En visite en Floride, Trump annule un meeting de campagne

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 19:36:00 +0200TelegrammeDeBrest (fr)

Donald Trump est arrivé ce vendredi à Miami, en Floride, qui est l’un des gros foyers actuels de l’épidémie de Covid-19 et où les hôpitaux se remplissent de malades. Ses déplacements ne sont pas liés à la crise sanitaire : il visitera le comm and ement militaire pour l’Amérique du Sud, puis....

IJGI, Vol. 9, Pages 432: Balancing Hazard Exposure and Walking Distance in Evacuation Route Planning during Earthquake Disasters

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 17:06:00 +0200mdpi (en)

Efficient evacuation planning is important for quickly navigating people to shelters during and after an earthquake. Geographical information systems are often used to plan routes that minimize the distance people must walk to reach shelters, but this approach ignores the risk of exposure to hazards such as collapsing buildings.

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake hits Davao Del Sur town

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 04:22:00 +0200inquirer (en)

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck parts of Davao Del Sur early Friday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The tectonic earthquake struck at 2:51 a.m., kilometers south east of Kiblawan town. The tremor had a depth of 16 kilometers.

Governor Newsom: More Help for Firefighters on the Way

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 03:33:00 +0200nbcbayarea (en)

State leaders made it clear Thursday that California is now in peak fire season in the midst of a p and emic. Governor Gavin Newsom and the head of Cal Fire held a joint news conference to talk about what has already been a fierce season made all the more difficult as the coronavirus takes its toll on much needed resources.

Minor earthquake hits Egypt's Gulf of Suez on Thursday

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 23:32:00 +0200ahram-EN (en)

A minor earthquake measuring 3.8 magnitude on the Richter scale hit the Gulf of Suez Thursday afternoon, Egypt's National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIA) said in a statement. According to the NRIA, the quake was recorded at 3:46 pm local time 5 km away from the south of Zafarana in Suez governorate.

Earth tremor recorded in Karibib area

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 22:15:00 +0200namibian (en)

WHO would have thunk? Fishrot meets 'The Sound of Music' and bumps into Borat from the 'glorious nation of Kazakhstan'! Apparently Tamson Hatuikulupi's road to 'financial fitness' started with 'The Sound of Music' on a Gobabis jukebox… And, as if you couldn't Borat that, the equivalent of more than....

The governments keep warning us against the second wave of the coronavirus. Yet, th...

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 10:29:00 +0200koreatimes (en)

The governments keep warning us against the second wave of the coronavirus. Yet, there is another threat on the horizon for billions of people around the world: a post-lockdown mental health crisis tsunami. The p and emic is ongoing and the extent of the crisis is unclear. For now, the waters have receded and everything seems calm.

Permanent Link to Mostar hit by another Earthquake

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 10:12:00 +0200sarajevotimes (en)

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit the Mostar area on Wednesday at around 9 p.m. The epicenter was reported 20 kilometers south of Mostar. A moderate earthquake upset residents of Mostar on Tuesday morning. “The earthquake hit the Blagaj area at 11.45 am. The magnitude of the earthquake was 4.

ILO summit on COVID-19 and the world of work

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 18:18:00 +0200financialpost (en)

GENEVA — World leaders spoke at a conference on Wednesday organized by the International Labour Organization on COVID-19 and the world of work. Here are highlights: GUY RYDER, INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION HEAD “The world of work … has been plunged into unprecedented crisis.

HIGHLIGHTS-ILO conference on COVID-19 and the world of work

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 11:06:00 +0200trust (en)

GENEVA, July 8 (Reuters) - World leaders spoke at a conference on Wednesday organised by the International Labour Organization on COVID-19 and the world of work. Here are highlights: GUY RYDER, ILO HEAD. "The world of work... has been plunged into unprecedented crisis." UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES.

500 Hubei gaokao candidates trapped in floods sent to exam rooms by forklift

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 08:18:00 +0200globaltimes (en)

Staff members tie ropes between street lamps as warning in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, July 6, 2020. Several provincial-level regions have upgraded the ir flood response levels, as of Monday, after heavy rains swelled rivers and lakes in many parts of China.

Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Near Tripura's Belonia

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 05:39:00 +0200ndtvnews (en)

Belonia: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 was reported near Belonia in Tripura on Wednesday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology. The epicentre of the earthquake was 43 km south (S) of Belonia, Tripura, India, the agency said. The earthquake struck at 6:02 AM IST at a depth of 279 km from the surface.

