Oregon gets a new playbook for responding to an earthquake

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 21:27:00 +0100bradenton (en)

Oregon has a new playbook for preparing and responding to a major earthquake that dictates what should be tackled over time versus a list of tasks to get done. The playbook provides a two-week blueprint for the state's response and expectations for prioritizing Oregon's recovery from what would be the deadliest natural disaster in the U.

Oregon gets a new playbook for responding to an earthquake

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 21:15:00 +0100kansascity (en)

Oregon has a new playbook for preparing and responding to a major earthquake that dictates what should be tackled over time versus a list of tasks to get done. The playbook provides a two-week blueprint for the state's response and expectations for prioritizing Oregon's recovery from what would be the deadliest natural disaster in the U.

Oregon gets a new playbook for responding to massive earthquake

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 21:04:00 +0100bendbulletin (en)

SALEM — Oregon has a new playbook for preparing and responding to a major earthquake that dictates what should be tackled over time versus a list of tasks to get done. The playbook provides a two-week blueprint for the state’s response and expectations for prioritizing Oregon’s recovery from what could be the deadliest natural disaster in the U.

Oregon gets a new playbook for responding to an earthquake

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:45:00 +0100oregonlive (en)

The playbook provides a two-week blueprint for the state's response and expectations for prioritizing Oregon's recovery from what would be the deadliest natural disaster in the U.S. Oregon faces the threat of a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that would hit the 700-mile Cascadia Subduction....

Japanese economy contracts 2.5 percent in third quarter due to weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:19:00 +0100taipeitimes (en)

Japan’s economy shrank at a worse-than-anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in the July-to-September period due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released yesterday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier.

Salem Statesman Journal

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:15:00 +0100oregonlive (en)

The earthquake playbook provides a two-week blueprint for the state's response and expectations for prioritizing Oregon's recovery from what would be the deadliest natural disaster in the U.S. More than 16 months after the Tubbs family unwittingly bought a meth-contaminated house, they are still....

Oregon gets a new playbook for responding to an earthquake

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:53:00 +0100seattletimes (en)

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon has a new playbook for preparing and responding to a major earthquake that dictates what should be tackled over time versus a list of tasks to get done. The playbook provides a two-week blueprint for the state’s response and expectations for prioritizing Oregon’s recovery....

Oregon gets a new playbook for responding to an earthquake

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:48:00 +0100sunherald (en)

Oregon has a new playbook for preparing and responding to a major earthquake that dictates what should be tackled over time versus a list of tasks to get done. The playbook provides a two-week blueprint for the state's response and expectations for prioritizing Oregon's recovery from what would be the deadliest natural disaster in the U.

2018’s Extreme Weather in Pictures

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:33:00 +0100newsweek (en)

Wild weather dominated the headlines in 2018. As early as January, the east coast of America was bitten by sub-zero weather conditions, breaking the record for the lowest temperatures in some areas. A powerful blizzard deposited a foot of snow onto New England and caused flooding in coastal areas.

Oregon gets a new playbook for responding to an earthquake

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:30:00 +0100islandpacket (en)

Oregon has a new playbook for preparing and responding to a major earthquake that dictates what should be tackled over time versus a list of tasks to get done. The playbook provides a two-week blueprint for the state's response and expectations for prioritizing Oregon's recovery from what would be the deadliest natural disaster in the U.

Oregon gets a new playbook for responding to an earthquake

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:29:00 +0100star-telegram (en)

Oregon has a new playbook for preparing and responding to a major earthquake that dictates what should be tackled over time versus a list of tasks to get done. The playbook provides a two-week blueprint for the state's response and expectations for prioritizing Oregon's recovery from what would be the deadliest natural disaster in the U.

Sustainability, Vol. 10, Pages 4704: The Impact of Earthquake on Poverty: Learning from the 12 May 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:28:00 +0100mdpi (en)

Abstract How to combine disaster prevention and mitigation, post-disaster reconstruction and poverty alleviation has become a new hot issue. On 12 May 2008, a major earthquake devastated the Wenchuan area in Sichuan Province in the heartland of China. After ten-years have passed, it is a good time....

Oregon gets a new playbook for responding to an earthquake

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:13:00 +0100kansas (en)

Oregon has a new playbook for preparing and responding to a major earthquake that dictates what should be tackled over time versus a list of tasks to get done. The playbook provides a two-week blueprint for the state's response and expectations for prioritizing Oregon's recovery from what would be the deadliest natural disaster in the U.

Oregon gets a new playbook for responding to an earthquake

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:13:00 +0100tri-cityherald (en)

Oregon has a new playbook for preparing and responding to a major earthquake that dictates what should be tackled over time versus a list of tasks to get done. The playbook provides a two-week blueprint for the state's response and expectations for prioritizing Oregon's recovery from what would be the deadliest natural disaster in the U.

Japan's economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:59:00 +0100fox13memphis (en)

TOKYO (AP) - Japan's economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier.

Rocío Márquez abre el 24 de enero los Jueves Flamencos

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 13:30:00 +0100larioja (es)

Rocío Márquez inaugura la nueva edición del ciclo 'Jueves Flamencos', que se celebrará del 17 de enero al 11 de abril en el teatro logroñés y en Bodegas Ontañón, empresa que desde hace tres ediciones colabora, con su patrocinio, con el Consistorio logroñés en la organización.

Japan's economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 09:39:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

In this July 11, 2018, photo, a worker sprays water next to heavy machineries at a construction site in Tokyo. Japan’s economy shrank at an annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September, a worse contraction than preliminary data indicated last month, the government said Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.

30 ans après, l'Arménie se souvient

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 09:06:00 +0100armenews (fr)

Le Premier ministre Nikol Pachinian a présidé une réunion spéciale de son cabinet à Gumri vendredi, à l’occasion du 30 e anniversaire du tremblement de terre catastrophique qui a tué plus de 25 000 personnes et laissé des centaines de milliers d’autres sans abri. M.

Japan’s economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 08:50:00 +0100therepublic (en)

TOKYO Japan’s economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier. Economists say the setback for the world’s third-largest economy is likely temporary.

