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Canada quake triggers Hawaii tsunami scare

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:38:00 +0100

A tsunami warning for Hawaii, triggered by a powerful earthquake in Canada, proved nothing more than a pre-Halloween scare for thousands of people this weekend.

Canada quake triggers Hawaii tsunami scare

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:46:00 +0100

NEW: the largest wave was about 2.5 feet above ambient sea level NEW: Tsunami advisory lifted Hawaii evacuations are lifted The tsunami was caused by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in western ...

Aussies sit tight after 'mild' tsunami

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:28:00 +0100

MEMBERS of a Queensland rugby league team remain holed up in an Hawaiian evacuation centre as a mild tsunami disrupts tourists and residents.

Syrian warplanes heavily bombard Damascus area

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:03:00 +0100

Syrian warplanes heavily bombarded rebel targets in the suburbs of Damascus on Monday in what activists said was one of the most intense air raid campaigns around the capital since the uprising began 19 months ago.

Storm cuts off Ulster from US

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:39:00 +0100

Flights from Belfast and Dublin to the east coast of America were dramatically cancelled last night as a ‘Frankenstorm’ hurricane threatened 60 million people on the most heavily populated corridor in the United States.

Hawaii tsunami smaller than feared tsunami advisory canceled for coastline

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:16:00 +0100

Mike Nakamoto of Honolulu prepare's his client's boat moored at the Ala Wai Harbor to take it to deep water after learning of a tsunami warning Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Honolulu. A ...

Hawaii tsunami smaller than feared

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:59:00 +0100

Officials in Hawaii cancelled a tsunami advisory for the state's coastline, paving the way for beaches and harbours to reopen.

Magnitude 7.7 Quake Strikes off Canadian Coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:34:00 +0100

Tsunami warnings issued after magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of western Canada

HI Tsunami Smaller Than Feared; Ports Reopened

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:34:00 +0100

Officials in Hawaii reopened the state's ports on Sunday after canceling a tsunami advisory due to fears of waves generated from a powerful earthquake off the coast of Canada. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center lifted its tsunami advisory Sunday just before 4 a.m.

Residents escape biggest quake in Canada since 1949

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:47:00 +0100

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the west coast of Canada, but there were no reports of major damage.

After Warning, Hawaii Tsunami Smaller Than Expected

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:40:00 +0100

A geologist tracking a tsunami in Hawaii said the first waves hitting shore, resulting from a powerful earthquake off the coast of Canada, were smaller than expected.

6.3-magnitude quake hits Queen Charlotte Islands Canada

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:36:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale jolted Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada, at 2:54 a.m. Beijing Time, China Earthquake Networks Center said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was ...

After Warning, Hawaii Tsunami Smaller Than Expected

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:17:00 +0100

A geologist tracking a tsunami in Hawaii said the first waves hitting shore, resulting from a powerful earthquake off the coast of Canada, were smaller than expected.

Western Canada rocked by 6.3 aftershock

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:02:00 +0100

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Parts of Canada's west coast shook throughout the day Sunday as aftershocks up to magnitude-6.3 kept people on alert.

HI tsunami smaller than feared; ports reopened

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:48:00 +0100

Officials in Hawaii reopened the state's ports on Sunday after canceling a tsunami advisory due to fears of waves generated from a powerful earthquake off the coast of Canada.

HI tsunami smaller than feared; ports reopened

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:42:00 +0100

Officials in Hawaii reopened the state's ports on Sunday after canceling a tsunami advisory due to fears of waves generated from a powerful earthquake off the coast of Canada.

7.7 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami alert in Hawaii

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:26:00 +0100

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the west coast of Canada over the weekend, prompting a tsunami warning for Hawaii that sent at least 100,000 people fleeing from shore to higher ground. The ...

Hawaii back in business following tsunami

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:02:00 +0100

The Hawaiian tsunami advisory has been cancelled after the islands were placed on a high alert last night following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake near the Queen Charlotte Islands off the coast of British Columbia. At a depth of 17 kilometres, the earthquake struck at just after 5pm Hawaii time with....

Tsunami warning for Hawaii lifted

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:37:00 +0100

HONOLULU, Hawaii: Forecasters early Sunday lifted a tsunami warning issued for the US Pacific state of Hawaii in the wake of a major earthquake off th

American Scene: Dragon capsule back on Earth after trip to space station

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:36:00 +0100

CAPE CANAVERAL An unmanned space capsule carrying medical samples from the International Space Station splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, completing the first official private interstellar shipment under a $1 billion contract with NASA. The California-based SpaceX company gently guided the Dragon into the water via parachutes .

Western Canada Rattled by Magnitude 6.3 Quake

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:55:00 +0100

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the coast of western Canada, several hours after a powerful temblor nearby sparked a tsunami warning and sent Hawaiians scrambling, U.S. seismologists said Sunday.

Hawaii tsunami warning canceled after lower than expected waves

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:38:00 +0100

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:09 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Coastal evacuation canceled; no reports of major flooding or damage * Tsunami triggered by powerful quake off Canadian coast (Changes slug and headline to UPDATE 1 to replace UPDATE 4, which moved earlier) By Jorene Barut and Suzanne Roig....

Magnitude 7.7 quake strikes off Canadian coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:37:00 +0100

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) â€” A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the west coast of Canada, but there were no reports of major damage. Residents in parts of British Columbia were evacuated, but the province appeared to escape the biggest quake in Canada since 1949 largely unscathed. The U.S.

7.7 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami alert in Hawaii

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:23:00 +0100

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the west coast of Canada over the weekend, prompting a tsunami warning for Hawaii that sent at least 100,000 people fleeing from shore to higher ground. The evacuation order was later cancelled. Related Stories Tsunami warning for Hawaii after powerful....

After Warning, Hawaii Tsunami Smaller Than Expected

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:06:00 +0100

A geologist tracking a tsunami in Hawaii said the first waves hitting shore, resulting from a powerful earthquake off the coast of Canada, were smaller than expected.

Magnitude 7.7 quake strikes off Canadian coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:59:00 +0100

National Guard responds to Hurricane Sandy, monitors tsunami

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0100

As more governors declared states of emergency in advance of Hurricane Sandy, the National Guard stood ready to respond to the aftermath of the storm.

Magnitude 7.7 quake strikes off Canadian coast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:34:00 +0100

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the west coast of Canada, but there were no reports of major damage. Residents in parts of British Columbia were evacuated but the province appeared to escape the biggest quake in Canada since 1949 largely unscathed.

Forecasters Downgrade Hawaii's Tsunami Warning to Advisory

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:13:00 +0100

Forecasters have lifted a tsunami warning for the U.S. state of Hawaii, following Saturday's major earthquake off the coast of Canada. The Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says the tsunami threat has decreased and is now just an advisory. But the center warned sea-level ch...

Hawaii tsunami warning cancelled after lower than expected waves

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:02:00 +0100

HONOLULU (Reuters) - Hawaii state officials on Sunday cancelled a tsunami advisory prompted by a powerful earthquake off the Canadian coast that sent thousands of people fleeing to higher ground, but did not cause major damage.

Hawaii tsunami warning cancelled after lower than expected waves

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:02:00 +0100

Earthquake in Canada triggers tsunami in Hawaii

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:52:00 +0100

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake rattled the west coast of Canada, triggering tsunami warnings for Hawaii.

After Warning, Hawaii Tsunami Smaller Than Expected

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:17:00 +0100

A geologist tracking a tsunami in Hawaii said the first waves hitting shore, resulting from a powerful earthquake off the coast of Canada, were smaller than expected.

Hawaii tsunami warning canceled after lower than expected waves

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:16:00 +0100

HONOLULU (Reuters) - Hawaii state officials on Sunday canceled a tsunami advisory prompted by a powerful earthquake off the Canadian coast that sent thousands of people fleeing to higher ground, but did not cause major damage. The advisory was canceled shortly before 4 a.m.

Hawaii tsunami warning canceled after lower than expected waves

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:14:00 +0100

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:38 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Coastal evacuation canceled; no reports of major flooding or damage * Tsunami triggered by powerful quake off Canadian coast (Adds warning has been canceled) By Jorene Barut and Suzanne Roig HONOLULU, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Hawaii state officials....

Hawaii tsunami warning cancelled after lower than expected waves

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:11:00 +0100

Hawaii tsunami warning canceled after lower than expected waves

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:11:00 +0100

6.3-magnitude quake hits Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:08:00 +0100

BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale jolted Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada, at 2:54 a.m. Beijing Time, China Earthquake Networks Center said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 52.6 degrees north latitude and 132.7 degrees west longitude.

World Briefs: Magnitude 7.7 quake strikes off Canadian coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:05:00 +0100

VANCOUVER, British Columbia A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off the west coast of Canada, but no major damage was reported. Residents in parts of British Columbia were evacuated, but the province appeared to withstand the biggest quake in Canada since 1949 largely unscathed. The U.S. Geological Survey said the temblor .

Minor earthquakes rattles S. California

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:59:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- No damage or injuries were reported Sunday from a pair of magnitude 3.9 earthquakes in Southern California near the town of Valle Vista, geologists said.

7.7 Richter quake hits islands off west coast of Canada

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:22:00 +0100

VANCOUVER: A major 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook the Queen Charlotte Islands off the west coast of Canada today, prompting some people fearing a tsunami to move to higher ground. The epicenter of the tremor was located 139 kilometres south of the town of Masset, the US Geological Survey said. Numerous aftershocks, some as large as magnitude 4.

'Frankenstorm' clears NY

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:15:00 +0100

New York mayor orders the evacuation of 375,000 people as deadly Hurricane Sandy prepares to wreak havoc.

Tsunami followed quake off Canadian coast – Tsunami hits Hawaii

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:08:00 +0100

HONOLULU: At least 100,000 people in Hawaii were ordered to move from the shoreline to higher ground late on Saturday after a tsunami warning, but the first waves were less forceful than had been feared and no damage was initially reported. The tsunami, triggered by a powerful earthquake off Canada’s Pacific coast, began shortly after [.

Mild tsunami disrupts life in Hawaii

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:36:00 +0100

A very mild tsunami has hit Hawaii following an earthquake off the Canadian coast, but no damage has been reported so far.

Gary Glitter returns home after being bailed

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:34:00 +0100

The Mayor of New York has ordered mandatory evacuations for certain areas of New York City ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. Parts of the transport system and parks have also been closed. Sandy is expected to hit late Monday local time. 25 minutes ago Lord Patten, who heads the BBC Trust, has....

Obama: This is a serious and big storm

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:34:00 +0100

President Barack Obama said in a statement that Hurricane Sandy is a "serious and big storm". He advised Americans "across the Eastern seaboard, Mid-Atlantic, going north" to follow the instructions and advice of their state and local officials in terms of how to deal with the storm in the coming days.

'This is serious': Sandy bears down

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:30:00 +0100

New York mayor orders evacuation of 375,000 people threatened by Hurricane Sandy.

Tsunami hits Hawaii after quake off Canada's Pacific coast

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:25:00 +0100

At least 100,000 people in Hawaii were ordered to move from the shoreline to higher ground late on Saturday after a tsunami warning, but the first waves were less forceful than had been feared and no damage was initially reported. The tsunami, triggered by a powerful earthquake off Canada's Pacific coast, began shortly after 10:30 p.

As it happened: Hawaiian tsunami alert

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:25:00 +0100

Hawaii has escaped unharmed after a tsunami alert forced over 100,000 people to flee to higher ground.

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Canada's British Columbia, USGS Reports

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:23:00 +0100

The quake was centered 123 miles south-southwest of Prince Rupert at a depth of 6.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Hawaii tsunami alert lifted after 100,000 flee

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:17:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A tsunami warning prompted by a powerful earthquake off the Canadian coast sent at least 100,000 people fleeing from shore to higher ground in Hawaii late on Saturday, but an evacuation order was canceled after a series of weaker-than-expected waves rolled through the islands.

7.7 quake hits off Canada coast; no major damage

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:17:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off the west coast of Canada, but there were no reports of major damage. Residents in parts of British Columbia were evacuated, but the province appeared to escape the biggest quake in Canada since 1949 largely unscathed.

No local tsunami warning issued after Canada quake

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:17:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau said yesterday it will not issue a tsunami warning following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that hit Canada's Pacific coastal province of British Columbia at 11:04 a.m. Sunday Taiwan time.

7.7 magnitude quake hits Canada's British Columbia

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:17:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 hit Canada's Pacific coastal province of British Columbia late Saturday, setting off a small tsunami, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, officials said.

As it happened: Hawaiian tsunami alert

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:16:00 +0100

Hawaii has escaped unharmed after a tsunami alert forced over 100,000 people to flee to higher ground.

HI tsunami smaller than feared; advisory canceled

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:09:00 +0100

Officials in Hawaii canceled a tsunami advisory for the state's coastline early Sunday, paving the way for beaches and harbors to reopen after widespread fears of waves generated from a powerful earthquake off the coast...

Connecticut governor calls for emergency declaration

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:00:00 +0100

Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, has been arrested by police investigating allegations of abuse committed by television presenter Jimmy Savile. about 1 hour ago Lord Patten, who heads the BBC Trust, has pledged to get to get to the truth following the Jimmy Savile scandal, stating "our public expects no less".

Rantzen wants 'whistleblowing process in broadcasting'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:29:00 +0100

6:01pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Patten 'to get to Savile truth' Rantzen wants 'whistleblowing process in broadcasting' Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 Television presenter Esther Rantzen calls for "a proper whistleblowing process to be set up throughout broadcasting, not just the BBC, so that people who see bad things going on can report them".

Glitter returns home after being bailed

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:29:00 +0100

The Mayor of New York has ordered mandatory evacuations for certain areas of New York City ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. Parts of the transport system and parks have also been closed. Sandy is expected to hit late Monday local time. 4 minutes ago Lord Patten, who heads the BBC Trust, has....

Small tsunami hits Hawaii after Canada earthquake

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:22:00 +0100

At least 100,000 people in Hawaii were ordered to move from the shoreline to higher ground after a tsunami warning.

Small tsunami waves hit Hawaii after Canada quake

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:16:00 +0100

A Hawaii tsunami warning that spurred coastal evacuations statewide was downgraded to a tsunami advisory early Sunday, ending the threat of serious damage less than three hours after the first waves hit the islands.

Gary Glitter bailed until December 'pending further inquiries'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:59:00 +0100

The Mayor of New York has ordered mandatory evacuations for certain areas of New York City ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. Parts of the transport system and parks have also been closed. Sandy is expected to hit late Monday local time. 35 minutes ago Lord Patten, who heads the BBC Trust, has....

Tsunami warning for Hawaii lifted.

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:46:00 +0100

Tsunami warning for Hawaii lifted Posted at 17:32 on 28 October, 2012 UTC A tsunami warning for Hawaii was lifted overnight, after mild waves hit the US state. The warning, after a powerful earthquake off the west coast of Canada, forced a state-wide evacuation.

Tsunami warning issued for Hawaii

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:36:00 +0100

A TSUNAMI warning was issued for Hawaii after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake was reported just off Canada’s west coast yesterday afternoon.

Hawaii relaxes as tsunami arrives quietly

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:26:00 +0100

A tsunami triggered by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake thousands of miles away in Canada hit Hawaii last night, but with less impact than expected.Waves of up to 2m had been predicted, and a state of emergency declared.But when the...

Hawaii tsunami warning lifted

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:20:00 +0100

A tsunami warning prompted by a powerful earthquake off the Canadian coast sent at least 100,000 people fleeing from shore to higher ground in Hawaii but an evacuation order was cancelled later.

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Canada's British Columbia, USGS Reports

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:15:00 +0100

The quake was centered 123 miles south-southwest of Prince Rupert at a depth of 6.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Powerful quake hits Canada's British Columbia

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:04:00 +0100

A powerful earthquake has hit Canada's Pacific coast province of British Columbia. The US Geological Survey reported its magnitude as 7.7 and at…

Relief as Hawaii tsunami alert lifted

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:39:00 +0100

Hawaii residents scrambled to higher ground after a tsunami spawned by an earthquake in Canada arrived -- though the waves have not been as high as originally feared.

Earthquake

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:26:00 +0100

LA Times - The magnitude 7.7 earthquake in British Columbia on Saturday night prompted tsunami warnings for parts of Canada, Alaska and Hawaii, but any impact for California has passed and appears too tiny to detect.

Hospital patients in critical condition will not be evacuated

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0100

4:16pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 Evacuations in NY for hurricane Hospital patients in critical condition will not be evacuated Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 Hospitals in NYC in Zone A with patients in critical condition not being evacuated. 72 evacuation stations being set up around NYC in public schools around city.

New York City mayor's office issues shelter advice

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0100

Mayor has issued mandatory evacuation order for all of Zone A. Find your zone and nearest shelter: Mayor: Street cleaning rules and parking meter rules are suspended citywide Monday. Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, has been arrested by police investigating allegations of abuse committed by television presenter Jimmy Savile.

Hawaii tsunami warning lifted after 100,000 flee to higher ground

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:12:00 +0100

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:30 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Warning downgraded to advisory after weaker-than-expected waves * Coastal evacuation canceled; no reports of major flooding or damage * Tsunami triggered by powerful quake off Canadian coast (Evacuation orders lifted; warning downgraded to....

Minor 3.9-magnitude quake shakes LA

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:52:00 +0100

A minor earthquake has rattled Southern California, shaking buildings in downtown Los Angeles.

Tsunami evacuation for Hawaii canceled after thousands flee

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:32:00 +0100

The warnings followed a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 that hit Canada's Pacific coastal province of British Columbia late on Saturday.

Hawaii tsunami warning lifted after 100,000 flee to higher ground

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:32:00 +0100

Canada hit by 'biggest' earthquake

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:29:00 +0100

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the west coast of Canada, but there were no reports of major damage.

NYC yet to issue Hurricane Sandy evacuation order

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:18:00 +0100

2:57pm, Sun 28 Oct 2012 NY prepares for Hurricane Sandy NYC yet to issue Hurricane Sandy evacuation order Last updated Sun 28 Oct 2012 A graphic depicting Hurricane Sandy's route through New York Although there is no evacuation order in place for New York City at the moment, the city's mayor,....

Tsunami warning for Hawaii downgraded

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:18:00 +0100

A tsunami warning for Hawaii has been downgraded to an advisory on Sunday, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. Evacuation orders were also lifted for coastal areas, a Hawaii civil defense official said. At least 100,000 people in Hawaii were ordered to move from the shoreline to higher ground....

Hawaii lifts tsunami warning after Canada quake

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:16:00 +0100

US authorities have cancelled a tsunami warning for Hawaii hours after a 7.7 earthquake in Canada's Charlotte Islands sent some residents scrambling to higher land as they prepared for a fierce ...

Hawaii tsunami downgraded as threat recedes

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:16:00 +0100

Oahu residents wait for the arrival of a tsunami in Honolulu. A tsunami warning was issued for Hawaii after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit an island off Canada. Photograph: Eugene ...

Tsunami Warning in Hawaii Downgraded to Advisory After Canada Quake

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:16:00 +0100

Visitors and Oahu residents watch the water level in the Ala Wai Harbor waiting for the arrival of a tsunami Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Honolulu. A tsunami warning has been issued for Hawaii after a ...

Canadas close shave British Columbia escapes earthquake disaster

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:16:00 +0100

The head of Italy's disaster evaluation body has quit in protest against the conviction of seven of his colleagues for failing to warn people of a deadly earthquake in 2009. Scientists all over ...

VIDEO: Hawaii spared tsunami damage

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:14:00 +0100

A tsunami threat to the island chain of Hawaii has been downgraded, after high waves failed to materialise.

Waves From Canada Earthquake Hit Hawaii

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:05:00 +0100

The first waves set off by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake off the west coast of Canada hit Hawaii before dawn Sunday, but said the highest waves so far are about 5 feet and reported no damage. A tsunami warning for Hawaii was downgraded to an advisory around 1 a.m.

Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning in Hawaii

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:01:00 +0100

A powerful earthquake off the coast of Canada prompted a tsunami warning that sent thousands fleeing to higher ground in Hawaii late Saturday. Evacuation orders were canceled, however, after a series of weaker-than-expected waves rolled through.

Tsunami Hits Hawaii after Canada Earthquake

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:00:00 +0100

Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle REUTERS Hawaii was hit by a tsunami on Saturday night prompting the authorities to order at least 100,000 people on the island state to move to higher ground. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the first tsunami wave was three feet high and less forceful than expected.

Minor earthquake rattles S. California

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:57:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- No damage or injuries were reported Sunday from a magnitude 3.9 earthquake in Southern California near the town of Valle Vista, geologists said.

Hawaii ends tsunami evacuation

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:57:00 +0100

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Hawaii dropped a tsunami warning and evacuations Sunday after a major earthquake off Canada's west coast Saturday night.

Waves From Canada Earthquake Hit Hawaii

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:53:00 +0100

The first waves set off by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake off the west coast of Canada hit Hawaii before dawn Sunday, but said the highest waves so far are about 5 feet and reported no damage.

No major damage after Pacific quake

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:52:00 +0100

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck off the west coast of Canada, but there were no reports of major damage.

NY Governor: 'We prepare for worst and hope for the best'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:47:00 +0100

Gov on #LI with officials announcing suspension of MTA service in prep for Gov at #Sandy briefing this am, in a situation like this, we prepare for the worst and hope for the best: Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, has been arrested by police investigating allegations of abuse committed by television presenter Jimmy Savile.

As it happened: Hawaiian tsunami alert

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:43:00 +0100

Hawaii has escaped unharmed after a tsunami alert forced over 100,000 people to flee to higher ground.

Hawaii tsunami warning lifted after 100,000 flee to higher ground

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:43:00 +0100

HONOLULU (Reuters) - A tsunami warning prompted by a powerful earthquake off the Canadian coast sent at least 100,000 people fleeing from shore to higher ground in Hawaii late on Saturday, but an evacuation order was cancelled after a series of weaker-than-expected waves rolled through the islands.

No major damage after Pacific quake

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:37:00 +0100

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck off the west coast of Canada, but there were no reports of major damage.

Forecasters Downgrade Hawaii's Tsunami Warning to Advisory

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:35:00 +0100

Tsunami warning for Hawaii annulled

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:27:00 +0100

A tsunami warning for Hawaii, prompted by a powerful earthquake off the Canadian coast, has been annulled, US officials said on Sunday.

No major damage after Pacific quake

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:24:00 +0100

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck off the west coast of Canada, but there were no reports of major damage.

Mild tsunami disrupts normal life in Hawaii

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:21:00 +0100

A mild tsunami hit Hawaii on late Saturday after a powerful earthquake off the west coast of Canada, forcing a state-wide evacuation but apparently failing to cause major damage.

