Wildfire razes homes in New Zealand

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 22:59:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

A wildfire destroyed at least 11 homes and forced hundreds of terrified residents to evacuate in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, authorities said Thursday. Civil defence officials declared a state of emergency in the South Island city late Wednesday as two blazes that had been smouldering for days merged into a single giant fire-front.

Wildfire razes homes in New Zealand

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 19:15:00 +0100thedailystarBD (en)

A wildfire destroyed at least 11 homes and forced hundreds of terrified residents to evacuate in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, authorities said yesterday. Civil defence officials declared a state of emergency in the South Island city late Wednesday as two blazes that had been smouldering for days merged into a single giant fire-front.

12:46 New Zealand Wildfires Destroy Homes and Forces Evacuations

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 18:51:00 +0100plenglish (en)

16 de febrero de 2017, 12:46 Wellington, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The New Zeland Civilian Defence confirmed one deade and one thousand evacuated because of the wild fires in Port Hills,near the city of Christchurch. According to the sources the authorities have evacuated 400 houses located near two....

Wildfire razes homes in New Zealand

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 10:39:00 +0100thetimes-za (en)

Civil defence officials declared a state of emergency in the South Island city late Wednesday as two blazes that had been smouldering for days merged into a single giant fire-front. Christchurch City Council said more than 1,800 hectares (4,500 acres) of land had been torched in the Port Hills, an....

Residents flee New Zealand wildfire Two wildfires burning for days have converged into one huge front on the outskirts of Christchurch, destroying 11 homes. Prime Minister Bill English told reporters he thought the fires looked "suspicious."

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 09:43:00 +0100deutschewelle-en (en)

An out-of-control fire in New Zealand destroyed eleven homes near Christchurch on Thursday, authorities reported. Hundreds of residents were forced to evacuate the South Island city as civil defense officials declared a state of emergency. Two separate blazes that had been burning for days converged....

Hundreds evacuated as massive fire destroys homes in Christchurch

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 09:40:00 +0100thejournal (en)

A WILDFIRE HAS destroyed at least 11 homes and forced hundreds of terrified residents to evacuate in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, authorities said. Civil defence officials declared a state of emergency in the South Island city late Wednesday as two blazes that had been smouldering for days merged into a single giant fire-front.

New Zealand wildfires see more than 1,000 flee their homes Sky News

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 09:32:00 +0100msn-uk (en)

More than 1,000 people have been forced to flee their homes as wildfires threaten homes in New Zealand's third-largest city. The fire in the Port Hills district of Christchurch began earlier this week and was thought to have been started by an electrical problem.

Wildfire destroys homes in New Zealand

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 08:17:00 +0100RTERadio (en)

A wildfire has destroyed at least 11 homes and forced hundreds of terrified residents to evacuate in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. Civil defence officials declared a state of emergency in the South Island city late last night as two blazes that had been smouldering for days merged into a single giant fire-front.

Wildfire razes homes in New Zealand

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 07:51:00 +0100emirates247 (en)

A wildfire destroyed at least 11 homes and forced hundreds of terrified residents to evacuate in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, authorities said Thursday. Civil defence officials declared a state of emergency in the South Island city late Wednesday as two blazes that had been smouldering for days merged into a single giant fire-front.

Wildfire razes homes in New Zealand

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 07:32:00 +0100thepeninsulaqatar (en)

Wellington: A wildfire destroyed at least 11 homes and forced hundreds of terrified residents to evacuate in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, authorities said Thursday. Civil defence officials declared a state of emergency in the South Island city late Wednesday as two blazes that had been....

New Zealand wildfires see more than 1,000 flee their homes

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 05:38:00 +0100heart (en)

More than 1,000 people have been forced to flee their homes as wildfires threaten homes in New Zealand's third-largest city. The fire in the Port Hills district of Christchurch began earlier this week and was thought to have been started by an electrical problem. It spread rapidly overnight on Wednesday to cover more than 1,800 hectares.

New Zealand wildfires see more than 1,000 flee their homes

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 05:38:00 +0100piratefm (en)

More than 1,000 people have been forced to flee their homes as wildfires threaten homes in New Zealand's third-largest city. The fire in the Port Hills district of Christchurch began earlier this week and was thought to have been started by an electrical problem. It spread rapidly overnight on Wednesday to cover more than 1,800 hectares.

Ombudsman Karen Stevens' home under-insurance warning

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 05:17:00 +0100Stuff (en)

If a homeowner elects a sum that is too low, in the event of their home's destruction in a natural disaster, they would face either having to build a smaller home, or pay the shortfall out of their own pocket. Insurers made the switch to sum insured policies when claims in Christchurch showed their....

Port Hills fire: Homeowners lose everything in blaze

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 04:32:00 +0100rnzi (en)

Frightened residents flee. Early Valley Road resident John Gordon has lost everything apart from a couple of pictures and a computer in the fire. The family were evacuated last night and had no idea their house, and more than 40 classic cars had been lost, until they returned home the next morning.

Wildfire razes homes in New Zealand

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 03:56:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

A wildfire destroyed at least 11 homes and forced hundreds of terrified residents to evacuate in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, authorities said Thursday. Civil defence officials declared a state of emergency in the South Island city late Wednesday as two blazes that had been smouldering for days merged into a single giant fire-front.

Wildfire razes homes in New Zealand

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 03:48:00 +0100business-times (en)

[WELLINGTON] A wildfire destroyed at least 11 homes and forced hundreds of terrified residents to evacuate in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, authorities said Thursday. Civil defence officials declared a state of emergency in the South Island city late Wednesday as two blazes that had been....

More than 1,000 people flee wildfires in NZ

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 03:06:00 +0100skynews (en)

The fire in the Port Hills district of Christchurch began earlier this week and was thought to have been started by an electrical problem. It spread rapidly overnight on Wednesday to cover more than 1,800 hectares. A state of emergency has been declared and Prime Minister Bill English has arrived in the city to monitor the situation.