Japan’s economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 07:21:00 +0100dailyjournal (en)

TOKYO Japan’s economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier. Economists say the setback for the world’s third-largest economy is likely temporary.

Japan's economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:54:00 +0100brownsvilleherald (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier.

Japan’s economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:50:00 +0100tribtown (en)

TOKYO Japan’s economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier. Economists say the setback for the world’s third-largest economy is likely temporary.

Japan’s economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:30:00 +0100seattletimes (en)

In this July 11, 2018, photo, a worker sprays water next to heavy machineries at a construction site in Tokyo. Japan’s economy shrank at an annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September, a worse contraction than preliminary data indicated last month, the government said Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.

Japan's economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:26:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Japan's economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier. Economists say the setback for the world's third-largest economy is likely temporary.

Japan's economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:24:00 +0100wacotrib (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier.

Japan's economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:21:00 +0100nzherald (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier.

Japan's economy shrinks 2.5 pct in Q3

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:18:00 +0100dailysabah (en)

Japan's economy shrank at an annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September, a worse contraction than preliminary data indicated last month, the government said Monday. The earlier data put the contraction at 1.2 percent, as consumer spending, investment and exports fell.

Asambleístas proponen reformas a Ley de Solidaridad

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:14:00 +0100lahora (es)

Se contempla la construcción y reconstrucción de hospitales en Esmeraldas y Quinindé. Una nueva Universidad y carreras. Tomando en consideración que el mayor de los recursos para el desarrollo de los pueblos y la sociedad es la capacitación del ser humano, los miembros de la Comisión de Gobiernos....

Oil Search : continues to chase opportunities

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:13:00 +01004-traders (en)

Oil Search continues to chase opportunities. PNG Media Release. 10 December, 2018. Oil Search continues to chase opportunities despite a challenging year which saw its operations disrupted by the devastating earthquake in February. Speaking at the 15 th PNG Mining and Petroleum Investment Conference....

Japan’s economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:13:00 +0100tri-cityherald (en)

Japan's economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier. Economists say the setback for the world's third-largest economy is likely temporary.

Japan’s economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:10:00 +0100sunherald (en)

Japan's economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier. Economists say the setback for the world's third-largest economy is likely temporary.

Japan’s economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:09:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

Japan's economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier. Economists say the setback for the world's third-largest economy is likely temporary.

Japan's economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:09:00 +0100startribune (en)

Purchase: Order Reprint TOKYO — Japan's economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier.

Japan’s economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:07:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

Japan's economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier. Economists say the setback for the world's third-largest economy is likely temporary.

Japan’s economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:03:00 +0100kansascity (en)

Japan's economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier. Economists say the setback for the world's third-largest economy is likely temporary.

Japan’s economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:03:00 +0100thenewstribune (en)

Japan's economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier. Economists say the setback for the world's third-largest economy is likely temporary.

Japan’s economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:02:00 +0100islandpacket (en)

Japan's economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier. Economists say the setback for the world's third-largest economy is likely temporary.

Japan’s economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:57:00 +0100heraldonline (en)

Japan's economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier. Economists say the setback for the world's third-largest economy is likely temporary.

Japan’s economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:57:00 +0100kansas (en)

Japan's economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier. Economists say the setback for the world's third-largest economy is likely temporary.

Japan: Economy shrank at 2.5 percent annualized rate

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:56:00 +0100wwlp (en)

TOKYO (AP) - Japan's economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier.

Japan’s economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:55:00 +0100bradenton (en)

Japan's economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier. Economists say the setback for the world's third-largest economy is likely temporary.

Japan’s economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:53:00 +0100theolympian (en)

Japan's economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier. Economists say the setback for the world's third-largest economy is likely temporary.

Japan's economy contracts 2.5 pct in 3Q on weaker spending

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:53:00 +0100wftv (en)

TOKYO (AP) - Japan's economy shrank at a worse than anticipated annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September due to weaker consumer demand and corporate investment. The revised figure released Monday was more than double the 1.2 percent contraction reported earlier.

Japan: Economy shrank at 2.5 percent annualized rate

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:39:00 +0100wacotrib (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy shrank at an annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September, a worse contraction than preliminary data indicated last month, the government said Monday. The earlier data put the contraction at 1.2 percent, as consumer spending, investment and exports fell.

Japan: Economy shrank at 2.5 percent annualized rate

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:37:00 +0100nzherald (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy shrank at an annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September, a worse contraction than preliminary data indicated last month, the government said Monday. The earlier data put the contraction at 1.2 percent, as consumer spending, investment and exports fell.

Japan: Economy shrank at 2.5 percent annualized rate

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:32:00 +0100brownsvilleherald (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy shrank at an annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September, a worse contraction than preliminary data indicated last month, the government said Monday. The earlier data put the contraction at 1.2 percent, as consumer spending, investment and exports fell.

Japan: Economy shrank at 2.5 percent annualized rate

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:21:00 +0100dailyjournal (en)

TOKYO Japan’s economy shrank at an annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September, a worse contraction than preliminary data indicated last month, the government said Monday. The earlier data put the contraction at 1.2 percent, as consumer spending, investment and exports fell.

Japan: Economy shrank at 2.5 percent annualized rate

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:18:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

In this July 11, 2018, photo, a worker sprays water next to heavy machineries at a construction site in Tokyo. Japan’s economy shrank at an annualized rate of 2.5 percent in July-September, a worse contraction than preliminary data indicated last month, the government said Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. Shuji Kajiyama AP Photo.

Nonfiction: A New Story Collection and a Memoir by Lucia Berlin, Patron Saint of Soulful Cool

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 01:06:00 +0100nytimes (en)

EVENING IN PARADISE More Stories By Lucia Berlin 244 pp. Farrar, Straus & Giroux. $26. WELCOME HOME A Memoir With Selected Photographs and Letters By Lucia Berlin Edited by Jeff Berlin Illustrated. 176 pp. Farrar, Straus & Giroux. $25. The day Lucia Berlin was born, in Juneau, Alaska, in 1936, an....

