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Un terremoto de magnitud 7,3 grados sacude isla al este de Indonesia

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 23:55:00 +0200eldiario-EC (es)

El seísmo se produjo a las 18.10 hora local (09.10 GMT) a 152 kilómetros al sureste de la ciudad de Sofifi, informó el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad sísmica en todo el mundo. El temblor se registró en la isla de Halmahera, la mayor de las Molucas y situada a 2.

Terremoto de magnitud 7,3 grados sacudió isla al este de Indonesia

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 23:09:00 +0200vanguardia-CO (es)

El seísmo se produjo a las 18.10 hora local (09.10 GMT) a 152 kilómetros al sureste de la ciudad de Sofifi, informó el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad sísmica en todo el mundo. El temblor se registró en la isla de Halmahera, la mayor de las Molucas y situada a 2.

Powerful earthquake hits parts of eastern Indonesia

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 19:12:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

A strong, shallow earthquake has struck eastern Indonesia , damaging some houses and causing panicked residents to flee to temporary shelters. There were no immediate reports of casualties, and authorities said there was no threat of a tsunami after Sunday's quake. The United States Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.

Mire como retrocedió el mar en Indonesia tras potente terremoto de 7.3 grados [VIDEOS]

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 18:48:00 +0200hsbnoticias (es)

Este domingo el Centro de Investigación Geológica de los Estados Unidos (USGS) reportó un terremoto de magnitud 7.3 en el sur de la provincia de Maluku, al norte de Indonesia. Según el Centro de Investigación, el terremoto tuvo lugar al norte de la isla de Maluku , con epicentro en la ciudad de Lauwui, a 102 kilómetros al noreste.

Terremoto de magnitud 7.3 afectó a Indonesia

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 16:15:00 +0200adnradio (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 7.3 grados en la escala de Richter se registro las 9:10 UTC (hora local) este domingo en Indonesia. Según indicó el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos, el movimiento telúrico fue a 10 kilómetros de profundidad y se ubicó a 152 km al sureste de la ciudad Sofifi.

Un fort séisme secoue l'archipel des Moluques

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 13:55:00 +0200estrepublicain (fr)

Un fort séisme a secoué l'archipel des Moluques, ce dimanche, en Indonésie. Selon l'USGS (Institut d'études géologiques des États-Unis), la secousse était d'une magnitude 7,3 sur l'échelle de Richter. Le tremblement de terre s'est produit sur l'île d'Halmahera, à une profondeur de 10 km. Prelim M7.

INDONESIA EARTHQUAKE (UPDATES TEXT) - 7.3-magnitude earthquake strikes island in eastern Indonesia

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 13:54:00 +0200efe (en)

A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake has struck an island in eastern Indonesia on Sunday, sparking panic among inhabitants of the areas affected. Authorities have not yet indicated whether the tremor has caused any fatalities, casualties or material damage. There was no tsunami warning. The temblor stuck the island of Halmahera at 6.

Indonésie : un fort séisme de magnitude 7,3 frappe les Moluques

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 13:50:00 +0200vietnamplus-fr (fr)

Jakarta (VNA) - Un fort séisme de magnitude 7,3 sur l'échelle de Richter a secoué le 14 juillet l'archipel des Moluques, en Indonésie, selon l'Institut d'études géologiques des États-Unis (USGS) qui n'a pas émis d'alerte au tsunami. Le tremblement de terre s'est produit peu après 18h locales sur....

7.3 magnitude earthquake rattles Indonesia's Malaku Island

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 13:49:00 +0200business-standard (en)

An earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck off the Maluku islands in Eastern Indonesia on Sunday, United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at around 9:10 (UTC), was registered at a depth of 10 kilometres, about 102 kilometres off the coastal town of Laiwui.

