New app warns LA residents seconds before a massive earthquake strikes

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 22:22:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

A new app will now alert Los Angeles residents seconds before a large earthquake strikes the city and surrounding area. ShakeAlertLA app, developed by LA Mayor Eric Garcetti in partnership with AT&T and United States Geological Survey, was released on Dec. 31.

IOM in Humanitarian Operations and Clusters

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 05:24:00 +0100iom-fr (en)

In 2005, the Humanitarian Reform Process got underway with the Cluster Approach that includes nine thematic clusters/areas of work and cluster leads being agreed to by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Principles. IOM has played a substantial role in the Cluster Approach assisting in the....

IOM in Humanitarian Operations and Clusters

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 04:48:00 +0100iom-es (en)

In 2005, the Humanitarian Reform Process got underway with the Cluster Approach that includes nine thematic clusters/areas of work and cluster leads being agreed to by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Principles. IOM has played a substantial role in the Cluster Approach assisting in the....

Alaska earthquake: 4.2 magnitude quake hits Anchorage as 2019 brings MORE tremors

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 04:43:00 +0100express (en)

The new quake struck at a depth of 9km north-northwest of Anchorage at 3.16pm GMT (6.21am local time), according to the United States Geological Center (USGS). No tsunami warnings have been issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre. The new quake is the latest in a number of large tremors to shake the region after a massive 7.

Alaska earthquake: 4.2 magnitude quake hits Anchorage as 2019 brings MORE tremors

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 18:32:00 +0100express (en)

The new quake struck at a depth of 9km north-northwest of Anchorage at 3.16pm GMT (6.21am local time), according to the United States Geological Center (USGS). No tsunami warnings have been issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre. The new quake is the latest in a number of large tremors to shake the region after a massive 7.

Russia earthquake hits: Quake hits Russian coast sending shockwaves across country

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 17:45:00 +0100express (en)

The 4.5-magnitude earthquake hit 99km west of Nikolskoye in Kamchatka peninsula at a depth of 10km, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The scientific agency said the tremor hit at 1.03pm GMT on Tuesday, equivalent to 3.47am local time on January 3.

UK aid will be “even quicker and smarter” in 2019 as the number of people in need of humanitarian assistance globally will be double the UK population

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:21:00 +0100africa-newsroom (en)

LONDON, United Kingdom, January 2, 2019/APO Group/ -- The UK is stepping up preparations for global humanitarian crises in 2019 and harnessing the power of satellite and supercomputer technology to better predict where disasters will strike. International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt said....

Indonesia landslide leaves 2 dead, dozens missing

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:44:00 +0100yenisafak-en (en)

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness. As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month.The Dec.

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:44:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

By Fergus Jensen and Fanny Potkin. CIGONDONG/JAKARTA, Indonesia (Reuters) - As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month. The Dec.

Internacionales Hace una hora Los desastres naturales más devastadores del 2018 Arrasadores incendios, erupciones, inundaciones, y terremotos golpearon el planeta con fuerza. fueron tan potentes que los científicos relacionaron algunos con el cambio climático.

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 04:42:00 +0100panamericana (es)

California sufrió uno de los incendios más destructivos de su historia. 85 personas murieron, 62 mil hectáreas y 14 mil viviendas se quemaron. Y así como Estados Unidos, Guatemala vivió en junio, otro gran desastre, 319 ciudadanos perdieron la vida tras la erupción del volcán de fuego.

Planet Labs Satellite represents significant events of 2018

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 18:52:00 +0100geospatialworld (en)

The year 2018 witnessed a number of impactful events which were global newsmakers. Ranging from volcanic eruptions to secret missile bases, and from devastating campfire to military strikes in Syria, there were some major events happened this year which garnered the whole world’s attention because of their huge effects.

Eclipse 2019 WARNING: January Blood Moon is a ‘HARBINGER of the apocalypse’ – SHOCK claim

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 17:09:00 +0100maravipost (en)

Eclipse-2019-January-blood-moon-total-lunar-eclipse-warning-end-of-the-world-bible- A BLOOD Moon eclipse will paint the skies red in the New Year in January – but a prominent Christian preacher astonishingly has warned the Blood Moon is a significant “harbinger” of disaster and the second coming of Jesus Christ.