World: Enabling Quick Action to Save Lives: Contingency Fund for Emergencies - 2018 Update

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 20:31:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

INTRODUCTION. The Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE) has been a gamechanger for WHO. It allows WHO to respond rapidly to disease outbreaks and health emergencies - often in 24 hours or less. This saves lives and helps prevent unnecessary suffering.

High cost keeps down earthquake insurance coverage in Alaska

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 17:28:00 +0100sunherald (en)

Alaska has plenty of earthquakes but that doesn't translate into buying earthquake insurance. The Anchorage Daily New s reports the high cost of earthquake insurance contributes to low coverage of Alaska homes. State Division of Insurance director Lori Wing-Heier says an estimated 15 percent of Alaska homeowners buy earthquake insurance.

High cost keeps down earthquake insurance coverage in Alaska

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 17:09:00 +0100theolympian (en)

Alaska has plenty of earthquakes but that doesn't translate into buying earthquake insurance. The Anchorage Daily New s reports the high cost of earthquake insurance contributes to low coverage of Alaska homes. State Division of Insurance director Lori Wing-Heier says an estimated 15 percent of Alaska homeowners buy earthquake insurance.

High cost keeps down earthquake insurance coverage in Alaska

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 17:08:00 +0100bradenton (en)

Alaska has plenty of earthquakes but that doesn't translate into buying earthquake insurance. The Anchorage Daily New s reports the high cost of earthquake insurance contributes to low coverage of Alaska homes. State Division of Insurance director Lori Wing-Heier says an estimated 15 percent of Alaska homeowners buy earthquake insurance.

High cost keeps down earthquake insurance coverage in Alaska

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 17:01:00 +0100islandpacket (en)

Alaska has plenty of earthquakes but that doesn't translate into buying earthquake insurance. The Anchorage Daily New s reports the high cost of earthquake insurance contributes to low coverage of Alaska homes. State Division of Insurance director Lori Wing-Heier says an estimated 15 percent of Alaska homeowners buy earthquake insurance.

High cost keeps down earthquake insurance coverage in Alaska

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 16:56:00 +0100tri-cityherald (en)

Alaska has plenty of earthquakes but that doesn't translate into buying earthquake insurance. The Anchorage Daily New s reports the high cost of earthquake insurance contributes to low coverage of Alaska homes. State Division of Insurance director Lori Wing-Heier says an estimated 15 percent of Alaska homeowners buy earthquake insurance.

High cost keeps down earthquake insurance coverage in Alaska

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 16:54:00 +0100thenewstribune (en)

Alaska has plenty of earthquakes but that doesn't translate into buying earthquake insurance. The Anchorage Daily New s reports the high cost of earthquake insurance contributes to low coverage of Alaska homes. State Division of Insurance director Lori Wing-Heier says an estimated 15 percent of Alaska homeowners buy earthquake insurance.

High cost keeps down earthquake insurance coverage in Alaska

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 16:46:00 +0100kansascity (en)

Alaska has plenty of earthquakes but that doesn't translate into buying earthquake insurance. The Anchorage Daily New s reports the high cost of earthquake insurance contributes to low coverage of Alaska homes. State Division of Insurance director Lori Wing-Heier says an estimated 15 percent of Alaska homeowners buy earthquake insurance.

EARTHQUAKE WARNING: ‘VERY large’ earthquake predicted to strike TOMORROW - shock alert EARTH is at serious risk of being hit by a “very, very large earthquake” before Monday, December...

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 13:50:00 +0100express (en)

The “major earthquake warning” was issued by the Ditrianum website on Thursday, telling people to be on alert for significant seismic activity between December 7 and 13. Netherlands-based Frank Hoogerbeets, who runs the website, said during this period Earth will be in line with Mars and Saturn which can be “highly critical”.

Brookfield residents file appeal in attempt to stop injection well

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 07:05:00 +0100vindy (en)

BROOKFIELD. Discussions over an appeal filed by Brookfield residents who seek to reverse the state’s authorization for a company to begin operating one of its injection wells will likely happen after the start of the new year. Linda Osterman, executive director of Ohio’s Oil and Gas Commission, said....

Complacency kills: Caribbean gears up for tsunamis

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 06:48:00 +0100bbc (en)

Image copyright Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Image caption Island nations like Grenada hope to be tsunami-ready by 2020. The last time a major tsunami hit the Caribbean region was in 1946, after an 8.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Dominican Republic on the island of Hispaniola.

UN emergency relief fund has 'never been more critical': Guterres

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 05:26:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

7 December 2018 - The mission of the UN's Central Emergency Relief Fund (CERF), which enables humanitarian responders to deliver life-saving assistance whenever and wherever crises strike, is more critical than ever, said Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday, as a key pledging conference got underway at UN Headquarters in New York.

NAVFAC Southeast DAT Deploys After Tornado Touches Down at NSB Kings Bay

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 05:26:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

. Navy New s Service. Story Number: NNS181207-09 Release Date: 12/7/2018 11:46:00 AM. From Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast Public Affairs. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) -- Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southeast dispatched a five-person Damage Assessment Team (DAT) to Naval....

World: Central Emergency Response Fund ‘Most Profitable Investment You Can Make for the Good of Humankind’, Secretary-General Tells Pledging Conference

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 00:30:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

SG/SM/19398-IHA/1460. Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the annual high-level pledging conference for the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund, in New York today: Effectively, there are things that I do not know much about. There are things that I do not care so much for.

Central Emergency Response Fund ‘Most Profitable Investment You Can Make for the Good of Humankind’, Secretary-General Tells Pledging Conference

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 23:21:00 +0100un-org (en)

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the annual high-level pledging conference for the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund, in New York today: Effectively, there are things that I do not know much about. There are things that I do not care so much for.

Soirée commémorative des 30 ans du tremblement de terre en Arménie - Hommage à Charles Aznavour

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 22:57:00 +0100armenews (fr)

Droits de reproduction et de diffusion réservés © Nouvelles dArménie Magazine / www.armenews.

World: Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mark Lowcock, Opening Statement at the High-Level Pledging Event for the Central Emergency Response Fund, 7 December 2018

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 22:28:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

UN Headquarters, New York, 7 December 2018. As delivered. Secretary-General António Guterres, Excellencies and Ministers, distinguished guests, Thank you for coming. One year ago, we had an excellent fundraising for CERF, and today we’re hoping to do even better. That’s up to all of you. 126 Member States and observers have contributed to the CERF.