Powerful 7.3-magnitude quake jolts Halmahera; people rush out homes in panic

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 13:38:00 +0200JakartaPost (en)

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake has jolted South Halmahera regency in North Maluku. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake occurred at 4:10 p.m. Jakarta time or 6:10 p.m. local time, 102 kilometers north-northeast of Laiwui in South Halmahera, at a depth of 10 kilometers.

Huge 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes tourist hotspot Indonesia

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 13:33:00 +0200dailystar (en)

The epicentre was recorded in Halmahera, the largest island in North Maluku on the eastern side of the Asian country. It struck at a shallow depth of 10km at 9.10am local time. Indonesia authorities issued a tsunami warning at 9.41am before later withdrawing it. There have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Un fort séisme secoue l'archipel des Moluques

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 13:10:00 +0200ledauphine (fr)

Un fort séisme a secoué l'archipel des Moluques, ce dimanche, en Indonésie. Selon l'USGS (Institut d'études géologiques des États-Unis), la secousse était d'une magnitude 7,3 sur l'échelle de Richter. Le tremblement de terre s'est produit sur l'île d'Halmahera, à une profondeur de 10 km. Prelim M7.

Un fort séisme secoue l'archipel des Moluques

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 13:10:00 +0200leprogres (fr)

Un fort séisme a secoué l'archipel des Moluques, ce dimanche, en Indonésie. Selon l'USGS (Institut d'études géologiques des États-Unis), la secousse était d'une magnitude 7,3 sur l'échelle de Richter. Le tremblement de terre s'est produit sur l'île d'Halmahera, à une profondeur de 10 km. Prelim M7.

Un fort séisme secoue l'archipel des Moluques

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 13:09:00 +0200lalsace (fr)

Un fort séisme a secoué l'archipel des Moluques, ce dimanche, en Indonésie. Selon l'USGS (Institut d'études géologiques des États-Unis), la secousse était d'une magnitude 7,3 sur l'échelle de Richter. Le tremblement de terre s'est produit sur l'île d'Halmahera, à une profondeur de 10 km. Prelim M7.

Un fort séisme secoue l'archipel des Moluques

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 12:59:00 +0200LeBien (fr)

Un fort séisme a secoué l'archipel des Moluques, ce dimanche, en Indonésie. Selon l'USGS (Institut d'études géologiques des États-Unis), la secousse était d'une magnitude 7,3 sur l'échelle de Richter. Le tremblement de terre s'est produit sur l'île d'Halmahera, à une profondeur de 10 km. Prelim M7.

INDONESIA EARTHQUAKE - 7.3-magnitude earthquake strikes island in eastern Indonesia

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 12:54:00 +0200efe (en)

A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake has hit eastern Indonesia's Maluka islands on Sunday. The country's authorities have not yet indicated whether there are any victims of material damage caused by the tremor. The temblor stuck the island of Halmahera at 6.

Quake of magnitude 6.6 strikes west of Australia's Broome USGS

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 12:51:00 +0200nna-en (en)

NNA - An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck west of Australia's beach resort of Broome, the United States Geological Survey said on Sunday, with residents saying the impact shook some buildings and pushed groceries off shelves. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties in the quake, which the agency initially said was of magnitude 6.

Un fort séisme secoue l'archipel des Moluques

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 12:49:00 +0200dna-france (fr)

Un fort séisme a secoué l'archipel des Moluques, ce dimanche, en Indonésie. Selon l'USGS (Institut d'études géologiques des États-Unis), la secousse était d'une magnitude 7,3 sur l'échelle de Richter. Le tremblement de terre s'est produit sur l'île d'Halmahera, à une profondeur de 10 km. Prelim M7.

URGENT Séisme de magnitude 7,3 au large de l'Indonésie

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 12:36:00 +0200french.china.org.cn (fr)

Un puissant séisme de magnitude 7,3 a été ressenti dimanche au large de l'archipel indonésien des Moluques (est), a annoncé l'Institut géologique des Etats-Unis (USGS). Le tremblement de terre, survenu à 9h10 GMT, s'est produit à 102 km au nord-ouest de Laiwui, à une profondeur de 10 km.