Istanbul districts at risk of big earthquake

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 04:44:00 +0200dailysabah (en)

Istanbul, with its population of more than 15 million people, is Turkey’s most populated city and is under constant risk of earthquakes. Multiple studies show the city will inevitably suffer from one with great force, and experts warn that it is not a question of “if” but “when.

4.8 Intensity Earthquake Near Andaman and Nicobar's Diglipur

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 03:19:00 +0200ndtvnews (en)

Diglipur: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 was reported near Diglipur in Andaman and Nicobar island on Wednesday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology. The epicentre of the earthquake was 42 km south (S) of Diglipur, Andaman and Nicobar island, India, the agency said.

Locally made, eco-friendly ocean drones set to patrol Australian waters

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 23:41:00 +0200abc-au (en)

A fleet of unmanned, remotely piloted boats will be launched next year to help detect illegal vessels entering Australian waters. Key points: Unmanned ocean drones will be launched next year to help patrol Australian waters; The first successful, unassisted sail took place last week between Botany....

Quake hits Indonesia; Tsunami unlikely

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 21:20:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

JAKARTA : A strong undersea earthquake has hit off the coast of Indonesia’s main isl and of Java, but no injuries or serious damage were reported immediately. The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said the temblor Tuesday had a magnitude of 6.1 and was unlikely to trigger a tsunami.

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes off Indonesia – USGS

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:31:00 +0200rappler (en)

JAKARTA, Indonesia – A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Java isl and early Tuesday, July 7, but without causing any major damage, the United States Geological Survey and local authorities said. The strong offshore quake struck at a depth of more than 500 kilometers (300 miles) around sunrise.

6.6-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia: USGS 4 mins ago World

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 10:41:00 +0200guardian-ng (en)

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Java isl and early Tuesday but without causing any major damage, the United States Geological Survey and local authorities said. The strong offshore quake struck at a depth of more than 500 kilometres (300 miles) around sunrise (2254 GMT Monday).

Workshop Ricostruzione - The House of Music / MC A

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 09:12:00 +0200archdaily (en)

Architecture and Musical Instruments The House of Music was created not only to accommodate as the music classroom for two local music teaching institutions, but also to become a public concert hall for residents. Its architectural style is an inheritance of the region’s long-standing music....

6.6-Magnitude Quake Strikes off Indonesia

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 08:54:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Java isl and early Tuesday but without causing any major damage, the United States Geological Survey and local authorities said. The strong offshore quake struck at a depth of more than 500 kilometres (300 miles) around sunrise (2254 GMT Monday).

6.6-Magnitude Quake Strikes off Indonesia

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 08:35:00 +0200naharnet-ar (en)

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Java isl and early Tuesday but without causing any major damage, the United States Geological Survey and local authorities said. The strong offshore quake struck at a depth of more than 500 kilometres (300 miles) around sunrise (2254 GMT Monday).

07 July 2020 - Strong Earthquake in Java Sea on 07 July 2020 at 6.54 am

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 04:27:00 +0200met-my (en)

JMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23B Ruj. Kami: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.16(76) PRESS RELEASE Strong Earthquake in Java Sea A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter scale occurred near Java Sea at 6:54am (Malaysian Local Time) on 7 July 2020 . The epicentre of the earthquake was located at latitude 6.0° South and longitude 110.

40 décès dus aux inondations au Japon alors que davantage de régions sont averties de fortes pluies

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 13:06:00 +0200news-24 (fr)

L’Agence météorologique a émis l’alerte météorologique la plus élevée pour trois préfectures du nord de Kyushu après que de fortes pluies ont frappé la région sud de l’île le week-end dernier. Plus d’un demi-million de personnes ont été invitées à évacuer tout Kyushu, y compris les villes riveraines....

Minor earthquake reported in south of Kyrgyzstan

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 10:28:00 +0200kabar (en)

Bishkek, July 6, 2020 /Kabar/. 3.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Osh Oblast of Kyrgyzstan on July 5 at 6:40 p.m. 3 points tremors were felt in the village of Bar-Dobo, Alay region, the press service of the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences said. According to preliminary data, there were no casualties or destruction.

3.3-Richter-degree earthquake in Vrancea, on Monday morning

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 08:25:00 +0200stiripesurse (en)

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.3 degrees on the Richter scale occurred on Monday morning, at 3:39 local time, in the Vrancea seismic area, Buzau County, according to information published by the National Institute for Earth Physics Research and Development (INCDFP). The quake struck at a depth of 114 kilometers.