World: Secretary-General's remarks at annual High-Level Pledging Conference for the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund, 7 December 2018

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 22:28:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

as delivered. Effectively, there are things that I do not know much about. There are things that I do not care so much for, if there is something I care a lot for and I know something about, it’s the CERF. It allows me to tell you before reading some of the notes I have, to tell you two very clear things.

UN emergency relief fund has never been more critical: Guterres

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 22:01:00 +0100irishsun (en)

The mission of the UN's Central Emergency Relief Fund (CERF), which enables humanitarian responders to deliver life-saving assistance whenever and wherever crises strike, is more critical than ever, said Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday, as a key pledging conference got underway at UN Headquarters in New York.

UN emergency relief fund has ‘never been more critical’: Guterres

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 19:33:00 +0100un-news (en)

Looking back on his time as High Commissioner for Refugees , between 2005 and 2010, the UN chief described the CERF as the “most precious instrument” he had, to respond to new emergencies, and to address “forgotten” crises which the international community sometimes overlook.

UN emergency relief fund has ‘never been more critical’: Guterres

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 19:21:00 +0100un-org (en)

Looking back on his time as High Commissioner for Refugees , between 2005 and 2010, the UN chief described the CERF as the “most precious instrument” he had, to respond to new emergencies, and to address “forgotten” crises which the international community sometimes overlook.

Thirty years after Armenian earthquake, a New Yorker remembers his rescue

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 18:07:00 +0100eurasianet (en)

After the earthquake. (C.J. Langer/U.S. Geological Survey) When a magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit his hometown, Gyumri, on December 7, 1988, 14-year-old Ara Tadevossian’s apartment building collapsed on top of him and his mother. He was trapped. But in a grim way, he was lucky: A chunk of concrete was....

MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General’s remarks at annual High-Level Pledging Conference for the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund [as delivered]

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 17:49:00 +0100foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Source: United Nations secretary general. Effectively, there are things that I do not know much about. There are things that I do not care so much for, if there is something I care a lot for and I know something about, it’s the CERF. It allows me to tell you before reading some of the notes I have, to tell you two very clear things.

New Caledonia earthquake: Is is safe to travel to New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji? A MASSIVE earthquake struck off New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, triggering a...

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 17:28:00 +0100express (en)

The earthquake struck at 4.18am UTC (3.18pm local time) and registered at magnitude 7.6. It struck about 95 miles southeast of the Loyalty Islands, part of the French Territory New Caledonia. At a depth of six miles, this shadow earthquake could pose a major hazard to land.

New Caledonia TSUNAMI warning: Alert issued after 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Pacific

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:27:00 +0100express (en)

The shallow earthquake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands today around 4.18am GMT (UTC). Preliminary tests show the tremors occurred at a depth of mourned six miles (10km). Two aftershocks were later recorded at 5.9 magnitude and 5.7 magnitude north of the island.

Earthquakes today: Second quake hit South Pacific in 24hrs - Why is Ring of Fire so deadly

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:27:00 +0100express (en)

Norfolk Island in Australia was struck by a magnitude 6 earthquake, making it the second quake to hit the South Pacific in 24 hours. Yesterday New Caledonia was struck by a huge magnitude 7.6 earthquake, but no damage was caused. Both quakes struck along the Ring of Fire, where around 90 percent of the world’s earthquakes occur.

New Caledonia earthquake: WATCH as tsunami warning issued after HUGE quake – VIDEO

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:27:00 +0100express (en)

Tsunami waves were observed at Maré Island in New Caledonia and Lenakel in Vanuatu. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has said tsunami waves at around three to 10 feet were possible along the coasts of New Caledonia and Vanuatu. Live video footage from GLP Hotels shows the coast of New Caledonia as the tsunami threat looms.

New Caledonia earthquake evacuation: Where is evacuation zone as 7.6 magnitude quake hits?

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:00:00 +0100express (en)

The earthquake was a shallow 10km (six miles) deep and hit 155 km (95 miles), on Wednesday afternoon local time. The quake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands, which are part of French territory New Caledonia. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warned tsunami waves could reach between one and three metres high.

TSUNAMI waves seen after two HUGE earthquakes strike off New Caledonia in Ring of Fire

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:00:00 +0100express (en)

The tsunami waves were observed at Maré Island in New Caledonia and Lenakel in Vanuatu. There is a tsunami alert for New Caledonia , Vanuatu and Fiji. People in coastal areas were reportedly urged to evacuate immediately and these e vacuations are underway. New Caledonia is French territory in the South Pacific.

New Caledonia earthquake: Where did HUGE magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit?

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:00:00 +0100express (en)

New Caledonia has been hit by a huge magnitude 7.6 earthquake which has prompted a tsunami warning. The massive tremor hit about 155km (95 miles) east-southeast off the Loyalty Islands, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) said. The earthquake was shallow, striking at a depth of 10km (6 miles) on Wednesday afternoon local time.

Alaska earthquake: Quake hits Anchorage TODAY 72 hours after HUGE quake destroyed homes ANCHORAGE, Alaska’s largest city was hit by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake on November 30 and the US...

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:00:00 +0100express (en)

One quake, recorded at 5.52am local time saw a magnitude 3.2 hit only 20km northwest of Anchorage. The tremor had a depth of 10km. USGS geophysicist Randy Baldwin told on Sunday more than 1,000 aftershocks of magnitude 1.5 or greater have shaken Alaska since Friday's big quake.

Australia earthquake: Where did magnitude 6 quake strike? Is it on the Ring of Fire?

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:00:00 +0100express (en)

The earthquake struck Norfolk Island, the United States Geological Survey confirmed. The quake had a depth of 10km (six miles) as it hit 681 km (423 miles) northeast of Norfolk Island. The island has only 1,750 people living on it and is located 1,412 km east of the Australian mainland. There have been no reports of damage or injuries so far.

Mount Vesuvius on brink as EARTHQUAKE strikes Italian town - schools evacuated

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 15:41:00 +0100express (en)

Residents of Irpinia, in the municipality of Paternopoli were shaken when a 3.0 magnitude quake was felt at midday, local time, today. Although no damages to buildings nor injuries were reported, schools were evacuated as a precautionary measure. Near to the epicentre of the earthquake is the....