Hawaii tsunami warning lifted after 100,000 flee to higher ground

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:20:00 +0100

HONOLULU: A tsunami warning prompted by a powerful earthquake off the Canadian coast sent at least 100,000 people fleeing from shore to higher ground in Hawaii late on Saturday, but an evacuation order was canceled after a series of weaker-than-expected waves rolled through the islands.

Pourquoi Sandy est devenu un super ouragan?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:35:00 +0100

Sandy est redevenue un ouragan à l'approche de la côte est américaine, après avoir été brièvement ... Source : 7sur7 - Articles similaires

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Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:34:00 +0100

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Un petit tsunami frappe Hawaii

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:43:00 +0100

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Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:57:00 +0100

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Canada: un tremblement de terre de magnitude 7,7

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:38:00 +0100

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 7,7 a secoué la côte ouest du Canada. Aucun rapport n’a pour l’instant fait état de victimes ou de dommages, mais une alerte au tsunami a été émise. L’Institut américain de géophysique déclare que ce séisme a secoué les îles de la Reine Charlotte.

Un petit tsunami frappe Hawaï après un puissant séisme au large du Canada

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:27:00 +0100

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Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:01:00 +0100

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Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:35:00 +0100

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Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:27:00 +0100

Alerte au tsunami après un séisme au large de la côte ouest du Canada

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:26:00 +0100

Un séisme d'une magnitude de 7,7 a été enregistré, samedi soir, au large de la côte ouest du Canada. Un tsunami provoqué par le tremblement de terre a touché l'archipel américain d'Hawaï sans faire, pour l'instant, de dégâts.

Un petit tsunami frappe Hawaï après un puissant séisme au large du Canada

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:16:00 +0100

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Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:14:00 +0100

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Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:03:00 +0100

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Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:44:00 +0100

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Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:41:00 +0100

Hawaï : l'alerte au tsunami a été levée

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:04:00 +0100

Un séisme d'une magnitude de 7,7 a touché ce matin la côte ouest du Canada. Plusieurs localités ont été évacuées mais le tremblement de terre n'a…

Séisme dans le Pacifique L'alerte au tsunami a été levée à Hawaï

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:17:00 +0100

L'appel qui avait été lancé dans la nuit dans les îles américaines à la suite d'un fort séisme sur la côte ouest du Canada, a été levé vers 12h, a-t-on annoncé de source officielle.

L'alerte au tsunami levée à Hawaï

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:41:00 +0100

Un tremblement de terre d'une magnitude de 7,7 s'est produit tôt dimanche au large des côtes de Colombie-Britannique. Une vague sans danger a été signalée sur les côtes canadiennes. A Hawaï, où les premières vagues sont arrivées en milieu de matinée, l'alerte au tsunami a été levée à la mi-journée.

Séisme au Canada : les alertes aux tsunamis levées

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:38:00 +0100

Les alertes aux tsunamis décrétées après un puissant séisme au large de la côte ouest du Canada ont été levées en Colombie-Britannique (ouest du Canada) comme dans l'archipel d'Hawaï (Etats-Unis)....

Un tsunami force l'évacuation de 100.000 Hawaïens

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:57:00 +0100

L'Etat américain de Hawaï, dans le Pacifique, a été frappé dimanche matin par un tsunami qui a poussé les autorités à proclamer l'état d'urgence et à faire évacuer au moins 100.000 personnes. Les premières vagues du tsunami ont été relativement limitées, ne dépassant pas un mètre de haut, mais le....

Hawaï menacé de tsunami après un séisme au Canada

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:42:00 +0100

Un séisme de magnitude 7,7 a eu lieu dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche au large du Canada. Une alerte au tsunami a été déclenchée jusqu'à Hawaï. Articles en rapport Kraft Foods veut convertir les Européens au « snacking » L'éternité, un business dans l'air du temps Lacoste : Maus Frères propose de....

Séisme au Canada : le tsunami atteint Hawaï

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:41:00 +0100

Tsunami après le séisme au Canada : Hawaï touché par de petites vagues

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:37:00 +0100

Un tsunami provoqué par le puissant séisme au Canada a atteint Hawaï (Etats-Unis) ce dimanche matin, peu avant 10 heures (22 heures samedi soir sur place). Des images de la télévision...

Un tsunami force l'évacuation de 100.000 Hawaïens

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:35:00 +0100

HAWAI - Le tsunami a eu lieu quelques heures après un séisme de magnitude 7,7 sur l'échelle de Richter, au large des côtes de la province de Colombie britannique,... Source : 20 Minutes - Articles similaires

Raz de marée à Hawaï: au moins 100'000 personnes évacuées

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:24:00 +0100

Un raz de marée provoqué par un séisme survenu au Canada a engendré l'évacuation d'au moins 100'000 personnes à Hawaï. Les première vagues n'ont pas dépassé un mètre de haut, mais de plus importantes sont attendues.

Raz de marée à Hawaï: au moins 100'000 personnes évacuées

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:22:00 +0100

Raz de marée à Hawaï: au moins 100'000 personnes évacuées

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:14:00 +0100

Séisme au Canada : les premières vagues du tsunami touchent Hawaï

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:36:00 +0100

Le tsunami provoqué par le puissant séisme au Canada a touché Hawaï (Etats-Unis) ce dimanche matin, peu avant 10 heures (22 heures samedi soir sur place). Des images de la télévision...

Le tsunami a touché Hawaï après le séisme au Canada

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:23:00 +0100

Le tsumani provoqué par le séisme au Canada a touché Hawaï (Etats-Unis) tard samedi (tôt dimanche matin en heure ...

Alerte au tsunami dans le Pacifique

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:21:00 +0100

Un séisme d'une magnitude de 7,7 a touché la côte ouest du Canada. L'épicentre du séisme se trouve à une centaine de kilomètres de l'archipel de la…

Canada: alerte au tsunami après un séisme sur la côte ouest

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:53:00 +0100

Plusieurs localités côtières canadiennes ont été évacuées samedi soir à la suite d'une alerte au tsunami après un "séisme majeur" d'une magnitude de 7,7... Source : TV5 Monde - Articles similaires

Alerte au raz de marée lancée à Hawaï

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:50:00 +0100

Un raz de marée provoqué par un séisme d'une magnitude de 7,7 survenu au Canada menace Hawaï (Etats- Unis), a annoncé dimanche le centre d'alerte au tsunami.

Un tsunami menace Hawaï après le séisme au Canada

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:43:00 +0100

L'alerte au tsunami a été lancée sur Hawaï après le tremblement de terre de magnitude 7,7, qui a eu lieu samedi soir au large de la côte de la Colombie-Britannique.

Alerte au raz de marée lancée à Hawaï

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:43:00 +0100

Un raz de marée provoqué par un séisme d'une magnitude de 7,7 survenu au Canada menace Hawaï (Etats- Unis), a annoncé dimanche le centre d'alerte au tsunami.

Alerte au raz de marée lancée à Hawaï

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:40:00 +0100

Un raz de marée provoqué par un séisme d'une magnitude de 7,7 survenu au Canada menace Hawaï (Etats- Unis), a annoncé dimanche le centre d'alerte au tsunami.

Séisme au Canada : alerte au tsunami à Hawaï

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:35:00 +0100

Ils attendent les premières vagues avec appréhension depuis plusieurs heures. Les autorités canadiennes ont lancé une alerte au tsunami après un «séisme majeur» d'une magnitude de 7,7 sur l'échelle...

Canada: alerte au tsunami après un séisme sur la côte ouest

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:28:00 +0100

Plusieurs localités côtières canadiennes ont été évacuées samedi soir à la suite d'une alerte au tsunami après un "séisme majeur" d'une magnitude de 7,7 survenu au large de la côte ouest du pays. "L'alerte est en vigueur pour les zones côtières de la Colombie-Britannique et de l'Alaska entre le nord....

Canada: alerte au tsunami après un séisme sur la côte ouest

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:24:00 +0100

Canada: alerte au tsunami après un séisme sur la côte ouest

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:21:00 +0100

Canada: alerte au tsunami après un séisme sur la côte ouest

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:14:00 +0100

Canada: alerte au tsunami après un séisme sur la côte ouest

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:09:00 +0100

Canada: alerte au tsunami après un séisme sur la côte ouest

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:05:00 +0100

Séisme au Canada : un tsunami menace aussi Hawaï

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:05:00 +0100

Ils attendent les premières vagues avec appréhension depuis plusieurs heures. Les autorités canadiennes ont lancé samedi soir une alerte au tsunami après un «séisme majeur» d'une magnitude de 7,7...

Canada: alerte au tsunami après un séisme sur la côte ouest

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:02:00 +0100

Canada: alerte au tsunami après un séisme sur la côte ouest

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:59:00 +0100

Canada: alerte au tsunami après un séisme sur la côte ouest

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:57:00 +0100

Un tsunami menace Hawaï après le séisme au Canada

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:53:00 +0100

Un tsunami provoqué par le séisme survenu au Canada menace Hawaï (Etats-Unis), a annoncé dimanche le centre d'alerte au ...

Canada: alerte au tsunami après un séisme sur la côte ouest

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:46:00 +0100

Séisme à l’ouest du Canada. Alerte au tsunami, pas de dégâts signalés

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:38:00 +0100

Plusieurs localités côtières canadiennes ont été évacuées samedi soir à la suite d’une alerte au tsunami après un « séisme majeur »...

Canada : alertes au tsunami après un puissant séisme

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:04:00 +0100

Séisme majeur au large du Canada, alerte au tsunami

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:55:00 +0100

Un tremblement de terre d'une magnitude de 7,7 s'est produit aux premières heures de dimanche dans la région de l'archipel de Haida Gwaii, au large des côtes de la province de Colombie-Britannique. Une alerte au tsunami a été lancée pour la côte canadienne et pour les îles Hawaï.

CANADA : Alerte au tsunami après un séisme au large de la côte ouest du Canada

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:13:00 +0100

Un séisme d'une magnitude de 7,7 a été enregistré samedi soir au large de la côte ouest du Canada. Une alerte au tsunami a été lancée par les autorités pour les zones côtières de la Colombie-Britannique et de l'Alaska.

Canada: un tremblement de terre de magnitude 7,7 secoue les îles de la Reine Charlotte (USGS)

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:36:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, 28 octobre (Xinhua) -- Une tremblement de terre de magnitude 7,7 a secoué dimanche les îles canadiennes de la Reine Charlotte à 3:04:10 GMT, a indiqué l'institut américain de géophysique (USGS). L'épicentre, situé à une profondeur de 17,5 km, est été initialement estimé à une latitude de....

Séisme de magnitude 7,1 en Colombie-Britannique

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:12:00 +0100

Un important séisme de magnitude 7,1 a secoué, samedi soir, une grande partie du nord-centre de la Colombie-Britannique, y compris Haida Gwaii, Prince Rupert, Quesnel et Houston.

L’arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy fait trembler les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:39:00 +0200

La dépression Sandy a été reclassée samedi en ouragan. Après avoir fait une soixantaine de morts dans les Caraïbes, elle menace de frapper la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis, densément peuplée.

L'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy fait trembler les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:38:00 +0200

La dépression Sandy a été reclassée samedi en ouragan. Après avoir fait une soixantaine de morts dans les Caraïbes, elle menace de frapper la côte nord-est des... Source : Le Matin - Articles similaires

L’arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy fait trembler les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:22:00 +0200

La dépression Sandy a été reclassée samedi en ouragan. Après avoir fait une soixantaine de morts dans les Caraïbes, elle menace de frapper la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis, densément peuplée.

L’arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy fait trembler les Etats-Unis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:19:00 +0200

La dépression Sandy a été reclassée samedi en ouragan. Après avoir fait une soixantaine de morts dans les Caraïbes, elle menace de frapper la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis, densément peuplée.

Les remous de l'actualité des samedi 27 et dimanche 28 octobre 2012

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:32:00 +0200

Le MSPP en état d'alerte maximum A la suite du passage de l’ouragan Sandy sur le pays qui a provoqué de graves inondations dans les départements des Nippes, du Sud, de Sud-Est, et de la Grand'Anse), le Ministère de la Santé publique et de la Population (MSPP) est en état d’alerte maximum.

Espagne : le séisme de Lorca est-il lié à l'activité humaine ?

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:09:00 +0200

C'est la question posée par l'étude de sismologues qui se sont intéressés au lien entre la consommation d'eau provenant d'une nappe phréatique et le... Source : Sciences et avenir - Articles similaires

Quand le linguiste et philosophe amÃ©ricain NOAM CHOMSKY dÃ©nonce la politique amÃ©ricaine en Haiti

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:03:00 +0200

ENTREVUE de NOAM CHOMSKY Linguiste et Philosophe américain accordée à une étudiante dominicaine Shaney Peña Gomez le 4 février 2010 Shaney Peña : Pour comprendre le contexte global dans lequel se retrouve Haïti aujourd’hui en 2010, je voudrais commencer par avoir un regard sur une photo, prise à....

Un séisme de magnitude 4,5 ressenti en Mauricie

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:59:00 +0200

Un séisme a frappé le Québec à 0 h 19 mercredi matin. Il a été ressenti à plusieurs endroits dont la Mauricie et le Centre-du-Québec.

Canada. Un léger séisme frappe la région de Montréal

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:23:00 +0200

AMERIQUES - Une légère secousse a été ressentie à Montréal dans un quartier proche du centre-ville à 0h19 (6h19, heure de Paris) mercredi 10 octobre. L'épicentre du tremblement de terre d'une magnitude de 4,5, ressenti dans un rayon d'une cinquantaine de km autour de Montréal, se trouvait à....

Canada : une secousse et Twitter s'esclaffe

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:18:00 +0200

WEB – Un léger tremblement de terre, ressenti à Montréal, a enflammé la Toile au Québec.

Canada : ça secoue et Twitter s'esclaffe

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:18:00 +0200

WEB - Un léger tremblement de terre, ressenti à Montréal, a enflammé la Toile au Québec.

La ville de Montréal secouée par un léger tremblement de terre

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:11:00 +0200

La terre a tremblé au Canada. Une légère secousse tellurique a été ressentie à Montréal dans un quartier proche du centre-ville vers 0h20 heure locale. Le séisme, qui a duré plusieurs secondes, a été ressenti également dans le nord de la métropole québécoise, selon un témoin joint par téléphone,....

Séisme de magnitude 4,5

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:10:00 +0200

Un séisme d'une magnitude préliminaire de 4,5 a frappé le Québec à 0 h 19 mercredi matin. L'épicentre serait situé à Longueuil, sur la Rive-Sud de Montréal, selon le site Web de Ressources naturelles Canada. Il a été ressenti à plusieurs endroits dont la Mauricie. Aucun dégat n'était rapporté dans l'immédiat.

Un tsunami generado por un terremoto en Canadá llega a Hawai sin causar daños

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:08:00 +0100

El tsunami generado por un terremoto de 7,7 grados Richter registrado hoy en la costa noroccidental de Canadá golpeó Hawai (EEUU) con olas menores de lo previsto, después de que las autoridades ordenaran la evacuación en zonas vulnerables y sin que se informara de daños o víctimas.

Frankenstorm: Noapte de cosmar in Statele Unite

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:22:00 +0100

Uraganul Sandy a lovit asta-noapte cu furie statele de pe Coasta de Est a SUA, cu doar o saptamana inaintea alegerilor prezidentiale, iar intreaga presa americana se intreaba care ar putea fi efectele furtunii asupra campaniei electorale si asupra scrutinului din 6 noiembrie.

UPDATE1: Japan's industrial output falls 4.1%, largest drop since March 2011

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:20:00 +0100

Japan's industrial production fell 4.1 percent in September from the previous month amid sluggish output by carmakers, suffering the sharpest drop since March last year when a huge earthquake and tsunami hit the country, government data showed Tuesday.

Tsunamiwaarschuwing Hawaii na zware aardbeving – kuststrook geëvacueerd

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:58:00 +0100

Voor de westkust van Canada heeft zich vannacht een aardbeving met een kracht van 7,7 op de schaal van Richter voorgedaan. Voor de eilanden van Hawaii geldt een tsunamiwaarschuwing.

Sandy ochromila i newyorskou burzu

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:26:00 +0100

New York – Bouři Sandy pociťují i finanční trhy. Zavřít musela newyorská burza NYSE i technologický trh Nasdaq. Oba trhy zůstaly uzavřeny celé pondělí, NYSE uvažuje i o pozastavení úterního obchodování. Pokud by se neobchodovalo několik dní v řadě či ještě déle, mohly by investorům hrozit velké ztráty.

Decenas de temblores en costa de Pacífico canadiense tras sismo de 7,7 grados

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:21:00 +0100

Toronto (Canadá), (EFE).- La costa del Pacífico canadiense ha registrado decenas de temblores desde el terremoto de 7,7 grados de magnitud en la escala abierta de Richter que se produjo frente a las islas Haida Gwaii en la madrugada del domingo. Desde el terremoto inicial, el mayor registrado en Canadá desde 1949, los sismómetros han [.

Decenas de temblores en la costa del Pacífico tras terremoto de 7,7 grados

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:50:00 +0100

Toronto (Canadá), 29 oct (EFE).- La costa del Pacífico canadiense ha registrado decenas de temblores desde el terremoto de 7,7 grados de magnitud en la escala abierta de Richter que se produjo frente a las islas Haida Gwaii en la madrugada del domingo.

Decenas de temblores en Canadá tras sismo de 7,7 grados

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:40:00 +0100

TORONTO. - La costa del Pacífico canadiense ha registrado decenas de temblores desde el terremoto de 7,7 grados de magnitud en la escala abierta de Richter que se produjo frente a las islas Haida Gwaii en la madrugada del domingo. Desde el terremoto inicial, el mayor registrado en Canadá desde 1949,....

00:15 Adana'nın Kozan ilçesinde 3,3 ve 2,8 büyüklüğünde iki deprem meydana geldi. ayrıntı

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:28:00 +0100

29 Ekim 2012 Pazartesi - 23:55 ABD'nin doğu kıyısını vurması beklenen Sandy kasırgası ve tsunami nedeniyle Türk Hava Yolları (THY), yarın yapacağı New York seferlerini iptal etti. İSTANBUL - İHA - ABD'nin doğu kıyısını vurması beklenen Sandy kasırgası ve tsunami nedeniyle Türk Hava Yolları (THY), yarın yapacağı New York seferlerini iptal etti.

AIG Says Sandy Cost to Be Similar to Irene, Below Tsunami

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:18:00 +0100

said the insurer’s costs from Hurricane Sandy will be more similar to Irene, the storm that struck last year, than the Japan tsunami. “It will be Irene, plus or minus something,” AIG Chief Executive Officer Robert Benmosche said at a conference today in Chicago. “We don’t see it as anywhere near the tsunami.

RAHN: The coming regulatory tsunami

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:23:00 +0100

Knowledgeable officials are expecting a regulatory tsunami after the election. By law, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is required to publish a report each April and October about new regulations that government agencies are considering. OMB failed to publish the April report. The question is why -- what .

Photo de l'ouragan Sandy : petite histoire d'un "fake"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:10:00 +0100

A chaque catastrophe naturelle, son canular. L'ouragan Sandy n'échappe à la règle, immortalisé par une photo trop belle pour être vraie. Articles en rapport Le... Source : Nouvel Obs - Articles similaires

ANALYSIS : Imran Khan: a celebrity — Azizullah Khan

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:58:00 +0100

You ask Khan a question about the war on terror and he begins to criticise Nawaz Sharif or Maulana Fazlur Rehman or abuse the US Imran Khan’s tsunami is taking a nap these days, may it not go into an eternal sleep. In a follow-up to Shireen Mazari and Muhammad Khan Hoti’s resignations from the....

Tsunami w Europie? Naukowcy ostrzegają, to możliwe

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:28:00 +0100

Tsunami na Jeziorze Genewskim spowodowane zostało obsunięciem skał i wywołało 26-metrową falę, która wzbiła się nad murami miasta. Uległo wtedy zniszczeniu kilka wiosek, pochłonęło wiele ofiar. Zjawisko nazwane Tauredunum udokumentowano w 563 roku naszej ery.

Características da região e trajetória podem agravar efeitos do furacão Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:27:00 +0100

NOVA YORK - Assim como a mão movendo a água de uma banheira, os furacões arrastam as águas do Oceano Atlântico. Quando os ventos sopram, o nível da água sobe, inundando a costa. Estas são as causas do fenômeno conhecido como “maré de tempestade”. - É quase como uma tsunami - disse Klaus H.

New York Could See Worst of Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:10:00 +0100

Because the storm is projected to make landfall in southern New Jersey, that's seriously bad news for New York City and its billions of dollars worth of coastal infrastructure

Chile's right suffers in local election, presidency eyed

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:24:00 +0100

Als Genf von einem Tsunami überrollt wurde

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:19:00 +0100

Vor 1500 Jahren bildete sich auf dem Genfersee nach einem Erdrutsch eine 13 Meter hohe Welle, die ganze Dörfer auslöschte. Forscher warnen, dass die Gefahr eines Tsunami auf Schweizer Seen noch immer bestehen.

Chile's right suffers in local election, presidency eyed

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:58:00 +0100

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chilean voters punished President Sebastian Pinera's conservative bloc in municipal elections Sunday, paving the way for a possible comeback by the left in next year's presidential ballot. Pinera took power in 2010, ending 20 years of rule by the leftist Concertacion coalition.

Chile's right suffers in local election, presidency eyed

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:55:00 +0100

Chile's right suffers in local election, presidency eyed

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:55:00 +0100

"Low Tide", saisissants portraits de miraculés de Fukushima

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:43:00 +0100

"Mû par la nécessité de (se) confronter à une réalité qui (lui) échappait", le photographe Denis Rouvre est parti au Japon 9 mois après le tsunami de mars 2011. Il en est revenu avec une série de portraits et de paysages exposés jusqu'à mars à la Pinacothèque de Paris. Captivant.

Ouragan Sandy : pourquoi une alerte sur la côte est des États-Unis ?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:27:00 +0100

Ce lundi à New York, Wall Street n'a pas ouvert ses portes, les métros ne circulent pas. La côte est des États-Unis est en alerte maximale : l'ouragan Sandy... Source : Futura-Sciences - Articles similaires

L'outil de crise Google contre l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:27:00 +0100

Lors de catastrophe naturelle, Google adapte ses services cartographiques pour diffuser en temps réel l'information au plus grand nombre. ... Source : 7sur7 - Articles similaires

Tsunami Hawaii valt mee

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:48:00 +0100

HONULULU — De Hawaii-eilanden zijn gisteren getroffen door een kleine tsunami. Er werd groot alarm geslagen na een zware aardbeving bij Canada, maar de eerste golven die de Amerikaanse eilanden bereikten waren minder krachtig dan verwacht. Er zijn geen berichten van schade of slachtoffers.

