al sur de Santiago, se elevó 25 centímetros tras el terremoto de 7.6 grados en la escala de Richter ocurrido el 25 de....

Gap between two main NZ islands closing: scientists

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 18:30:00 +0100taipeitimes (en)

A destructive earthquake that struck New Zeal and two years ago has left its two main islands edging toward each o the r and a city sinking, scientists said. However, the margins are minimal with the gap between the North and South islands narrowing a mere 35cm, while Nelson at the top of the South Island has sunk by up to 20mm, the scientists said.

Huge quake edges New Zealand islands closer together

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 17:07:00 +0100gulf-times (en)

A destructive earthquake that struck New Zeal and two years ago has left its two main islands edging towards each o the r, and one city sinking, according to scientists. But the margins are minimal with the gap between the North and South islands narrowing a mere 35 centimetres (13 and a half inches),....

Huge quake edges New Zealand islands closer together

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 13:00:00 +0100pulse (en)

A destructive earthquake that struck New Zeal and two years ago has left its two main islands edging towards each o the r, and one city sinking, according to scientists. But the margins are minimal with the gap between the North and South islands narrowing a mere 35 centimetres (13 and a half inches),....

New Zealand islands are moving closer together after earthquake

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 11:02:00 +0100citizen (en)

A destructive earthquake that struck New Zeal and two years ago has left its two main islands edging towards each o the r, and one city sinking, according to scientists. But the margins are minimal with the gap between the North and South islands narrowing a mere 35 centimetres (13 and a half inches),....

2016 Kaikoura earthquake brings New Zealand islands closer together

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 09:59:00 +0100newindianexpress (en)

WELLINGTON: A destructive earthquake that struck New Zeal and two years ago has left its two main islands edging towards each o the r, and one city sinking, according to scientists. But the margins are minimal with the gap between the North and South islands narrowing a mere 35 centimetres (13 and a....

2016 New Zealand earthquake moved islands closer together and lowered a city

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 08:51:00 +0100scmp (en)

A destructive earthquake that struck New Zeal and two years ago has left its two main islands edging towards each o the r, and one city sinking, according to scientists. But the margins are minimal with the gap between the North and South islands narrowing a mere 35cm (13 and a half inches), while....

Huge quake edges New Zealand islands closer together

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 08:45:00 +0100dailytimesPK (en)

A destructive earthquake that struck New Zeal and two years ago has left its two main islands edging towards each o the r, and one city sinking, according to scientists. But the margins are minimal with the gap between the North and South islands narrowing a mere 35 centimetres (13 and a half inches),....

Huge quake edges New Zealand islands closer together

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 08:28:00 +0100geo-tv (en)

The Kaikoura earthquake raced north from the middle of New Zeal and 's South Island towards Cook Strait covering 170 kilometres in about 74 seconds. A destructive earthquake that struck New Zealand two years ago has left its two main islands edging towards each other, and one city sinking, according to scientists.

Huge quake edges New Zealand islands closer together

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 08:05:00 +0100economictimes (en)

A destructive earthquake that struck New Zeal and two years ago has left its two main islands edging towards each o the r, and one city sinking, according to scientists. But the margins are minimal with the gap between the North and South islands narrowing a mere 35 centimetres (13 and a half inches),....

Huge quake edges New Zealand islands closer together

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 07:58:00 +0100business-standard (en)

A destructive that struck New Zeal and two years ago has left its two main islands edging towards each o the r, and one city sinking, according to scientists. But the margins are minimal with the gap between the North and South islands narrowing a mere 35 centimetres (13 and a half inches), while....

Las islas Sur y Norte de Nueva Zelanda se están acercando después del devastador terremoto del 2016

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 07:56:00 +0100rt-es (es)

La isla Sur y la isla Norte de Nueva Zel and a siguen acercándose, después del devastador terremoto de magnitud 7,8 que azotó a la primera el 13 de noviembre de 2016 y causó la muerte de dos personas, informa Stuff con referencia al instituto de investigación GNS Science, enfocado en geología, geofísica y ciencia nuclear.

Huge quake edges New Zealand islands closer together

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 07:47:00 +0100channelnewsasia (en)

WELLINGTON: A destructive earthquake that struck New Zeal and two years ago has left its two main islands edging towards each o the r, and one city sinking, according to scientists. But the margins are minimal with the gap between the North and South islands narrowing a mere 35cm, while Nelson at the top of the South Island has sunk by up to 20mm.

Huge Earthquake Brings New Zealand Islands Closer Together, Leaves One City Sinking

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 07:34:00 +0100news18 (en)

Wellington : A destructive earthquake that struck New Zeal and two years ago has left its two main islands edging towards each o the r, and one city sinking, according to scientists. But the margins are minimal with the gap between the North and South islands narrowing a mere 35 centimetres (13 and a....

Huge quake edges New Zealand islands closer together

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 06:20:00 +0100digitaljournal (en)

By AFP 57 mins ago in Environment A destructive earthquake that struck New Zeal and two years ago has left its two main islands edging towards each o the r, and one city sinking, according to scientists. But the margins are minimal with the gap between the North and South islands narrowing a mere 35....