Wildfire razes homes in New Zealand city of Christchurch; state of emergency declared

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 02:39:00 +0100straitstimesSG (en)

WELLINGTON (AFP) - A wildfire destroyed at least 11 homes and forced hundreds of terrified residents to evacuate in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, authorities said Thursday (Feb 16). Civil defence officials declared a state of emergency in the South Island city late Wednesday as two blazes....

Port Hills wildfires: Voices of the fire

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 22:54:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Massive wild fires whipping through the Port Hills have caused a state of emergency in Christchurch and Selwyn, and forced nearby residents from their homes. These are their stories. James Frost. Tragedy has struck twice for James Frost, who lost his home in the 2011 earthquake and now he's watched his home burn down in the Port Hills blaze.

Un orage en forme de pénis repéré en Australie, le web foudroyé (IMAGE)

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:45:00 +0100francais (fr)

Une ville australienne a été frappée de plein fouet par un orage, dont la visualisation satellitaire a révélé une forme un peu particulière, au grand régal des internautes à l’esprit mal tourné. Dans la région du Queensland, en Australie, la ville de Toowoomba a été touchée par un orage le 13 février.

¿Minoicos inspiraron la leyenda de la Atlántida?

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 05:00:00 +0100eltiempo-CO (es)

Hace alrededor de 3.600 años, la isla de Thera hoy conocida como Santorini (Grecia) fue sacudida por una de las mayores erupciones volcánicas de las que se tenga registro. Ubicada en el llamado arco Helénico, los científicos sugieren que el primer aviso fueron uno o más terremotos que asolaron al puerto de Akrotiri.

Ex on the Beach: Aaron Chalmers ex Becca Edwards makes a splash as she enters the villa

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 18:43:00 +0100chroniclelive (en)

It’s been Aaron Chalmers’ Geordie Shore co-star Zahida Allen who’s been at the centre of the show so far but that all changes on this week’s Ex on the Beach when his former girlfriend Becca Edwards emerges from the sea. Hurricane Zahida has been causing chaos in the villa over the past few weeks as....

Australia wildfires engulf homes

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 10:03:00 +0100mid-day (en)

By Agencies | Posted 5 hours Now Available on the mid-day iOS App, Download Now This screen-grab released on February 12 shows a bushfire near Leadville in NSW. Pic/AFP. Sydney: Several homes were destroyed and two firefighters injured by huge wildfires that tore across Australia 's most populous state over the weekend, officials said yesterday.

Second man's body recovered as receding floodwaters reveal extent of damage

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 09:44:00 +0100abc-au (en)

The body of a man who went missing during Western Australia 's weekend floods has been found, taking the state's wet weather death toll to two, as an early estimate puts the damage bill at more than $100 million dollars. The 74-year-old Esperance man's car This morning police said family members who....

L’Australie fait un don pour les sinistrés

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 06:22:00 +0100lnc (fr)

Le président Édouard Fritch (à gauche), s’est entretenu mardi avec le consul général d’Australie, Paul Wilson. Basé à Nouméa, il est actuellement en visite en Polynésie française. Le consul général a exprimé la solidarité de son pays avec les victimes des intempéries des 21 et 22 janvier, et a....

Summer rain in the Western Australia brings gains and losses

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:38:00 +0100abc-au (en)

Summer rain in the Western Australia 's Great Southern: The gains and the losses for the agricultural sector. As the extent of flood damage in the south of Western Australia becomes more clear, sheep producers in the south of the state are emerging as one of the hardest-hit agricultural sectors.

Disaster training for padres

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:24:00 +0100fijitimes (en)

THERE is a need to educate and empower church leaders on disaster recovery chaplaincy, says Fiji Council of Churches president Tevita Banivanua. He made the comments yesterday as a group from the UnitingWorld Church in Australia and the Fiji Council of Churches conducted training on community....

Australian homes destroyed in wildfires amid high temperatures, winds

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 15:50:00 +0100TorontoStar (en)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA—Several homes were destroyed and two firefighters injured by huge wildfires that tore across Australia ’s most populous state over the weekend, officials said Monday. Scorching temperatures and fierce winds fanned the flames across a wide swathe of New South Wales on Saturday and Sunday.

Natural disaster declared over WA areas hit by flooding

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 12:53:00 +0100abc-au (en)

Unprecedented rains and floods caused widespread damage to towns along the Avon River catchment, with some Swan Valley wine producers inundated. Premier Colin Barnett said declaring the area a natural disaster meant funds were available to those in need.

2,500 firefighters battle massive wildfires in Australia

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 12:10:00 +0100beat102103 (en)

Huge wildfires roaring across Australia ’s most populous state have destroyed homes, authorities say. Scorching temperatures and fierce winds fanned the flames across a wide swathe of New South Wales over the weekend. More than 2,500 firefighters battled nearly 100 fires as temperatures climbed to 47C in parts of the state.

Firefighters continue to tackle massive wildfire blaze in Australia

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 12:08:00 +0100newstalk (en)

2,500 firefighters battled over 100 fires in New South Wales across the weekend as temperatures soared to 47 degrees Celsius in some parts of the state. The NSW Rural Fire Service confirmed today that 30 homes have been destroyed and five damaged as part of the "catastrophic" conditions.

2,500 firefighters battle massive wildfires in Australia

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 11:30:00 +0100irishexaminer (en)

Huge wildfires roaring across Australia 's most populous state have destroyed homes, authorities say. Scorching temperatures and fierce winds fanned the flames across a wide swathe of New South Wales over the weekend. More than 2,500 firefighters battled nearly 100 fires as temperatures climbed to 47C in parts of the state.

WA a disaster area after deadly floods

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 10:35:00 +01009news (en)

Most of Western Australia - an area the size of Western Europe - has been declared a natural disaster area following flooding that has killed at least one person. The body of Charles Boyes was found on Sunday after he drowned while trying to drive his car onto a flooded road on his property near Esperance in WA's south on Saturday evening.

