Hawaii's Kilauea volcano: When, why and what's next

Fri, 18 May 2018 11:48:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

Several earthquakes struck Hawaii after a massive eruption of the Kilauea volcano on the US state's Big Isl and . About 1,700 residents have been ordered to evacuate their homes and some of them may not return for quite some time. Here is what we know so far: What happened? On May 3, 2018, Hawaii's....

Gone to Heaven, beloved Brother Marc Maurice

Fri, 18 May 2018 06:26:00 +0200jamaica-gleaner (en)

No self-consciousness, black as a bro the r can be, chubby and full of good cheer, Brother Maurice was most beloved in our community. His generosity was without limit; if 12 requests were made of him for the day - whether it be driving a truck, picking up food, bringing a homeless person to the hospital - Brother did it all with good cheer.

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 sacude las islas Kermadec, en Nueva Zelanda

Fri, 18 May 2018 06:04:00 +0200larepublica-pe (es)

La sacudida ocurrió a 595 kilómetros al noreste de Tauranga, en la Isla Norte neozel and esa , y a 1.522 al sur de Nukualofa, la capital de Tonga. El servicio geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS) situó el hipocentro a 10 kilómetros de profundidad bajo el lecho marino.

Magnitude 3.3 quake shakes 3 cities of Cebu

Fri, 18 May 2018 05:37:00 +0200inquirer (en)

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake hit south of Lapu-Lapu City on Friday, jolting three cities of Cebu, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. According to Phivolcs the tremor was felt in Cebu City and Mandaue City at Intensity 3, and Lapu-Lapu City at Intensity 2.

BREAKING: MAJOR 6.2 magnitude earthquake HITS near the coast of New Zealand

Fri, 18 May 2018 05:17:00 +0200express (en)

The quake was recorded South of the Kermadec Isl and s. It has a depth of 10.6 km. The earthquake occurred after a series of 15 other quakes hit New Zealand in quick succession, sparking fears that there could be a ‘big one’ on its way. Four of the 15 had a magnitude of four or higher when they struck....

18 Mei 2018- Gempa Bumi Kuat di Selatan Kepulauan Kermadec pada 18 Mei 2018 jam 9.45 pagi

Fri, 18 May 2018 05:04:00 +0200met-my (en)

JMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23A Ruj. Kami: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.15( 07) SIARAN MEDIA Gempa Bumi Kuat di Selatan Kepulauan Kermadec Gempa bumi kuat bermagnitud 6.0 pada skala Richter telah berlaku di Selatan Pulau Kermadec pada pukul 9:45 pagi, 18 Mei 2018. Pusat gempa bumi tersebut terletak 34.80° Selatan dan 178.

Miami-Dade County emergency chief departs ahead of hurricane season

Fri, 18 May 2018 04:59:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Hurricane Irma prompted evacuation orders for about 650,000 Miami-Dade County residents, the largest in the county's history, causing congestion along the Florida Turnpike near Homestead, already clogged with people fleeing the Florida Keys. AL DIAZ Miami Herald.

Most read story: 'Not if but when' - Alpine Fault preparations continue for when the big one hits South Island When it does rupture, the earthquake is expected to be magnitude 8 or above, which is likely to affect almost all of the South Island badly.

Fri, 18 May 2018 04:18:00 +0200tvnz (en)

Project AF8 - the South Isl and -wide efforts towards preparing for a powerful earthquake along the Alpine Fault - has released a series of new videos as it marks two years of preparation. The project has now also completed its draft South Island Alpine Fault Earthquake Response (SAFER) framework,....

Small Earthquake Rattles Logan County

Thu, 17 May 2018 22:41:00 +0200news9 (en)

LOGAN COUNTY, Oklahoma - A small earthquake shook up residents in Logan County Thursday afternoon. According to USGS, the 3.2 magnitude quake struck at approximately 3:05 p.m. Its epicenter was located just seven miles south , southeast of Marshall, eight miles north of Crescent and 40 miles north of Oklahoma City.

Hawaii volcano erupts, spews ash 6 miles into the sky

Thu, 17 May 2018 20:22:00 +0200delawareonline (en)

U.S. Army National Guard First Lt. Aaron Hew Len takes measurements for sulfur dioxide gas at volcanic fissures in the Leilani Estates neighborhood in the aftermath of eruptions from the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Isl and on May 8, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii.

Hawaii volcano erupts, spews ash 6 miles into the sky

Thu, 17 May 2018 19:51:00 +0200azcentral (en)

U.S. Army National Guard First Lt. Aaron Hew Len takes measurements for sulfur dioxide gas at volcanic fissures in the Leilani Estates neighborhood in the aftermath of eruptions from the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Isl and on May 8, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii.