Ring of Fire 2018: Has earthquake activity SURGED on Ring of Fire this year? THE RING of Fire is the most seismically active places on the planet, where frequent earthquakes...

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 15:41:00 +0100express (en)

Earthquake activity in Alaska caused extensive damage to Anchorage last week, and the city is still reeling. The huge magnitude 7 earthquake caused widespread damage in Alaska, cracking roads and prompting tsunami fears. Deaths in the state were avoided however, thanks to advanced earthquake preparedness.

Armenia Marks 30th Anniversary Of Tragic Earthquake

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 15:00:00 +0100azatutyun-am (en)

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian chaired a special meeting of his cabinet in Gyumri on Friday as Armenia marked the 30th anniversary of a catastrophic earthquake that killed more than 25,000 people and left hundreds of thousands of others homeless. Pashinian also led an official commemoration ceremony....

Nikolai Ryzhkov: Armenians have amazing historical memory

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 14:29:00 +0100news-am (en)

Armenians have an amazing historical memory, said Nikolai Ryzhkov, chair of a USSR commission dealing with coordination of operations for elimination of consequences and providing aid to the victims of devastating Spitak earthquake in Armenia on December 7, 1988.

Someone stole 60 pregnant goats in elaborate California heist

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 14:27:00 +0100houstonchronicle (en)

The owners of a herd of pregnant goats stolen from a field in Morgan Hill over the Thanksgiving holiday expressed fear Thursday that their beloved brush-clearing nannies could be heading for someone’s dinner plate. The daring heist of 60 female goats was shocking to Daniel Allen, the co-owner of....

United States wildfire costs to exceed $10bn for second year running, according to Aon catastrophe report

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 14:14:00 +0100finanzen-ch (en)

CHICAGO Dec. 7, 2018 /PR New swire/ -- Aon's Impact Forecasting team today launches the latest edition of its monthly Global Catastrophe Recap report, which evaluates the impact of the natural disaster events that occurred worldwide during November 2018.

Armenia Marks 30th Anniversary Of Tragic Earthquake

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 14:09:00 +0100azatutyun-en (en)

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian chaired a special meeting of his cabinet in Gyumri on Friday as Armenia marked the 30th anniversary of a catastrophic earthquake that killed more than 25,000 people and left hundreds of thousands of others homeless. Pashinian also led an official commemoration ceremony....

United States wildfire costs to exceed $10bn for second year running, according to Aon catastrophe report

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 14:08:00 +0100prnewswire (en)

CHICAGO Dec. 7, 2018 /PR New swire/ -- Aon's Impact Forecasting team today launches the latest edition of its monthly Global Catastrophe Recap report, which evaluates the impact of the natural disaster events that occurred worldwide during November 2018.

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund to continue program on providing homeless families in Gyumri with apartments

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 12:58:00 +0100armenpress (en)

15:16, 7 December, 2018 YEREVAN, DECEMBER 7, ARMENPRESS. Executive Director of Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Haykak Arshamyan issued a statement, announcing that the Fund will continue the programs on providing homeless families in Gyumri with apartments, reports Armenpress.

Earthquake awareness

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 12:15:00 +0100professionalsecurity (en)

The Great ShakeOut initiative began in southern California in 2008. The 2018 drill was the largest ever in California, at 10.18am, October 18. Householders, students, and workers took the time to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” as if it were a real earthquake.

Parliament failed to discuss prosecutor’s petition filed against MP The Armenian National Assembly failed to start the regular session on the fourth consecutive...

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 09:23:00 +0100panorama-am-en (en)

The Armenian National Assembly failed to start the regular session on the fourth consecutive day due to a lack of quorum after only 6 MPs were registered to participate in the session. To ensure the quorum, 53 out of 105 MPs should be registered. Speaker Ara Babloyan reminded that according to the....

On This Day, Dec. 7: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 09:10:00 +0100upi (en)

In 1909, Leo Baekeland patented the process for making Bakelite, giving birth to the modern plastics industry. In 1941, Japan launched a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii , catapulting the United States into World War II. The attack killed 2,403 people, wounded hundreds, destroyed 188 planes and crippled the U.

Strong 6.2 magnitude quake strikes near New Caledonia

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 08:30:00 +0100yenisafak-en (en)

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck east of the Loyalty Islands near New Caledonia in the South Pacific on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake hit at a depth of 26 km (16 miles) about 189 km (117 miles) east-southeast of Tadine in the Loyalty Islands, the USGS said.

‘Time to shake off sorrow and build new Armenia’ – healthcare minister

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 07:53:00 +0100armenpress (en)

10:31, 7 December, 2018 YEREVAN, DECEMBER 7, ARMENPRESS. Caretaker Minister of Healthcare Arsen Torosyan has issued a statement on the 30 th anniversary of the 1988 Armenian earthquake, known as the Spitak earthquake. “No matter how much time passes, the earthquake has left a great scar on us all,....

Powerful 6.2 earthquake strikes French territory off coast of Australia

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 07:36:00 +0100dailystar (en)

The quake struck southeast of the South Pacific territory, east of Australia. Its epicentre was about 189km (117 miles) from Tadine in the Loyalty Islands, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. This latest quake comes after a powerful on Wednesday. It triggered ten feet high waves along the coasts of New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji.

Former Celanese site tipped for new 'Park and Ride' scheme

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 07:31:00 +0100derbytelegraph (en)

is being considered by Derby City Council as a potential location for a new Park and Ride scheme. The council is looking at places to cut traffic on the eastern side of Derby, with a firm plan expected by the end of next year. It is not yet clear where buses would travel to - but Nottingham could be included in the scheme.

Former Celanese site tipped for new 'Park and Ride' scheme

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 07:20:00 +0100thisisderbyshire (en)

is being considered by Derby City Council as a potential location for a new Park and Ride scheme. The council is looking at places to cut traffic on the eastern side of Derby, with a firm plan expected by the end of next year. It is not yet clear where buses would travel to - but Nottingham could be included in the scheme.