6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northwest Coast of Australia

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 12:31:00 +0200chiangraitimes (en)

MELBOURNE – Geo-Science Australia has announced a magnitude 6.6 earthquake which struck on Sunday off the northwest coast of Australia. The 6.6 magnitude undersea quake struck at 3.39pm AEST on Sunday between Port Hedland and Broome, Geo-Science Australia reported.

12h04 Un fort séisme de magnitude 7,3 secoue l'Indonésie

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 12:21:00 +0200RTLFrance (fr)

Un fort séisme de magnitude 7,3 sur l'échelle de Richter a secoué l'archipel des Moluques, en Indonésie, informe l'USGS (Institut d'études géologiques des États-Unis). Le tremblement de terre s'est produit peu après 18h locales (10h heure de Paris) sur l'île d'Halmahera, dans l'archipel des Moluques à une profondeur de 10 km .

Western Australia earthquake: No tsunami threat to Sri Lanka

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 12:16:00 +0200news-lk (en)

There was no tsunami threat to Sri Lanka at present from the 6.5 magnitude earthquake that had hit off the West Australian Coast, the National Tsunami Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department said today. The undersea earthquake occurred at 3.39 p.m.

Quake of magnitude 6.6 strikes west of Australia's Broome: USGS

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 12:07:00 +0200ahram-EN (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck west of Australia's beach resort of Broome, the United States Geological Survey said on Sunday, with residents saying the impact shook some buildings and pushed groceries off shelves. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties in the quake, which the agency initially said was of magnitude 6.

Major Quakes Strike Indonesia, Australia

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 12:07:00 +0200voanews (en)

SINGAPORE - An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 struck southeast of the city of Ternate, in the Moluccas in the eastern area of Indonesia, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) at an area 168 km south-southeast of Ternate, the USGS said.

'The whole house was shaking' - magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits Australia

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 11:51:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck west of Australia's beach resort of Broome, the United States Geological Survey said on Sunday, with residents saying the impact shook some buildings and pushed items off shelves. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties in the quake, which the agency initially said was of magnitude 6.

Quake of magnitude 6.6 strikes west of Australia's Broome -USGS

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 11:24:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck west of Australia’s beach resort of Broome, the United States Geological Survey said on Sunday, with residents saying the impact shook some buildings and pushed groceries off shelves. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties....

6.6-Magnitude quake jolts Australia

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 11:10:00 +0200uniindia (en)

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Quake of magnitude 6.6 strikes west of Australia's Broome -USGS

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 10:56:00 +0200trust (en)

(Recasts) SINGAPORE, July 14 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck west of Australia's beach resort of Broome, the United States Geological Survey said on Sunday, with residents saying the impact shook some buildings and pushed groceries off shelves.

Quake of magnitude 6.9 strikes west of Australia’s Broome, says USGS

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 10:50:00 +0200malaymail (en)

. An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck west of the beach resort of Broome, Australia, the USGS reported. — Reuters file pic. SINGAPORE, July 14 — An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck west of the beach resort of Broome, Australia, the United States Geological Survey said today.

Quake of magnitude 6.9 strikes west of Australia’s Broome, says USGS

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 10:42:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

. An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck west of the beach resort of Broome, Australia, the USGS reported. — Reuters file pic. SINGAPORE, July 14 — An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck west of the beach resort of Broome, Australia, the United States Geological Survey said today.

UPDATE 1-Quake of magnitude 6.6 strikes west of Australia's Broome -USGS

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 10:41:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Recasts) SINGAPORE, July 14 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck west of Australia's beach resort of Broome, the United States Geological Survey said on Sunday, with residents saying the impact shook some buildings and pushed groceries off shelves.

6.9 magnitude earthquake hits Australia's beach resort town

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 10:36:00 +0200asianage (en)

The earthquake was reported on Sunday. (Photo: Representational Image/File) Australia: An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck west of the beach resort of Broome, Australia, the United States Geological Survey said on Sunday. There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties in the quake,....

