2 earthquakes felt across NC

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:52:00 +0100wral (en)

Two earthquakes were recorded in the last 12 hours in North Carolina, according to the United States Geological Survey Earthquake website. Some residents in southwest Guliford County, near Greensboro and High Point , reported light shaking or loud "explosion" noises around 12:32 a.m. According to the National Weather Service, the 2.

Earthquake early alert system put to the test this week

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:11:00 +0100ksby (en)

This week scientists will conduct an earthquake alert test that could eventually be used for the entire West Coast during a real emergency. On Wednesday at 11 a.m., people in Oakland will see a test of ShakeAlert on their phones. Through the test, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency....

Yellowstone volcano: How geologists observed overnight 'earthquake SWARM' YELLOWSTONE volcano geologists witnessed an “earthquake swarm” while monitoring the...

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 16:26:00 +0100express (en)

The Yellowstone volcano has erupted three times in history 2.1 million years ago, 1.3 million years ago and 630,000 years ago. Jacob Lowenstein, from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), lifted the lid on the first geological exploration of the Yellowstone National Park.

Coast safe from tsunami, Met says after quake

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 04:50:00 +0100thestarkenya (en)

The Meteorological Department has allayed fears Mombasa could soon experience a tsunami after an earthquake which occurred on Sunday evening. Anxiety was rife among netizens after earth tremors were experienced in several counties including Mombasa, Nyeri, Nairobi, Machakos, Makueni, Tharaka Nithi,Kiambu and Taita Taveta.

Yellowstone volcano: How team of geologists observed 'earthquake SWARM'

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:14:00 +0100express (en)

The Yellowstone volcano has erupted three times in history 2.1 million years ago, 1.3 million years ago and 630,000 years ago. Jacob Lowenstein, from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), lifted the lid on the first geological exploration of the Yellowstone National Park.

Fifth earthquake strikes Alabama-Florida line

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:42:00 +0100nola (en)

A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit an area just under two miles east of Century, Florida, on Sunday, according to information from the United States Geological Survey. At least one Flomaton resident reported feeling the tremors. The Sunday quake makes it the fifth one to hit the Alabama-Florida state line area in 20 days.

Will MPs donate to cyclone Idai victims as appealed by Okudzeto Ablakwa?

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:25:00 +0100haotags (en)

Minority Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudjeto Ablakwa is rallying MPs to make voluntary donations to South African countries which have been hit by a cyclone. In a statement on the floor of Parliament Monday, he said the situation in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe is dire and needs urgent attention.

Will MPs donate to cyclone Idai victims as appealed by Okudzeto Ablakwa?

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:54:00 +0100myjoyonline (en)

Minority Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudjeto Ablakwa is rallying MPs to make voluntary donations to South African countries which have been hit by a cyclone. In a statement on the floor of Parliament Monday, he said the situation in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe is dire and needs urgent attention.

Fifth earthquake strikes Alabama-Florida line

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:30:00 +0100al (en)

A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit an area just under two miles east of Century, Florida, on Sunday, according to information from the United States Geological Survey. At least one Flomaton resident reported feeling the tremors. The Sunday quake makes it the fifth one to hit the Alabama-Florida state line area in 20 days.

El negocio ante la mayor catástrofe natural en un solo país

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:39:00 +0100cadenaser (es)

Más de 230.000 muertos en la castigada nación antillana estimó Naciones Unidas , que perdió a su cúpula en la isla, integrada en la MINUSTAH, la misión de estabilización que la ONU mantiene en la isla desde. Una reunión de los jefes de la ONU en la isla en un conocido hotel de la zona alta de la cuidad acabó en una enorme lápida para todos ellos.

The abc of earthquakes and tremors

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:20:00 +0100standardmedia (en)

At around 7.00 p.m on Sunday evening, Kenya was shaken. A 4.8-Richter-scale magnitude tremor reverberated across the country and was felt in Nairobi, Mombasa, Taita Taveta, Machakos, Nakuru, Nyeri, and Kiambu counties. Those who were indoors at the time said they saw objects moving for the three seconds the tremor lasted.

4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Kenya

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 08:23:00 +0100EastAfrican (en)

An image published by the www.earthquaketrack.com on March 24, 2018 showing Wundanyi in Taita Taveta County where the 4.8-magnitude earthquake was also felt. PHOTO | COURTESY Advertisement. A light earthquake hit several counties in Kenyan on Sunday, including the capital Nairobi, central and coastal regions.