Séisme de magnitude 6,2 au large de la Nouvelle-Calédonie

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 07:13:00 +0100challenges (fr)

(Reuters) - Un séisme de magnitude 6,2 s'est produit vendredi au large de la Nouvelle-Calédonie, a rapporté le centre américain de veille sismique (USGS). L'épicentre du tremblement de terre a été localisé à 189 km au sud-est des îles Loyauté, qui appartiennent à l'archipel français du Pacifique Sud, et à 26 km de profondeur, a-t-il précisé.

un puissant séisme

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 06:48:00 +0100francetvinfo (fr)

Ce qu'il faut savoir. L'alerte tsunami a été levée en Nouvelle-Calédonie, mercredi 5 décembre, annonce le haut-commissariat de la République de l'île. Un séisme de magnitude 7,5 survenu au large de l'île, a été enregistré dans la journée, poussant la gendarmerie à appeler à évacuer la côte est l'archipel.

2018-12-07T06:27:34+01:00

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 06:48:00 +0100francetvinfo (fr)

#NOUVELLE_CALEDONIE Bonjour @Jura39 , un séisme de magnitude 6,2 s'est produit hier au large de la Nouvelle-Calédonie. L'épicentre du tremblement de terre a été localisé à 189 km au sud-est des îles Loyauté, et à 26 km de profondeur. Selon le centre d'alerte du Pacifique, aucun tsunami n'est à craindre.

Séisme de magnitude 6,2 au large de la Nouvelle-Calédonie

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 06:41:00 +0100lefigaro (fr)

Par Le Figaro.fr avec Reuters; Mis à jour le 07/12/2018 à 06:01; Publié le 07/12/2018 à 05:59. Un séisme de magnitude 6,2 s'est produit vendredi au large de la Nouvelle-Calédonie, a rapporté le centre américain de veille sismique (USGS). L'épicentre du tremblement de terre a été localisé à 189 km....

Alaska earthquake: Road repairs amaze Facebook 11:39 PM EST Dec 6, 2018

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 06:23:00 +0100usaToday (en)

Major road repairs take more than just a few days. Unless you're the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. A week after a major earthquake rattled Alaska, a magnitude-7.0 tremor that's been followed by more than 3,000 aftershocks, the state's transportation department has become....

'Unbelievably awesome!': How did Alaska repair earthquake-damaged roads in just days?

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 06:15:00 +010012news (en)

"It would take California years to get this done," another posted. The DOT's work, though, isn't done. The repairs completed since the Nov. 30 earthquake, in unfavorable winter conditions, are temporary solutions to avoid transit complications and crews will redo the majority of their work in the....

Anchorage, Alaska, Hit By Earthquake

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 05:39:00 +0100newsweek-USA (en)

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit near Anchorage, Alaska, on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey confirmed. The quake struck about nine miles away from the largest city in the state, at a depth of about 40.3 kilometers. It was not immediately clear whether there was any significant damage,....

Oil Search : takes out global energy award

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 05:29:00 +01004-traders (en)

Oil Search takes out global energy award. Media release. Friday, 7 December 2018. Oil Search has won the 2018 Platts Global Energy Award for Corporate Social Responsibility. The award recognises our efforts following the devastating earthquake that struck the Papua New Guinea highlands in February affecting around 544,000 people.

Nueva Caledonia ordena la “evacuación inmediata” tras un terremoto que provoca alerta de tsunami

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 05:17:00 +0100lavanguardia (es)

Las autoridades de Nueva Caledonia , archipiélago de Oceanía , ordenaron hoy la “ inmediata evacuación ” de la población asentada en las costas tras la alerta de tsunami a raíz de la sacudida de un terremoto de magnitud 7,5 . El Servicio de Alertas por Tsunami del Pacífico indicó que con base en....

Strong 6.2 magnitude quake strikes near New Caledonia - USGS

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 04:50:00 +0100euronews-en (en)

(Reuters) - A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck east of the Loyalty Islands near New Caledonia in the South Pacific on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake hit at a depth of 26 km (16 miles) about 189 km (117 miles) east-southeast of Tadine in the Loyalty Islands, the USGS said.

Strong 6.2 magnitude quake strikes near New Caledonia

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 04:01:00 +0100themalaymailonline (en)

Map locating the epicentre of a 7.5-magnitude quake Wednesday. — AFP Graphics. NOUMEA, Dec 7 — A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck east of the Loyalty Islands near New Caledonia in the South Pacific this morning, the US Geological Survey said.

Vanuatu: Call for tsunami warning review on Aneityum

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 03:40:00 +0100radioaustralianews-fr (en)

There are calls for an urgent review into authorities' natural disaster warning systems on some outlying islands of Vanuatu, to prevent future casualties. It comes following concerns that people living on the country's southernmost island of Aneityum didn't know anything about this week's tsunami threat until waves hit.

Registran un sismo de magnitud 6,0 cerca de las costas de Nueva Caledonia

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 03:10:00 +0100rt-es (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,0 ha sacudido las costas de Nueva Caledonia a las 23:27 UTC de este jueves a unos 202 kilómetros al suroeste de la localidad de Tadine informa el Centro Sismológico Euro-Mediterráneo o CSEM. El hipocentro se encuentra a una profundidad de 40 kilómetros.

Seismic activity shifting southwards from Palghar towards Thane: IMD

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 02:50:00 +0100dnaindia (en)

The minor earthquake tremors in Palghar in the past few days have raised an alert among the citizen and the administration. While a team of experts from India Meteorological Department (IMD) will visit the area next week, a retired geologist from Thane says that as per past research Palghar comes....

Tsunami risk after powerful 7.5 earthquake strikes Pacific Ocean

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 02:19:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake has prompted a tsunami threat warning for tiny islands in the south Pacific Ocean. After the quake shook near New Caledonia, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said tsunami waves of between 3ft and 10ft were possible along some coasts of New Caledonia and Vanuatu.

BREAKING: Powerful 6.2 earthquake strikes French territory off coast of Australia

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 02:04:00 +0100dailystar (en)

. A POWERFUL earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale has hit the French territory of New Caledonia. EARTHQUAKE: A 6.2 magnitude quake has hit the South Pacific French territory of New Caledonia (Pic: USGS) The quake struck southeast of the South Pacific territory, east of Australia.