SHOA descarta peligro de tsunami luego de fuerte sismo en Australia

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 10:29:00 +0200t13 (es)

. El temblor tuvo una magnitud de 6,6 frente a costas de Australia. Un fuerte sismo de magnitud 6,6 sacudió este domingo el noroeste de Australia , anunció el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS). El epicentro del sismo de poca profundidad se situó a 203 kilómetros al oeste de la localidad....

6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Australia's Beach Resort Town

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 09:26:00 +0200ndtvnews (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck west of the beach resort of Broome, Australia, the United States Geological Survey said on Sunday. There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties in the quake, which the agency said hit at a depth of 33 km (21 miles), about 203 km (126 miles) offshore from the town in the state of Western Australia.

Australia struck by 6.6 magnitude earthquake in beach holiday resort A MASSIVE 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck west of the Australian beach resort of...

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 09:25:00 +0200express (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck west of the beach resort of Broome, Australia, the United States Geological Survey said on Sunday. There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties in the quake, which the agency said hit at a depth of 33 km (21 miles), about 203 km (126 miles) offshore from the town in the state of Western Australia.

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes Australia's west coast 38 minutes ago It hit under the sea off the beach resort of Broome.

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 08:58:00 +0200newshub (en)

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake has struck off the west coast of Australia on Sunday, terrifying nearby residents. The quake hit at a depth of 10km about 203km from the beach resort of Broome at around 5:39pm (NZ time), the United States Geological Survey says.

Earthquake of 6.5 magnitude off WA coast

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 08:46:00 +02009news (en)

The undersea earthquake occurred at 3.39pm AEST on Sunday off the shore between Port Hedland and Broome, in the Indian Ocean, GeoScience Australia reported. The United States Geological Survey agency said the quake hit at a depth of 33 km, about 203 km offshore. It reported the magnitude at 6.9.

Magnitude-5.8 Quake Hits Southern Philippines, 25 Injured

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 05:07:00 +0200laht (en)

MANILA – A magnitude-5.8 earthquake hit the northern Mindanao island in south Philippines on Saturday, leaving nearly 25 injured and damaging several buildings, authorities said. The United States Geological Survey (USGS), which records seismic activity around the world, said the tremor occurred at....

Japan struck by mega earthquake - centre to the north of Okinawan Islands

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 04:51:00 +0200express (en)

The United States Geological Survey confirmed the tremor hit north of the Okinawan islands. The islands are part of the wider Ryukyu Islands chain and are south of the main Japanese islands of Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. There were no confirmed reports of casualties or damage.

PHILIPPINES EARTHQUAKE - Magnitude-5.8 quake hits southern Philippines, 25 injured

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 14:51:00 +0200efe (en)

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit the northern Mindanao island in south Philippines on Saturday, leaving nearly 25 injured and damaging several buildings, authorities said. The United States Geological Survey (USGS), which records seismic activity around the world, said the tremor occurred at 4.42 am local time (20.

Earthquake terrifies residents in southern Philippines

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 14:04:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao in the south of the Philippines early on Saturday, Philippine authorities said. Over 50 people were reportedly injured and a number of buildings damaged by the quake. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which was initially reported as being of 5.

Geosciences, Vol. 9, Pages 311: Paleoliquefaction Studies and the Evaluation of Seismic Hazard

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 12:01:00 +0200mdpi (en)

Abstract Recent and historical studies of earthquake-induced liquefaction, as well as paleoliquefaction studies, demonstrate the potential usefulness of liquefaction data in the assessment of the earthquake potential of seismic sources. Paleoliquefaction studies, along with other paleoseismology....

Japan struck by mega earthquake - centre to the north of Okinawan Islands

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 10:57:00 +0200tert (en)

JAPAN has been hit by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake, reports. The United States Geological Survey confirmed the tremor hit north of the Okinawan islands. The islands are part of the wider Ryukyu Islands chain and are south of the main Japanese islands of Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. There are no confirmed reports of casualties or damage.