Indonesia’s latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 09:45:00 +0100tribune (en)

JAKARTA: As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month. The December 23 tsunami killed around 430 people along the coastlines of the Sunda....

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 06:25:00 +0100AsiaOne (en)

CIGONDONG/JAKARTA, Indonesia - As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month. The Dec.

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 05:07:00 +0100trust (en)

Some experts say the disaster should be a wake-up call to step up research on tsunami triggers and preparedness. (Repeats Dec 30 story with no changes in text) By Fergus Jensen and Fanny Potkin. CIGONDONG/JAKARTA, Indonesia Dec 30 (Reuters) - As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another....

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 04:47:00 +0100jpost (en)

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Sacude terremoto el mar de Filipinas

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 04:20:00 +0100elmundodecordoba (es)

EFE. Manila.- Un terremoto de magnitud 7.2 sacudió este viernes por la noche el mar en el sur de Filipinas, sin que de momento las autoridades hayan informado de víctimas o daños materiales. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos, que registra la actividad sísmica en todo el mundo, localizó el....

Un terremoto de 6.9 grados sacude el sur de Filipinas

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 04:13:00 +0100diarioelmercurio (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 6.9 sacudió hoy el mar en el sur de Filipinas sin que de momento las autoridades hayan informado de víctimas o daños materiales. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos, que registra la actividad sísmica en todo el mundo, localizó el hipocentro a 59 kilómetros en el suelo....

Indonesia’s latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 04:00:00 +0100oann (en)

December 31, 2018. By Fergus Jensen and Fanny Potkin. CIGONDONG/JAKARTA, Indonesia (Reuters) – As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month.

World: UK aid will be “even quicker and smarter” in 2019

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 03:01:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

The number of people in need of humanitarian assistance globally will be double the UK population. The UK is stepping up preparations for global humanitarian crises in 2019 and harnessing the power of satellite and supercomputer technology to better predict where disasters will strike.

Press release: UK aid will be “even quicker and smarter” in 2019

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 01:41:00 +0100gov-uk (en)

International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt said the UK will take early action to prepare for crises where possible in 2019, not just dealing with the aftermath of dire humanitarian incidents. The need for humanitarian aid will remain especially high in 2019, driven by conflict in countries like Cameroon and the Central African Republic.

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,8 sacude la isla indonesia de Sumatra

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 23:17:00 +0100elnuevodiario-DO (es)

EL NUEVO DIARIO, BANGKOK.- Un terremoto de magnitud 5,8 sacudió hoy el sur de la isla de Sumatra sin que las autoridades informasen inicialmente de daños o víctimas. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos, que registra la actividad sísmica mundial, situó el hipocentro a 168 kilómetros de profundidad, según datos preliminares.

Indonesia: Otro terremoto de magnitud 5,8 sacudió la isla de Sumatra

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 19:51:00 +0100expreso-PE (es)

Un nuevo terremoto de magnitud 5,8 sacudió hoy el sur de la isla de Sumatra sin que las autoridades informasen inicialmente de daños o víctimas. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos , que registra la actividad sísmica mundial, situó el hipocentro a 168 kilómetros de profundidad, según datos preliminares.

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 18:05:00 +0100vnexpress (en)

The Dec. 23 tsunami killed around 430 people along the coastlines of the Sunda Strait, capping a year of earthquakes and tsunamis in the vast archipelago, which straddles the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire. No sirens were heard in those towns and beaches to alert people before the deadly series of waves hit shore.

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,8 sacude la isla indonesia de Sumatra

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 15:38:00 +0100HoyDigital-DO (es)

BANGKOK. Un terremoto de magnitud 5,8 sacudió hoy el sur de la isla de Sumatra sin que las autoridades informasen inicialmente de daños o víctimas. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos , que registra la actividad sísmica mundial, situó el hipocentro a 168 kilómetros de profundidad, según datos preliminares.

Indonesia’s Latest Tsunami Raises Global Questions Over Disaster Preparedness

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 15:15:00 +0100theepochtimes (en)

CIGONDONG/JAKARTA, Indonesia—As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month. The Dec. 23 tsunami killed around 430 people along the....

Terremoto de 5,8 sacude la isla indonesia de Sumatra

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 15:12:00 +0100debate (es)

La población grande más próxima es Bengkulu, la capital de la provincia homónima. EFE. Bangkok.- Un terremoto de magnitud 5,8 sacudió hoy el sur de la isla de Sumatra . Hasta el momento las autoridades no han reportado daños o víctimas. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos, que registra la....