Sismo magnitud 7.5 prende alarmas de posibles tsunamis en territorio de Oceanía

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 01:24:00 +0100elfinanciero (es)

Un terremoto submarino con una magnitud 7.5 azotó este miércoles la costa este de Nueva Caledonia en el Pacífico Sur, informó el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS). Mientras que el Centro de Alerta de Tsunamis del Pacífico (PTWC, por su sigla en inglés) ubica la magnitud en 7.6 y advirtió sobre posibles maremotos peligrosos en la región.

Se registra sismo de magnitud 6 en Nueva Caledonia

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 01:24:00 +0100elfinanciero (es)

Este jueves se registró un sismo de magnitud 6 al sureste de Wé, Nueva Caledonia, con una profundidad de 10 kilómetros, según informó la cuenta oficial de Sismología Chile. Wé es una ciudad ubicada en la provincia de las Islas de la Lealtad en Nueva Caledonia. "INTERNACIONAL ⚠️ | Terremoto de 6.

BREAKING Earthquake strikes off New Caledonia two days after quake tsunami warning

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 01:06:00 +0100themirror (en)

A strong earthquake has struck east of the Loyalty Islands near New Caledonia in the South Pacific, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The preliminary 6.2 magnitude quake hit at a depth of 26 km (16 miles) about 189 km (117 miles) east-southeast of Tadine in the Loyalty Islands, the USGS said.

Anchorage, Alaska, Hit By Earthquake

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 00:05:00 +0100newsweek (en)

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit near Anchorage, Alaska, on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey confirmed. The quake struck about nine miles away from the largest city in the state, at a depth of about 40.3 kilometers. It was not immediately clear whether there was any significant damage,....

Quake in New Caledonia triggers tsunami alert, evacuations

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 20:20:00 +0100polandsun (en)

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the east coasts of New Caledonia; The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the powerful undersea quake triggers a tsunami alert; The quake also sparked emergency evacuations across a swathe of the South Pacific. NOUMEA, New Caledonia - A tsunami alert and....

Serving in Uganda Amidst a Growing Refugee Crisis

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 19:56:00 +0100globenewswire (en)

KAMPALA, Uganda , Dec. 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fredericton natives, Matt & Chaundra Eagar, along with their three children, have been living and working in Uganda with Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) for the last four years. In his role as a pilot, Matt flies daily to provide essential....

Quake in New Caledonia triggers tsunami alert, evacuations

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 19:47:00 +0100irishsun (en)

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the east coasts of New Caledonia; The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the powerful undersea quake triggers a tsunami alert; The quake also sparked emergency evacuations across a swathe of the South Pacific. NOUMEA, New Caledonia - A tsunami alert and....

Airbnb’s top destinations for 2019

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 17:32:00 +0100citizen (en)

With a nearly 300% spike in bookings compared to last year, Kaikoura, New Zealand, which landed on the world’s radar after being struck by a massive earthquake in 2016, tops Airbnb’s list of top trending destinations of 2019. Airbnb’s annual best destinations list is based on a combination of....

Hawaiian monk seal with eel stuck in nose caught on camera in 'rare' sighting

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 17:06:00 +0100panorama-am-en (en)

18:48 Armenia’s Sarkissian congratulated Finnish President President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian sent a congratulatory message to the President of Finland Sauli Niinistö on the... 18:15 Chief of staff-secretary general of parliament a mission, says Armenia’s Saghatelyan Armenian....

Esta carretera de Alaska quedó destruida por el terremoto; 4 días después estaba como nueva

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 10:46:00 +0100cnnespanol (es)

Lo más importante. Fotos de antes y después de la carretera dañada, compartidas en Facebook el martes, muestran lo rápido que se llevaron a cabo las reparaciones. La labor tomó menos de cuatro días. (CNN) - Los equipos de reparación de vías de Alaska son la envidia de los estados continentales de....

Nouvelle-Calédonie: l'alerte au tsunami levée

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 05:23:00 +0100arcinfo (fr)

Un puissant séisme de magnitude 7,6 s'est produit mercredi au large de l'archipel français de Nouvelle-Calédonie. Une alerte au tsunami a été émise, puis levée après 3h. La secousse n'a provoqué aucun dégât ni victimes, a indiqué la sécurité civile. "Les observations et les relevés de terrain....

Activan alerta de tsunami tras potente terremoto de 7,5 en costas de Nueva Caledonia

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 05:15:00 +0100lajornadanet (es)

El foco del sismo se ha ubicado a 10 kilómetros de profundidad. Un sismo de magnitud 7,5 se ha registrado a las 04:18 UTC de este miércoles a unos 149 kilómetros al sureste de la localidad de Tadine (Nueva Caledonia). El foco del terremoto se ha ubicado a 10 kilómetros de profundidad.

Tsunami warning issued after 7.5 quake off New Caledonia, regional warning centre says

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 05:14:00 +0100straitstimesSG (en)

NOUMEA (AFP) - A shallow and powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off New Caledonia on Wednesday (Dec 5), prompting a tsunami alert and evacuations on the Pacific island, the authorities said. There were no immediate reports of damage from the earthquake, but the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre....

Tsunami from New Caledonia quake causes damage in Vanuatu

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 05:10:00 +0100rnzi (en)

Schools and houses on Vanuatu's southernmost island of Aneityum were damaged when a tsunami hit after yesterday's 7.5 earthquake off New Caledonia. The owner of a tour company on nearby Mystery Island Benie Masauvakalo said a surge of water moved inland but people had fled to higher ground.

In soon-to-be transit route between Nepal and China, business is booming

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 05:09:00 +0100ekantipur (en)

Dec 6, 2018-Business booms in Singati. New concrete houses are being built despite government assessment reports of increased landslide and flood risks in this idyllic hub devastated by the earthquake of April 25, 2015 and the massive landslide triggered by the powerful aftershock on May 12.

Terremoto de magnitud 7,5 sacude Nueva Caledonia, con posibilidad de tsunami

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 05:02:00 +0100panamaamerica (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 7,5 sacudió hoy el sureste de las Islas de la Lealtad, un archipiélago del territorio francés de Nueva Caledonia, en el Pacífico Sur, con posibilidad de tsunami en un radio de 1000 kilómetros alrededor del epicentro. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que....