4.6 quake shakes the Seattle region

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 06:32:00 +0200bendbulletin (en)

SEATTLE —A magnitude 4.6 earthquake shook Seattle and the Puget Sound region just before 3 a.m. Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. “It’s been widely felt throughout the Seattle area,” said Paul Caruso, a USGS geophysicist. The shaking emanated from Three Lakes, Snohomish County, about nine miles east of downtown Everett.

Large quake strikes off Japan's coast 1 minute ago It hit just before 1pm on Saturday.

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 05:24:00 +0200newshub (en)

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck off the coast of Japan. The United States Geological Survey recorded the quake as hitting 169km north-west of Japan's Amami archipelago just before 1pm on Saturday (NZ Time). The shake hit at a depth of 251km. The Japanese Meteorological Agency said no tsunami warning was in effect.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits north of Japan’s Okinawa

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 05:04:00 +0200theglobeandmail (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck north of Japan’s islands of Okinawa on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quake, which hit at a depth of 257 km (160 miles), about 346 km (215 miles) north of Naha, the capital of the prefecture.

Registrado un terremoto de magnitud 5,8 en el sur de Filipinas

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 04:17:00 +0200diariosigloxxi (es)

MADRID, 12 (EUROPA PRESS) Un terremoto de magnitud 5,8 en la escala abierta de Richter ha sacudido a primera hora de este sábado la isla de Mindanao, ubicada en el sur de Filipinas, sin que por el momento haya informaciones sobre víctimas. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS) ha indicado....

Por esta razón hay que temer a la falla de San Andrés

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:55:00 +0200elsoldemexico (es)

Seguramente has escuchado hablar sobre la falla de San Andrés, incluso hay quienes lo asocian con “el fin del mundo”. Sin embargo, pareciera que cada vez estamos más cerca y es que los sismos suscitados en California, Estados Unidos, nos han puesto en alerta, pues son considerados los de mayor intensidad en más de veinte años.

4.6 earthquake hits Seattle area, felt as far as Vancouver

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:52:00 +0200barrie (en)

VANCOUVER - A magnitude-4.6 earthquake that struck outside Seattle has reportedly been felt as far north as the Vancouver area. The United States Geological Survey says the quake struck just before 3 a.m. in the area of Three Lakes, Wash., about 40 kilometres northeast of Seattle.

Magnitude-4.6 earthquake hits Seattle area, felt in B.C.

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:20:00 +0200CBC (en)

A minor earthquake that struck outside Seattle has reportedly been felt as far north as the Vancouver area. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake, which had a preliminary magnitude of 4.6, struck just before 3 a.m. PT in the area of Three Lakes, Wash., about 40 kilometres northeast of Seattle.

Magnitude-4.6 earthquake hits Seattle area, felt as far as Vancouver

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 13:53:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

VANCOUVER - A magnitude-4.6 earthquake that struck outside Seattle has reportedly been felt as far north as the Vancouver area. The United States Geological Survey says the quake struck just before 3 a.m. in the area of Three Lakes, Wash., about 40 kilometres northeast of Seattle.

Magnitude-4.6 earthquake hits Seattle area, felt as far as Vancouver

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 13:31:00 +0200timescolonist (en)

VANCOUVER — A magnitude-4.6 earthquake that struck outside Seattle has reportedly been felt as far north as the Vancouver area. The United States Geological Survey says the quake struck just before 3 a.m. in the area of Three Lakes, Wash., about 40 kilometres northeast of Seattle.

Costa Rica prepares to test earthquake readiness

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 13:10:00 +0200ticotimes (en)

If you live in an area that is prone to earthquakes, it’s important to know what to do when one hits. Costa Rica is one of those places. According to the National Emergency Commission (CNE), Costa Rica averages 350 earthquakes each month, or about 12 each day.