Premier declares natural disaster over Swan Valley areas affected by flood

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 10:09:00 +0100abc-au (en)

Unprecedented rains and floods caused widespread damage to towns along the Avon River catchment, with some Swan Valley wine producers inundated. Premier Colin Barnett said by declaring the area a natural disaster meant funds were available to those in need.

NSW residents evacuate as wildfires rage across the state

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 10:05:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Rural areas of Australia 's New South Wales continue to face extreme fire conditions and have been evacuated as wildfires rage across the state. The Rural Fire Service has announced that 97 fires were recorded across the New South Wales, which cause threats to several homes.

Homes destroyed in fierce Australian wildfires

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 09:20:00 +0100eastoregonian (en)

SYDNEY (AP) — Several homes were destroyed and two firefighters injured by huge wildfires that tore across Australia 's most populous state over the weekend, officials said Monday. Scorching temperatures and fierce winds fanned the flames across a wide swathe of New South Wales on Saturday and Sunday.

Australia is Hot as Balls Right Now

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 08:49:00 +0100gizmodo-in (en)

Scale at right is shown in Celsius. The darkest red ranges from 38 to 46 degrees C, or 100 to 116 degrees F. Image: Bureau of Meteorology. Parts of eastern and central Australia are in the midst of a horrific heatwave, with temperatures reaching as high as 116 degrees F (46 degrees C).

Facebook promueve la solidaridad en casos de emergencia

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 08:42:00 +0100eltiempo-CO (es)

Safety Check, Facebook les permitirá a los usuarios de esta red social pedir y ofrecer ayuda como comida, refugio y transporte en una situación de emergencia o desastre natural. La herramienta, denominada Community Help, busca complementar la funcionalidad de la plataforma ya existente , que da la....

Homes destroyed in fierce Australian wildfires

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 08:24:00 +0100business-standard (en)

Several homes were destroyed and two firefighters injured by huge wildfires that tore across Australia 's most populous state over the weekend, officials said today. Scorching temperatures and fierce winds fanned the flames across a wide swathe of New South Wales on Saturday and Sunday.

Homes destroyed in fierce Australian wildfires

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 08:05:00 +0100GulfDailyNews (en)

Sydney: Officials say several homes have been destroyed by huge wildfires that tore across Australia 's most populous state over the weekend. Scorching temperatures and fierce winds fanned the flames across a wide swathe of New South Wales on Saturday and Sunday.

06:26 Homes razed as Aussie wildfires rip through New South Wales

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:55:00 +0100independent-ie-regional (en)

Scorching temperatures and fierce winds fanned the flames across a wide swathe of New South Wales on Saturday and Sunday. More than 2,500 firefighters battled nearly 100 fires as temperatures climbed to 47 degrees Celsius (117 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of the state. One fire alone burned through 124,000 acres.

Homes destroyed in fierce Australian wildfires

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:49:00 +0100muscatinejournal (en)

In this photo provided by the New South Wales Rural Fire Service smoke billows from a wildfire burning near Mudgee, Australia , Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. The fire has consumed more than 5000 hectares (12,350 acres) of bush and grasslands north-west of Sydney.

L'Australie touchée par d'immenses feux de forêts

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:45:00 +0100itele (fr)

L'été bat son plein dans l'hémisphère sud de l'Australie et les températures sont caniculaires. Plus de 40 degrés sont enregistrés dans plusieurs villes du pays, ce qui engendrent d'immenses feux de forêts, mais aussi des pannes d'électricité.

Homes destroyed in fierce Australian wildfires

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:42:00 +0100seattletimes (en)

In this photo provided by the New South Wales Rural Fire Service smoke billows from a wildfire burning near Mudgee, Australia , Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. The fire has consumed more than 5000 hectares (12,350 acres) of bush and grasslands north-west of Sydney.

Homes destroyed in fierce Australian wildfires

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:35:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

In this photo provided by the New South Wales Rural Fire Service smoke billows from a wildfire burning near Mudgee, Australia , Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. The fire has consumed more than 5000 hectares (12,350 acres) of bush and grasslands north-west of Sydney.

Homes razed as Aussie wildfires rip through New South Wales

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:29:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

Scorching temperatures and fierce winds fanned the flames across a wide swathe of New South Wales on Saturday and Sunday. More than 2,500 firefighters battled nearly 100 fires as temperatures climbed to 47 degrees Celsius (117 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of the state. One fire alone burned through 124,000 acres.

Homes destroyed in fierce Australian wildfires

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:27:00 +0100wivb (en)

SYDNEY (AP) — Several homes were destroyed and two firefighters injured by huge wildfires that tore across Australia ’s most populous state over the weekend, officials said Monday. Scorching temperatures and fierce winds fanned the flames across a wide swathe of New South Wales on Saturday and Sunday.

Homes destroyed in fierce Australian wildfires

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:24:00 +0100dailyjournal (en)

SYDNEY Several homes were destroyed and two firefighters injured by huge wildfires that tore across Australia ’s most populous state over the weekend, officials said Monday. Scorching temperatures and fierce winds fanned the flames across a wide swathe of New South Wales on Saturday and Sunday.

Homes destroyed in fierce Australian wildfires

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:21:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

In this photo provided by the New South Wales Rural Fire Service smoke billows from a wildfire burning near Mudgee, Australia , Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. The fire has consumed more than 5000 hectares (12,350 acres) of bush and grasslands north-west of Sydney.

Homes destroyed in fierce Australian wildfires

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:19:00 +0100nzherald (en)

SYDNEY (AP) " Officials say several homes have been destroyed by huge wildfires that tore across Australia 's most populous state over the weekend. Scorching temperatures and fierce winds fanned the flames across a wide swathe of New South Wales on Saturday and Sunday.

Waimarama Rd reopened after day of fire drama

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:19:00 +0100nzherald (en)

Waimarama Rd, which was closed earlier today because of a massive fire that razed a house and forced the evacuation of people, has re-opened. Waimarama Rd was used as a fire-break to stop the fire re-opened at 6pm and cars are able to get through the area.