L'outil de crise Google contre l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:31:00 +0100

Lors de catastrophe naturelle, Google adapte ses services cartographiques pour diffuser en temps réel l'information au plus grand nombre. ...

Lucro da Honda cresce 36%, mas previsão para o ano é reduzida

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:28:00 +0100

A Honda Motor lucrou 82,2 bilhões de ienes (R$ 208,7 milhões) entre julho e setembro deste ano, 36,1% a mais que no mesmo período de 2011, quando sua produção e suas vendas ainda sofriam o impacto do tsunami que assolou o nordeste do Japão. Apesar dos resultados trimestrais, o grupo revisou para....

Bedrohen Tsunamis die Küsten des Genfer Sees?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:19:00 +0100

Im Jahr 563 kam eine Welle: Ein Felssturz brachte das Delta an der Rhone-Mündung in Bewegung. Das kann sich wiederholen.

Hurrikan "Sandy" lässt US-Ostküste zum Stillstand kommen

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:16:00 +0100

50 Millionen Menschen warten in den USA auf den Monstersturm. Manhattan könnte von einer bis zu 3,30 Meter hohen Flutwelle heimgesucht werden. Mitten im Wahlkampfendspurt macht sich Katastrophenstimmung breit.Mehr zum ThemaMilder Tsunami nach ErdbebenEin Monster von einem SturmDürre, Stürme –....

Científicos alertan de riesgo de tsunami en Suiza

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:42:00 +0100

Según señala el estudio, publicado en 'Nature Geoscience', las ciudades interiores y con poco riesgo de terremoto "no están a salvo de los efectos destructores de los tsunamis". La autora principal del estudio, Katrina Kremer, ha indicado que la investigación se ha llevado a cabo en las....

Alertan de riesgo de tsunami en Suiza

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0100

Aunque Suiza no tiene costa marítima, científicos de la Universidad de Ginebra han alertado de la posibilidad de que se produzca un tsunami en este país. El fenómeno podría darse en el lago Leman, de unos 600 kilómetros cuadrados.

'Frankenstorm': More than just a name, Hurricane Sandy could be building to a perfect storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:22:00 +0100

They are calling it "Frankenstorm" largely because it is just before Hallowe'en but a strange combination is leading to the perfect storm.

Ex-mayor recalls 3/11 priorities, atomic fears

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:20:00 +0100

When the March 11, 2011, disasters struck, Nobutaka Azumi was performing his emergency mayoral duties, arranging public evacuation sites for tsunami victims and being constantly briefed on the status of the Onagawa power plant in his Miyagi Prefecture community. "It was a really hectic day.

Ginevra non è protetta contro gli tsunami

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:40:00 +0100

Ricercatori svizzeri sono giunti alla conclusione che Ginevra, situata quasi ad uno stesso livello delle acque del Lago di Ginevra, può subire danni molto seri in caso di tsunami. Lo dimostrano le conseguenze dello tsunami sorto nel 563, quando una intensa caduta di pietre provocò nel Lago di Ginevra immense onde che arrecarono danni notevoli.

Gefahr durch Erdrutsche: Forscher warnen vor Tsunami im Genfer See

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:11:00 +0100

Die Wellen waren bis zu 13 Metern hoch: Vor rund 1500 Jahren raste eine riesige Woge über den Genfer See. Jetzt glauben Forscher, die Ursache für die Katastrophe gefunden zu haben - und warnen, dass sie sich jederzeit wiederholen könnte.

Le lac Léman n'est pas à l’abri d’un tsunami

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:04:00 +0100

Privée de façade maritime mais possédant de nombreux lacs, la Suisse n’est pas à l’abri d’un tsunami, comme le prouve la vague catastrophique qui a balayé le lac Léman en l’an 563, documentée dans un article publié dimanche par la revue scientifique Nature Geoscience.

Genewa nie jest zabezpieczona przed uderzeniem tsunami

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:52:00 +0100

Szwajcarscy naukowcy doszli do wniosku, że Genewa znajdująca się właściwie na jednym poziomie z Jeziorem Genewskim, najprawdopodobniej poważne ucierpi w przypadku pojawienia się tsunami. Naukowcy doszli do takiego wniosku po zbadaniu skutków tsunami, do którego doszło w 563 roku.

Ginevra travolta da uno tsunami 1500 anni fa

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:52:00 +0100

Era il 563 d. C. quando un’onda gigante si formò nel lago di Ginevra, abbattendo un muro d’acqua sulle coste, che spazzò via persone, villaggi e mandrie di animali. Lo raccontano gli scienziati dell’Università di Ginevra, che in una lettera a Nature Geoscience avvertono : il rischio è sottovalutato,....

What lessons from hurricane Sandy?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:51:00 +0100

The best response to natural events like hurricane Sandy lies in a community preparing its political, civic, and even cultural attitudes. Each disaster, such as Katrina, teaches new lessons. What can America's mid-Atlantic region learn from Sandy?

Why hurricane Sandy became a superstorm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:40:00 +0100

Sandy is so dangerous because it combines the characteristics of a powerful hurricane, laden with energy and moisture from the tropical Atlantic, and a winter storm, fuelled by temperature contrasts between the Arctic and temperate regions. Although late-season hurricanes sometimes undergo “an....

Sandy vyděsila newyorskou burzu

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:19:00 +0100

Kvůli řádění živlu se na celý den zastavilo obchodování na newyorské burze. Naposledy finanční centrum světa umlklo po teroristických útocích 11. září.

Sandy zavřela newyorskou burzu, znervóznila investory

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:49:00 +0100

New York – Bouři Sandy, která se žene na východní pobřeží Spojených států, pociťují už i finanční trhy. Zavřít musela newyorská burza NYSE i technologický trh Nasdaq. Stalo se tak poprvé od 11. září. Oba trhy zůstanou uzavřeny celé pondělí, NYSE uvažuje také o pozastavení úterního obchodování.

Muinaiset merkit kertovat tsunamivaarasta Euroopan sydämessä

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:40:00 +0100

Genevejärven pohjasta löytyneet sedimenttikerrokset osoittavat, että järvellä on hyökynyt useita tsunameja. Vaara on edelleen olemassa, tutkijat sanovat.

Naturkatastrophe vor 1450 Jahren: Tsunami am Genfer See

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:26:00 +0100

Historischen Berichten zufolge überschwemmte im Jahr 563 eine bis zu 13 Meter hohe Flutwelle die Ufer des Genfer Sees. Sie vernichtete ganze Dörfer, überwand die Stadtmauer von Genf und tötete selbst dort noch mehrere Menschen. Schweizer Wissenschaftler haben nun herausgefunden, was den Tsunami damals auslöste.

Terremoto nell'Anconetano Due scosse: alle 9.27 e alle 12.05

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:18:00 +0100

Il primo fenomeno sismico, di magnitudo 2.4, ha interessato le zone intorno Offagna, Osimo e Polverigi. Il secondo nel Fabrianese è stato di magnitudo 2

Geneve ei ole turvattu tsunamin iskulta

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:01:00 +0100

Sveitsiläiset tutkijat ovat tulleet johtopäätökseen, että Geneve, joka on miltei samalla tasolla Geneve-järven pinnan kanssa, voi kärsiä pahoin, jos järvessä syntyy tsunamiaalto.

Suiza podría sufrir un 'tsunami' a pesar de no tener mar

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:59:00 +0100

Suiza, que no tiene costa marítima, pero sí varios lagos, no puede descartar totalmente tener que volver a vivir otro tsunami como ya ocurrió en el año 563 en el Lago Leman.

Tsunami hnusu. BBC ničí pedofilie zemřelého moderátora

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:54:00 +0100

Londýn Velká Británie prochází skandálem, který je mimořádně smutný, nepříjemný a jak by asi mnozí Britové řekli, nechutný. Jak obvykle případy pohlavního zneužívání dětí bývají. Už zhruba tři stovky lidí - především ženy, ale i muži - se přihlásily policii se svědectvím, že když byli v dětském nebo....

Gare aux risques de tsunami… en Suisse

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:53:00 +0100

Privé de façade maritime, le pays a toutefois déjà connu un tsunami en 563, sur le lac Léman.

Naturgeschichte - Im Frühmittelalter fegte ein Tsunami über den Genfersee

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:43:00 +0100

29.10.2012, 12:35 Im Frühmittelalter fegte ein Tsunami über den Genfersee Forscher erinnern an die "Katastrophe von Tauredunum" im Jahr 563 Genf - Die Katastrophe im Indischen Ozean Ende 2004 hat die Tsunami-Gefahr ein für alle Mal ins öffentliche Bewusstsein gerückt.

Tsunami im Genfersee rekonstruiert

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:12:00 +0100

Auch Binnenländer sind nicht vor Tsunamis gefeit: Im Jahr 563 fegte eine katastrophale Flutwelle über den Genfer See. Forscher haben nun die Ereigniskette des Unglücks geklärt.

Ein Tsunami in Genf

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:12:00 +0100

Auch Binnenländer sind nicht vor Tsunamis gefeit: Im Jahr 563 fegte eine katastrophale Flutwelle über den Genfersee. Forscher haben nun die Ereigniskette des Unglücks geklärt.

Honda gana el doble en el semestre pero rebaja previsiones para el año

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:10:00 +0100

El grupor automovilístico japonés rebaja su objetivo de beneficio para el ejercicio un 25%, hasta los 3.600 millones. Leer

Les scientifiques n'ont plus le droit de se tromper

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:51:00 +0100

Etonnante condamnation en Italie : 6 ans de prison ferme. Un viol ? Une tuerie ? Du terrorisme ? Non, juste une sous évaluation d'un risque de tremblement de terre,... Source : Agoravox - Articles similaires

Riesenwellen: Felssturz führte zu einem Tsunami am Genfer See

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:49:00 +0100

Es passierte vor 1449 Jahren. Lange Zeit her – dennoch bleibt der Schrecken. Damals verwüstete eine Riesenwelle Dörfer und Felder am Genfer See. Ähnliche Katastrophen könnten sich jederzeit wieder ereignen.

Genève n'est pas à l'abri d'un tsunami

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:39:00 +0100

La Suisse n'est pas à l'abri d'un tsunami, comme le prouve la vague catastrophique qui a

La Suisse n'est pas à l'abri d'un tsunami

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:27:00 +0100

Privée de façade maritime mais possédant de nombreux lacs, la Suisse n'est pas à l'abri d'un tsunami, comme le prouve ...

Riesgo de tsunamis «devastadores» en las orillas del lago Ginebra

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:26:00 +0100

En el siglo VI un tsunami provocado por un desprendimiento de rocas en el lago destruyó varios pueblos, envió una ola de 26 pies rompiendo sobre muros de la ciudad de Ginebra, causando numerosas muertes. Los expertos que investigan el caso, auguran que un desastre similar podría ocurrir de nuevo en Ginebra (Suiza), según publica «The Telepraph».

Científicos advierten contra una amenaza de tsunami en Ginebra

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:25:00 +0100

Los científicos suizos llegaron a la conclusión de que Ginebra, ubicada al mismo nivel que las aguas del lago Lemán, podría verse afectada por el tsunami. Los investigadores llegaron a esta conclusión al estudiar el impacto del tsunami ocurrido en el año 563.

Tsunami colpiscele Hawaii, nessun danno|

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:48:00 +0100

Le onde anomale dopo circa 6 ore sono giunte sulle isole del Pacifico ma con altezza di 1 metro, inferiore al previsto

Genf wurde im Jahr 563 von Tsunami überschwemmt

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:46:00 +0100

Auch ein Binnenland wie die Schweiz ist nicht vor Tsunamis gefeit. Wie Schweizer Wissenschaftler herausgefunden haben, dürfte im Jahr 563 fegte eine katastrophale Flutwelle über den Genfersee gefegt sein. Forscher haben nun die Ereigniskette des Unglücks gelüftet, wie sie in einem Fachartikel in "Nature Geoscience" schreiben.

Hurrikan «Sandy» bedroht USA - New York wird stillgelegt

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:42:00 +0100

In New York wurde aus Angst vor einem Monstersturm am Sonntagabend vorsorglich das gesamte Verkehrsnetz stillgelegt. Fast 400 000 Bewohner der Millionenmetropole waren zudem aufgerufen, ihre Häuser zu verlassen. Der befürchtete Monstersturm bremste auch den Präsidentschaftswahlkampf aus.

Historische Naturkatastrophe: Tsunamis im Genfer See

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:39:00 +0100

Im Jahr 563 verheerten riesige Wellen weite Uferbereiche des Genfer Sees und töteten hunderte Menschen. Wissenschaftler haben jetzt Auslöser und Ablauf der Katastrophe rekonstruiert.

Genf vor 1500 Jahren von riesiger Flutwelle überschwemmt

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:37:00 +0100

Paris (AFP) Infolge eines Erdrutsches ist die Stadt Genf nach Erkenntnissen von Forschern vor fast 1500 Jahren von einer riesigen Flutwelle überschwemmt worden. Forscher warnen, dass sich ein ähnliches Ereignis auch heute noch wiederholen könnte.

Japón busca predecir terremotos analizando datos históricos

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:25:00 +0100

El Gobierno japonés tiene la intención de revisar el plan de investigación de la actividad sísmica en la región previsto para el año 2013. Para ello se baraja la idea de estudiar y analizar los datos históricos de los sismos en el pasado para predecir futuros terremotos de grandes magnitudes.

Erdbeben auch in Los Angeles

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:54:00 +0100

Nur zwölf Stunden nach dem schweren Erdbeben im Pazifik haben bei einem anderen Beben in Los Angeles die Häuser gewackelt. Nach Angaben der US-Erdbebenwarte USGS erreichte das zweite größere Beben des Tages im Westen von Nordamerika eine Stärke von 3,9 auf der Richterskala.

Erdbeben: Tsunamis - Mächtige Wogen mit Tiefgang

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:47:00 +0100

Seit 2004 kennt die ganze Welt die Riesenwellen. Damals verwüstete ein Tsunami Teile Indonesiens, Thailands, Indiens und Ostafrikas. Im März 2011 überrollte ein anderer Japan. Ausgelöst wurden beide durch Erdbeben.

Registado sismo de 7.7 ao largo da costa oeste do Canadá

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:23:00 +0100

Um sismo de magnitude 7.7 foi registado na noite de sábado ao largo da costa oeste do Canadá, a uma centena de quilómetros a sul das ilhas da Rainha Carlota, anunciou o Instituto Geológico dos Estados Unidos.

Autoridades reduzem nível do alerta de tsunami após sismo no Canadá

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:23:00 +0100

O alerta de tsunami emitido após o sismo de intensidade 7,7 que abalou a costa ocidental do Canadá foi reduzido do nível mais grave para o segundo, numa escala de quatro, informam os media locais.

Bayram boyunca şeytan taşlayarak haccın farizasını yerine getiren milyonlarca Müslüman, dönüş hazırlığı sırasında Mekke sokaklarını adeta insan seline dönüştürd... ayrıntı

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:18:00 +0100

29 Ekim 2012 Pazartesi İlk dalgalar Hawaii kıyılarına ulaşırken, daha büyük dalga uyarısı yapıldı Kanada’nın batı kıyısı açıklarında meydana gelen 7.7 büyüklüğündeki depremden sonra, ilk tsunami dalgası ABD’nin Hawaii eyaletine ulaştı. Daha büyük bir dalganın ise yolda olduğu bildirildi.

Gómez Noya, en alerta máxima

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:17:00 +0100

El gallego gana el Mundial de XTERRA después de haber sido evacuado por amenaza de tsunami

Honda, affecté par la Chine, réduit ses prévisions de résultats

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:08:00 +0100

Honda a réduit lundi de 20% sa prévision de bénéfice net pour l'exercice en cours en raison de la chute de ses ventes en Chine, conséquence du différend entre Pékin et Tokyo sur un groupe d'îlots dans la mer de Chine orientale. Le constructeur automobile japonais ne prévoit plus qu'un résultat de....

Tsunami llega a Hawái

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:05:00 +0100

Washington DC.- El tsunami generado por el terremoto de 7.7 grados de la escala de Richter que se registró ayer en la costa noroccidental de Canadá llegó a Hawái con olas menores a las previstas, según el Centro de Alerta de Tsunami del Pacífico (CATP).

États-Unis. La présidentielle perturbée par l'ouragan Sandy

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:02:00 +0100

La dernière ligne droite avant les présidentielles américaines du 6 novembre se trouve bouleversée par l'arrivée de l'ouragan Sandy, prévue demain. La rencontre de l'ouragan - qui a déjà fait 65...

Tsunami evacuation in Hawaii

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:49:00 +0100

HONOLULU: A tsunami warning prompted by a powerful earthquake off the Canadian coast sent at least 100 000 people fleeing from shore to higher ground in Hawaii late on Saturday, but an evacuation order was cancelled after a series of weaker-than-expected waves rolled through the islands.

Loto : un gagnant enlève Rs 30,5 millions

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:32:00 +0100

Un joueur a trouvé la combinaison gagnante du 156e tirage du Loto. Il remporte, ainsi, le jackpot de Rs 30 533 158 millions. Avec l’ajout du deuxième bonus de Rs 10 millions pour marquer le 3e anniversaire du Loto, le jackpot de cette semaine passe à approximativement Rs 18 millions.

Als Genf von einem Tsunami überrollt wurde

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:26:00 +0100

Vor knapp 1500 Jahren bildete sich auf dem Genfersee durch einen Erdrutsch eine 13 Meter hohe Welle. Ganze Dörfer wurden ausgelöscht.

Hurrikan "Sandy": New York wird stillgelegt

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:23:00 +0100

Horrorsturm kurz vor Halloween: Hurrikan "Sandy" hat das Leben von Millionen Menschen an der US-Ostküste durcheinandergewirbelt und bremst den US-Präsidentschaftswahlkampf aus. In New York sollte vorsorglich das gesamte öffentliche Verkehrssystem gestoppt werden. Auch Flüge wurden gestrichen.

Hawai levanta alerta por tsunami, El Nuevo Diario, Nicaragua

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:19:00 +0100

Las autoridades de Hawai levantaron ayer el alerta decretado por tsunami un potencialmente destructivo proveniente de la costa oeste de Canadá, originado por un poderoso sismo de magnitud 7.7. “En base a la información disponible, la amenaza de...

Als Genf von einem Tsunami überrollt wurde

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:13:00 +0100

Vor knapp 1500 Jahren bildete sich auf dem Genfersee durch einen Erdrutsch eine 13 Meter hohe Welle. Ganze Dörfer wurden ausgelöscht.

Moderate earthquake in northern Sumatra

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:12:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale hit northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at 10.22 am today.

Honda recorta pronóstico de ganancias por la disputa con China

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:11:00 +0100

TOKIO (Reuters) - La japonesa Honda Motor recortó su previsión de ganancia neta para el año completo después de que las ventas en China, el mayor mercado mundial de automóviles, se vieran golpeadas por una reacción popular contra los productos japoneses el mes pasado en medio de una disputa territorial sobre unas islas del mar de China Oriental.

La Suisse ne serait pas à l'abri d'un tsunami

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:10:00 +0100

La Suisse ne possède aucune côte maritime mais elle n'est pas pour autant à l'abri d'un tsunami. Un article publié par la revue Nature Geoscience raconte comment une vague catastrophiques a balayé le lac Léman en l'an 563.

Als Genf von einem Tsunami überrollt wurde

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:09:00 +0100

Vor knapp 1500 Jahren bildete sich auf dem Genfersee durch einen Erdrutsch eine 13 Meter hohe Welle. Ganze Dörfer wurden ausgelöscht.

Non si parte e non capisci perchè

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:06:00 +0100

"Avviso ai Naviganti" di Marco Miuccio Non bisogna essere residente a Ginostra per vedersi negare il diritto al voto... Basta essere eoliano, anche acquisito, ed aver deciso di viaggiare tranquillamente viste le previsioni meno catastrofiche di quelle in attesa per lunedì.

Honda recorta pronóstico de ganancias por la disputa con China

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:06:00 +0100

La japonesa Honda Motor recortó su previsión de ganancia neta para el año completo después de que las ventas en China, el mayor mercado mundial de automóviles, se vieran golpeadas por una reacción popular contra los productos japoneses el mes pasado en medio de una disputa territorial sobre unas islas del mar de China Oriental.

Honda recorta pronóstico de ganancias por la disputa con China

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:06:00 +0100

UPDATE Alertă de tsunami a fost ridicată! Autorităţile din Hawaii aşteaptă un TSUNAMI de 2 metri, după cutremurul de 7.7 grade din Canada

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:03:00 +0100

Un cutremur cu magnitudinea de 7.7 grade a lovit in aceasta noapte coasta Canadei, autoritatile declansand un avertisment de tsunami, anunta CNN. Valul tsunamic asteptat are in jur de 2 metri.

Ancient tsunami swept through Swiss lake

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:36:00 +0100

An ancient tsunami in a Swiss lake triggered by an Alpine landslide suggests that cities now on the lake's shore may face dangers more commonly associated with large oceans, researchers say.

Hawai levanta alerta por tsunami

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:31:00 +0100

Euroopa keskel varitseb igivana oht

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:27:00 +0100

Šveitsi teadlased avaldasid eile raporti, mille kohaselt võib Euroopa südant ähvardada igivana oht.

(AGI)Svizzera: Nature, nel 563 'tsunami lacustre' devasto'Ginevra =

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:19:00 +0100

(AGI) Parigi - Malgrado Ginevra si trovi a a 380 km dal mare, nel 563 venne devastata da uno tsunami lacustre, che con onde alte fino a 13 metri colpi' la citta' sul lago Lemano. Il tutto innescato da una grande frana precipitata in acqua. E' quanto hanno accertato ricercatori dell'universita' di....

Japan Sept. industrial output declines

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:10:00 +0100

TOKYO, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Japan's September industrial output contracted 4.1 percent from August, the third straight monthly decline as demand slows, the government said Tuesday.

5.3 magnitude earthquake off Indonesia’s coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:19:00 +0100

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake has been registered off the coast of Indonesia, reports the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake was at a depth of 54.5 kilometers. The epicenter was located 96 kilometers south-west of Sibolga on Sumatra. No tsunami threat was announced. Neither has there been any information on casualties or destruction.