Magnitude 4.4 earthquake shakes Seattle overnight

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 12:38:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake shook Seattle and the Puget Sound region just before 3 a.m. Friday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey . A tsunami is not expected, according to a tweet from the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center. The shaking emanated from Three Lakes, Washington, about 9 miles east of downtown Everett.

USA travel advice

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 11:57:00 +0200gov-uk (en)

before you travel. Tropical Storm Barry in the Gulf of Mexico will affect the coastal areas of Louisiana and Alabama from Friday 12 July. A hurricane warning has been issued for the coast of Louisiana, where a State of Emergency has been declared. New Orleans, which has already experienced severe....

6.0 magnitude quake rattles Papua New Guinea

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 04:25:00 +0200business-standard (en)

An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter Scale jolted the coast of Papua New Guinea on Thursday evening. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake occurred at 5:08 pm (UTC) and its epicentre was located 174 kilometres north of Arawa. The depth of the temblor was situated at 495.

Military taskforce deployed to PNG's Hela in wake of massacre

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 03:06:00 +0200rnzi (en)

A joint military and police taskforce will be deployed to Papua New Guinea's Hela Province in response to mass killings last week. Prime Minister James Marape told the Post Courier he has sent the police minister, Bryan Kramer, there to take stock of available manpower on the ground and to assess urgent issues.

Haiti’s food insecurity affects over 2.6 million people

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 18:41:00 +0200haitian-truth (en)

(MENAFN – Caribbean News Now) By Caribbean News Now contributor. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – The present situation in Haiti is not encouraging. Fuelled by ongoing protest the consequences of years of mismanagement and corruption, the effects of Haiti’s vulnerability in the face of climate change,....

New sensor could shake up earthquake response efforts

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 18:04:00 +0200sciencedaily (en)

The technology -- which autonomously captures and transmits data depicting the relative displacement between two adjacent stories of a shaking building -- is able to provide reliable information about building damage immediately following an earthquake, and could expedite efforts to safely assess, repair, and reoccupy buildings post-quake.

New sensor could shake up earthquake response efforts

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:53:00 +0200innovations-report (en)

The debut of DDPS comes as governments at every level make post-earthquake building inspection and reoccupation a central focus of response planning, and as the highly anticipated next generation of remote connectivity - 5G - becomes reality for rapid data transmission.

New sensor could shake up earthquake response efforts

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:35:00 +0200eurekalert (en)

Last week's massive southern California earthquakes shut down Ridgecrest Regional Hospital throughout the July 4 holiday weekend while the tiny town of Ridgecrest assessed the damages. A new optical sensor developed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) could speed up the time it....

Indonesia: ECHO Factsheet – Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia – Last updated 05/07/2019

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:50:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Introduction. Considered safe havens for many, Southeast Asian countries, in particular Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, have long hosted considerable numbers of refugees and asylum seekers from various nationalities who seek protection and assistance outside of their home countries.

Urgent warning issued to anyone travelling to the USA

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:26:00 +0200getwestlondon (en)

Every year nearly four million Brits visit the United States . And whilst most holidays are enjoyable and trouble free, the Foreign Office have issued an urgent warning to anyone travelling abroad to the USA in the coming days. The warning was put in place on Wednesday (July 10) and still remains in place today (July 11).

California volcano threat: Coso Volcanic Field monitored after 600 earthquakes A DAY

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:12:00 +0200express (en)

Last week’s 7.1 quake triggered fires, buckling part of a highway, damaging buildings but causing few reported injuries despite striking with eight times more force than the initial quake in the same area a day earlier. A statement issued by California Volcano Observatory (CALVO) said the seismic....

Qué es el "Big One", el devastador terremoto que espera California en la falla de San Andrés en cualquier momento

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 04:23:00 +0200es-noticias (es)

volvieron a recordarles a los habitantes de California que en algún momento va a llegar el temido "Big One". Así es como conocen al hipotético gran terremoto de efectos catastróficos que los científicos esperan sacuda la costa oeste de Estados Unidos, específicamente California.