Homes destroyed in fierce Australian wildfires

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:16:00 +0100newsok (en)

In this photo provided by the New South Wales Rural Fire Service smoke billows from a wildfire burning near Mudgee, Australia , Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. The fire has consumed more than 5000 hectares (12,350 acres) of bush and grasslands north-west of Sydney.

L'Australie touchée par d'immense feu de forêt

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:15:00 +0100itele (fr)

L'été bat son plein dans l'hémisphère sud de l'Australie et les températures sont caniculaires. Plus de 40 degrés sont enregistrés dans plusieurs villes du pays, ce qui engendrent d'immense feux de forêts, mais aussi des pannes d'électricité.

Homes destroyed in fierce Australian wildfires

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:14:00 +0100theglobeandmail (en)

Several homes were destroyed and two firefighters injured by huge wildfires that tore across Australia 's most populous state over the weekend, officials said Monday. Scorching temperatures and fierce winds fanned the flames across a wide swathe of New South Wales on Saturday and Sunday.

Homes destroyed in fierce Australian wildfires

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:12:00 +0100WashingtonPost (en)

SYDNEY — Several homes were destroyed and two firefighters injured by huge wildfires that tore across Australia ’s most populous state over the weekend, officials said Monday. Scorching temperatures and fierce winds fanned the flames across a wide swathe of New South Wales on Saturday and Sunday.

Homes destroyed in fierce Australian wildfires

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:07:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

Several homes were destroyed and two firefighters injured by huge wildfires that tore across Australia 's most populous state over the weekend, officials said Monday. Scorching temperatures and fierce winds fanned the flames across a wide swathe of New South Wales on Saturday and Sunday.

Homes destroyed in fierce Australian wildfires

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:04:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

Several homes were destroyed and two firefighters injured by huge wildfires that tore across Australia 's most populous state over the weekend, officials said Monday. Scorching temperatures and fierce winds fanned the flames across a wide swathe of New South Wales on Saturday and Sunday.

Homes destroyed in fierce Australian wildfires

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:04:00 +0100wwlp (en)

SYDNEY (AP) — Several homes were destroyed and two firefighters injured by huge wildfires that tore across Australia ’s most populous state over the weekend, officials said Monday. Scorching temperatures and fierce winds fanned the flames across a wide swathe of New South Wales on Saturday and Sunday.

Homes destroyed in fierce Australian wildfires

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 06:56:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

Several homes were destroyed and two firefighters injured by huge wildfires that tore across Australia 's most populous state over the weekend, officials said Monday. Scorching temperatures and fierce winds fanned the flames across a wide swathe of New South Wales on Saturday and Sunday.

Australia recovers from "catastrophic"wildfire conditions

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 04:16:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

SYDNEY, Feb.13 (Xinhua) -- The Australia n state of New South Wales is recovering from wildfires on Monday, after "catastrophic" conditions caused by a recent heatwave saw 2,500 firefighters battle 120 fires across the state. "We know that there are going to be homes lost.

WILD WEATHER

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 04:15:00 +01009news (en)

A slight reprieve in hot weather felt in some states and territories over the past few days is all but over, as much of the country prepares for another day of searing temperatures. Queenslanders who have been suffering through scorching temperatures will only get a few days reprieve before the hot weather sets in again.

Australia: Wildfires rage in New South Wales heatwave

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 17:15:00 +0100euronews-en (en)

Despite desperate efforts by emergency crews, dozens of wildfires are raging in the Australia n state of New South Wales, amid extreme heat and strong winds. At least one person has suffered serious burns. Wildlife is under threat too, as are properties, a number of which are reported to have been destroyed.

Le sud de l'Australie en proie à d'importants feux de brousse

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:34:00 +0100skynet (fr)

L'Etat de Nouvelle-Galles du Sud, dans le sud-est de l'Australie, est en proie à d'importants feux de brousse, alors que les températures continuent à battre des records de chaleur. Quelque 2.500 hommes du feu sont mobilisés pour combattre les flammes, a-t-on appris dimanche.

Le sud de l’Australie en proie à d’importants feux de brousse

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:31:00 +0100metrotime (fr)

L’Etat de Nouvelle-Galles du Sud, dans le sud-est de l’Australie, est en proie à d’importants feux de brousse, alors que les températures continuent à battre des records de chaleur. Quelque 2.500 hommes du feu sont mobilisés pour combattre les flammes, a-t-on appris dimanche.

Chile ha aprendido de sus catástrofes, destaca la representante de la ONU

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 22:02:00 +0100caracol (es)

Chile ha aprendido de las catástrofes vividas en los últimos años y ahora está preparado para hacer frente a este tipo de situaciones, dijo en entrevista con Efe la representante local de las Naciones Unidas, Silvia Rucks. Santiago de Chile, 11 feb (EFE).

Chile ha aprendido de sus catástrofes, destaca la representante de la ONU

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 21:58:00 +0100noticias-terra (es)

Chile ha aprendido de las catástrofes vividas en los últimos años y ahora está preparado para hacer frente a este tipo de situaciones, dijo en entrevista con Efe la representante local de las Naciones Unidas, Silvia Rucks. "Chile se ha tomado muy en serio el tema de la gestión de grandes riesgos", aseguró Rucks, coordinadora en Chile de la ONU.

Chile ha aprendido de sus catástrofes, destaca la representante de la ...

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 21:53:00 +0100noticias-terra-ar (es)

Chile ha aprendido de las catástrofes vividas en los últimos años y ahora está preparado para hacer frente a este tipo de situaciones, dijo en entrevista con Efe la representante local de las Naciones Unidas, Silvia Rucks. "Chile se ha tomado muy en serio el tema de la gestión de grandes riesgos", aseguró Rucks, coordinadora en Chile de la ONU.