Hawaii volcano erupts, spews ash 6 miles into the sky

Thu, 17 May 2018 19:48:00 +0200desmoinesregister (en)

U.S. Army National Guard First Lt. Aaron Hew Len takes measurements for sulfur dioxide gas at volcanic fissures in the Leilani Estates neighborhood in the aftermath of eruptions from the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Isl and on May 8, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii.

WAVES ‘LEAK’ ACROSS PACIFIC AFTER QUAKE

Thu, 17 May 2018 19:34:00 +0200pidp (en)

. PAPEÉTE, Tahiti (Tahitipresse, Dec. 28) - Some energy from the December 26 tsunami in the Indian Ocean has “leaked” into the Pacific Basin, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawai΄i reported Monday. This has produced minor sea level fluctuations involving waves and crests ranging from six centimeters (2.

Hawaii volcano erupts, spews ash 6 miles into the sky

Thu, 17 May 2018 19:29:00 +0200tennessean (en)

U.S. Army National Guard First Lt. Aaron Hew Len takes measurements for sulfur dioxide gas at volcanic fissures in the Leilani Estates neighborhood in the aftermath of eruptions from the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Isl and on May 8, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii.

Mochila de emergencia: lo que no debe faltarte ante un desastre

Thu, 17 May 2018 17:51:00 +0200americatv (es)

Este jueves un fuerte sismo sacudió el sur de Lima, provoc and o temor y preocupación. Este evento nos recuerda la importancia de esta preparados frente a un desastre natural que puede ocurrir en cualquier momento. Es así que la mochila de emergencia es uno de los objetos vitales con los que todos en casa debemos contar.

Chichester explorer returns to Everest to complete record

Thu, 17 May 2018 16:20:00 +0200chichester (en)

A fearless adventurer has returned to Mount Everest to finish the record-breaking climb he had to ab and on three years ago when a devastating earthquake struck. Chichester’s Rupert Jones-Warner was at base camp on the south side of Everest on April 15, 2015, when Nepal’s biggest ever quake hit, killing nearly 9,000 people.

Sismo en Lima: temblor de 5.5 grados remeció la capital

Thu, 17 May 2018 15:30:00 +0200larepublica-pe (es)

Actualización. 7:47 a. m. Hern and o Tavera, presidente ejecutivo del Instituto Geofísico del Perú (IGP), informó que el fuerte sismo registrado esta mañana en Mala, Cañete, Lima, se produjo por el choque de las placas de Nasca y Sudamericana, y no descartó que puedan haber réplicas durante el día. 6.40 a.

Terremoto en Perú: un sismo de 5,5 grados sacude Lima

Thu, 17 May 2018 14:51:00 +0200clarin (es)

Un fuerte sismo sacudió Lima en la mañana de este jueves. El movimiento telúrico tuvo una magnitud de 5,5° en la escala de Richter, según reportó el Instituto Geofísico del Perú (IGP). Ocurrió a las 6.07 (8.07 hora argentina). El IGP reportó que el epicentro se ubicó 30 km de Mala, al sur de Lima.

'Not if but when' - Alpine Fault preparations continue for when the big one hits South Island

Thu, 17 May 2018 05:55:00 +0200tvnz (en)

The project has now also completed its draft South Isl and Alpine Fault Earthquake Response (SAFER) framework, which puts into place procedures for when the enormous fault ruptures. According to AF8 steering group chair Angus McKay, carbon dating shows the Alpine Fault last ruptured around 1717, and....

Cleanup underway a day after powerful storms pound Northeast

Thu, 17 May 2018 02:50:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Commuters are str and ed during the evening commute at Grand Central Terminal in New York on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. The Metro-North commuter railroad said Tuesday evening that downed trees across the tracks had caused it to suspend service on its Harlem, Hudson and New Haven lines.

Cleanup underway a day after powerful storms pound Northeast

Thu, 17 May 2018 02:45:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Commuters are str and ed during the evening commute at Grand Central Terminal in New York on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. The Metro-North commuter railroad said Tuesday evening that downed trees across the tracks had caused it to suspend service on its Harlem, Hudson and New Haven lines.

What would a big Alpine Fault quake look like?

Thu, 17 May 2018 01:19:00 +0200nzherald (en)

Just-released videos have shown what would happen in the event of a major quake along the South Isl and 's big-risk Alpine Fault. The four videos have been produced by Government-funded Project AF8, the South Island-wide effort to co-ordinate planning and preparations for a large event along the fault....

Earthquake Near Morgan Hill Rattles South Bay

Thu, 17 May 2018 00:59:00 +0200patch (en)

MORGAN HILL, CA — A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Wednesday afternoon near Morgan Hill, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake was recorded at 2:32 p.m. about eight miles north of Morgan Hill, and two and a half miles below the earth's surface, according to the USGS.