Indonesia’s latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness, highlights need for much research

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 12:57:00 +0100firstpost (en)

Cigondong/Jakarta: As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month. The 23 December tsunami killed around 430 people along the....

INDONESIA TERREMOTO - Un terremoto de magnitud 5,8 sacude la isla indonesia de Sumatra

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 11:19:00 +0100efe-agencia (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,8 sacudió hoy el sur de la isla de Sumatra sin que las autoridades informasen inicialmente de daños o víctimas. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos, que registra la actividad sísmica mundial, situó el hipocentro a 168 kilómetros de profundidad, según datos preliminares.

Indonesia's tsunami raises questions over disaster preparedness

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 10:50:00 +0100timesofindia (en)

CIGONDONG/JAKARTA (INDONESIA): As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month. The Dec 23 tsunami killed around 430 people along the....

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises questions over disaster p

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 10:24:00 +0100trust (en)

Some experts say the disaster should be a wake-up call to step up research on tsunami triggers and preparedness. By Fergus Jensen and Fanny Potkin. CIGONDONG/JAKARTA, Indonesia Dec 30 (Reuters) - As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are....

Indonesia’s volcano tsunami beat technology to detect it

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 10:12:00 +0100scmp (en)

As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month. The December 23 tsunami killed around 430 people along the coastlines of the Sunda....

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 09:36:00 +0100channelnewsasia (en)

CIGONDONG/JAKARTA, Indonesia: As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month. The Dec. 23 tsunami killed around 430 people along the....

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 09:29:00 +0100dnaindia (en)

As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month. The Dec. 23 tsunami killed around 430 people along the coastlines of the Sunda Strait,....

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 08:53:00 +0100themalaymailonline (en)

But the disaster should be a wake-up call to step up research on tsunami triggers and preparedness, said several of the experts, some of whom have travelled to the South-east Asian nation to investigate what happened. “Indonesia has demonstrated to the rest of the world the huge variety of sources that have the potential to cause tsunamis.

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 08:34:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

By Fergus Jensen and Fanny Potkin. CIGONDONG/JAKARTA, Indonesia (Reuters) - As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month. The Dec.

Indonesia’s latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 08:29:00 +0100oann (en)

December 30, 2018. By Fergus Jensen and Fanny Potkin. CIGONDONG/JAKARTA, Indonesia (Reuters) – As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month.

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 08:25:00 +0100wsau (en)

By Fergus Jensen and Fanny Potkin. CIGONDONG/JAKARTA, Indonesia (Reuters) - As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month. The Dec.

Indonesia investiga desplome del volcán Anak Krakatau

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 07:16:00 +0100laprensa-BO (es)

Bangkok. Indonesia investiga junto a científicos extranjeros, cómo se produjo el tsunami de hace una semana en el estrecho de Sonda, en un principio atribuido al desplome del volcán Anak Krakatau, cuyo cráter ha perdido unos 200 metros de altura. Australia, Estados Unidos, Francia y Japón son los....

Indonesia investiga desplome del volcán Anak Krakatau

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 06:37:00 +0100lostiempos (es)

Bangkok. Indonesia investiga junto a científicos extranjeros, cómo se produjo el tsunami de hace una semana en el estrecho de Sonda, en un principio atribuido al desplome del volcán Anak Krakatau, cuyo cráter ha perdido unos 200 metros de altura. Australia, Estados Unidos, Francia y Japón son los....

El tsunami de Indonesia pudo ser causado por el desplome del volcán Anak Krakatoa

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 05:07:00 +0100laopinion (es)

Indonesia investiga junto a científicos extranjeros cómo se produjo el tsunami de hace una semana en el estrecho de Sonda, en un principio atribuido al desplome del volcán Anak Krakatau, cuyo cráter ha perdido unos 200 metros de altura. Australia, Estados Unidos, Francia y Japón son los países con....

Indonesia Investigates Collapse of Anak Krakatau Volcano

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 02:50:00 +0100laht (en)

JAKARTA – Indonesia was working with international scientists on Saturday to determine the cause of the tsunami that struck the Sunda Strait a week ago, initially attributed to the collapse of the Anak Krakatau volcano which has shed around 200 meters (656 feet) in height.