Nuclear Disarmament NATO

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 23:02:00 +0100NuclearThreatInitiative (en)

. [5] Work being done at the United States Air Force Base at Aviano suggests that the supply of tactical weapons at the base seems to have been reduced to between 25 and 35 bombs. [6] Weapons System [7] Non-strategic gravity bombs (B61-3, B61-4) Delivery system: U.S.

Australia is Hot as Balls Right Now

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 21:44:00 +0100gizmodo (en)

Parts of eastern and central Australia are in the midst of a horrific heatwave, with temperatures reaching as high as 116 degrees F (46 degrees C). Alarmingly, the record-setting conditions are expected to worsen over the coming weekend. While it’s always hard to tie individual meteorological events....

Earthquake measuring 6.7 magnitude hits Philippines - USGS

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 17:12:00 +0100Stuff (en)

An earthquake measuring 6.7 struck near the island of Mindanao in the Philippines on Friday (Saturday morning NZ Time), the US Geological Survey reported. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km, about 13 km east of the city of Surigao, the USGS said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Facebook suma herramientas para encontrar ayuda en emergencias

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 12:46:00 +0100gestion (es)

Safety Check de Facebook permite a los usuarios en una determinada zona geográfica reportarse a salvo después de un desastre, como el terremoto en Nepal o los atentados terroristas en París. (Bloomberg) .- Los usuarios de Facebook Inc. a menudo se conectan a la red social para buscar alivio y proporcionar apoyo en momentos de crisis.

Facebook now lets you give help to others during emergencies

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 10:35:00 +0100digitaljournal (en)

By James Walker 14 hours ago in Technology Facebook has expanded its Safety Check crisis relief feature to let unaffected people contribute aid to the community. Safety Check can now be used to ask for and offer help, whether it's physical support or important resources that should be shared. Facebook launched Safety Check in 2014.

SA earthquake: Adelaide rattled by earthquake measuring 2.7

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 07:02:00 +0100ibtimes-au (en)

Adelaide experienced a small earthquake, measuring 2.7, on Friday. The tremor, which struck at 12:24 p.m., comes after nine days when the city experienced a relatively larger quake. Friday’s earthquake was centred at Seacombe Heights, in the southern suburbs between Glen St and Bleasdale Ave.

Facebook to the rescue in times of emergency?

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 05:46:00 +0100watoday (en)

Become a WA Today member today. Create your account now! Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. Facebook's users often connect on the social network to seek relief and provide support during times of crisis.

Esta es la nueva función de Facebook que servirá de ayuda en emergencias

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 05:12:00 +0100elfinanciero (es)

Los usuarios de Facebook a menudo se conectan a la red social para buscar alivio y proporcionar apoyo en momentos de crisis. Ahora, la compañía actualizará su función Safety Check para facilitar a la gente encontrar o dar ayuda, como comida, refugio o transporte durante los desastres locales.

Facebook adds tools for finding help to safety check feature

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 04:32:00 +0100theage (en)

Become a The Age member today. Create your account now! Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. Facebook's users often connect on the social network to seek relief and provide support during times of crisis.

Lunchtime tremor shakes Adelaide nine days after larger quake

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 04:30:00 +0100abc-au (en)

Tremor shakes Adelaide nine days after larger earthquake in city. Posted February 10, 2017 13:41:34. People in Adelaide on their lunch break have reported a small tremor just nine days after a larger quake rattled the city. Geoscience reported a magnitude-2.

Facebook adds tools for finding help to safety check feature

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 04:28:00 +0100smh (en)

Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. Become a SMH member today! Create account now! Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment,....

Why you want to be prepared in case disaster strikes

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 04:10:00 +0100dailytelegraph (en)

It seems mother nature can be at her most destructive just when we’re all ready for a relaxing start to the new year after the busyness of Christmas and the school holiday fun of January. And while there’s nothing we can do to control the weather or predict where the next fire, flood or storm will....

Small earthquake in Adelaide

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 03:48:00 +01009news (en)

A 2.7 magnitude earthquake has shaken Adelaide. Geoscience Australia says the modest tremor hit at 12.24pm. It follows a 3.7 magnitude quake that struck near Murray Bridge just more than a week ago. Sumo wrestler scores brutal UFC-style knockout A sumo wrestling match in Japan ended quickly after....

Tremor reported in Adelaide

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 03:31:00 +0100news_com_au (en)

Readers have reported feeling the tremor, with a depth of 20km, from Valley View to Bedford Park. Happy Valley resident John Chelo called The Advertiser after his house shook for several minutes. “There was an enormous bang like a volcano was going off,” the 70-year-old said.

Facebook now lets you give help to others during emergencies

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 20:22:00 +0100digitaljournal (en)

By James Walker 23 mins ago in Technology Facebook has expanded its Safety Check crisis relief feature to let unaffected people contribute aid to the community. Safety Check can now be used to ask for and offer help, whether it's physical support or important resources that should be shared. Facebook launched Safety Check in 2014.

Scientists reveal MASSIVE landslide that smashed Great Barrier Reef thousands of years ago

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 19:21:00 +0100express (en)

GETTY Ross Logan The Great Barrier Reef was hit with a massive earthquake 300,000 years ago A team of scientists made the startling discovery while 3D mapping the seafloor of Australia 's famous coral reef and realised it was nowhere near as flat as first thought.

Suburbs Are Increasingly Threatened by Wildfires Due to Climate Change

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 17:39:00 +0100scientificamerican (en)

The suburbs evoke images of white picket fences and organized sports, a peaceful escape from big-city living. But new research finds verdant residential communities are increasingly likely to go up in smoke. In an analysis of more than 23 million fires, a study published this week in the journal....

Facebook introduce una herramienta para ayudar a los afectados por las catástrofes

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 15:26:00 +0100cadenaser (es)

presentó, tras el terremoto de Fukushima , la herramienta 'Safety Check'. También conocida como ' Comprobación del Estado de Seguridad ', esta plataforma dirigida a los más de 1.800 millones de perfiles que componen la red social permite a sus usuarios avisar de manera rápida y eficaz a sus....