News : Tsunami from New Caledonia quake causes damage in Vanuatu [05/12/2018 - Vanuatu]

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 04:59:00 +0100pina (en)

Schools and houses on Vanuatu's southernmost island of Aneityum were damaged when a tsunami hit after yesterday's 7.5 earthquake off New Caledonia. The owner of a tour company on nearby Mystery Island Benie Masauvakalo said a surge of water moved inland but people had fled to higher ground.

Tsunami alert up

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 04:56:00 +0100tribuneonline (en)

NOUMEA, France — A shallow and powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off New Caledonia Wednesday prompting a tsunami alert and evacuations on the Pacific island, authorities said. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said that tsunami waves had been “observed” in the region but did not say where.

World 1298

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 04:56:00 +0100tribuneonline (en)

BRUSSELS, Belgium — The United States warned Russia Tuesday it has 60 days to start complying with a landmark missile treaty or Washington could... NOUMEA, France — A shallow and powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off New Caledonia Wednesday prompting a tsunami alert and evacuations on the Pacific island,.

Magnitude 7.5 quake strikes in Pacific near New Caledonia

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 04:52:00 +0100sacbee (en)

A powerful earthquake that struck in the southern Pacific Ocean on Wednesday sent jitters around the region after authorities warned of possible tsunamis, but there were no initial reports of destructive waves or major damage. The magnitude 7.5 quake hit in the afternoon near the French territory of....

Magnitude 7.5 quake strikes in Pacific near New Caledonia

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 04:39:00 +0100samoaobserver (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A powerful earthquake that struck in the southern Pacific Ocean on Wednesday sent jitters around the region after authorities warned of possible tsunamis, but there were no initial reports of destructive waves or major damage. The magnitude 7.

2018-12-05T05:25:03.733Z Nouvelle-Calédonie alerte tsunami levée après un séisme de magnitude 7,6 au large de l'archipel

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 04:39:00 +0100TF1 (fr)

Plusieurs répliques ont succédé à la secousse initiale. Un puissant séisme a frappé ce mercredi à 15h18 heure locale (04h18 GMT) au large de l'archipel français de Nouvelle-Calédonie, conduisant les autorités à "déclencher les sirènes tsunami" sur l'ensemble du territoire, a annoncé la protection civile néo-calédonienne.

Alerta de tsunami tras terremoto de magnitud 7,5 frente a Nueva Caledonia, Francia

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 04:37:00 +0100teletica (es)

Un sismo poco profundo de magnitud 7,5 se produjo el miércoles frente a las costas del archipiélago francés de Nueva Caledonia, desencadenando una alerta de tsunami, anunciaron sismólogos. "Según parámetros sísmicos preliminares (...) peligrosas olas de tsunami son posibles en las costas situadas en los 1.

In soon-to-be transit route between Nepal and China, business is booming

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 04:33:00 +0100kathmandupost (en)

Dec 6, 2018-Business booms in Singati. New concrete houses are being built despite government assessment reports of increased landslide and flood risks in this idyllic hub devastated by the earthquake of April 25, 2015 and the massive landslide triggered by the powerful aftershock on May 12.

Nouvelle-Calédonie : l'alerte au tsunami levée après un puissant séisme

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 04:33:00 +0100lefigaro (fr)

Par Mis à jour le 05/12/2018 à 09:44; Publié le 05/12/2018 à 07:51. Les autorités ont appelés à évacuer la côte est de la Grande Terre, la côte de l'île des Pins et des îles Loyauté sur une bande de 300 mètres. MARC LE CHELARD/AFP. Un puissant séisme de magnitude 7,5 s'est produit mercredi au large de l'archipel.

Vanuatu: Tsunami from New Caledonia quake causes damage in Vanuatu

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 04:28:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Schools and houses on Vanuatu's southernmost island of Aneityum were damaged when a tsunami hit after yesterday's 7.5 earthquake off New Caledonia.

Peru Navy Tide Gauge Network developed by GEONICA recorded neatly the 2011 Japan tsunami

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 03:38:00 +0100environmental-expert (en)

BACKGROUND. The Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation of Peru ( HIDRONAV ), dependent of Peru Navy, has acquired from GEONICA S.A. a System consisting of Ten (10) Tide Gauges Stations including still images cameras and One (1) Control Center which are, nowadays, totally functional.

Business booms in Singati despite risk

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 03:02:00 +0100ekantipur (en)

Dec 6, 2018-Business booms in Singati. New concrete houses are being built despite government assessment reports of increased landslide and flood risks in this idyllic hub devastated by the earthquake of April 25, 2015 and the massive landslide triggered by the powerful aftershock on May 12.

Business booms in Singati despite risk

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 02:52:00 +0100kathmandupost (en)

Dec 6, 2018-Business booms in Singati. New concrete houses are being built despite government assessment reports of increased landslide and flood risks in this idyllic hub devastated by the earthquake of April 25, 2015 and the massive landslide triggered by the powerful aftershock on May 12.

Quake off New Caledonia: What we know so far

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 02:20:00 +0100themalaymailonline (en)

Map locating a 7.5-magnitude quake off New Caledonia Wednesday. — AFP Graphics. NOUMEA, Dec 6 — A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck near New Caledonia yesterday, triggering a tsunami alert and emergency evacuations across a swathe of the South Pacific, but there were no reports of serious damage or injuries.

Pacific Beat: Thursday

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:25:00 +0100radioaustralianews-fr (en)

On the program today: Reports houses have been damaged and destroyed on a remote island in Vanuatu's south by yesterday's tsunami, triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake; Concerns locals in remote parts of Vanuatu didn't receive any tsunami warnings, but there were sirens and door-to-door checks in....

Tsunami Alert Lifted for Magnitude-7.5 New Caledonia Earthquake

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 23:34:00 +0100laht (en)

SYDNEY – The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center lifted on Wednesday an alert issued after a magnitude-7.5 earthquake struck east of New Caledonia, a French territory in South Pacific, with no significant damage reported. “Based on all available data, the tsunami threat from this earthquake has now....