Chi ha vinto e chi ha perso

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:17:00 +0100

L'ex presidente della Regione si dice pronto a un'alleanza con Pd e Udc a sostegno del governo Crocetta sui provvedimenti importanti per la Sicilia e senza chiedere nulla in cambio. Su Miccichè: L'ho sostenuto lealmente e fino in fondo.

USGS: Shallow 6.3 quake off Canada's west coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:33:00 +0100

SYDNEY - A shallow quake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 was recorded off British Columbia on Canada's west coast, the US Geological Survey said on Tuesday. The quake, at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), was centred about 260 km (160 miles) southwest of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, the USGS said.

Japans vliegveld dicht door bom

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:40:00 +0100

In Japan is het vliegveld van de stad Sendai gesloten na de vondst van een bom uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Alle 92 geplande vluchten voor vandaag zijn geannuleerd. De vliegtuigbom van 250 kilo werd gevonden bij werkzaamheden aan een landingsbaan. Het is een Amerikaanse bom die nog niet is geëxplodeerd.

USGS: Shallow 6.3 quake off Canada's west coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:43:00 +0100

6.2-magnitude quake hits Queen Charlotte Islands: CENC

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:39:00 +0100

BEIJING, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Queen Charlotte Islands off the west coast of Canada at 10:49 a.m. Tuesday Beijing Time, the China Earthquake Networks Center said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was determined to be at 52.3degrees north latitude and 132.0 degrees west longitude, the center said.

WWII bomb closes Japan airport

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:48:00 +0100

A major airport in northern Japan is closed after an unexploded bomb believed to be from WWII is found near a runway.

WWII bomb closes Japan airport

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:51:00 +0100

A major airport in northern Japan is closed after an unexploded bomb believed to be from WWII is found near a runway.

Shallow 6.3 quake off west Canada coast - USGS

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:01:00 +0100

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:29 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Updates magnitude, details, adds background) SYDNEY, Oct 30 (Reuters) - A shallow earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck off British Columbia province on Canada's west coast, the U.S. Geological Survey said, the second powerful earthquake in the region in two days.

Shallow 6.3 quake off west Canada coast: USGS

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:12:00 +0100

SYDNEY: A shallow earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck off British Columbia province on Canada s

Genf vor 1 500 Jahren von riesiger Flutwelle überschwemmt

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:19:00 +0100

Infolge eines Erdrutsches ist die Stadt Genf nach Erkenntnissen von Forschern vor fast 1 500 Jahren von einer riesigen Flutwelle überschwemmt worden. ...

Genf vor 1 500 Jahren von riesiger Flutwelle überschwemmt

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:30:00 +0100

Infolge eines Erdrutsches ist die Stadt Genf nach Erkenntnissen von Forschern vor fast 1 500 Jahren von einer riesigen Flutwelle überschwemmt worden. ...

Genf vor 1 500 Jahren von riesiger Flutwelle überschwemmt

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:36:00 +0100

Infolge eines Erdrutsches ist die Stadt Genf nach Erkenntnissen von Forschern vor fast 1 500 Jahren von einer riesigen Flutwelle überschwemmt worden. ...

Shallow 6.3 quake off west Canada coast - USGS

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:52:00 +0100

6.2 quake off Canada an aftershock

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:54:00 +0100

No significant damage has been recorded after a 6.2 aftershock off the west coast of Canada, the US Geological Survey reports.

WWII bomb find closes Japan's Sendai airport

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:04:00 +0100

A major airport in northern Japan was closed after an unexploded bomb believed to be from WWII was found near a runway during construction work. All 92 domestic and international flights scheduled for Tuesday were cancelled as bomb disposal experts from the Japanese military worked on making the device safe.

6.2 quake off Canada an aftershock

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:25:00 +0100

NO significant damage has been recorded after a 6.2 aftershock off the west coast of Canada, the US Geological Survey reports.

Alerte dans une centrale nucléaire après l'ouragan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:29:00 +0100

La montée des eaux dans une centrale nucléaire du New Jersey suite au passage de l'ouragan Sandy inquiète les autorités. Par ailleurs, des milliers de foyers sont privés d'électricité à New-York, le métro est inondé.

Alerta en planta nuclear en EU por ”Sandy”

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:29:00 +0100

WASHINGTON.- Una planta nuclear en Nueva Jersey (noreste) fue declarada en alerta el lunes luego de que la altura del agua superase el nivel permitido a raíz del huracán Sandy, aunque no se informó de problemas de seguridad, según las autoridades de energía nuclear estadounidenses. La planta de Oyster Creek, en el condado de Ocean, al [.

Trzęsienie ziemi u wybrzeży Kanady. Nie ma zagrożenia tsunami

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:32:00 +0100

Trzęsienie ziemi o sile 6,2 stopnia w skali Richtera nawiedziło zachodnie wybrzeże Kanady. Wstrząsy osadzone bardzo płytko miały swoje epicentrum 250 km na zachód od Kolumbii Brytyjskiej.

B.C. coast hit with 6.3 earthquake

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:42:00 +0100

SYDNEY -- A shallow earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck off British Columbia province on Canada's west coast, the U.S. Geological Survey said, the second powerful earthquake in ...

CUTREMUR CANADA: Replică mare a seismul de duminică, NU S-A EMIS ALERTĂ DE TSUNAMI

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:49:00 +0100

CUTREMUR CANADA: O nouă replică seismică având magnitudinea de 6,2 s-a produs luni seara în largul coastei pacifice a Canadei după un cutremur puternic produs sâmbătă, a anunţat organismul federal canadian Siesme Canada pe contul Citește mai departe...

Japon: une bombe de la guerre provoque l'annulation des vols sur Sendai

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:08:00 +0100

Une bombe de 225 kg, datant de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, a provoqué l'annulation des vols sur les aéroports de Sendai, au Japon. Le trafic aérien d'un des aéroports régionaux les plus fréquentés du Japon, Sendai, a dû être subitement interrompu, ont indiqué les autorités japonaises mardi.

O replică de 6,2 grade a cutremurului de sâmbătă în vestul Canadei

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:13:00 +0100

O nouă replică seismică de 6,2 grade s-a produs luni seara în largul coastei pacifice a Canadei, survenind în urma puternicului cutremur de pământ de sâmbătă, a anunţat organismul federal canadian 'Séisme Canada ' pe contul său de pe Twitter. Conform primelor informaţii, mişcarea telurică nu s-a....

Erneut Erdbeben vor Kanadas Pazifik-Küste

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:10:00 +0100

Kanadas Pazifik-Küste ist zum zweiten Mal innerhalb weniger Tage von einem schweren Erdbeben erschüttert worden. Eine Tsunami-Warnung wurde diesmal aber nicht ausgegeben. Die neuen Erdstöße in der Nacht hatten eine Stärke von 6,3, wie die US-Bebenwarte USGS mitteilte.

Shallow 6.3 quake off west Canada coast USGS

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:13:00 +0100

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A shallow earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck off British Columbia province on Canada's west coast, the U.S. Geological Survey said, the second powerful ...

Erneut Erdbeben vor Kanadas Pazifik-Küste

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:22:00 +0100

Kanadas Pazifik-Küste ist zum zweiten Mal innerhalb weniger Tage von einem schweren Erdbeben erschüttert worden. Eine Tsunami-Warnung wurde diesmal aber nicht ausgegeben. Die neuen Erdstöße in der Nacht auf heute hatten eine Stärke von 6,3, wie die US-Bebenwarte USGS mitteilte.

Explosive forces flights canceled

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:27:00 +0100

Dozens of flights were canceled in and out of a northeastern Japanese city on Tuesday after construction workers came across an unexploded shell believed to be from World War II buried near a taxiway.

AIG: Hurricanes Sandy, Irene to Cost Insurers Similar Amount

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:25:00 +0100

[International] : Global insurance company American International Group (AIG) says that insurers’ costs from Hurricane Sandy will be similar to costs brought on by Hurricane Irene last year. [more...]

Shallow 6.3 quake off west Canada coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:30:00 +0100

A shallow earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck off British Columbia province on Canada's west coast, the U.S. Geological Survey said, the second powerful earthquake in the region in two days.

Registrada una nueva réplica de magnitud 6.2 en el pacífico de Canadá, La Jornada, México

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:30:00 +0100

El Instituto Geológico estadunidense informó por su parte que el sismo fue de magnitud 5 y su epicentro fue localizado a 235 kilómetros al suroeste de Prince Rupert.

6.2-aftershock strikes off Canada

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:37:00 +0100

The US Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.2 earthquake off the west coast of Canada on Monday night is an aftershock of the magnitude 7.7 quake that struck Saturday night. A geophysicist says the agency had no immediate reports...

6.2-magnitude quake hits western Canada

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:42:00 +0100

VANCOUVER, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted western Canada Monday night, the latest quake that hit the region after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake of Saturday evening. The quake, occurred at 7:49 p.m. local time (0300 GMT Tuesday), was recorded at a depth of 9.

Decenas de temblores en la costa del Pacífico tras el terremoto de 7,7 grados

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:43:00 +0100

Toronto (Canadá), 30 oct (EFE).- La costa del Pacífico canadiense ha registrado decenas de temblores desde el terremoto de 7,7 grados de magnitud en la escala abierta de Richter que se produjo frente a las islas Haida Gwaii en la madrugada del domingo.

Terremoto de 6,2 graus atinge Oeste do Canadá

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:41:00 +0100

VANCOUVER - Um terremoto de 6,2 graus de magnitude atingiu na noite de segunda-feira a Costa Oeste do Canadá, informou o Serviço Geológico dos Estados Unidos. Não informações sobre vítimas ou danos materiais. Um geofísio indicou que também se desconhecia até agora se o tremor tinha sido sentido em uma zona mais ampla.

Canada quake was aftershock: USGS

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:46:00 +0100

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake which hit the west coast of Canada on Monday night was an aftershock of the magnitude 7.7 quake that struck on Saturday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Canada quake was aftershock: USGS

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:46:00 +0100

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake which hit the west coast of Canada on Monday night was an aftershock of the magnitude 7.7 quake that struck on Saturday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

2 günde ikinci büyük deprem!

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:45:00 +0100

30 Eki 2012 07:38 Samanyolu Haber Kanada'da 2 gün içinde 2. defa şiddetli deprem oldu. 'da 6,3 büyüklüğünde deprem meydana geldi. Amerikan Jeolojik Araştırmalar Merkezi, depremin merkez üssünün Pasifik okyanusunda, Prince Rupert şehrinin 235 kilometre güney batısında olduğunu açıkladı.

Canada quake was aftershock: USGS

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:53:00 +0100

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake which hit the west coast of Canada on Monday night was an aftershock of the magnitude 7.7 quake that struck on Saturday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Canada quake was aftershock: USGS

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:51:00 +0100

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake which hit the west coast of Canada on Monday night was an aftershock of the magnitude 7.7 quake that struck on Saturday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Canada quake was aftershock: USGS

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:04:00 +0100

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake which hit the west coast of Canada on Monday night was an aftershock of the magnitude 7.7 quake that struck on Saturday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Ženevi prijeti opasnost od razornog tsunamija

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:04:00 +0100

Oko milijun ljudi koji žive na obalama Ženevskog jezera moglo bi se naći u opasnosti od razornog tsunamija, upozorili su znanstvenici, piše britanski The Telegraph

Replică de 6,2 grade a cutremurului din Canada

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:03:00 +0100

O nouă replică seismică de 6,2 grade s-a produs luni seara în largul coastei pacifice a Canadei, survenind în urma puternicului cutremur de pământ de sâmbătă, a anunţat organismul federal canadian "Séisme Canada" pe contul său de pe Twitter. Conform primelor informaţii, mişcarea telurică nu s-a....

Canada quake was aftershock: USGS

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:08:00 +0100

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake which hit the west coast of Canada on Monday night was an aftershock of the magnitude 7.7 quake that struck on Saturday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Aftershock: 6.2 quake off British Columbia coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:07:00 +0100

Canada quake was aftershock: USGS

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:07:00 +0100

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake which hit the west coast of Canada on Monday night was an aftershock of the magnitude 7.7 quake that struck on Saturday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Une bombe de guerre immobilise un aéroport

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:08:00 +0100

Le trafic aérien de l'aéroport de Sendai a dû être subitement interrompu en raison de la découverte d'une bombe de 225 kg datant de la Seconde Guerre mondiale à proximité du tarmac.

Une bombe de guerre immobilise un aéroport

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:06:00 +0100

Le trafic aérien de l'aéroport de Sendai a dû être subitement interrompu en raison de la découverte d'une bombe de 225 kg datant de la Seconde Guerre mondiale à proximité du tarmac.

Une bombe de guerre immobilise un aéroport

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:06:00 +0100

Le trafic aérien de l'aéroport de Sendai a dû être subitement interrompu en raison de la découverte d'une bombe de 225 kg datant de la Seconde Guerre mondiale à proximité du tarmac.

Canada quake was aftershock: USGS

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:11:00 +0100

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake which hit the west coast of Canada on Monday night was an aftershock of the magnitude 7.7 quake that struck on Saturday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Japanese airport cancels flights after bomb discovery

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:18:00 +0100

Sendai is still recovering and rebuilding after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands of people.

Aftershock: 6.2 quake off British Columbia coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:33:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in New Jersey, at least 10 dead

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:36:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy made landfall along the coast of Southern New Jersey today bringing hurricane-force winds and heavy rains to a wide swath of the US East Coast

Huragan Sandy zawiruje na rynkach

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:38:00 +0100

Jedni tracą, inni zyskują Klęski żywiołowe i anomalie pogodowe nie raz już zachwiały nie tylko gospodarkami, ale również rynkami giełdowymi. Tak może być również teraz. W 2010 r. powodzie w Queensland w Australii spowodowały ograniczenia wydobycia węgla w wielu kopalniach.

WWII bomb found near Japan runway

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:36:00 +0100

Dozens of domestic and international flights have been cancelled at a Japanese airport after an unexploded 250-kilogram World War II bomb was found near a runway.

Earthquake rocks British Columbia

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:49:00 +0100

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.2 earthquake off the west coast of Canada on Monday night is an aftershock of the magnitude 7.7 quake that ...

Terremoto in Canada, ancora una scossa di magnitudo 6.3

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:58:00 +0100

Una nuova scossa di terremoto è stata registrata in Canada, nella Columbia britannica, nel nord-ovest del Paese. La scossa, di magnitudo 6.3, ha avuto come epicentro la zona di Prince Rupert.

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Canada's British Columbia, USGS Reports

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:03:00 +0100

The quake was centered 123 miles south-southwest of Prince Rupert at a depth of 6.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Japan: U zračnoj luci pronašli su bombu iz II. svjetskog rata

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:02:00 +0100

Zračna luka Sendai je bila zatvorena mjesecima jer je nastradala u ožujku 2011. gpdine kada su Japan pogodili potres i tsunami. Dio luke se još obnavlja

WWII bomb found near Japan runway

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:02:00 +0100

Dozens of domestic and international flights have been cancelled at a Japanese airport after an unexploded 250-kilogram World War II bomb was found near a runway.

WWII bomb found near Japan runway

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:10:00 +0100

Dozens of domestic and international flights have been cancelled at a Japanese airport after an unexploded 250-kilogram World War II bomb was found near a runway.

Probe starts into BBc’s culture over ‘tsunami of filth’

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:33:00 +0100

LONDON: An inquiry into the BBC’s culture and practices got under way yesterday, with the corporation reeling from allegations of child sex abuse perpetrated by Jimmy Savile, one of its biggest stars.

O replicã de 6,2 grade a cutremurului de sâmbãtã

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:47:00 +0100

O nouã replicã seismicã de 6,2 grade s—a produs luni seara în largul coastei pacifice a Canadei, survenind în urma puternicului

Why NYC Could See the Worst of Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:45:00 +0100

Because the storm is projected to make landfall in southern New Jersey, that's seriously bad news for New York City and its billions of dollars worth of coastal infrastructure

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Canada

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:54:00 +0100

A shallow earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck off British Columbia province on Canada's west coast, the US Geological Survey said, the second powerful earthquake in the region in two days.

Kanada’da 7.7’lik deprem

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:56:00 +0100

Kanada Doğal Kaynaklar Bakanlığı, depremin TSİ 05.04’te British Colombia eyaletinin kuzeyindeki Haida Gwaii bölgesinde meydana geldiğini açıkla...

Gelineau Named AP Bureau Chief in Sydney

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:07:00 +0100

Award-winning reporter Gelineau named AP bureau chief for Australia, New Zealand, S. Pacific

Stärke von 6,3 - Erneut Erdbeben vor Kandas Pazifik-Küste

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:05:00 +0100

Kanadas Pazifik-Küste ist zum zweiten Mal innerhalb weniger Tage von einem schweren Erdbeben erschüttert worden. Die neuen Erdstöße in der Nacht auf Dienstag hatten eine Stärke von 6,3, wie die US-Bebenwarte USGS mitteilte. Das Epizentrum lag 245 Kilometer südwestlich der Stadt Prince Rupert vor der....

This Day in History - October 30

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:11:00 +0100

Today is the 304th day of 2012. There are 62 days left in the year. Today's Highlight 1995: Quebec votes against separation from Canada by 50.6 per cent to 49.4 per cent. Other Events 1817: Simon Bolivar organises independent government in Venezuela. 1918: Czechoslovakia is proclaimed an independent republic.

Production industrielle en baisse au Japon

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:10:00 +0100

La production industrielle japonaise a accusé en septembre sa plus forte baisse depuis le tsunami de mars 2011 et la consommation des ménages a elle aussi diminué, pour la première fois depuis huit mois, selon des statistiques officielles publiées mardi.

Ouragan Sandy. Jusqu'à 4m15 d'eau dans Manhattan inondé, 13 morts

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:10:00 +0100

Au moins treize personnes ont été tuées aux Etats-Unis et au Canada par les rafales de vent et les trombes d'eau du cyclone Sandy qui a plongé dans le noir une... Source : Le Télégramme - Articles similaires

Aftershock: 6.2 quake off British Columbia coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:28:00 +0100

The US Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.2 earthquake off the west coast of Canada is an aftershock of the magnitude 7.7 quake that struck Saturday night. A geophysicist says the agency had no immediate reports that the latest quake that occured last night caused any significant damage or was widely felt.

Réplique de 6,2 au séisme dans l'Ouest du Canada

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:26:00 +0100

Une nouvelle réplique sismique de 6,2 s'est produite le 29 octobre soir au large de la côte pacifique du Canada après le puissant tremblement de terre de le 27 octobre, a annoncé l'organisme fédéral canadien Séisme Canada sur son compte Twitter, sans faire état de victime ou dégâts.

Unexploded WWII bomb closes Japanese airport

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:30:00 +0100

Major airport in northern Japan closes after unexploded WWII bomb found near a runway during construction work.

Japan's rebuilding money spent on unrelated jobs

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:37:00 +0100

About a quarter of the $148 billion budget for reconstruction after the March 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster has been spent on unrelated projects, including subsidies for a contact lens factory and research whaling, a Japanese government accounting shows.

Japan's rebuilding money spent on unrelated jobs

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:35:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan (AP) â€” About a quarter of the $148 billion budget for reconstruction after the March 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster has been spent on unrelated projects, including subsidies for a contact lens factory and research whaling, a Japanese government accounting shows.

Registrada una nueva réplica de magnitud 6,2 en el pacífico de Canadá

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:40:00 +0100

Una nueva réplica sísmica de magnitud 6,2 fue registrada la noche del lunes a lo largo de la costa del Pacífico de Canadá, tras el potente terremoto de 7,7 del sábado, anunció el organismo federal sísmico canadiense en su cuenta de Twitter, sin precisar víctimas ni daños.

Canada quake was aftershock USGS

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:04:00 +0100

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake which hit the west coast of Canada on Monday night was an aftershock of the magnitude 7.7 quake that struck on Saturday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).A ...

6.2 quake off British Columbia coast

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:14:00 +0100

The US Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.2 earthquake off the west coast of Canada is an aftershock of the magnitude 7.7 quake that struck Saturday night. A geophysicist says the agency...

07h10 - Banco do Japão reduz previsões de crescimento e espera deflação para 2012/13

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:29:00 +0100

O Banco do Japão (BoJ) reduziu a previsão de crescimento para 2012-2013 a 1,5% e projetou para a economia nipônica uma deflação de 0,1% durante o ano orçamentário em curso. Para o período que vai de 1 de abril de 2012 a 31 março de 2013, o BoJ esperava em sua previsão anterior um crescimento de 2,2% e uma inflação de 0,2%.

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Canada's British Columbia, USGS Reports

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:37:00 +0100

The quake was centered 123 miles south-southwest of Prince Rupert at a depth of 6.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Japan's tsunami reconstruction money spent on unrelated projects as communities struggle

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:40:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan - Japan's government says about a quarter of its budget for reconstruction after the March 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster has been spent on unrelated projects, including subsidies for a contact lens factory and research whaling.

Hitachi se renforce dans le nucléaire britannique

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:39:00 +0100

Le conglomérat industriel japonais Hitachi, désireux de se développer dans le nucléaire mais bloqué au Japon, a annoncé mardi l'acquisition de Horizon Nuclear Power, un constructeur britannique de...

Japon: tous les vols annulés à Sendaii à cause d'une bombe de la Seconde guerre

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:48:00 +0100

PRUDEN: A big wind for the final week before the elections

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:00:00 +0100

ANALYSIS/OPINION: Heeeeeere's Frankenstorm. All bets are off. Television editors and reporters and some of our flightiest politicians have abandoned the presidential campaign for more frightful stuff. They're determined, as usual, to make something bad a lot worse. The tone of the coverage, not of the storm but of the wait .

Naturkatastrophe: Am Genfer See herrscht seit Jahrhunderten Tsunami-Gefahr

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:10:00 +0100

Riesige Wellen stiegen im Jahr 563 aus dem Genfer See empor und verwüsteten die Ufergebiete. Geologen haben die Ursache entdeckt. Die Katastrophe könnte sich wiederholen.

Alarm in US-Anlage Oyster Creek - Hurrikan Sandy und die Atomkraftwerke

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:23:00 +0100

Stromausfälle, Überflutungen, brennende Häuser – der Hurrikan Sandy hat an der Ostküste der USA massive Schäden angerichtet. Auch zwei Atomkraftwerke melden Probleme, was Kernkraftgegnern Sorge bereiten dürfte. Aber wie gehen die Verantwortlichen mit dem Sturm um?

Unexploded World War II Bomb Find Shuts Japan's Sendai Airport

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:21:00 +0100

An unexploded bomb from the World War II era has been found at a construction site near the runway of Sendai airport in northern Japan.