Facebook suma herramientas para encontrar ayuda en emergencias

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 15:16:00 +0100larepublica-cr (es)

Los usuarios de Facebook a menudo se conectan a la red social para buscar alivio y proporcionar apoyo en momentos de crisis. Ahora, la compañía actualizará su función Safety Check para facilitar a la gente encontrar o dar ayuda, como comida, refugio o transporte durante los desastres locales.

Scientists Discovered a Gigantic, 300,000-Year-Old Landslide Under the Ocean

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 14:37:00 +0100smithsonianmag (en)

, scientists have discovered remnants of a massive undersea landslide that occurred 300,000 years ago off of the Great Barrier Reef. It’s an intriguing find in a location that has already yielded plenty of fascinating scientific information. The study , which was published in the journal Marine....

KSA among testing grounds for Facebook's new ‘Community Help’ feature

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 12:59:00 +0100arabnews (en)

NEW YORK: Facebook is adding a feature to make it easier for people affected by disasters to find each other locally to provide and receive help, with Saudi Arabia among the countries initially covered. It will also be available initially in the United States, Australia , Canada, India and New Zealand, Facebook officials said.

Facebook Safety Check will let people offer food and shelter during crisis 17 hours ago

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 09:57:00 +0100siliconrepublic (en)

Facebook’s Safety Check feature has been expanded to let users offer shelter and aid to people affected in their area. Launched in 2014, Facebook’s Safety Check feature was lauded as the best way to let loved ones know that someone in a disaster-stricken area was OK.

Facebook creates 'Community Help' feature for disaster assistance

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 07:17:00 +0100gizmodo-in (en)

Facebook plans to add a feature on Wednesday to make it easier for people affected by disasters to find each other locally to provide and receive help. The world's largest social network said its "Community Help" will activate after natural disasters and major accidents as a part of " Safety Check....

Facebook adds tools for finding or giving help after local disasters

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 03:41:00 +0100denverpost (en)

By Shelly Hagan, Bloomberg News. Facebook’s users often connect on the social network to seek relief and provide support during times of crisis. Now, the company is updating its Safety Check feature to make it easier for people to find or give help such as food, shelter or transportation during local disasters.

Facebook adds Community Help feature to Safety Check to help folks in crisis

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 03:19:00 +0100azcentral (en)

Facebook launched Safety Check in 2014 to help people inform friends and loved ones that they were safe following natural disasters and other crises. On Wednesday, Facebook adds a new feature to Safety Check called Community Help. As its name suggests, the feature is meant to help people in need....

Fire tornado captured on video in Western Australia

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 03:17:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Terrifying video shows massive fire tornado ravaging a farm while horses run for their lives - as Australia faces a weekend of extreme bushfire danger Fire tornado ripped through property and scared horses in Western Australia; Video was captured by Danny Robinson and uploaded to Facebook on Monday....

Sunshine Coast bushfire a 'warning shot' of more to come: fire ecologist

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 01:46:00 +0100smh (en)

The Sunshine Coast bushfire that devastated more than 900 hectares of national park in January was a "warning shot" for south-east Queenslanders to brace for more extreme bushfires, a fire ecologist warns. An international research project led by Tasmanian Professor of Environmental Change Biology....

El rarísimo suceso en Australia, el cono del fenómeno alcanzó al menos los mil pies de altura

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:26:00 +0100elmanana-mx (es)

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO.- Un tornado de fuego fue captado en video por un testigo durante un incendio de pastizales, esto en el oeste de Australia , enExmouth Gulf. Danny Robinson, el responsable de la grabación que fue tomada a una distancia aproximada de cuatro millas, dijo que el incendio de pastizales....

Facebook lanza Community Help

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:23:00 +0100informador (es)

Safety Check es una forma simple de comunicarse con amigos y familiares tras una crisis o un desastre natural, que permite a las personas notificar que se encuentran a salvo. La nueva herramienta llamada Community Help, amplía el alcance de Safety Check, lo que le permite a las personas para ayudarse mutuamente y de manera directa.

02:29 PM Facebook lanza Community Help

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:05:00 +0100el-mexicano (es)

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO.- La red social Facebook agregó una nueva herramienta a su plataforma de respuesta de crisis Safety Check, que a partir de ahora también permitirá a las personas pedir y ofrecer comida, refugio y transporte. Safety Check es una forma simple de comunicarse con amigos y familiares....

Facebook expands Safety Check to help users help one another

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:56:00 +0100csmonitor (en)

February 8, 2017 When disaster strikes, Facebook users have become accustomed to checking in "safe" to provide assurances to their loved ones. Now, the social media giant is taking that a step further, providing a platform for users to help one another in times of crisis.

Lanza Facebook Community Help

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:09:00 +0100nortedigital (es)

La red social Facebook agregó una nueva herramienta a su plataforma de respuesta de crisis Safety Check, que a partir de ahora también permitirá a las personas pedir y ofrecer ayuda como comida, refugio y transporte. Safety Check es una forma simple de comunicarse con amigos y familiares tras una....

Facebook rolls out 'Community Help' feature to connect users seeking aid after disasters

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 20:52:00 +0100washtimes (en)

Facebook rolled out a new feature Wednesday aimed at allowing users of the internet’s largest social network to offer assistance to one another in the event of natural disasters and other localized emergencies. Supplemental to the Safety Check feature introduced in 2014, Facebook’s new Community....

Así fue el tsunami que se originó en la Gran Barrera de Coral hace 300.000 años

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 20:51:00 +0100eleconomista-es (es)

Un equipo internacional de cinco científicos, entre ellos el español Ángel Puga-Bernabéu, de la Universidad de Granada, ha descubierto los restos de un enorme deslizamiento submarino en la Gran Barrera de Coral (noreste de Australia ) que pudo producirse hace más de 300.000 años y que desencadenó olas de tsunami de hasta 27 metros de altura.