Huge quake edges New Zealand islands closer together

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 06:13:00 +0100manilatimes (en)

WELLINGTON: A destructive earthquake that struck New Zeal and two years ago has left its two main islands edging towards each o the r, and one city sinking, according to scientists. But the margins are minimal with the gap between the North and South islands narrowing a mere 35 centimeters (13 and a....

Huge quake edges New Zealand islands closer together

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 05:55:00 +0100yahoo-au (en)

A destructive earthquake that struck New Zeal and two years ago has left its two main islands edging towards each o the r, and one city sinking, according to scientists. But the margins are minimal with the gap between the North and South islands narrowing a mere 35 centimetres (13 and a half inches),....

NZealand-earthquake-geology

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 05:54:00 +0100nampa (en)

Huge quake edges New Zeal and islands closer toge the r Wellington, Nov 24, 2018 (AFP) - A destructive earthquake that struck New Zealand two years ago has left its two main islands edging towards each other, and one city sinking, according to scientists.

North and South Islands 'creeping' closer together 50 minutes ago It's a direct result of the complex 2016 Kaikōura earthquake, scientists say.

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 05:51:00 +0100newshub (en)

The North and South Islands are moving closer toge the r after the effects of the Kaikōura earthquake in 2016. The magnitude 7.8 earthquake produced 25 fault ruptures, causing dramatic changes to the sea bed and land, and also brought the North and South Islands five meters closer together.

New Zealand’s north and south islands are moving closer together after 7.8-magnitude earthquake

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 14:03:00 +0100dailymail (en)

The nor the rn part of South Isl and has been moving northeast towards its sister island since the quake, GNS Science revealed. Dr Sigrún Hreinsdóttir​, a GNS Science geodetic scientist, told Stuff that Cape Campbell on the northeastern coast of the South Island is now 35 centimetres closer to Wellington.

Un terremoto de 4,2 grados sacude el sudoeste de México

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 10:01:00 +0100eitb (es)

Internacional. Seísmo. Un terremoto de 4,3 grados sacude el sudoeste de México. EITB.EUS. 23/11/2018. El seísmo se ha registrado 20 kilómetros al sur de Coyuca de Benítez, a una profundidad de 5 kilómetros. Escuchar la página; El seísmo ha tenido lugar a 20 kilómetros al sur de Coyuda de Benitez El....

NZ's islands getting closer after 2016 earthquake

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 06:23:00 +0100thefinancialexpress (en)

New Zeal and ’s North and South islands are “creeping” closer toge the r in the wake of the devastating Kaikoura earthquake two years ago, the national science body has revealed. The 7.8 magnitude quake struck the upper South Island in 2016, and initially brought the two landmasses five metres closer....

New Zealand's North and South islands 'creeping' even closer together after quake

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 05:35:00 +0100guardian (en)

New Zeal and ’s North and South islands are “creeping” closer toge the r in the wake of the devastating Kaikoura earthquake two years ago, the national science body has revealed. The magnitude 7.8 quake struck the upper South Island in 2016, and initially brought the two landmasses five metres closer....

SEISME La terre tremble dans l'Ain, le séisme ressenti jusqu'à Lyon et Mâcon Un séisme de magnitude 4.2 sur l'échelle de Richter s'est produit dans l'Ain mercredi à 18h08, à une quinzaine de kilomètres au sud ouest de Bourg-en-Bresse...

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 04:12:00 +010020minutes (fr)

Ils ont été des dizaines à témoigner auprès du bureau central sismologique Français après avoir senti la terre trembler. Mercredi soir, à 18h08, un séisme de magnitude 4,2 sur l’échelle de Richter a été enregistré dans l’Ain. L’épicentre de ce tremblement de terre, qui n’a fait aucun blessé et n’a....

Kaikōura-Picton passenger train reconnects after two years 9 minutes ago It's been described as a rebuild effort "not seen since World War II".

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 22:03:00 +0100newshub (en)

Passenger trains are running again between two South Isl and destinations after the line was severely damaged by an earthquake. The 2016 Kaikōura earthquake crippled rail lines, leading to one of the biggest rebuild efforts in decades. It's taken more than 1700 workers to repair the rail and roads in a massive collective effort.

News Putting quakes on spatial maps

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 19:16:00 +0100JakartaPost (en)

The 7.4-magnitude earthquake that wrought devastation in Central Sulawesi on Sept. 28 was a scientific prophecy that came true. Armed with evidence of similar catastrophes in the area more than a century ago, scientists had warned of a potential tectonic calamity years before the monstrous quake struck, triggering a tsunami and land liquefaction.

OCHA Annual Report 2015

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 18:08:00 +0100unocha (en)

1OCHA UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS ANNUAL REPORT 2015 CHA UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS ANNUAL REPORT 2015 unocha.org reliefweb.int Twitter @unocha and @UnReliefChief Facebook www.facebook.com/unocha LinkedIn United Nations Ocha WEB PLATFORMS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS ODSG1.

Lombok rally to support tourism, recovery after earthquake

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 16:14:00 +0100JakartaPost (en)

The Pesona Lombok Rally Wisata 2018 (Lombok Charm Tourism Rally) is to be held on Nov. 24 and 25. The tourism sports event, initiated by the Indonesian Motorcycle Union (IMI) and the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) tourism agency, is open to automobile clubs, societies and enthusiasts. M.

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