La malédiction de l'industrie automobile japonaise

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:28:00 +0100

L'année 2011 avait été marquée par le tsunami au Japon et les inondations en Thaïlande, où beaucoup de fournisseurs automobiles sont implantés. Le millésime 2012, lui, sera celui des tensions diplomatiques avec la Chine.

Japon: tous les vols annulés à Sendaii à cause d'une bombe de la Seconde guerre

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:25:00 +0100

La découverte d'une bombe datant de la Seconde guerre mondiale à proximité du tarmac d'un des aéroports régionaux les plus fréquentés du Japon a entraîné l'annulation de tout le trafic sur le site, ont indiqué les autorités mardi. L'engin, qui pèse quelque 225 kg, a été découvert lundi soir par un....

El Banco de Japón reduce las previsiones de crecimiento y espera una deflación

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:22:00 +0100

El Banco de Japón (BoJ) revisó a la baja su previsión de crecimiento al 1,5% para 2012-2013 y estimó que la economía nipona va a registrar durante el año presupuestario en curso una deflación media del 0,1%.

Registrada una nueva réplica de magnitud 6,2 en el Pacífico de Canadá

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:37:00 +0100

Una nueva réplica sísmica de magnitud 6,2 se registró en la noche del lunes a lo largo de la costa del Pacífico de Canadá, tras el potente terremoto de 7,7 del sábado, anunció el organismo federal sísmico canadiense en su cuenta de Twitter, sin precisar si hubo víctimas y daños.

Tsunami threat in Hawaii downgraded to advisory

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:45:00 +0100

Tsunami threat was sparked by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that shook off the west coast of Canada.

Une bombe découverte près d'un aéroport japonais

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:07:00 +0100

La découverte d'une bombe datant de la Seconde guerre mondiale à proximité du tarmac d'un des aéroports ...

'Tsunami money spent on unrelated jobs'

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:58:00 +0100

MONEY meant to rebuild Japan's tsunami-devastated areas has been spent on unrelated projects, the government says.

Geld tsunami Japan niet naar opbouw

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:10:00 +0100

Een kwart van de 148 miljard dollar die Japan heeft gereserveerd voor de wederopbouw na de aardbeving en tsunami van vorig jaar is uitgegeven aan projecten die weinig of niets met de wederopbouw te maken hebben. Dat blijkt uit cijfers van de Japanse regering.

President Ma pitches for greater Taiwan-Japan cooperation

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:17:00 +0100

Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) President Ma Ying-jeou said Tuesday that Taiwan and Japan could further enhance ties and expand cooperation in a wide range of areas. Although the two countries do not have formal diplomatic relations, they have been close friends, Ma said, while receiving a visiting group from Japan.

Japans rebuilding money spent on unrelated jobs

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:24:00 +0100

In this Oct. 9, 2012 photo, the foundation of a house is seen in a deserted land near the Arahama beach, severely damaged by the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami, in Sendai, northeastern Japan. ...

Hurricane Sandy: why have the British media ignored Caribbean victims?

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:01:00 +0100

I am glad I'm not alone in scorning the media overkill on hurricane Sandy. My colleague Michael White has rightly noted the over-the-top coverage and scores of commenters to our live blog have been underwhelmed by the attention paid to a storm simply because it struck the United States. That last point is the most telling of all.

Reator nuclear em alerta na Nova Jérsia

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:12:00 +0100

A passagem da tempestade Sandy pela costa Leste dos Estados Unidos elevou o grau de preocupação em relação aos reatores nucleares. Na segunda-feira, um reator em Nova Iorque foi desligado pela empresa Constellation Nuclear Energy devido a um problema de alimentação, anunciou a comissão reguladora nuclear norte-americana.

Second major quake in British Columbia

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:16:00 +0100

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- A second major earthquake in three days struck the remote Pacific coast area of British Columbia with a magnitude of 6.2, geologists said.

Canadá registra nueva réplica de magnitud 6.2 en el Pacífico

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:18:00 +0100

Una nueva réplica sísmica de magnitud 6.2 se registró en la noche de este lunes a lo largo de la costa del Pacífico de Canadá, tras el potente terremoto de 7,7 del sábado recién pasado, anunció el organismo federal sísmico canadiense en su cuenta de Twitter, sin precisar si hubo víctimas y daños.

Unexploded WWII shell found in Japan

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:16:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- An unexploded shell believed to be from World War II forced the cancellation of dozens of flights at a northeastern Japanese airport Tuesday, officials said.

Ein Greis will Japans Politik aufmischen

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:45:00 +0100

Tokios Gouverneur wechselt auf die nationale Bühne. Als dritte politische Kraft will er die Politik und Bürokratie Japans aufmischen.

Japan's rebuilding money spent on unrelated jobs

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:52:00 +0100

Many of the non-reconstruction-related projects were included on the pretext they may help Japan's economic revival.

Tsunami w Szwajcarii

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:09:00 +0100

Taki kataklizm może spotkać Genewę, Lozannę, a także całe wybrzeże Jeziora Lemańskiego - ostrzegają naukowcy z Uniwersytetu w Genewie

Japan's economy struggles as overseas demand wanes, BOJ, gov't join forces

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:05:00 +0100

TOKYO, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Japan ese government released a slew of macroeconomic data Tuesday suggesting the world's third largest economy is struggling under increasing pressure from the global economic slowdown, a strong yen and slumping production and exports.

Sandys Spur der Verwüstung

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:13:00 +0100

Sturm "Sandy" legte New York und weite Teile der US-Ostküste lahm: Das Ausmaß der Katastrophe wird es jetzt sichtbar. 15 Menschen fanden den Tod, die Schäden... Mehr zum Thema Dutzende Tote durch US-Wirbelsturm "Sandy" Steirer vor Rollstuhl bewahrt Missbrauchsvorwürfe gegen Schwimmtrainer in NÖ....

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Canada's British Columbia, USGS Reports

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:31:00 +0100

The quake was centered 123 miles south-southwest of Prince Rupert at a depth of 6.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Wirbelsturm I: "Sandy" verwüstet die USA - Millionen Häuser ohne Strom

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:02:00 +0100

Megasturm "Sandy" hat in den USA mindestens 16 Todesopfer gefordert, Millionen Menschen sind ohne Strom. In New Jersey ließen Wassermassen einen Damm brechen, drei Kleinstädte wurden überschwemmt. Auch Teile New Yorks stehen unter Wasser, bei einem Brand in Queens wurden mehr als 50 Häuser zerstört.

Wirbelsturm \"Sandy\" hinterlässt Spur...

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:02:00 +0100

Kaufbeuren (ots) - Es war eine Katastrophe, die quasi live ins Fernsehen übertragen wurde. Weltweit hatten hunderte Millionen Menschen die Möglichkeit, die gewaltige Spur der Zerstörung von "Sandy" zu verfolgen. Der Wirbelsturm war am frühen Dienstagmorgen mitteleuropäischer Zeit auf die amerikanische .

Wirbelsturm "Sandy" hinterlässt Verwüstung

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:07:00 +0100

Update. Der Wirbelsturm "Sandy" ist mit voller Wucht über der Ostküste der USA hinweg getobt. Mindestens 15 Menschen ums Leben. Das Unwetter flutete die U-Bahn und löste im ältesten US-Atomkraftwerk einen Alarm aus.

Wirbelsturm "Sandy" hinterlässt Spur der Zerstörung / Millionen Menschen direkt betroffen / Schäden noch nicht zu überblicken / Verletzte und Tote / HILFE FÜR FREUNDE

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:11:00 +0100

humedica e.V.: Kaufbeuren (ots) - Es war eine Katastrophe, die quasi live ins Fernsehen übertragen wurde. Weltweit hatten hunderte Millionen Menschen die Möglichkeit, die gewaltige Spur der Zerstörung von "Sandy" zu verfolgen. Der Wirbelsturm war am frühen ...

Encuentran una bomba de la Segunda Guerra Mundial en aeropuerto japonés

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:16:00 +0100

El aeropuerto de Sendai, uno de los principales aeropuertos al norte de Japón, fue cerrado luego que una bomba sin explotar, al parecer de la II Guerra Mundial, fuera encontrada en una pista durante trabajos de reconstrucción. La llegada y salida de los vuelos fueron cancelados tras el hallazgo de....

Levantado o alerta de tsunami no Havai

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:19:00 +0100

O alerta de tsunami emitido para o estado do Havai após um sismo na costa ocidental do Canadá foi levantado hoje às 11 horas (hora de Lisboa), após as ondas registadas terem sido mais pequenas do que o previsto. ler mais

Sandy: Haïti s'apprête à lancer un appel pour une aide d'urgence

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:31:00 +0100

Alors que les informations en provenance des Etats-Unis déferlent sur la Toile après le passage de l'ouragan Sandy sur la côte Est, celles en provenance d'Haïti sont plus difficiles à trouver. Pourtant, ce pays des Caraïbes, qui ne s'est toujours pas remis du séisme de 2010, a été durement touché par cet ouragan il y a cinq jours.

Wirbelsturm: "Sandy" verwüstet die USA - Millionen Häuser ohne Strom

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:32:00 +0100

Predicting natural disasters remains a very risky business

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:34:00 +0100

Six years in jail and an average fine of over a million dollars: that was the punishment given to six Italian scientists on Oct. 22 for getting their earthquake advice wrong. So what will the expert geologists and vulcanologists in Italy say the next time they are asked about the likelihood of an....

Après le 20 heures, c’est Fukushima

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:36:00 +0100

Et ce soir, l’information principale, c’est la météo , annonce Nikos Aliagas. La neige en Isère, la tempête en Provence et Sandy à New York Cerné par les intempéries depuis trois jours, je ne suis plus tout à fait étanche mais je suis beaucoup mieux informé sur le trafic des métros new-yorkais que sur celui des Transiliens.

Jobless rate shows no improvement

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:34:00 +0100

The government released data Tuesday suggesting employment conditions have come under growing pressure from the slowing economy, with job availability marking its first fall in more than three years. The unemployment rate stayed at 4.2 percent in September, unchanged from the previous month.

Industrial output drop is biggest since 3/11

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:34:00 +0100

Industrial production fell 4.1 percent in September from the previous month in the sharpest drop since the March 2011 quake-tsunami catastrophe, government data showed Tuesday. The third consecutive monthly decline in the index of output at factories came on the back of weak external demand and the....

Interview: «Die Situation ist brenzlig» - US-Atomkraftwerk

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:02:00 +0100

Berlin (dpa) - Wirbelsturm «Sandy» ist über das Atomkraftwerk «Oyster Creek» im US-Bundesstaat New Jersey hinweggefegt. Dort gibt es nun Hochwasser-Alarm. Obwohl die Anlage zur Vorsicht abgeschaltet wurde, könne ihr das Wasser zusetzen, sagt Stephan Kurth, Nukleartechnik-Experte für das Öko-Institut.

Call to assess risks of Alpine lake tsunami in Austria

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:36:00 +0100

Lakeside towns and villages should reassess the risk from tsunami as global warming leads to a melting of the permafrost "glue" that holds many of the peaks together. Large parts of the Alpine region that lie higher than 2,500 meters are held together by the soil which is permanently frozen.

JuD offers assistance to Sandy victims

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:55:00 +0100

In a move that has raised many an eyebrow, the Jamat-ud-Dawah (JuD) on Tuesday offered unconditional support and help for the victims of hurricane Sandy that has left a trail of devastation along...

(AGI)Sandy:leader jihadista pakistano offre aiuti umanitari a Usa =

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:23:00 +0100

(AGI) Islamabad - Il fondatore del gruppo ultra-radicale pakistano 'Lashkar-i-Taiba', responsabile degli attacchi a Mumbai che nel 2008 provocarono la morte di almeno 166 persone, ha offerto agli Stati Uniti aiuti umanitari per soccorrere le vittime della tempesta Sandy, malgrado sulla sua testa....

Meetings on bilateral fishery talks under discussion

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:29:00 +0100

President Ma Ying-jeou stressed the importance of extending the cooperation between the two nations. (Photo: media.president.gov.tw) Meetings on bilateral fishery talks under discussion Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 01:30 (GMT + 9) President Ma Ying-jeou this week said that Taiwan and Japan would....

En image : les ravages de l'ouragan Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:22:00 +0100

Les prévisionnistes ne s'étaient pas trompés, l'ouragan Sandy restera dans l'histoire. En un jour de passage sur la côte est des États-Unis, il aura fait plus de... Source : Futura-Sciences - Articles similaires

Historical Records Suggest Lake Geneva Is At Risk For Future Deadly Tsunami

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:35:00 +0100

Scientists have found evidence of a deadly tsunami that inundated coastal Switzerland in AD 563 after a rockfall near the River Rhone swept Lake Geneva. A wall of water 42 feet high crashed the ...

Cameron destaca la confianza de Hitachi en la energía nuclear británica

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:51:00 +0100

El primer ministro británico, David Cameron, calificó hoy de "voto de confianza" en el Reino Unido el anuncio de que la multinacional japonesa de electrónica y maquinaria Hitachi se hará cargo de la construcción de dos plantas atómicas en el país.

Entrada de Sandy no Canadá faz um morto, afeta 150 mil casas e cancela voos

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:08:00 +0100

A entrada da tempestade Sandy no Canadá já fez uma vítima mortal no Ontário, provocou o corte de eletricidade a 150 mil fogos no Ontário e no Quebeque, cancelou de 20 por cento voos em Toronto e fechou escolas.

Allg. Zeitung Mainz: Wissen und Handeln /...

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:05:00 +0100

Mainz (ots) - Stürme, Erdbeben, Vulkanausbrüche, Tsunamis: Die Naturkatastrophen, die uns treffen können, sind vielfältig. Das wissen wir - imPrinzip. Aber Wissen und aus diesem Wissen lernen sind zwei verschiedene Paar Schuhe. Wann immer ein Naturereignis zuschlägt, ist die Betroffenheit zunächst groß: Ja, .

Entrada de Sandy no Canadá faz um morto, afeta 150 mil casas e cancela voos

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:13:00 +0100

Allg. Zeitung Mainz: Wissen und Handeln / Kommentar zum Sturm "Sandy"

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:13:00 +0100

Allgemeine Zeitung Mainz: Mainz (ots) - Stürme, Erdbeben, Vulkanausbrüche, Tsunamis: Die Naturkatastrophen, die uns treffen können, sind vielfältig. Das wissen wir - imPrinzip. Aber Wissen und aus diesem Wissen lernen sind zwei verschiedene Paar Schuhe. Wann immer ein ...

Entrada do furacão “Sandy” no Canadá faz um morto e afeta 150 mil casas

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:19:00 +0100

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Canada's British Columbia, USGS Reports

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:29:00 +0100

The quake was centered 123 miles south-southwest of Prince Rupert at a depth of 6.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Huracanes de cine

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:27:00 +0100

El Séptimo Arte ha reflejado en multitud de ocasiones los efectos devastadores de los fenómenos meteorológicos

Huracanes de cine

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:42:00 +0100

El Séptimo Arte ha reflejado en multitud de ocasiones los efectos devastadores de los fenómenos meteorológicos

Call to assess risks of Alpine lake tsunami in Austria

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:53:00 +0100

30. 10. 12. - 16:00 Call to assess risks of Alpine lake tsunami in Austria Lakeside towns and villages should reassess the risk from tsunami as global warming leads to a melting of the permafrost "glue" that holds many of the peaks together. Large parts of the Alpine region that lie higher than....

Huracanes de cine

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:59:00 +0100

El Séptimo Arte ha reflejado en multitud de ocasiones los efectos devastadores de los fenómenos meteorológicos

Allg. Zeitung Mainz: Wissen und Handeln / Kommentar zum Sturm “Sandy”

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:55:00 +0100

Stürme, Erdbeben, Vulkanausbrüche, Tsunamis: Die Naturkatastrophen, die uns treffen können, sind vielfältig. Das wissen wir - imPrinzip. Aber Wissen und aus diesem Wissen lernen sind zwei verschiedene Paar Schuhe. Wann immer ein Naturereignis zuschlägt, ist die Betroffenheit zunächst groß: Ja, ein bisschen Demut stünde uns Menschen schon gut an.

NRZ: Die Gewalt der Natur – ein Kommentar von JAN JESSEN

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:55:00 +0100

Die Natur ist mächtiger als Menschenwerk. Vor ihrer Gewalt geht auch eine Supermacht kurzfristig in die Knie. Die USA werden sich aber nach "Sandy" trotz aller Zerstörungen wieder berappeln, so wie sie es nach "Ike" (2008) und "Irene" (2011), ja selbst nach der verheerenden "Katrina" (2005) getan haben.

Huracanes de cine

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:02:00 +0100

El Séptimo Arte ha reflejado en multitud de ocasiones los efectos devastadores de los fenómenos meteorológicos

Major Japanese airport closed after an unexploded US bomb from World War II found near a runway

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:01:00 +0100

All 92 flights in and out of Sendai airport were cancelled and a military bomb disposal unit was called in. The bomb appeared to have a working detonator.

Huracanes de cine

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:09:00 +0100

El Séptimo Arte ha reflejado en multitud de ocasiones los efectos devastadores de los fenómenos meteorológicos

Japan's rebuilding money spent on unrelated jobs

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:13:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan (AP) â€” About a quarter of the $148 billion budget for reconstruction after Japan's March 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster has been spent on unrelated projects, including subsidies for a contact lens factory and research whaling. The findings of a government audit buttress complaints....

Entrada de Sandy no Canadá faz um morto, afeta 150 mil casas e cancela voos

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:12:00 +0100

Tsunami and Hurricane Sandy -- lest we forget

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:20:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy wrecks havoc in US, it's high time we revisit our disaster preparedness post the 2004 tsunami, notes B Raman.

Allg. Zeitung Mainz: Wissen und Handeln / Kommentar zum Sturm “Sandy”

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:20:00 +0100

NRZ: Die Gewalt der Natur – ein Kommentar von JAN JESSEN

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:20:00 +0100

Huracanes de cine

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:25:00 +0100

El Séptimo Arte ha reflejado en multitud de ocasiones los efectos devastadores de los fenómenos meteorológicos

Huracanes de cine

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:32:00 +0100

El Séptimo Arte ha reflejado en multitud de ocasiones los efectos devastadores de los fenómenos meteorológicos

Terremoto siciliano: illusioni e provocazioni: ma chi ha vinto?

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:35:00 +0100

E’ inevitabile che dopo un terremoto come quello siciliano, i diversi protagonisti cerchino di sorvolare sui punti di debolezza se perdenti o di esaltare i punti di forza se vittoriosi, con qualche inevitabile affermazione retorica. Comprendiamo quindi un Antonello Cracolici, presidente del gruppo....

Japan's rebuilding money spent on unrelated jobs

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:48:00 +0100

About a quarter of the $148 billion budget for reconstruction after Japan's March 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster has been spent on unrelated projects, including subsidies for a contact lens factory and research whaling.

Après Sandy, la plus vieille centrale nucléaire américaine en état d’alerte

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:29:00 +0100

La centrale nucléaire d’Oyster Creek, la plus ancienne centrale nucléaire des Etats-Unis, dans le New Jersey a été placée en alerte, en raison de la…

Interview: «Die Situation ist brenzlig» - US-Atomkraftwerk

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:21:00 +0100

30.10.12 | 23:04 Uhr | 4 mal gelesen Berlin (dpa) - Wirbelsturm «Sandy» ist über das Atomkraftwerk «Oyster Creek» im US-Bundesstaat New Jersey hinweggefegt. Dort gibt es nun Hochwasser-Alarm. Obwohl die Anlage zur Vorsicht abgeschaltet wurde, könne ihr das Wasser zusetzen, sagt Stephan Kurth, Nukleartechnik-Experte für das Öko-Institut.

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Canada's British Columbia, USGS Reports

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:38:00 +0100

The quake was centered 123 miles south-southwest of Prince Rupert at a depth of 6.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

« Le Liban pays maudit... ou pays béni ? »

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:52:00 +0100

Les États-Unis, première puissance mondiale, sont très souvent impuissants face aux catastrophes naturelles, notamment les ouragans ou « hurricanes » qui s’abattent continuellement sur leur territoire. Qui d’entre nous n’a jamais assisté aux effets dévastateurs de ces « monstres » à qui l’on donne....

Trite, but true: Disasters, like Hurricane Sandy, bring out the best in human nature

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:02:00 +0100

This can make him, or break him – and he can’t be seen to care either way. A week away from election day, U.S. President Barack Obama has been handed a disaster on a scale that can define a presidency. The sheer size of the area devastated by Hurricane Sandy — stretching up the eastern[...]

Pedofília zosnulého moderátora vyvolala vlnu zhnusenia. Škandál pomaly ničí BBC

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:18:00 +0100

Už približne tri stovky ľudí - predovšetkým ženy, ale aj muži - sa prihlásili polícii so svedectvom, že boli v detskom alebo mladistvom veku, zneužití jednou z najväčších britských televíznych celebrít všetkých čias. Moderátor, dídžej a zabávač Jimmy Savile - na Slovensku o ňom počul málokto, za....

Picture of the Day › Remnants

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:23:00 +0100

Gravestones stand in a cemetery near pine trees, part of a breakwater forest, that survived the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami, near Arahama beach in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.

National › 25% of Tohoku reconstruction funds spent on unrelated projects

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:23:00 +0100

About a quarter of the 11.7 trillion yen budget for reconstruction after the March 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster has been spent on unrelated projects, including subsidies for a contact lens factory and research whaling, a Japanese government report shows.

Interview: "Die Situation ist brenzlig" - US-Atomkraftwerk

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:23:00 +0100

Wirbelsturm "Sandy" ist über das Atomkraftwerk "Oyster Creek" im US-Bundesstaat New Jersey hinweggefegt. Dort gibt es nun Hochwasser-Alarm. Obwohl die Anlage zur Vorsicht abgeschaltet wurde, könne ihr das Wasser zusetzen, sagt Stephan Kurth, Nukleartechnik-Experte für das Öko-Institut. Ein Knackpunkt sei die Stromversorgung für die Kühlpumpen.

Shallow 6.3 quake off west Canada coast

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:42:00 +0100

Where Japan's rebuild cash really went

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:49:00 +0100

About a quarter of the US$148 billion budget for reconstruction after Japan's March 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster has been spent on unrelated projects, including subsidies for a contact lens factory and research whaling.The...

Nueva York emerge de la catástrofe

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:55:00 +0100

Dicen que después de la tempestad sale el sol, pero ayer seguía lloviendo en Nueva York. Y es que, según el presidente Barack Obama desde la Cruz Roja de Washington, «esta tormenta todavía no se ha acabado». La ciudad de los rascacielos amaneció sucia tras batallar toda la noche a oscuras con las....