RAF aircraft to fly vital UK aid relief to Mozambique

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 21:34:00 +0100clubofmozambique (en)

An A400M Atlas aircraft will deliver up to 20 tonnes of UK aid supplies to those affected by the devastating cyclone. A RAF aircraft will help deliver up to 20 tonnes of UK aid supplies to those affected by the devastating cyclone that has struck Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, the Defence....

4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Kenya

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 20:22:00 +0100nation-ke (en)

. Sunday March 24 2019. An image published by the www.earthquaketrack.com on March 24, 2018 showing Wundanyi in Taita Taveta County where the 4.8-magnitude earthquake was also felt. PHOTO | COURTESY Advertisement. By NATION REPORTER A light earthquake hit several counties in Kenyan on Sunday,....

Mild Earthquake hits parts of Kenya, causing no significant damage Africa 24.03.2019. 21:43 The earth tremors were experienced on Sunday evening and lasted for several seconds.

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 20:14:00 +0100garoweonline (en)

NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenyans have reported earth tremors in several counties, including Nairobi, Nyeri, Mombasa, Machakos, Makueni and Kiambu. The earth tremors were experienced on Sunday evening at about 7 pm and lasted for several seconds. According to the www.earthquaketrack.com, a 4.8 magnitude quake hit Wundanyi in Taita Taveta County at 7.

Light earthquake hits Kenya

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 19:52:00 +0100nation-ke (en)

Kenyans have reported earth tremors in several counties, including Nairobi, Nyeri, Mombasa, Machakos, Makueni and Kiambu. The earth tremors were experienced on Sunday evening at about 7pm and lasted for several seconds. According to the www.earthquaketrack.com, a 4.8 magnitude quake hit Wundanyi in Taita Taveta County at 7.

Defence in the Media: Sunday 24 March 2019

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 17:26:00 +0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

Cyclone Idai. Both newspapers and television bulletins have covered the work of the Royal Air Force in responding to the devastation caused by Cyclone Idai. The Mail on Sunday and the Sun on Sunday both report that Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has confirmed an RAF aircraft will deliver aid to the stricken country.

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,1 sacude el mar de Molucas, en Indonesia

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 15:44:00 +0100elnuevodiario-DO (es)

EL NUEVO DIARIO, YAKARTA.- Un terremoto de 6,1 grados de magnitud sacudió hoy el mar de Molucas, en el norte de Indonesia, sin que las autoridades informasen inicialmente de daños o declarasen alerta de tsunami. El servicio geológico de Estados Unidos, que registra la actividad sísmica mundial,....

Mozambique: RAF aircraft to fly vital UK aid relief to Mozambique

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 13:11:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

An A400M Atlas aircraft will deliver up to 20 tonnes of UK aid supplies to those affected by the devastating cyclone. A RAF aircraft will help deliver up to 20 tonnes of UK aid supplies to those affected by the devastating cyclone that has struck Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, the Defence....

Consecutivos fuertes terremotos sacuden Indonesia

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 11:53:00 +0100vietnamplus-es (es)

Yakarta, 24 mar (VNA) Un terremoto de 6,3 grados de magnitud sacudió hoy el mar de Molucas, en el norte de Indonesia, sin que las autoridades informasen inicialmente de daños o declarasen alerta de tsunami. El servicio geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad sísmica mundial,....

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Press release: RAF aircraft to fly vital UK aid relief to Mozambique

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 11:39:00 +0100foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Source: UK Government. A RAF aircraft will help deliver up to 20 tonnes of UK aid supplies to those affected by the devastating cyclone that has struck Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, the Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced today (Sunday, 24 March 2019).

Indonésie : deux séismes secouent les Célèbes et les Moluques

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 11:07:00 +0100vietnamplus-fr (fr)

Jakarta (VNA) – Un séisme de magnitude 6,3 a secoué dimanche matin 24 mars les Moluques, un archipel de l’Indonésie, a annoncé l'Institut d'études géologiques des États-Unis (USGS). Le tremblement de terre est survenu à 147 km au nord-ouest de la ville de Ternate, à 76,5 km de profondeur.