Refugio y comida en caso de una catástrofe, ahora en Facebook

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:46:00 +0100tabascohoy (es)

08/02/2017 12:25 / Ciudad de México Como muchos de ustedes sabrán, Facebook tiene una función implementada llamada Safety Check, en la que los usuarios pueden avisar a sus contactos que se encuentran bien después de una catástrofe o un fenómeno natural.

Impresionante tornado de fuego es captado en video

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:45:00 +0100vanguardia-MX (es)

Un tornado de fuego fue captado en video por un testigo durante un incendio de pastizales, esto en el oeste de Australia , enExmouth Gulf. Danny Robinson, el responsable de la grabación que fue tomada a una distancia aproximada de cuatro millas, dijo que el incendio de pastizales comenzó el domingo en la noche y continuó hasta el lunes.

Facebook's safety check adding tools for finding help

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 18:25:00 +0100nola (en)

Facebook users often connect on the social network to seek relief and provide support during times of crisis. Now, the company is updating its Safety Check feature to make it easier for people to find or give help such as food, shelter or transportation during local disasters.

Facebook updates tool for helping during times of disasters

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 17:47:00 +0100financialexpress (en)

Inspired by the widespread use of its tool in countries like India during natural disasters, social media giant Facebook today updated a ‘Safety Check’ feature that lets people find and give help such as food, shelter and transportation after a crisis. “Our belief is that the community can teach us new ways to use the platform.

Facebook will help you find food and shelter in emergencies - CNET

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 17:06:00 +0100cnet (en)

Facebook's Community Help tool is now a part of Safety Check. You can search for resources or help provide for those in need around crisis areas. Facebook. Facebook is making Safety Check more than a tool to let people know you're out of harm's way. The social network giant on Wednesday added a....

Facebook updates tool for helping during times of disasters

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:54:00 +0100business-standard (en)

Inspired by the widespread use of its tool in countries like during natural disasters, giant Facebook today updated a 'Safety Check' feature that lets people find and give help such as food, shelter and transportation after a crisis. "Our belief is that the community can teach us new ways to use the platform.

Facebook creates 'Community Help' feature for disaster assistance

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:43:00 +0100trust (en)

The feature, which will activate after major disasters, will make it easier for people to find each other and to receive help. By David Ingram. Feb 8 (Reuters) - Facebook plans to add a feature on Wednesday to make it easier for people affected by disasters to find each other locally to provide and receive help.

Facebook adds tools for finding help to Safety Check feature Bloomberg

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:45:00 +0100msn-uk (en)

© Shelly Hagan BC-FACEBOOK-SAFETY-CHECK Facebook Inc.’s users often connect on the social network to seek relief and provide support during times of crisis. Now, the company is updating its Safety Check feature to make it easier for people to find or give help such as food, shelter or transportation during local disasters.

Facebook’s new Community Help feature will help connect people during disasters

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:44:00 +0100globalnews (en)

The company's designers envisioned a virtual classified advertising section where people near each other can offer shelter after a forest fire, seek food in the wake of an earthquake and meet other immediate needs in an organized way. will roll out a new feature Wednesday that will make it easier....

Facebook adds Community Help feature to Safety Check to help folks in…

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:41:00 +0100usaToday (en)

Facebook launched Safety Check in 2014 to help people inform friends and loved ones that they were safe following natural disasters and other crises. On Wednesday, Facebook adds a new feature to Safety Check called Community Help. As its name suggests, the feature is meant to help people in need....

Facebook creates 'Community Help' feature for disaster assistance

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:37:00 +0100news-yahoo-in (en)

By David Ingram. (Reuters) - Facebook plans to add a feature on Wednesday to make it easier for people affected by disasters to find each other locally to provide and receive help. The world's largest social network said its "Community Help" will activate after natural disasters and major accidents....

Facebook creates 'Community Help' feature for disaster assistance

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:33:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

By David Ingram. (Reuters) - Facebook plans to add a feature on Wednesday to make it easier for people affected by disasters to find each other locally to provide and receive help. The world's largest social network said its "Community Help" will activate after natural disasters and major accidents....

Facebook adds Community Help to Safety Checks - CNET

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:32:00 +0100cnet (en)

Facebook's Community Help tool is now a part of Safety Check. You can search for resources or help provide for those in need around crisis areas. Facebook. Facebook is making Safety Check more than a tool to let people know you're out of harm's way. The social network giant added a "Community Help"....

Facebook has a new tool to help people find food and shelter during disasters

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:11:00 +0100news-yahoo-de (en)

(Facebook) Facebook is ramping up its efforts to become a disaster and crisis response tool. The social network is releasing a new "Community Help" feature in its main app, which will allow Facebook users to connect with those seeking shelter, food, and supplies in the wake of a natural disaster.

Facebook adds Community Help feature to Safety Check to help folks in crisis

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:09:00 +0100azcentral (en)

Facebook launched Safety Check in 2014 to help people inform friends and loved ones that they were safe following natural disasters and other crises. On Wednesday, Facebook adds a new feature to Safety Check called Community Help. As its name suggests, the feature is meant to help people in need....

Sunshine Coast bushfire a 'warning shot' of more to come: fire ecologist

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:32:00 +0100smh (en)

The Sunshine Coast bushfire that devastated more than 900 hectares of national park in January was a "warning shot" for south-east Queenslanders to brace for more extreme bushfires, a fire ecologist warns. An international research project led by Tasmanian Professor of Environmental Change Biology....

Sunshine Coast bushfire a 'warning shot' of more to come: fire ecologist

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:26:00 +0100theage (en)

The Sunshine Coast bushfire that devastated more than 900 hectares of national park in January was a "warning shot" for south-east Queenslanders to brace for more extreme bushfires, a fire ecologist warns. An international research project led by Tasmanian Professor of Environmental Change Biology....