Nueva York emerge de la catástrofe

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:21:00 +0100

Japan spent rebuilding money on unrelated projects

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:33:00 +0100

Sandy flattens houses in NYC's famed Coney Island

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:36:00 +0100

By RALPH D. RUSSO Associated Press CONEY ISLAND, N.Y. (AP) - Superstorm Sandy left a five-car pileup in Jeff Nier's front yard. In the Coney Island community of Sea Gate, the 65-year-old waited out the storm in his house. It still stood Tuesday, but to get inside he had to climb over a mess of squashed vehicles, three cars and two SUVs.

Bir hışımla yıktı geçti

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:53:00 +0100

ABD'yi dünden itibaren vuran Sandy kasırgası, 40 can aldı. 7.4 milyon insan karanlıkta kaldı. New York Hastanesi elektrik kesintisi yüzünden tahliye edildi. Evler, metro istasyonları, otoparklar sular... Devamı için tıklayınız

8m lose power as Sandy hammers New York causing £31bn damage

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:52:00 +0100

THESE scenes of complete devastation resemble the horrific aftermath of a giant tsunami in the Far East

Nuclear plants weather hit from superstorm Sandy

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:51:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy forced three nuclear reactors to close by playing havoc with cooling water and electrical lines, but the nuclear industry took the pounding without suffering a major problem.

Japan spent rebuilding money on unrelated projects

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:50:00 +0100

Sandy Flattens Houses in NYC's Famed Coney Island

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:59:00 +0100

Sandy hits Coney Island 'like a tsunami,' flattens houses, submerges hundreds of cars

Outcry in Japan Over Diversion of Aid Funds

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:07:00 +0100

Independent audits cast a harsh light on the bureaucratic morass slowing the reconstruction effort after last year’s earthquake and tsunami.

Outcry in Japan Over Diversion of Aid Funds

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:41:00 +0100

Independent audits cast a harsh light on the bureaucratic morass slowing the reconstruction effort after last year’s earthquake and tsunami.

Hafiz Saeed offers humanitarian aid to US

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:11:00 +0100

Pak consul general says all Pakistanis safe LAHORE: Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) has offered the US government to help it undertake relief work for the

7.7 earthquake hits Haida Gwaii Region; Tsunami warning downgraded to advisory

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:50:00 +0100

An earthquake registered at 7.7 has occurred in the Haida Gwaii Region, Earthquake Canada reports. A tsunami warning is in effect for coastal areas of BC and Alaska from the northern tip of Vancouver Island. More to come...

Hurricane, earthquake or zombie apocalypse, two-thirds of Canadians not disaster-ready

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:30:00 +0100

… In readying for Superstorm Sandy, Elissa Schappell assembled “Jiffy Pop, half a dozen movies, a pile of magazines, new book, candles, cake mix, booze and batteries for the boom box.” Shortly afterward, the east-coast author realized she hadn’t so much prepped for a hurricane as for a slumber party.

Outcry in Japan Over Diversion of Aid Funds

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:39:00 +0100

Independent audits cast a harsh light on the bureaucratic morass slowing the reconstruction effort after last year’s earthquake and tsunami.

Les lacs suisses ne sont pas à l’abri d’un tsunami

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:17:00 +0100

Romney Seen Scuttling EPA Proposals, Letting Rules Stand

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:34:00 +0100

On the campaign trail, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has pledged to halt environmental regulations such as auto-mileage standards, mercury pollution limits for power plants and mandated cuts in greenhouse-gas emissions. But the reality is that repealing a rule already in place would....

In hurricane, Twitter proves a lifeline despite pranksters

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 06:15:00 +0100

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - As Hurricane Sandy pounded the U.S. Atlantic coast on Monday night, knocking out electricity and Internet connections, millions of residents turned to Twitter as a part-newswire, part-911 hotline that hummed through the night even as some websites failed and swathes of Manhattan fell dark.

In hurricane, Twitter proves a lifeline despite pranksters

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 06:15:00 +0100

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:52 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Gerry Shih SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - As Hurricane Sandy pounded the U.S. Atlantic coast on Monday night, knocking out electricity and Internet connections, millions of residents turned to Twitter as a part-newswire, part-911 hotline....

In hurricane, Twitter proves a lifeline despite pranksters

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 06:23:00 +0100

In hurricane, Twitter proves a lifeline despite pranksters

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 06:37:00 +0100

As Hurricane Sandy pounded the U.S. Atlantic coast on Monday night, knocking out electricity and Internet connections, millions of residents turned to Twitter as a part-newswire, part-911 hotline that hummed through the night even as some websites failed and swathes of Manhattan fell dark.

Unexploded shell found at Japan airport

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 06:36:00 +0100

Dozens of flights were canceled in and out of a northeastern Japanese city on Tuesday after construction workers came across an unexploded shell believed to be from World War II ...

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Canada's British Columbia, USGS Reports

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 07:42:00 +0100

The quake was centered 123 miles south-southwest of Prince Rupert at a depth of 6.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Hitachi kupuje spółkę Horizon od EON i RWE za 1,1 mld dol.

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 07:46:00 +0100

Hitachi zgodziło się odkupić brytyjską spółkę joint venture Horizon Nuclear Power od dwóch największych niemieckich firm energetycznych EON oraz RWE za 696 mln funtów (1,1 mld dol.). Jest kolejny krok w procesie odchodzenia od elektroniki...

Sendai Airport Reopens After Squads Secure WWII Bomb

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 07:59:00 +0100

Sendai Airport in Northern Japan, which was closed after an unexploded bomb from World War II was found near a runway during construction work, reopened Wednesday after bomb squads barricaded the area to secure the bomb. Flights resumed at the airport after military troops piled sandbags around the....

6.2 aftershock shakes off coast of British Columbia

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:05:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says a magnitude-6.2 earthquake off the west coast of Canada on Monday night is an aftershock of the magnitude-7.7 quake that struck Saturday night. A geophysicist says the agency had no immediate reports that the latest quake caused any significant damage or was widely felt.

Sendai Airport Reopens After Squads Secure WWII Bomb

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:09:00 +0100

India: ciclone Nilam in arrivo su costa sud orientale

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:19:00 +0100

I meteorologi indiani prevedono che il ciclone "Nilam" si abbatterÃ sulla costa sud orientale indiana a partire da stasera. Lo riporta l'agenzia Pti. In una vasta zona costiera tra Nellore, nello stato dell'Andhra Pradesh, e Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu) sono giÃ scattati i piani di emergenza per la popolazione colpita dal tragico tsunami del 2004.

In hurricane, Twitter proves a lifeline despite pranksters

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:22:00 +0100

Sandy laamendamise kulusid hakatakse kokku lööma

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:33:00 +0100

Supertorm Sandy tekitatud kahjude ulatus USAs on hinnanguline ja esialgne. Probleemiks on, et kahjuhindajad ja ka laiem üldsus hakkab nägema toimunut alles selle loo kirjutamise ajal ehk päevavalguses. Seoses laialdase elektrikatkestust tingitud pimedate ja ka üleujutatud tänavatega ning suletud....

Lifestyle: In hurricane, Twitter proves a lifeline despite pranksters

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:38:00 +0100

Aeroporto japonês reaberto após descoberta de obus do tempo da II Guerra Mundial

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:46:00 +0100

O aeroporto de Sendai, no nordeste do Japão, reabriu hoje depois de as Forças de Auto Defesa nipónicas terem criado um muro de proteção em redor do obus norte-americano descoberto na terça-feira perto das pistas.

Aeroporto japonês reaberto após descoberta de obus do tempo da II Guerra Mundial

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:45:00 +0100

CTV firefighter: 'The book goes out the window'

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:54:00 +0100

The first senior fire officer on the Canterbury Television building site has defended claims he failed to establish command after the February 2011 earthquake, saying "the book goes out the window".Station officer Alan Butcher today...

Sendai Airport Reopens After Squads Secure WWII Bomb

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:01:00 +0100

Mazda gana 55 millones de euros entre abril y septiembre

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:09:00 +0100

Tokio, 31 oct (EFE).- El fabricante de vehículos nipón Mazda ganó entre abril y septiembre 5.744 millones de yenes (55 millones de euros), gracias a que el aumento de ventas en Japón y el sudeste asiático ...

Un tsunami a déferlé sur Genève en 563 après J.-C. ! Et dans l'avenir ?

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:12:00 +0100

Les tsunamis n'arrivent pas qu'en mer ! L'ancêtre de la ville de Genève aurait été ravagé par une vague meurtrière en 563 après J.-C. La découverte... Source : Futura-Sciences - Articles similaires

Mazda gana 55 millones de euros entre abril y septiembre

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:21:00 +0100

El fabricante de vehículos nipón Mazda ganó entre abril y septiembre 5.744 millones de yenes (55 millones de euros), gracias a que el aumento de ventas en Japón y el sudeste asiático compensó el retroceso de las mismas en Europa o China ante la desaceleración global.

Tous les vols annulés à Sendai

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:29:00 +0100

La découverte d'une bombe datant de la Seconde guerre mondiale à proximité du tarmac d'un des aéroports régionaux les plus fréquentés du Japon a entraîné

Hurricane Sandy: Nuclear reactors shut down

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:45:00 +0100

Three nuclear power reactors were shut down because of electricity issues during Hurricane Sandy, while a fourth plant, Oyster Creek in New Jersey, remains in "alert" mode because of high water levels in its water intake structure, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said Tuesday.

Tsunami rebuilding funds spent on whaling

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:45:00 +0100

A quarter of the 92bn budget for reconstruction after the tsunami and nuclear disaster in north-east Japan has been spent on unrelated projects, including a contact lens factory and ...

La naturaleza sigue al mando

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:08:00 +0100

NUNCA PENSÉ EN VER fotos de parte de la ciudad de New York inundada como consecuencia de los efectos de un huracán. Esa palabra es una de las primeras adoptadas por el español poco después de la llegada de los españoles, porque no existía en su idioma.

In Sandy's path, reality of destruction sets in

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:12:00 +0100

From the devastated New Jersey shore to eerily empty lower Manhattan, tens of millions of Americans lived through Sandy's fury and were trying to come to grips with its destruction as the storm waters slowly receded.

Jaapani tsunami tagajärgede likvideerimise raha kulutati sihipäratult

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:33:00 +0100

Jaapanis kulutati 2011. aasta maavärina ja tsunami tagajärgede likvideerimiseks mõeldud riiklikke summasid asjasse mittepuutuvatele projektidele, selgub valitsuse auditist. Loe edasi >

Hurricane Sandy: Twitter, Facebook Emerge As Lifeline During Disasters Despite Pranks

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:43:00 +0100

Even as Hurricane Sandy continues to pound the U.S. East Coast, new lifelines emerged on Social Media – Twitter and Facebook – that turned newswire-cum-hotline despite attracting equally high number of pranksters. A search for #Sandy on Twitter revealed over 200 new tweets at the time of writing....

Hurricane Sandy: Twitter, Facebook Emerge As Lifeline During Disasters Despite Pranks

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:12:00 +0100

Fukushima-Betreiber Tepco weiter in roten Zahlen

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:36:00 +0100

Tokio Die Fukushima-Katastrophe im März 2011 macht dem japanischen Kraftwerksbetreiber Tepco weiter zu schaffen.

Outcry in Japan Over Diversion of Aid Funds

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:44:00 +0100

Independent audits cast a harsh light on the bureaucratic morass slowing the reconstruction effort after last year’s earthquake and tsunami.

Fukushima-Betreiber Tepco weiter in roten Zahlen

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:47:00 +0100

Tokio Die Fukushima-Katastrophe im März 2011 macht dem japanischen Kraftwerksbetreiber Tepco weiter zu schaffen.

Hurricane Sandy: Twitter, Facebook Emerge As Lifeline During Disasters Despite Pranks

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:02:00 +0100

Even as Hurricane Sandy continues to pound the U.S. East Coast, new lifelines emerged on social media – Twitter and Facebook – that turned newswire-cum-hotline despite attracting equally high number of pranksters. A search for #Sandy on Twitter revealed over 200 new tweets at the time of writing....

Japón reconoce haber malgastado fondos destinados a la reconstrucción

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:27:00 +0100

Una auditoría del Gobierno descubrió que una cuarta parte de los proyectos no iban dirigidos a reconstruir la infraestructura dañada. Leer. Escuchar

Messico e Ufo: un oggetto misterioso si tuffa in un vulcano

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:26:00 +0100

Cos' è quell'oggetto a forma di sigaro che dal cielo si tuffa nel cratere del vulcano Popocatepetl durante un'eruzione? Gli scienziati se lo stanno ancora chiedendo, ma gli abitanti dei villaggi attorno al vulcano non hanno dubbi: è un altro segno dell'imminente fine del mondo.

Prezydent: publikacja "Rz" wywołała polityczne tsunami

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:31:00 +0100

Bronisław Komorowski podkreślił, że "z ogromnym niepokojem, ale także z bólem i rozterką" obserwował wtorkowe wydarzenia w Polsce. - Jeśli okazuje się, że jeden artykuł - oparty o błędne przesłanki, czemu redakcja dała wyraz, mówiąc o popełnionych błędach - wywołuje polityczne tsunami, wywołuje falę....

Fukushima-Betreiber: Tepco schafft es nicht aus den roten Zahlen

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:39:00 +0100

Auch im zweiten Geschäftsquartal macht die Katastrophe um das Kernkraftwerk Fukushima in Japan dem Betreiber noch Schwierigkeiten. So hoch wie im Vorjahresquartal war das Minus allerdings nicht mehr.

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Canada's British Columbia, USGS Reports

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:44:00 +0100

The quake was centered 123 miles south-southwest of Prince Rupert at a depth of 6.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Prezydent: nieodpowiedzialna publikacja wywołała polityczne tsunami

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:59:00 +0100

Trzeba się zastanowić czy nie przekroczono granic nieodpowiedzialności za słowo. Tak prezydent Bronisław Komorowski komentuje zamieszanie polityczne wywołane wczorajszym artykułem "Rzeczpospolitej" na...

Prezydent po publikacji "Rz": coś niesłychanie złego się dzieje

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:58:00 +0100

"Z ogromnym niepokojem, bólem i rozterką obserwowałem wczorajsze wydarzenia w Polsce. To było polityczne tsunami".

Sturmschäden: "Sandy" könnte 50 Milliarden Dollar kosten

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:58:00 +0100

Hurrikan "Sandy" hat an der US-Ostküste gewaltige Schäden hinterlassen, erste Schätzungen gehen von bis zu 50 Milliarden Dollar aus. Nur langsam kehrt Normalität ein. Zwei Flughäfen in New York haben den Betrieb wieder aufgenommen.

Outcry in Japan Over Diversion of Aid Funds

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:52:00 +0100

Independent audits cast a harsh light on the bureaucratic morass slowing the reconstruction effort after last year’s earthquake and tsunami.

Prezydent krytykuje Kaczyńskiego: Fala agresji, polityczne tsunami

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:01:00 +0100

~mm 2012-10-31 12:55 ~xzx2012-10-31 12:46 Kaczynski biedny ? to ile ten konus ma kasy,bo nie ma konta,auta,rodziny,to wydaje na prochy,procenty,i na jedzenie dla kota.Aha daje moherom jak robi szopki. ~kornik 2012-10-31 12:54 Wrócił z ruskiej budy i otworzył ze zdziwienia oczy, że Donald T. w opałach.

Con el huracán, Twitter demuestra ser vital pese a las bromas

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:01:00 +0100

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Cuando el huracán Sandy empezó a afectar a la costa atlántica de Estados Unidos el lunes por la noche, cortando la electricidad y las conexiones de Internet, millones de residentes recurrieron a Twitter en una especie de parte de emergencias y noticias que se prolongó....

Fukushima-Betreiber: Tepco schafft es nicht aus den roten Zahlen

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:07:00 +0100

Jaapani tsunami tagajärgede likvideerimise raha kulutati sihipäratult

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:04:00 +0100

Jaapanis kulutati 2011. aasta maavärina ja tsunami tagajärgede likvideerimiseks mõeldud riiklikke summasid asjasse mittepuutuvatele projektidele, selgub valitsuse auditist.

Con el huracán, Twitter demuestra ser vital pese a las bromas

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:16:00 +0100

Sandy : Washington échappe au pire, New York et New Jersey frappés impitoyablement

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:15:00 +0100

Le gigantesque ouragan Sandy a frappé férocement New York et New Jersey causant plus de 30 morts, inondations et incendies tandis que la région de Washington a échappé au pire des effets dévastateurs de cette tempête. Dans la capitale fédérale, deux morts ont été enregistrés et plus de 150.000 foyers étaient privés d’électricité mardi matin.

Pieniądze wydane na wieloryby, zamiast naprawę szkód po tsunami

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:31:00 +0100

Przeznaczone na odbudowę kraju po trzęsieniu ziemi i tsunami Japonia wydała na zupełnie inne projekty - podaje BBC, powołując się na rządowy audyt. Środki poszły m.in. na reklamę najwyższego budynku w kraju i badania nad wielorybami.

Pieniądze wydane na wieloryby, zamiast naprawę szkód po tsunami

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:31:00 +0100

Prezydent Komorowski: źle z nami, skoro jeden artykuł wywołuje polityczne tsunami

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:35:00 +0100

- Powinniśmy się wszyscy razem zastanowić, czy nie przekroczono granicy nieodpowiedzialności za słowo tak dalece, że szkodzi to nam wszystkim. To pytanie o odpowiedzialność nie tylko polityczną, ale także moralną, być może również i prawną - tak prezydent Bronisław Komorowski odniósł się do....

India Ink: Tamil Nadu Prepared for Cyclone Nilam, Officials Say

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:44:00 +0100

Learning a lesson from last year's cyclone disaster, authorities pledge to handle Nilam "on a war footing."

Peníze na rekonstrukci pobřeží Japonska po tsunami byly zpronevěřeny

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:43:00 +0100

Čtvrtina peněz určených na rekonstrukci oblastí Japonska postižených tsunami byla použita na projekty, které s katastrofou neměly nic společného. Ukázal to podle BBC vládní audit. Mimo jiné se z fondu v rozsahu 150 miliard dolarů čerpaly prostředky na obnovu silnic na Okinawě, na kampaň podporující....

India Ink: Tamil Nadu Prepared for Cyclone Nilam, Officials Say

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:53:00 +0100

Learning a lesson from last year's cyclone disaster, authorities pledge to handle Nilam "on a war footing."

Aeroporto japonês reaberto após descoberta de obus do tempo da II Guerra Mundial

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:51:00 +0100

O aeroporto de Sendai, no nordeste do Japão, reabriu esta quarta-feira depois de as Forças de Auto Defesa nipónicas terem criado um muro de proteção em redor do obus norte-americano descoberto na terça-feira perto das pistas.

Komorowski o trotylu w TU-154M. "To było tsunami"

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:55:00 +0100

To było polityczne tsunami - tak prezydent Bronisław Komorowski określił to co się działo wczoraj w naszym życiu politycznym.

Japon : le fonds de reconstruction après le tsunami "mal dépensé"

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:10:00 +0100

Le Japon a investi dans d'autres projets l'argent qui devait être alloué à la reconstruction du pays après le tsunami et le tremblement de terre de 2011, selon un audit gouvernemental rapporté par la BBC.

Zmiany klimatu kosztują ludzkość coraz drożej

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:26:00 +0100

Prezydent Stanów Zjednoczonych Barack Obama oświadczył, że władze kraju przedsię

Natural disasters: more frequent, more expensive

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:34:00 +0100

The US authorities had taken all precautionary measures to respond to Hurricane Sandy, President Barack Obama said adding that the clean-up work could take a rather long time. Experts believe that making such an ambiguous statement Obama hinted that the disaster had done huge damage to the US economy.

Twitter, una herramienta vital frente a las catástrofes

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:32:00 +0100

Cuando el huracán Sandy empezó a afectar a la costa atlántica de Estados Unidos el lunes por la noche, cortando la electricidad y las conexiones de Internet, millones de residentes recurrieron a Twitter en una especie de parte de emergencias y noticias que se prolongó durante la noche incluso aunque....

Tsunami paraları nereye gitti?

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:39:00 +0100

Japonya hükümetince yapılan denetleme sonunda, 2011'deki deprem ve tsunamiden sonra yeniden inşa çalışmaları için ayrılan fonların ilgisiz alanlarda harcandığı ortaya çıktı.

Vzkaz Americe: Nepromrhejte peníze jako my po tsunami

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:52:00 +0100

Z peněz na obnovu země Japonci platili lov velryb nebo kampaň za nejvyšší budovu

Hundreds of millions of Japan tsunami money spent on other projects

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:10:00 +0100

Hundreds of millions of pounds earmarked for reconstruction efforts in parts of Japan devastated by last year's earthquake has been spent on projects that do little to assist those worst affected, a government audit has found.

Čtvrtinu peněz na obnovu po tsunami Japonsko dalo na lov velryb i výrobu kontaktních čoček

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:16:00 +0100

Čtvrtina peněz určených na obnovu oblastí postižených tsunami, šla na projekty, které s katastrofou nijak nesouvisejí. Audit ukázal, že se z prostředků financoval například kritizovaný lov velryb, továrna na výrobu kontaktních čoček nebo reklamní kampaň.

Doğa’nın cilvelerinin büyük bedeli

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:15:00 +0100

ABD Devlet Başkanı Barack Obama, yaptığı açıklamada, Sandy kasırgasına karşı ülke yönetiminin gerekli tüm tedbirleri almasına rağmen afet sonuçlarını ortadan kaldırılmasının oldukça uzun zaman alacağını söyledi. Sigorta şirketlerinin Sandy kasırgası yüzünden 5 ila 10 milyar dolar civarında zarara uğrayacağı tahmin ediliyor.

In-hurricane-Twitter-proves-a-lifeline-despite-pranksters

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:23:00 +0100

Social network became a fertile ground for pranksters who seized the moment to disseminate rumors.

Même loin de la mer, la Suisse ne serait pas à l’abri d’un tsunami ! selon une étude

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:43:00 +0100

Bien qu’ils se produisent souvent en mer ou dans les océans, le tsunamis peuvent survenir dans des régions enclavées dans les terres, comme le montre une étude suisse. Un article publié hier indique ainsi qu’un tsunami s’est produit dans le lac Léman en l'an 563.

Il cambiamento del clima costa sempre più caro all’umanità

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:47:00 +0100

Il Presidente degli USA Barak Obama ha dichiarato che le autorità del Paese avevano preso tutte le misure necessarie per far fronte all’uragano Sandy ma la liquidazione delle conseguenze che ha provocato può durare a lungo.