Aliso Viejo blast: Deadly California explosion 'not an accident'

Wed, 16 May 2018 22:26:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright CBS. Investigators believe an explosion at a day spa in sou the rn California that killed one woman may have been intentional, police say. Tuesday's blast at the two-storey building in Aliso Viejo, south of Los Angeles, also injured two people.

Did you feel the ground move in North Bay? It wasn't your imagination

Wed, 16 May 2018 19:01:00 +0200CBC (en)

North Bay Police say the y have confirmed a minor earthquake was felt in the city on Wednesday morning. Police say they started receiving several calls from concerned residents just after 9 a.m. The calls were from different areas both inside and outside the city.

FedEx : How FedEx Air Operations Prepares for Earthquakes

Wed, 16 May 2018 17:44:00 +02004-traders (en)

That is why we train and hold drills. It is a known issue, that when a severe event happens, many people are shocked and stunned, and become useless in helping the mselves and others. We train to have people who initially are shocked, to immediately react, and to get on with helping those in need.

There was a meteotsunami off the coast of Massachusetts Tuesday

Wed, 16 May 2018 17:18:00 +0200masslive (en)

Severe storm brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, hail and possible tornadoes to New England on Tuesday. It even caused a meteotsunami. A "meteotsunami" or meteorological tsunami is a tsunami-like wave caused by air-pressure disturbances, such as severe thunderstorms.

Videos show devastating impact across South Island if Alpine Fault ruptures

Wed, 16 May 2018 11:38:00 +0200Stuff (en)

Video simulations demonstrate widespread destruction across the South Isl and if NZ's most dangerous fault line erupts, and there's evidence we're due for another big one. The Alpine Fault Project released a series of videos on Wednesday, warning there's compelling geological evidence to show it....

Hawaii, à l’origine de la création

Wed, 16 May 2018 11:18:00 +0200letemps (fr)

Au cœur de la nuit hawaiienne, quelques chuchotements, puis de longs silences qui unissent. A quelques hectomètres de l’Observatoire des volcans d’Hawaii (HVO), l’inc and escence du magma qui se meut dans l’antre du cratère Halema’uma’u, au bas de la caldeira de Kilauea, à 1200 mètres d’altitude, intrigue.

Nine revealing facts about how long we live

Wed, 16 May 2018 03:19:00 +0200bbc (en)

As for the home nations, Engl and just about sneaks into the top 20 with a life expectancy of 81 years, while Northern Ireland comes in at 32 and Wales 34, both with 80 years. Scotland ranks 42nd out of 198 countries with a life expectancy of 79 years. 3. African countries dominate the bottom. All but two of the bottom 20 countries are from Africa.

New Zealand hit by fifteen quakes in quick succession sparking fears of ‘big one’

Tue, 15 May 2018 16:39:00 +0200tert (en)

A series of earthquakes have hit New Zeal and in quick succession, sparking fears that the re could be a “big one” on its way. Four of the 15 had a magnitude of four or higher when they struck Seddon, on the south island over the week-end and are believed to be aftershocks from the destructive Kaikoura earthquake in 2016, Metro.

Volcanoes. Geysers. Earthquakes. Mother Earth Is Doing Crazy Stuff In U.S.

Tue, 15 May 2018 15:58:00 +0200baltimore-cbslocal (en)

(CNN) — Like the y say, when it rains, it pours … and erupts and flows and shakes and swelters and blows and generally wreaks havoc around the country. It’s not like we’re looking at the end of times, but you have to admit there’s a lot of wild and scary Mother Nature stuff happening across the US right now.

Magnitude 5.1 quake strikes Maguindanao

Tue, 15 May 2018 15:50:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

This map from Phivolcs shows the epicenter of an earthquake in Maguindanao on Tuesday. MANILA A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Maguindanao province on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The tectonic quake, which was originally reported to be a magnitude 5.

New Zealand hit by fifteen earthquakes in quick succession sparking fears of ‘big one’

Tue, 15 May 2018 14:17:00 +0200metro-uk (en)

The Kaikoura earthquake caused a lot of damage in 2016 (Picture: AFP/Getty Images) A series of earthquakes have hit New Zeal and in quick succession, sparking fears that the re could be a ‘big one’ on its way. Four of the 15 had a magnitude of four or higher when they struck Seddon, on the south ....

Earthquake Rattles East Bay: No Injuries Reported

Tue, 15 May 2018 06:09:00 +0200patch (en)

OAKLAND, CA — An earthquake struck the East Bay ar 7:18 p.m. Monday. It was widely felt. The preliminary magnitude, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS) was 3.6. It has been downgraded to 3.5. An aftershock measuring 1.2 was felt less than 30 minutes later, at 7:43.