Un terremoto de 6.1 grados Richter de magnitud sacudió este domingo el mar de Molucas, en el norte de Indonesia, sin que las autoridades informaran de daños o declararan alerta de tsunami

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 09:00:00 +0100televisa (es)

Un terremoto de 6.1 grados de magnitud sacudió este domingo el mar de Molucas, en el norte de Indonesia, sin que las autoridades informaran inicialmente de daños o declararan alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos, que registra la actividad sísmica mundial, localizó el hipocentro....

INDONESIA TERREMOTO - Un terremoto de magnitud 6,1 sacude el mar de Molucas, en Indonesia

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 07:18:00 +0100efe-agencia (es)

Un terremoto de 6,1 grados de magnitud sacudió hoy el mar de Molucas, en el norte de Indonesia, sin que las autoridades informasen inicialmente de daños o declarasen alerta de tsunami. El servicio geológico de Estados Unidos, que registra la actividad sísmica mundial, localizó el hipocentro a 37....

TSF Americas deploys in response to Ecuador Earthquake

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 16:11:00 +0100inmarsat (en)

. 18 April 2016: (TSF), the Inmarsat-sponsored emergency telecoms first responder, has deployed to Ecuador to provide emergency support after the strongest earthquake the country has experienced for almost 40 years hit on 16 April. A team from TSF’s newly formed deployment base in Guadalajara,....

Inmarsat gets behind Team Rubicon to assist with emergency response efforts

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:40:00 +0100inmarsat (en)

. 13 July 2017: Inmarsat is partnering with Team Rubicon UK , a military veteran-led disaster response NGO, to enhance its capabilities by providing satellite communications equipment and extra manpower in the form of volunteers. Team Rubicon was founded by two US Marines in the wake of the Haitian earthquake in January 2010.

Télécoms Sans Frontières completes mission in Haiti

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:40:00 +0100inmarsat (en)

. 4 November 2016: Inmarsat-sponsored aid agency Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) has completed its mission in Haiti following Hurricane Matthew. Over a three-week period, two teams of emergency communication experts managed to reach 19 towns and villages left cut off after winds of up to 145 mph (233 km/h) swept across the island.

5.5-magnitude earthquake strikes southwestern Turkey

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 04:49:00 +0100hurriyetdailynews (en)

hit Turkey ’s southwest on March 20, authorities said. In a written statement, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the quake hit Denizli province at 9:34 a.m. (0634 GMT). Its epicenter was in the province’s southern countryside in Acıpayam district, at a depth of 11.36 kilometers.

Vanuatu earthquake: Huge 6.3 magnitude quake strikes island visited by Prince Charles

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 04:23:00 +0100express (en)

The United States Geological Survey has recorded massive tremors on the island of Vanuatu. Located in the small island nation off the coast of Peru, a magnitude of 6.3 has been detected. The earthquake could cause death and massive economic costs. The earthquake struck on the small city of Luganville, on Vanuatu's coast.

Samaritan's Purse sending planeload of aid to Mozambique to help victims of deadly cyclone

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 23:23:00 +0100finanzen-ch (en)

Donations needed to address urgent demand for shelter, medical supplies, other aid. CALGARY March 21, 2019 /CNW/ - Samaritan's Purse is sending its specially equipped DC-8 to Mozambique with shelter materials, tarps, and 15 disaster relief specialists—including two Canadians—to provide physical and spiritual aid for survivors of Cyclone Idai.

Samaritan's Purse sending planeload of aid to Mozambique to help victims of deadly cyclone

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 23:21:00 +0100markets-businessinsider (en)

Donations needed to address urgent demand for shelter, medical supplies, other aid. CALGARY March 21, 2019 /CNW/ - Samaritan's Purse is sending its specially equipped DC-8 to Mozambique with shelter materials, tarps, and 15 disaster relief specialists—including two Canadians—to provide physical and spiritual aid for survivors of Cyclone Idai.

One of the Worst Earthquakes in Korea's History Was Caused by Humans

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 22:33:00 +0100popularmechanics (en)

finds that it may have been caused by humans. According to the government-funded study, the cause of the quake was an experimental geothermal plant in the city of Pohang. Geothermal plants rely on the Earth’s internal heat to generate clean, cheap energy, which makes them attractive as a way to combat climate change.