Sisma Pollino: Laratta chiede al Governo di non sottovalutare il rischio

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:14:00 +0100

Di seguito l'intervento dell'On Franco Laratta: Dal '600 ai primi del '900, quando uno tsunami distrusse Reggio e Messina, la Calabria...

12h54 - Japão revela que bilhões para reconstrução são desperdiçados

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:15:00 +0100

O governo do Japão informou nesta quarta-feira (31) que bilhões de dólares, destinados às áreas destruídas pelo terremoto seguido por tsunami em março de 2011, foram desperdiçados. Não há um cálculo preciso de quanto foi desviado. No total, foram destinados para as obras de reconstrução US$ 150....

Terrorist Offers Hurricane Aid, US Says No Thanks

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:14:00 +0100

The U.S. has turned down an offer of post-Hurricane Sandy assistance from one of the world's most wanted men, a Pakistani terror leader with a $10 million U.S. bounty on his head. Hafiz Saeed, an Islamist militant who is alleged to have masterminded the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that left more than....

President Bronislaw Komorowski urges Poles to settle down after the publication of the plane crash in Smolensk

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:37:00 +0100

Warsaw. President Bronislaw Komorowski urged Poles to settle down after a publication about the plane crash in Smolensk in the Polish newspaper Zhech Pospolyta, stating that in the wreckages of crashed governmental plane was found traces of explosives. Komorowski called a "political tsunami" effect caused by the publication, Interfax reported.

Summer bonuses decline 1.4%

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:43:00 +0100

summer bonuses this year fell 1.4 percent from a year before to ¥358,368 on average, down for the second straight year, the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry said Wednesday. The fall reflects weak earnings performances among companies hit by the debt crisis in Europe and the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, according to a ministry official.

Das Tsunami-Frühwarnsystem

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:02:00 +0100

Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel hat sich in Indonesien ein Tsunami-Frühwarnzentrum angeschaut. KiRaKa erklärt, wie es funktioniert.

Japon : le fonds de reconstruction après le tsunami "mal dépensé"

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:11:00 +0100

Le Japon a investi dans d’autres projets l’argent qui devait être alloué à la reconstruction du pays après le tsunami et le tremblement de terre de 2011, selon un audit gouvernemental rapporté par la BBC.

Naturkatastrophe: "Sandy" versetzt US-Wirtschaft herben Rückschlag

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:16:00 +0100

Hurrikan "Sandy" hat eine Schneise der Verwüstung hinterlassen. Nun gibt es erste Schätzungen zur Höhe der Schäden. Die Hoffnung, dass es die Wirtschaft nicht so hart trifft, wird sich nicht erfüllen.

Los cambios del clima le cuestan cada vez más caros a la humanidad

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:24:00 +0100

El presidente de EEUU Barack Obama declaró que las autoridades del país han tomado todas las medidas necesarias para enfrentar el huracán Sandy, no obstante la eliminación de las consecuencias de la calamidad puede ocupar un tiempo prolongado.

Naturkatastrophe: "Sandy" versetzt US-Wirtschaft herben Rückschlag

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:27:00 +0100

Hurricane Sandy: Where are all the cynical online scams?

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:05:00 +0100

Comment The occurrence of a natural disaster or celebrity death have been guaranteed to mean the appearance of topical scams and malware for some years, certainly since the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004 if not before. But the devastation wrought by superstorm Sandy on the US north-east coast and....

Poland's president urges no panic over Smolensk crash publication

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:11:00 +0100

President Bronislaw Komorowski urged Poles to settle down after a publication about the plane crash in Smolensk in the Polish newspaper Zhech Pospolyta, stating that in the wreckages of crashed governmental plane was found traces of explosives.

Cat Bonds Likely Safe From Superstorm Payouts, Armored Wolf Says

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:27:00 +0100

Bonds designed to protect insurers such as and Travelers Cos. (TRV) from natural disaster costs are signaling superstorm Sandy probably won’t trigger payouts, according to John Brynjolfsson of Armored Wolf LLC. While catastrophe bonds exposed to storm damage in the U.S.

Naturkatastrophe: "Sandy" versetzt US-Wirtschaft Rückschlag

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:32:00 +0100

Naturkatastrophe: "Sandy" versetzt US-Wirtschaft Rückschlag

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:43:00 +0100

Hurrikan "Sandy" hat eine Schneise der Verwüstung geschlagen. Nun gibt es erste Schätzungen zu den Schäden: Die US-Wirtschaft wird unter dem Sturm leiden, die Verluste aber wieder wettmachen.

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Canada's British Columbia, USGS Reports

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:52:00 +0100

The quake was centered 123 miles south-southwest of Prince Rupert at a depth of 6.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Third of U.K. Nuclear-Safety Concerns Unresolved, Regulator Says

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:28:00 +0100

A third of nuclear-safety concerns in the U.K. remain unresolved after the regulator outlined necessary improvements in the wake of the Fukushima disaster. The nuclear industry, which has until the end of 2014 to meet the demands of the Office of Nuclear Regulation, still has to fix 32 percent of....

Waves of anger: Japan tsunami victim aid spent on whalers, officials and fighter pilots

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:27:00 +0100

A quarter of Japan’s tsunami relief fund has been spent on unrelated projects, including renovating a government office and subsiding whaling. The revelations have ignited outcry as more than 320,000 tsunami victims... Read Full Article at RT.com

Japan Tsunami Reconstruction Funds Misspent

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:23:00 +0100

A Japanese government audit has found that a portion of the $150 billion fund for reconstruction projects in areas damaged by the devastating 2011 tsunami has been spent on other projects.

Japan Tsunami Reconstruction Funds Misspent

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:35:00 +0100

A Japanese government audit has found that a portion of the $150 billion fund designed for reconstruction projects in areas damaged by the devastating 2011 tsunami-earthquake has been spent on other projects. Some of the unrelated projects include an advertising campaign for Japan’s tallest....

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Canada's British Columbia, USGS Reports

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:48:00 +0100

The quake was centered 123 miles south-southwest of Prince Rupert at a depth of 6.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Japan Tsunami Reconstruction Funds Misspent

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:07:00 +0100

SU SAYACI ENDEKS OKUMA İŞİNE 4 FİRMA TEKLİF SUNDU

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:24:00 +0100

Çorum Belediyesi 1 yıl süre ile Su Sayaçları Endeks Okuma, Açma, Kesme ve Kaçak Su Tespiti Hizmet Alımı ihalesi düzenledi. 4734 sayılı Kamu İhale Kanunu’nun 19 uncu maddesine göre açık ihale usulü ile Belediye Destek Hizmetleri Müdürü Leyla Sayın yönetiminde dün saat 10.00’da Belediye İhale Odası’nda düzenlenen ihaleye 4 firma teklif sundu.

Nuclear plants weather hit from superstorm Sandy

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:27:00 +0100

Superstorm Sandy forced three nuclear reactors to close by playing havoc with cooling water and electrical lines, but the nuclear industry took the pounding without suffering a major problem.

Fukushima whistleblower: 'We shouldn't have been there'

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:00:00 +0100

The operator of a Japanese nuclear plant that went into a tsunami-triggered meltdown knew the risks from highly radioactive water at the site but sent in crews without adequate protection or warnings, a worker said in a legal complaint.The...

Call to assess risks of Alpine lake tsunami in Austria

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:34:00 +0100

30. 10. 12. - 12:00 Call to assess risks of Alpine lake tsunami in Austria Lakeside towns and villages should reassess the risk from tsunami as global warming leads to a melting of the permafrost "glue" that holds many of the peaks together. Large parts of the Alpine region that lie higher than....

As Floodwaters Recede, Sandy's Death Toll Grows

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:41:00 +0100

Several children's bodies were among recently discovered deaths in a toll that jumped to at least 64 across eight states.

Worker: Japan nuke crisis crew not told of danger

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:58:00 +0100

IWAKI, Japan (AP) â€” The operator of a Japanese nuclear plant that went into a tsunami-triggered meltdown knew the risks from highly radioactive water at the site but sent in crews without adequate protection or warnings, a worker said in a legal complaint. The actions by Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Japan’s tsunami funds were misspent, government audit finds

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 02:23:00 +0100

Japan’s tsunami funds were misspent by the government on unrelated projects, from advertising the country’s new tallest building to whaling, an audit has found. The government-funded audit into the usage of the $150 billion relief fund created after last year’s devastating earthquake and tsunami....

Japan tsunami aid spread far and wide

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 02:30:00 +0100

TOKYO, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- Money appropriated to help areas devastated by last year's earthquake and tsunami in Japan is being allocated to other projects, audits show.

Worker: Japan nuke crisis crew not told of danger

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 02:35:00 +0100

Canadá y EEUU activan la alerta por tsunami en la costa oeste

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 02:52:00 +0100

El litoral de Canadá ha sentido dos réplicas y el archipiélago de la Reina Carlota está en alerta máxima por tsunami. Las autoridades han pedido a los habitantes de las poblaciones costeras que acudan a lugares elevados. Se prevén extensas y peligrosas inundaciones costeras.

Hoboken is used to flooding, but this is much worse

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:23:00 +0100

People in Hoboken are accustomed to flooding, but what Sandy wrought is much worse. On Day 3, they began to get angry.

Small tsunami waves hit Hawaii after Canada quake

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:53:00 +0100

PTI Tsunami doesnt recede, says Qureshi

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:57:00 +0100

LAHORE VICE-Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said the perception that PTI Tsunami has receded isn t true. Address

"Sandy" versetzt US-Wirtschaft herben Rückschlag

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:00:00 +0100

'Stralingsgevaar verzwegen voor werknemers Fukushima'

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:14:00 +0100

Werknemers die vorig jaar maart na de aardbeving en tsunami in de kerncentrale van Fukushima aan de slag gingen om reparaties te verrichten, ...

Worker: Japan nuke crisis crew not told of danger

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:13:00 +0100

IWAKI: The operator of a Japanese nuclear plant that went into a tsunami-triggered meltdown knew the risks from highly radioactive water at the site but sent in crews without adequate protection or warnings, a worker said in a legal complaint. The actions by Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Japan Nuclear Fuel unveils plutonium fuel plant

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:24:00 +0100

AOMORI, Japan - Japan Nuclear Fuel Ltd. on Thursday unveiled to reporters its plant for producing so-called MOX nucl...

Special budget needed to deal with disasters

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:38:00 +0100

Hulhu-henveiru constituency MP and Chairperson of opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Moosa 'Reeko' Manik has stressed on the need to create a disaster committee in Parliament and setting aside a percentage of the State budget to deal with natural disasters.

Most Canadians not prepared for disasters: poll

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 06:17:00 +0100

VANCOUVER, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Two-thirds of Canadians said they had not taken steps to prepare for a disaster, according to recent poll released earlier this week by the Canadian Red Cross. Although nearly half of Canadians said they had personally experienced at least two different types of....

Trinis spared wrath of superstorm: 'We feel blessed'

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 06:21:00 +0100

TRINIDADIANS living in South Ozone Park, New York, say they feel blessed to have been spared Hurricane Sandy's wrath. Sandy bore down this week on at least 24 states in the United States with tropical storm force winds and mountain snows—mainly in West Virginia.

Terrorist Offers Hurricane Aid, US Says No Thanks

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 06:34:00 +0100

Hafiz Saeed has a $10m bounty on his head ABC NEWS The U.S. has turned down an offer of post-Hurricane Sandy assistance from one of the world's most wanted men, a Pakistani terror leader with a $10 million U.S. bounty on his head. Hafiz Saeed, an Islamist militant who is alleged to have masterminded....

World's tallest tower in massive broadcast FAIL

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 06:44:00 +0100

The world’s tallest free-standing broadcasting tower has a slight problem – it can’t broadcast very well. The ¥65 billion (£503m) Tokyo Skytree was opened to an awe-struck public in May this year. Standing at an impressive 634 metres (the Eiffel Tower tops out at 324 metres), the idea was that in....

Press digest

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 06:52:00 +0100

The following are the top stories in the Maltese and overseas press: The Times reports that taxi drivers are refusing to use meters for clients. It also says that two are to be arraigned for match-fixing. The Malta Independent says John Dalli’s resignation may hinge on the WHO Tobacco Convention.

Nach "Sandy”: Obama macht den Schröder: Wahlkampf in Katastrophenzeiten

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 06:49:00 +0100

Wenn Politiker richtig reagieren, können sie von der Krise profitieren. Gerhard Schröder hat es vorgemacht, Barack Obama versucht es gerade.

Für den Wiederaufbau nach dem Tsunami in Japan vorgesehene ...

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:20:00 +0100

"Für den Wiederaufbau nach dem Tsunami in Japan vorgesehene ..." 01.11.12 | 07:02 Uhr | 2 mal gelesen | So gefunden auf stern.de Bericht: Geld für Wiederaufbau in Japan floss in andere Projekte Für den Wiederaufbau nach dem Tsunami in Japan vorgesehene Gelder sind einem Regierungsbericht zufolge teilweise in vollkommen andere Projekte geflossen.

Stralingsgevaar verzwegen voor werknemers Fukushima

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:37:00 +0100

Werknemers die vorig jaar maart na de aardbeving en tsunami in de kerncentrale van Fukushima aan de slag gingen om reparaties te verrichten, ...

Japan: Geld für Wiederaufbau floss in Kauf seltener Erden

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:42:00 +0100

Für den Wiederaufbau nach dem Tsunami in Japan vorgesehene Gelder sind einem Regierungsbericht zufolge teilweise in vollkommen andere Projekte geflossen. So wurden Teile der Gesamtsumme von 14,9 Milliarden Yen (rund 144 Milliarden Euro) etwa für den Straßenbau auf der südlichen Insel Okinawa oder....

Læger vil ikke tage ansvar for gentests

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:48:00 +0100

Praktiserende læger er ikke glade for Det Etiske Råds udmeldinger om, at de skal rådgive danskerne om gentest.

Fukushima Kauf seltener Erden statt Hilfe nach dem Tsunami

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:12:00 +0100

Fukushima Kauf seltener Erden statt Hilfe nach dem Tsunami Für den Wiederaufbau nach dem Tsunami in Japan vorgesehene Gelder sind einem Regierungsbericht zufolge teilweise in vollkommen andere Projekte geflossen. So wurden Teile der Gesamtsumme von 14,9 Milliarden Yen (rund 144 Milliarden Euro)....

Japon hükümeti tsunami paralarının peşine düştü

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:10:00 +0100

Japonya hükümetince yapılan denetleme sonunda, 2011'deki deprem ve tsunamiden sonra yeniden inşa çalışmaları için ayrılan fonların ilgisiz alanlarda harcandığı ortaya çıktı

Geld für Wiederaufbau floss in andere Projekte

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:15:00 +0100

iTunes accepting Red Cross donations for Sandy relief efforts

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:21:00 +0100

iTunes will transfer 100% of all donations directly to the American Red Cross without sending users' names or contact information.

Magnitude 5.3 quake rocks Ambon

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:29:00 +0100

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolted Ambon city, Maluku province, on Thursday at around 12.31 p.m., there were no immediate reports of casualties.The epicenter was located at latitude 5.62 south and ...

Stralingsgevaar verzwegen voor werknemers Fukushima

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:28:00 +0100

Werknemers die vorig jaar maart na de aardbeving en tsunami in de kerncentrale van Fukushima aan de slag gingen om reparaties te verrichten, ...

Japan nuclear crisis crew not told of danger, says worker

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:32:00 +0100

India: ciclone Nilam, quattro morti e sei dispersi

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:31:00 +0100

Almeno quattro persone sono morte e altri sei sono disperse a causa del passaggio del ciclone tropicale Nilam lungo la costa sud orientale dell'India. Lo riferiscono oggi i media indiani. Il maltempo si Ã¨ abbattuto ieri sera su una vasta area degli stati dell'Andhra Pradesh e del Tamil Nadu, con....

Geld für Wiederaufbau in Japan floss in andere Projekte

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:49:00 +0100

Für den Wiederaufbau nach dem Tsunami in Japan vorgesehene Gelder sind einem Regierungsbericht zufolge teilweise in vollkommen andere Projekte geflossen. So wurden Teile der Gesamtsumme von 14,9 Billionen Yen (rund 144 Milliarden Euro) etwa für den Straßenbau auf der südlichen Insel Okinawa oder den....

Japan 'misspent' tsunami rebuilding money: audit

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:48:00 +0100

TOKYO: Cash earmarked for tsunami reconstruction work was diverted to unrelated projects, a Japanese government audit showed as residents of the devastated northeast voiced frustration over the slow pace of rebuilding.

UPDATE1: Japan Nuclear Fuel unveils plutonium fuel plant under construction

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:08:00 +0100

AOMORI, Japan - Japan Nuclear Fuel Ltd. on Thursday unveiled to reporters its plant for producing so-called MOX nucl...

Suites du séisme au Japon Détournement de fonds pour la reconstruction

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:13:00 +0100

Une partie de l'argent qui devait être consacré à la reconstruction du nord-est du Japon après le séisme et le tsunami de mars 2011 a été dépensée sur des projets sans rapport, a-t-on appris jeudi.

Japan ‘misspent’ tsunami rebuilding cash

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:23:00 +0100

Cash earmarked for tsunami reconstruction work was diverted to unrelated projects, a Japanese government audit shows.

Geld für Wiederaufbau in Japan floss in andere Projekte

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:20:00 +0100

Für den Wiederaufbau nach dem Tsunami in Japan vorgesehene Gelder sind einem Regierungsbericht zufolge teilweise in vollkommen andere Projekte geflossen.

Audit report finds Japan ‘misspent’ tsunami rebuilding money

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:33:00 +0100

Government audit reveals funds earmarks for tsunami reconstruction work diverted to unrelated projects.

Audit: Japan 'Misspent' Tsunami Rebuilding Money

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:30:00 +0100

Cash earmarked for tsunami reconstruction work was diverted to unrelated projects, a Japanese government audit shows, as residents of the devastated northeast vent frustration over the slow pace of rebuilding. Parts of the 14.9 trillion yen ($187 billion) were used to fund an array of unconnected....

Japan ‘misspent’ tsunami rebuilding money: audit

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:02:00 +0100

Cash earmarked for tsunami reconstruction work was diverted to unrelated projects, a Japanese government audit showed as residents of the devastated northeast voiced frustration over the slow pace of rebuilding. Parts of the 14.9 trillion yen (US$187 billion) were used to fund an array of....

Geld für Wiederaufbau in Japan floss in andere Projekte

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:00:00 +0100

Für den Wiederaufbau nach dem Tsunami in Japan vorgesehene Gelder sind einem Regierungsbericht zufolge teilweise in vollkommen andere Projekte geflossen.

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Canada's British Columbia, USGS Reports

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:16:00 +0100

The quake was centered 123 miles south-southwest of Prince Rupert at a depth of 6.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

5.3-earthquake hits off Ambon, Indonesia

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:51:00 +0100

JAKARTA, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- A mild earthquake measuring 5.3 at Richter scale struck off Ambon city, Maluku province, Indonesia on Thursday, Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) said. According to the information released on the website of BMKG, the tremors took place at 12:31pm local time.

Japan ‘misspent’ tsunami rebuilding money

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:09:00 +0100

Tokyo: Cash earmarked for tsunami reconstruction work was diverted to unrelated projects, a Japanese government audit shows, as residents of the devastated northeast vent frustration over the slow pace of rebuilding. Parts of the 14.9 trillion yen ($187 billion) were used to fund an array of....

Parte dos fundos para a reconstrução do Japão aplicados noutros projetos

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:11:00 +0100

Uma parte dos fundos em prol da reconstrução do nordeste do Japão depois do sismo e tsunami de março do ano passado foi aplicada noutros projetos, como a compra de terras raras ou ajuda externa, revela uma auditoria.

Dezastrul care acum 1.500 de ani a cutremurat Europa s-ar putea repeta. Explicatia cercetatorilor

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:38:00 +0100

Un val inalt de 13 metri ar lovi orasul Lausanne, iar ulterior, unul de 8 metri ar ajunge pana la Geneva In anul 563 doi cronicari au relatat despre un dezastru care a cutremurat atunci intreaga Europa. Acum, cercetatorii se tem ca s-ar putea repeta oricand. In urma cu aproape 1.500 de ani, un tsunami a avut loc in pitorescul lac Geneva.

Fukushima worker: Firm sent crews into danger

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:43:00 +0100

IWAKI, Japan - The operator of a Japanese nuclear plant that went into a tsunami-triggered meltdown knew the risks from highly radioactive water at the site but sent in crews without adequate protection or warnings, a worker alleges in a legal complaint.

Japan spent tsunami cash on whale hunt and exhibitions

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:10:00 +0100

Cash earmarked for tsunami reconstruction work was diverted to unrelated projects, a Japanese government audit shows, as residents of the devastated...

As Floods Recede, Death Toll Grows

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:20:00 +0100

Several children's bodies were among recently discovered deaths in a toll that jumped to at least 72 across eight states.

Etats-Unis: sur la côte du New Jersey ravagée par Sandy, les habitants prêts à rester

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:49:00 +0100

Subway lines reopen as NYC gets back on feet

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:58:00 +0100

New York City's transport system was getting back on its feet Thursday as the remnants of superstorm Sandy dissipated over Canada.

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Canada's British Columbia, USGS Reports

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:56:00 +0100

The quake was centered 123 miles south-southwest of Prince Rupert at a depth of 6.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Etats-Unis: sur la côte du New Jersey ravagée par Sandy, les habitants prêts à rester

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:52:00 +0100

Etats-Unis: sur la côte du New Jersey ravagée par Sandy, les habitants prêts à rester

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:02:00 +0100

Etats-Unis: sur la côte du New Jersey ravagée par Sandy, les habitants prêts à rester

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:02:00 +0100

En grimpant par-dessus un arbre tombé à quelques pas de son perron, Joanne Tunbridge ne peut s'empêcher de repenser à son père qui avait construit dans les années 1950 cette maison située au bord de la plage. "C'était un homme très intelligent. Il a toujours regretté de ne pas l'avoir construite un....