Volcanoes. Geysers. Earthquakes. Mother Earth sure seems angry right now

Mon, 14 May 2018 23:46:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

(CNN) -- Like the y say, when it rains, it pours ... and erupts and flows and shakes and swelters and blows and generally wreaks havoc around the country. It's not like we're looking at the end of times, but you have to admit there's a lot of wild and scary Mother Nature stuff happening across the US right now.

Volcanoes. Geysers. Earthquakes. Mother Earth sure seems angry right now

Mon, 14 May 2018 23:40:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

(CNN) -- Like the y say, when it rains, it pours ... and erupts and flows and shakes and swelters and blows and generally wreaks havoc around the country. It's not like we're looking at the end of times, but you have to admit there's a lot of wild and scary Mother Nature stuff happening across the US right now.

Hawaii travel update: Volcano won't affect visitors

Mon, 14 May 2018 21:24:00 +0200usaToday (en)

U.S. Army National Guard First Lt. Aaron Hew Len takes measurements for sulfur dioxide gas at volcanic fissures in the Leilani Estates neighborhood in the aftermath of eruptions from the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Isl and on May 8, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii.

Two more volcano fissures opened in Hawaii, hurling lava bombs hundreds of feet

Mon, 14 May 2018 21:13:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano continues to break new ground, opening giant fissures in the earth that are spewing lava hundreds of feet into the air. Two new fissures erupted this weekend and prompted officials to evacuate even more residents. Authorities issued evacuation orders via cellphone early Sunday morning when am 18th fissure was discovered.

Chinese 70-year-old double amputee climber scales Qomolangma

Mon, 14 May 2018 10:30:00 +0200chinabroadcast (en)

Xia Boyu, 70, on Monday scaled the world's highest peak Qomolangma as the first double amputee climber from the Nepali side, government officials confirmed. Chinese double amputee climber Xia Boyu walks in Bhaktapur on the outskirts of Kathm and u on April 4, 2018, ahead of his fifth attempt to climb the mountain.

70-year-old double amputee climber scales Qomolangma

Mon, 14 May 2018 10:19:00 +0200china (en)

Xia Boyu, 70, on Monday scaled the world's highest peak Qomolangma as the first double amputee climber from the Nepali side, government officials confirmed. Till date, the only double amputee to summit Qomolangma is Mark Inglis from New Zeal and , who had scaled the peak from China's Tibet side in 2006.

Chinese 70-year-old double amputee climber scales Qomolangma

Mon, 14 May 2018 09:41:00 +0200Belta_en (en)

KATHMANDU, 14 May (BelTA - Xinhua) - Xia Boyu, 70, on Monday scaled the world's highest peak Qomolangma as the first double amputee climber from the Nepali side, government officials confirmed. Till date, the only double amputee to summit Qomolangma is Mark Inglis from New Zeal and , who had scaled the peak from China's Tibet side in 2006.

Chinese 70-year-old double amputee climber scales Qomolangma

Mon, 14 May 2018 09:28:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

Xia Boyu. KATHMANDU, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Xia Boyu, 70, on Monday scaled the world's highest peak Qomolangma as the first double amputee climber from the Nepali side, government officials confirmed. Till date, the only double amputee to summit Qomolangma is Mark Inglis from New Zeal and , who had scaled the peak from China's Tibet side in 2006.

70-year-old double amputee climber scales Qomolangma

Mon, 14 May 2018 09:16:00 +0200ecns (en)

Xia Boyu, 70, on Monday scaled the world's highest peak Qomolangma as the first double amputee climber from the Nepali side, government officials confirmed. Till date, the only double amputee to summit Qomolangma is Mark Inglis from New Zeal and , who had scaled the peak from China's Tibet side in 2006.

Chinese 70-year-old double amputee climber scales Qomolangma

Mon, 14 May 2018 09:11:00 +0200sinacom-en (en)

KATHMANDU, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Xia Boyu, 70, on Monday scaled the world's highest peak Qomolangma as the first double amputee climber from the Nepali side, government officials confirmed. Till date, the only double amputee to summit Qomolangma is Mark Inglis from New Zeal and , who had scaled the peak from China's Tibet side in 2006.

China: China Focus: China strengthens early tsunami warning system

Mon, 14 May 2018 09:00:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

BEIJING, May 11 (Xinhua) -- China has deployed two tsunami buoy systems in the South China Sea that can issue an alert two hours before seismic sea waves arrive, the Science and Technology Daily reported Friday. The buoys are located near the Manila Trench, which is the most likely source of tsunamis affecting China.

Chinese 70-year-old double amputee climber scales Qomolangma

Mon, 14 May 2018 08:53:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

KATHMANDU, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Xia Boyu, 70, on Monday scaled the world's highest peak Qomolangma as the first double amputee climber from the Nepali side, government officials confirmed. Till date, the only double amputee to summit Qomolangma is Mark Inglis from New Zeal and , who had scaled the peak from China's Tibet side in 2006.