Sunshine Coast bushfire a 'warning shot' of more to come: fire ecologist

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:16:00 +0100brisbanetimes (en)

The Sunshine Coast bushfire that devastated more than 900 hectares of national park in January was a "warning shot" for south-east Queenslanders to brace for more extreme bushfires, a fire ecologist warns. An international research project led by Tasmanian Professor of Environmental Change Biology....

Un affaissement crée un énorme trou près de la maison...

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:07:00 +0100bfmtv (fr)

Un affaissement crée un énorme trou près de la maison du Premier ministre australien Un affaissement de la chaussée, causé par des pluies diluviennes en Australie mardi, a fait apparaître un énorme trou à Sydney, près de la maison du Premier ministre australien Malcolm Turnbull.

Ancient undersea landslide discovered in Australia

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 11:02:00 +0100bbc (en)

Image copyright James Cook University Image caption The landslide is about 30 times the size of Uluru. Scientists have discovered evidence of a massive ancient undersea landslide next to Australia 's Great Barrier Reef. The Gloria Knolls Slide is at least 300,000 years old and 32 cubic km in volume,....

Massive, ancient landslide discovered in Great Barrier Reef

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 10:43:00 +0100business-standard (en)

Scientists have discovered a massive undersea landslide in Australia 's iconic Great Barrier Reef that may have triggered a huge tsunami more than 300,000 years ago. The remains of the slip, known as the Gloria Knolls Slide, were discovered 75 kilometres off the north Queensland coast while the....

Video: aficionado registra extraño tornado de fuego en Australia

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 04:51:00 +0100eltiempo-CO (es)

Aficionado registra extraño tornado de fuego en Australia . Este extraordinario fenómeno ocurrió en medio del incendio de unos terrenos en Exmouth Gulf, en Australia. Danny Robinson, quien presenció lo ocurrido, le contó a la agencia de noticias Reuters que la emergencia duró un día y que el tornado se mantuvo durante cerca de diez minutos.

«Sharknado 5»: el tornado de tiburones más global y letal

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 19:20:00 +0100abc-Andalucia (es)

Syfy continúa exprimiendo la saga Sharknado . La cadena, junto con la productora The Asylum, ya prepara la quinta película, protagonizada de nuevo por Ian Ziering y Tara Reid, según publica Variety . La primera cinta, rodada en Los Ángeles, introducía el concepto de la serie: tiburones que llegaban en un tornado y lo arrasaban todo a su paso.

Fire tornado sends horses running, torches Australian ranch

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 15:24:00 +0100globalnews (en)

. WATCH ABOVE: Amateur video shows a fire tornado that formed during a bushfire in Western Australia on Sunday. Amateur video shot on Monday shows a fire tornado forming during a bushfire in Western Australia. Danny Robinson, who works on a ranch close to the fire, recorded the fire and smoke....

Research predicts extreme fires will increasingly be part of our global landscape

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 15:00:00 +0100terradaily (en)

Increasingly dangerous fire weather is forecast as the global footprint of extreme fires expands, according to the latest research. University of Tasmania Professor of Environmental Change Biology David Bowman led an international collaboration - including researchers from the University of Idaho....

Deux touristes suisses échappent à la noyade

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 11:18:00 +0100arcinfo (fr)

Danger Alors qu'ils visitaient l'ouest de l'Australie en minibus, un couple de touristes suisses a été surpris par une inondation soudaine. Miraculeusement, les deux jeunes ont échappé à la noyade en se réfugiant sur le toit d'un cabanon de WC. Ils ont très eu chaud! La semaine passée, Julian M. et Sandra B.

Risk of ‘megafires’ to increase as climate warms

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 09:27:00 +0100eco-business (en)

, a research professor at the University of Maryland , who wasn’t involved in the study. “Through the 1990s we were stuck using sensors that were never intended for observing fires, and consequently provided a distorted view of global fire patterns and behaviour.

Extremely 'dangerous' fire weather on rise in Australia: Study

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 09:06:00 +0100business-standard (en)

Extremely dangerous fire weather will become increasingly prominent in Australia and the Mediterranean, a study has found. The study, published by the University of Tasmania (UTAS) on Tuesday, assessed 23 million landscape fires globally between 2002 and 2013 and focused on 478 of the most extreme wildfire events, Xinhua news agency reported.

Extreme fires will increasingly be part of our global landscape

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 03:12:00 +0100homelandsecuritynewswire (en)

Wildfire burned more than 10 million acres in the United States in 2015, and cost over $2 billion to suppress. There were 23 million landscape fires around the world between 2002 and 2013, and researchers define 478 of them as extreme wildfire events. Increasingly dangerous fire weather is forecast as the global footprint of extreme fires expands.

Public health leaders speaking in Wellington through February

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 01:22:00 +0100voxy (en)

The 21st Public Health Summer School starts at the University of Otago, Wellington today. As part of the Public Health Summer School, the university will host four free evening talks by leading international public health experts throughout February. The Wellington lectures are free and open to the public.

Extreme and destructive wildfires will intensify around the globe

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 17:39:00 +0100ibtimes-uk (en)

Wildfires have been reported everywhere around the globe Twitter/ @littleredreba. Current climate change projections suggest that the geographic footprint of this dangerous fire weather is likely to expand globally – with more droughts and dangerous winds potentially seen in the future – making extreme wildfires more common around the globe.

Worst Wildfires in Chile's History Have Left Devastation in Their Wake

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 17:36:00 +0100gizmodo-in (en)

A flower shoots up through soot in a community razed by wildfires on Feb. 2nd, 2017. Image: AP Photo/Esteban Felix. Over the weekend, the Chilean government a state of emergency in response to the worst wildfire season in the nation's history . The fires, which now appear to be dying down, have....

Leafy suburbs of the wealthy world face growing danger from wildfires, experts warn

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 17:03:00 +0100independent-UK (en)

The leafy suburbs of some of the wealthiest places in the world are facing a growing risk of being consumed by a devastating wildfire, according to a major new study that mapped 23 million different fires over the last decade. The fire weather season has increased by an average of nearly a fifth....