Mojave Desert rupture left by 7.1-magnitude quake is visible from space

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 01:08:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

Matthew Talbot, CTVNews.ca Staff Published Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:51AM EDT Last Updated Wednesday, July 10, 2019 10:49AM EDT. New before and after pictures from the epicentre of the July 5 earthquake in California's Mojave Desert show the raw power of the geological event. left a crack in the earth that's visible from space.

USA travel advice

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 00:05:00 +0200gov-uk (en)

before you travel. Severe thunderstorms have caused flooding in New Orleans. A tropical storm is also forecast in the Gulf of Mexico which could affect the coastal areas of Louisiana and Alabama from Friday 12 July. You should monitor local weather updates from the National Weather Service and follow the advice of local authorities.

Qué es de Big One y por qué el temor en California? REDACCIÓN

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 22:01:00 +0200lasillarota (es)

Geólogos que estudian la costa oeste de Estados Unidos, específicamente California , dicen que "no se trata de si habrá un gran terremoto sino de cuándo ocurrirá". Y es que los terremotos de la semana pasada volvieron a recordarles a los habitantes de California que en algún momento va a llegar el temido " Big One.

Qué es el "Big One", el devastador terremoto que espera California

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 19:42:00 +0200eluniversal-MX (es)

Los terremotos de la semana pasada volvieron a recordarles a los habitantes de California que en algún momento va a llegar el temido "Big One". Así es como conocen al hipotético gran terremoto de efectos catastróficos que los científicos esperan sacuda la costa oeste de Estados Unidos , específicamente California.

Mojave Desert rupture left by 7.1-magnitude quake is visible from space

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 18:55:00 +0200barrie (en)

Matthew Talbot, CTVNews.ca Staff Published Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:51AM EDT Last Updated Wednesday, July 10, 2019 10:49AM EDT. New before and after pictures from the epicentre of the July 5 earthquake in California's Mojave Desert show the raw power of the geological event. left a crack in the earth that's visible from space.

El "Big One", el devastador terremoto que espera California en cualquier momento

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 18:46:00 +0200t13 (es)

Así es como conocen al hipotético gran terremoto de efectos catastrófico que los científicos esperan sacuda la costa oeste de Estados Unidos, específicamente California. N o se trata de si habrá un gran terremoto sino de cuándo ocurrirá ", es lo que dicen los geólogos que han estudiado la zona.

Qué es la falla de San Andrés y por qué se teme tanto a que se active

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 18:19:00 +0200clarin (es)

Tiene más de 1300 kilómetros de extensión y recorre el estado de California de norte a sur, con desplazamiento entre la placa de Estados Unidos y la placa del Pacífico. Así es la falla de San Andrés , la más temida y peligrosa del mundo. Luego de los dos sismos que se registraron la semana pasada -el 4 y 5 de julio-, el primero de 6.

Qué es el "Big One", el devastador terremoto que espera California en la falla de San Andrés en cualquier momento

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:14:00 +0200eluniverso (es)

Los terremotos de la semana pasada volvieron a recordarles a los habitantes de California que en algún momento va a llegar el temido "Big One". Así es como conocen al hipotético gran terremoto de efectos catastróficos que los científicos esperan sacuda la costa oeste de Estados Unidos, específicamente California.

Mojave Desert rupture left by 7.1-magnitude quake is visible from space

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:29:00 +0200barrie (en)

CTVNews.ca Staff Published Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:51AM EDT New before and after pictures from the epicentre of the July 5 earthquake in California's Mojave Desert show the raw power of the geological event. The 7.1-magnitude quake left a crack in the earth that's visible from space. Planet Labs, a privately-owned U.

Mojave Desert rupture left by 7.1-magnitude quake is visible from space

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:29:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

CTVNews.ca Staff Published Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:51AM EDT New before and after pictures from the epicentre of the July 5 earthquake in California's Mojave Desert show the raw power of the geological event. The 7.1-magnitude quake left a crack in the earth that's visible from space. Planet Labs, a privately-owned U.

Catap: Promoting a culture of disaster preparedness in schools

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:48:00 +0200sunstar (en)

ACCORDING to the 2012 United Nations (UN) World Disaster Report, the Philippines is among the top three most disaster-prone countries in the world. With an average of 20 typhoons entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in a year, five of these are often devastating.

Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 13:49:00 +0200EC (en)

Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia are the largest host countries for refugees in Southeast Asia. Nonetheless, they are not signatories to the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. Although these countries may be willing to increase protection space, which will result in a more....

Qué es el "Big One”, el devastador terremoto que espera California en la falla de San Andrés en cualquier momento

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:58:00 +0200lanacion-AR (es)

volvieron a recordarles a los habitantes de California que en algún momento va a llegar el temido "Big One". Así es como conocen al hipotético gran terremoto de efectos catastróficos que los científicos esperan sacuda la costa oeste de Estados Unidos , específicamente California.

California earthquakes today: 78 quakes hit in 24 hours as aftershocks continue CALIFORNIA continues to be struck by rumbling aftershocks in the wake of its biggest earthquake...

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:10:00 +0200express (en)

The enormous magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck on Friday at a depth of just 0.6 miles (0.9km) in Ridgecrest, some 150 miles (240km) northeast of Los Angeles. The huge temblor was felt as far away as Phoenix, Arizona, more than 345 miles (560km) away. The quake left its mark on the landscape and infrastructure, but no fatalities were reported.

Qué es el “Big One”, el devastador terremoto que espera California en cualquier momento | BBC Mundo de Londres

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:10:00 +0200ecuadorenvivo (es)

Los terremotos de la semana pasada volvieron a recordarles a los habitantes de California que en algún momento va a llegar el temido "Big One". Así es como conocen al hipotético gran terremoto de efectos catastróficos que los científicos esperan sacuda la costa oeste de Estados Unidos, específicamente California.

'It's about time': Transit, an indie bookstore that wants you to read more women

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:05:00 +0200JakartaPost (en)

The earthquake that struck Jakarta in early 2018 meant many things. First, it was the first of many natural disasters that would hit Indonesia throughout the year, in what would be known as "the year of disasters". Second, it shattered the illusion that the capital city was a quake-free zone.

The man behind some of Japan's most stylish denim has one main rule: fabric first

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 11:31:00 +0200japantimes (en)

“You hear these stories over the generations about how things have changed,” Sethi says, “even from me and in my life.” Sethi’s Japan is instantly fascinating. I meet up with him at a cafe in Tokyo’s trendy Daikanyama neighborhood on a hot, stifling day.

La gran grieta del terremoto de California se puede ver desde el espacio

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 11:16:00 +0200lavanguardia (es)

Los terremotos registrado durante la última semana en el valle de Searles , cerca de Ridgecrest (California, Estados Unidos), han provocado la aparición de una gran grieta en las proximidades del epicentro de estos movimientos de tierra. La parte principal de la fisura, que en algunos puntos llega a....

Habitantes de California compran kits de supervivencia presa del pánico por los recientes sismos

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 07:19:00 +0200aporrea (es)

Después de que un par de terremotos hicieran temblar el sur de California la semana pasada, los residentes de ese territorio de Estados Unidos se preparan para afrontar un sismo peor. El lunes por la tarde, los clientes de la tienda SOS Survival Store ubicada en Los Ángeles agotaron los kits de....

Enslaved Filipina, 83, free at last, enjoying independence

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:25:00 +0200inquirer (en)

Lugasan was rescued earlier last year in Northridge, California, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Pilipino Workers Center (PWC). Lugasan was identified as a potential victim of abuse when she collapsed in a hospital after not being able to rest or eat for days while watching over her employer, Benedicta Cox.

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