Etats-Unis: sur la côte du New Jersey ravagée par Sandy, les habitants prêts à rester

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:09:00 +0100

Etats-Unis: sur la côte du New Jersey ravagée par Sandy, les habitants prêts à rester

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:08:00 +0100

Etats-Unis: sur la côte du New Jersey ravagée par Sandy, les habitants prêts à rester

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:24:00 +0100

From ‘Great Emancipator’ to great impersonator: George Clooney said to be related to Abraham Lincoln

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:22:00 +0100

Politics must be in George Clooney’s blood, so it turns out. The Oscar-winning star of The Descendants, known for his political activism, is related to the 16th president of America, Abraham Lincoln. Read Full Article at RT.com

Etats-Unis: sur la côte du New Jersey ravagée par Sandy, les habitants prêts à rester

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:25:00 +0100

New Jersey ravagée par Sandy, les habitants prêts à rester

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:09:00 +0100

En grimpant par-dessus un arbre tombé à quelques pas de son perron, Joanne Tunbridge ne peut s'empêcher de repenser à son père qui avait construit dans les années 1950 cette maison

Etats-Unis: sur la côte du New Jersey ravagée par Sandy, les habitants prêts à rester

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:19:00 +0100

Etats-Unis: sur la côte du New Jersey ravagée par Sandy, les habitants prêts à rester

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:32:00 +0100

Nuclear crisis crew not told of danger

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:57:00 +0100

Tepco knew full well of the risks from highly radioactive water at the Fukushima No. 1 plant following the tsunami-triggered meltdowns but sent in crews without adequate protection or warnings anyway, one worker has alleged in a legal complaint. The actions by Tokyo Electric Power Co.

IHT Rendezvous: Global Advice on How to Cope, Recover and Rebuild

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:57:00 +0100

From around the world, the Facebook communities of the International Herald Tribune and The New York Times have sent hundreds of suggestions to New Yorkers and others affected by Sandy. Here's a sampling of their advice. If you live outside the United States and have been affected by a natural....

IHT Rendezvous: Global Advice on How to Cope, Recover and Rebuild

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:59:00 +0100

Stiglitz: Mesele hala çözülmedi

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:18:00 +0100

Nobel ödüllü iktisatçı Joseph Stiglitz, insanların ''ekonomik krizin ne zaman sona ereceği'' sorusuna yanıt aradığını ancak şu anda meselenin halen çözülmediğini, bu gidişatın daha da süreceğinin söylenebileceğini belirtti

Breaking: Jakarta Shakes as Magnitude 5.8 Quake Hits Bandung

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:10:00 +0100

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the district of Bandung, West Java, Thursday night shaking buildings as far away as Jakarta, according to data released by the United States Geological Survey.

Gempa 5,8 Cianjur Berpusat di Darat, Tak Berpotensi Tsunami

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:39:00 +0100

Gempa 5,8 skala richter (SR) yang berpusat di Cianjur, Jawa Barat, terjadi di daratan. Tak ada ancaman tsunami.

Japon : plusieurs milliards détournés dans l'argent du tsunami

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:45:00 +0100

Au sein de l'enveloppe prévue pour reconstruire les zones du pays touchées par le tsunami, de lourds montants ont été utilisés sur des projets tout autre.

5.8 magnitude quake jolts Jakarta

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:51:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale rocked Jakarta on Thursday evening.According to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the epicenter of the quake was 23 ...

Politics this week

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:22:00 +0100

America’s mid-Atlantic coast was battered by the remnants of Hurricane Sandy , which earlier tore a destructive path across Haiti and Cuba. The storm shut down the subway system in New York and stockmarkets were closed for two days. Millions were left without power and parts of the New Jersey shoreline were devastated.

Hype, thy name is internet

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:37:00 +0100

Today I’ll be talking about hype in all its manifestations. Well, it appears that the worst of the hurricane Sandy is now over. With almost 150 total deaths caused by this phenomenon, millions are left without electricity and countries now have to deal with the aftermath.

JAPON: Japon : une partie de l'argent consacré à la reconstruction utilisée pour autre chose

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:43:00 +0100

Un audit réalisé à la demande du gouvernement japonais et publié ce jeudi 1er novembre révèle qu'une partie de l'argent destiné à la reconstruction du nord-est du pays, ravagé par le séisme et le tsunami de mars 2011, a été utilisée pour des projets qui n'avaient rien à voir.

America's nuclear safety under scrutiny after Oyster Creek's Sandy alert | Richard Schiffman

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:56:00 +0100

US nuclear regulators model risk from seismic activity or flooding based on past history. That's leaving way too much to luck We know the bad news about superstorm Sandy : the Jersey shore was devastated and many towns remain waterlogged. New York suffered a direct hit, with the city's mass transit....

Nuclear crisis crew not told of danger

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:59:00 +0100

U.S. Navy joins island disaster drill

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:59:00 +0100

Remote Kozu Island, which is administered by Tokyo, held its first comprehensive disaster drills since March 2011 on Thursday, in preparation for a major earthquake. For the first time the U.S. Navy in Japan joined a remote-island disaster exercise regularly conducted by the Tokyo Metropolitan....

Tsunamis in Lake Geneva: Lake monsters

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:23:00 +0100

IN 563AD a tsunami devastated Geneva. Two accounts of the disaster, one by Gregory of Tours and the other by Marius of Avenches, have survived. What caused the wave, and the extent of the damage that resulted, have been matters of conjecture for centuries.

Japans Wiederaufbau stockt

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:22:00 +0100

Ein Viertel des japanischenSonderbudgets für den Wiederaufbau wurde in Gebieten ausgegeben, die nicht vom Tsunami betroffen waren. Vor Ort fehlen vielfach Experten, die Projekte umsetzen können.

Japan: Die verlorene Würde der Fukushima-Retter

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:47:00 +0100

Nach der Fukushima-Katastrophe waren Tepco-Mitarbeiter die ersten an den Reaktoren. Sie arbeiteten teilweise ohne Schutz und ohne Wissen um die Höhe der Strahlenwerte. Einer fordert nun Schadenersatz.

Experts find no traces of explosives in crashed Smolensk plane

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:10:00 +0100

Numerous tests haven’t revealed any traces of explosives in the wreckage of the crashed president Kaczynski’s Tu-154 plane, Polish Military prosecutors reported Thursday.

JuD offer of help very hollow: U.S.

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:50:00 +0100

Careful not to show disrespect to the Islamic tradition of helping the needy, the U.S. State Department on Wednesday described as “very hollow” Jamat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed’s offer of he...

Japan 'misspent' tsunami money: audit

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:20:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Cash earmarked for tsunami reconstruction work was diverted to unrelated projects, a Japanese government audit shows, as residents of the devastated northeast vent frustration over the slow pace of rebuilding.

Cameco cuts long-term uranium output target as nuclear demand slows

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:26:00 +0100

Canada's Cameco Corp on Wednesday lowered its long-term uranium production target by 10%, a sharp shift in strategy in response to slower demand growth for the fuel after the Fukushima nuclear ...

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Apple Starts Accepting Relief Donations Via iTunes Store, With All Proceeds Going To Red Cross For Helping 'Frankenstorm' Victims

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:10:00 +0100

In light of the massive superstorm that hit the Atlantic coast earlier this week, Apple, the most valuable technology company in the world, launched a donation page Thursday morning to help raise money for relief victims of Hurricane Sandy, with a link also appearing on the company's homepage .

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Apple Starts Accepting Relief Donations Via iTunes Store, With All Proceeds Going To Red Cross For Helping 'Frankenstorm' Victims

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:15:00 +0100

Study: Mountain 'tsunami' once hit Geneva

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:37:00 +0100

GENEVA, Switzerland, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Nearly 1,500 years ago a massive flood inundated Geneva, Switzerland, and researchers say the unlikely-sounding culprit was a tsunami-like wave in the Alps.

Fukushima fish inedible for a decade

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:38:00 +0100

FUKUSHIMA: Fish from the waters around the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan could be too radioactive to eat for a decade to come, as samples show that radioactivity levels remain elevated and show little sign of coming down, a marine scientist has warned.

USP drill a thrill

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:00:00 +0100

THE University of the South Pacific held a successful tsunami drill earlier this week in preparation for natural disasters.

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Apple Starts Accepting Relief Donations Via iTunes Store, With All Proceeds Going To Red Cross For Helping 'Frankenstorm' Victims

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:11:00 +0100

"Help Superstorm Sandy survivors by making a monetary donation to the American Red Cross," Apple said on its iTunes Store. "Click the Donate button under the amount you wish to donate. iTunes will transfer 100% of your donation to the American Red Cross." Apple allows users to donate between $5 to $200 at a time.

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Canada's British Columbia, USGS Reports

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:40:00 +0100

The quake was centered 123 miles south-southwest of Prince Rupert at a depth of 6.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Japan ‘misspent’ tsunami funds: audit

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:08:00 +0100

AFP/Tokyo Cash earmarked for tsunami reconstruction work was diverted to unrelated projects, a Japanese government audit shows, as residents of the devastated northeast vent frustration over the slow pace of rebuilding. Parts of the 14.9tn yen ($187bn) were used to fund an array of unconnected....

Ice cream puddle, rice cake goop; Sandy slams a small NJ business

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:51:00 +0100

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 21:53 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Hurricane's toll on small businesses devastating * Economic damage from storm estimated up to $50 billion * Insured losses from Sandy could reach $20 billion By Chelsea Emery NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Yoshiaki Yuyama entered freezer No.

Japon. Plusieurs milliards destinés à la reconstruction après le tsunami détournés

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Une parti de l'argent a financé des projets dans le sud du pays ainsi qu'à l'étranger.

Airmen respond to 'Sandy' relief efforts

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:07:00 +0100

A C-17 Globemaster III departed early morning Nov. 1 in support of Hurricane Sandy response operations.

Airmen 'lean forward' to support East Coast relief efforts

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:07:00 +0100

In the wake of President Obama's call for the federal government to "lean forward" in response to the devastation left by Hurricane Sandy, Airmen from across the country are answering the call.

Parte dos fundos para a reconstrução do Japão aplicados noutros projetos

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:28:00 +0100

National › Worker says Fukushima nuclear plant crisis crew not told of danger

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:24:00 +0100

Ice cream puddle, rice cake goop; Sandy slams a small NJ business

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:42:00 +0100

Engaging SAARC in disaster resilience termed a wise step

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:54:00 +0100

Staff Report ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in collaboration with Oxfam GB, organised a two-day consultation meeting on engaging SAARC in disaster resilience at Islamabad Club on Thursday. Participants from SAARC countries and representatives from related national institutions are participating in the event.

Engaging SAARC in disaster resilience termed a wise step

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:54:00 +0100

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Canada's British Columbia, USGS Reports

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:01:00 +0100

The quake was centered 123 miles south-southwest of Prince Rupert at a depth of 6.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Tsunami parasıyla balina avlamışlar!

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:08:00 +0100

Japonya’da 2011 yılında meydana gelen deprem ve tsunami felaketlerinden sonra toplanan paranın afetlerle ilgisi olmayan alanlar için harcandığı ...

Gempa 5,4 SR Goyang Gorontalo Utara, Tak Berpotensi Tsunami

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:17:00 +0100

Gempa 5,4 SR menggoyang 76 km Barat Laut, Gorontalo Utara. Gempa tidak berpotensi tsunami.

GHEI: Sandy's broken windows

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:14:00 +0100

Northeasterners affected by Tuesday's massive storm are beginning the process of assessing the damage. Initial estimates suggest it could cost anywhere from $20 billion to $100 billion to bring things back to where they were before Hurricane Sandy struck. Bizarrely, there are some who think that's a good thing.

6.3 quake off Canada's west coast

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:29:00 +0100

A shallow earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has struck off British Columbia on Canada's west coast, the second powerful earthquake in the region in two days.

Japan nuke crisis crew not told of danger

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:41:00 +0100

TOKYO: The operator of a Japanese nuclear plant that went into a tsunami-triggered meltdown knew the risks from highly radioactive water at the site b

Storm Gives a Jolt to Lumber Market

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:59:00 +0100

Prices of lumber futures jumped 5% to $319 over the past week, reflecting expectations of higher demand as homeowners and government officials wrestle with the challenge of reconstruction.

Japan diverts tsunami rebuilding money to unrelated projects

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:11:00 +0100

TOKYO: Cash earmarked for tsunami reconstruction work was diverted to unrelated projects, a Japanese government audit shows, as residents of the devas

Taiwans space programme offers tsunami satellite images to aid relief

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:44:00 +0100

Taiwan's national space programme offered Wednesday its satellite images of the damage caused by powerful tsunamis that ravaged Asia at the weekend to affected countries and aid groups for ...

US-Wahlkampf Sechs Milliarden Dollar

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:21:00 +0100

Der US-Wahlkampf dürfte in diesem Jahr nach Berechnungen einer regierungsunabhängigen Or-ganisation insgesamt rund sechs Milliarden Dollar (4,62 ...

Quake hits Indonesia's Minahassa

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:43:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck Minahassa Peninsula in Indonesia at 7.37 am today, the Malaysian Meteorological Department reported.

US-Wahlkampf Sechs Milliarden Dollar

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:15:00 +0100

Der US-Wahlkampf dürfte in diesem Jahr nach Berechnungen einer regierungsunabhängigen Or-ganisation insgesamt rund sechs Milliarden Dollar (4,62 ...

US-Wahlkampf Sechs Milliarden Dollar

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:20:00 +0100

Der US-Wahlkampf dürfte in diesem Jahr nach Berechnungen einer regierungsunabhängigen Or-ganisation insgesamt rund sechs Milliarden Dollar (4,62 ...

Japan announces power savings moves as reactors remain idle

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:29:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government announced power savings measures for the country's northernmost island, where regional monopoly Hokkaido Electric Power Co may face shortages with its only nuclear plant idled after the Fukushima nuclear crisis.

6.3 quake off Canada's west coast

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:35:00 +0100

A shallow earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has struck off British Columbia on Canada's west coast, the second powerful earthquake in the region in two days.

Japan announces power savings moves as reactors remain idle

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:48:00 +0100

Japan 'misspent' tsunami money

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:57:00 +0100

WWII bomb found near Japan runway

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:05:00 +0100

Dozens of domestic and international flights have been cancelled at a Japanese airport after an unexploded 250-kilogram World War II bomb was found near a runway.

6.2-magnitude quake hits near Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:19:00 +0100

VLADIVOSTOK, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted near the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia, Friday afternoon, Russia's RIA Novosti news agency reported. The epicenter, at a depth of 45.6 km, was 80 km southeast of Ust-Kamchatsk, where residents....

In Wisconsin, Real Battleground Is Rural

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:18:00 +0100

The presidential election in this swing state hangs in an area where the electorate is prone to shifting between red and blue.

- Alle må være forberedt på å greie seg selv i naturkatastrofer

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:22:00 +0100

TOKYO (VG Nett) Alle må være forberedt på å klare seg selv i en naturkatastrofe, fordi det kan ta tid før myndighetene kan tilby hjelp, sier statsminister Jens Stoltenberg (Ap).

Rzeczpospolita daily editor resigns over scandalous article

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:24:00 +0100

The editor of the Polish daily Rzeczpospolita, Tomasz Wróblewski, has tendered his resignation over a report in his paper Tuesday alleging that Polish investigators had found traces of explosive substances on the wreckage of the Polish presidential airliner that crashed near Smolensk on April 10th, 2010.

Japan Airlines ganó 960 millones de euros en abril-septiembre, un 2,4 % más

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:34:00 +0100

La aerolínea Japan Airlines (JAL), sometida a una profunda reestructuración tras declararse en quiebra en 2010, ganó 99.700 millones de yenes (960 millones de euros) entre abril y septiembre, un 2,4 por ciento más que en el mismo semestre de 2011.

Grote rampenoefening op Maasvlakte

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:41:00 +0100

Op de Maasvlakte wordt geoefend op hulpverlening bij een tsunami. Het gaat om een grote Europese rampenoefening.

Japan Airlines ganó 960 millones entre abril y septiembre

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:55:00 +0100

JAL Profit Up 2.4%

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:04:00 +0100

Japan Airlines reported a modest rise in net profit in its first reporting period since it relisted its shares in the year's second-largest initial public offering.

Photo. Vous êtes plutôt appareil photo ou smartphone ?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:55:00 +0100

Les Français prennent de plus en plus de photos avec leur smartphone. Pourtant, les appareils photos résistent bien.C’est ce que constate le...

Grote rampenoefening voor tsunami op Maasvlakte

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:24:00 +0100

Op de Maasvlakte is een grote Europese rampenoefening aan de gang, waarbij wordt geoefend op hulpverlening tijdens een tsunami. Daarbij worden ...

Liste zur „Krisenvorsorge“

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:44:00 +0100

Deutsche in Namibia mit Internet- und E-Mail-Zugang sollen sich anmelden Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland bietet für ihre in Namibia lebenden Staatsbürger nun einen neuen Service an: Sie können sich in die elektronische Deutschenliste eintragen lassen – und werden somit in Krisenfällen von der Botschaft vor Ort informiert.

Grote rampenoefening voor tsunami op Maasvlakte

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:53:00 +0100

Op de Maasvlakte is een grote Europese rampenoefening aan de gang, waarbij wordt geoefend op hulpverlening tijdens een tsunami. Daarbij worden ...

KONIEC ŚWIATA 21.12.2012: Armagedon już za NIECAŁE DWA MIESIĄCE

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:52:00 +0100

KONIEC ŚWIATA 21.12.2012 - jak będzie wyglądał Według Patricka Beryla, naukowca, autora książki o proroctwie Oriona przebiegunowanie Ziemi nastąpi w ostatnich dniach grudnia 2012. Nastąpi to w skutek działalności Słońca, które co 11,5 tys. lat przeżywa stan hiperaktywności, której nie są w stanie przewidzieć współcześni naukowcy.

Grote rampenoefening voor tsunami op Maasvlakte

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:58:00 +0100

Op de Maasvlakte is een grote Europese rampenoefening aan de gang, waarbij wordt geoefend op hulpverlening tijdens een tsunami. Daarbij worden ...

La Suisse n’est pas à l’abri d’un tsunami

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:54:00 +0100

C'est une conclusion inattendue qu’a dévoilé un article publié par la revue scientifique Nature Geoscience. Celle-ci montre que des région...

Nana Gouvea: Brazilian glamour model slammed over Hurricane Sandy Facebook photoshoot

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:13:00 +0100

Nana Gouvea, 30, posted a series of images to her Facebook page showing her leaning against fallen trees and standing on wrecked cars in New York.

UPDATE1: Vienna Philharmonic give concerts in quake-hit Japan cities

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:35:00 +0100

SENDAI - Vienna Philharmonic musicians gave special concerts Friday in a Japanese region that was devastated ...

Pologne : le prix élevé de la désinformation

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:53:00 +0100

Le président polonais Bronislav Komorovski a qualifié de tsunami politique l’effet provoqué par la publication dans les pages du journal Rzeczpospolita d’un article faisant état d’une charge de TNT à bord du Tu-154 M du président Lech Kaczynski qui s'est écrasé près de Smolensk, en 2010. Les vagues de ce tsunami ne se calment pas.

Japan Q3 GDP seen 0.9 pc q/q as exports tumble: Poll

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:52:00 +0100

Japan's economy probably shrank 0.9 percent in the third quarter, the first contraction in five quarters, as the global slowdown knocked down exports.

Cele mai costisitoare catastrofe naturale din lume

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:02:00 +0100

Patru dintre cele mai costisitoare dezastre naturale au avut loc in Statele Unite in mai putin de 20 de ani. Japonia si China sunt alte doua tari puternic afectate de dezlantuirea naturii.1. Japonia: Cutremurul de...

Grote rampenoefening op Maasvlakte

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:49:00 +0100

Op de Maasvlakte in Rotterdam is vrijdag een Europese rampenoefening gestart. Op het terrein wordt tot en met maandag een tsunami nagebootst, zodat teams uit verschillende Europese landen kunnen oefenen op hulpverlening bij rampen. Dat meldt een woordvoerder van het adviesbedrijf voor veiligheid Falck, dat het oefenterrein op de Maasvlakte beheert.

Japón anuncia ahorros de energía por reactores inactivos

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:48:00 +0100

El Gobierno de Japón anunció medidas de ahorro de energía para una de sus islas del extremo norte, donde el monopolio regional Hokkaido Electric Power Co podría sufrir recortes porque su única planta nuclear se encuentra inactiva tras la crisis de Fukushima.

In Wisconsin, Real Battleground Is Rural

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:00:00 +0100

The presidential election in this swing state hangs in an area where the electorate is prone to shifting between red and blue.

A View from Israel: Storms of sin

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:38:00 +0100

Every time a natural disaster such as a hurricane, tornado, earthquake or tsunami occurs, I cringe and wait for the inevitable. Someone, somewhere, is bound to blame the tragedy on the sins of others. After Hurricane Katrina made landfall in 2005, causing $80 billion in damages and killing nearly....

Wysoka cena jednej dziennikarskiej kaczki

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:35:00 +0100

Politycznym tsunami"; nazwał prezydent RP Bronisław Komorowski efekt wywołany przez publikację o trotylu w gazecie Rzeczpospolita";. Fale tego tsunami"; nie cichną.

Japan supports the efforts of OSCE Minsk Group aimed to the peaceful settlement of NKR conflict

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:34:00 +0100

Members of Armenia-Japan friendly group hoped that interparliamentary relations of the states would develop and deepen as there were all the needed factors for that

After Superstorm Sandy batters U.S. massive earthquake in Canada dries up famous Haida Gwaii hot springs

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:45:00 +0100

A Canada parks inspection team found the island's three main hot spring pools (one pictured) bone dry and cold to the touch after the 7.7 magnitude quake off Canada's west coast on Saturday.

Imminente catastrofe?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:47:00 +0100

Scienziati nipponici avvertono: il monte Fuji esploderà Il monte Fuji potrebbe saltare in aria a breve. A prevedere la catastrofe è il capo del dipartimento giapponese di vulcanologia. Tutta colpa del terremoto che nel marzo 2011 generò lo tsunami che ha messo in ginocchio il paese del Sol Levante.

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Canada's British Columbia, USGS Reports

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:09:00 +0100

The quake was centered 123 miles south-southwest of Prince Rupert at a depth of 6.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Can renewables prevent future blackouts from storms?

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:34:00 +0100

Solar, wind and other renewable energy sources could help homeowners avoid future blackouts from superstorms like Sandy. But the key to preventing blackouts is how the grid is connected.

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Canada's British Columbia, USGS Reports

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:08:00 +0100

The quake was centered 123 miles south-southwest of Prince Rupert at a depth of 6.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Over 20 million tweets sent as Sandy struck

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:08:00 +0100

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter users flocked to the micro-messaging network this week as Hurricane Sandy swept through the eastern U.S. seaboard, sending more than 20 million tweets about the storm between Saturday and Thursday, the company said.

Over 20 million tweets sent as Sandy struck

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:05:00 +0100

Meerdaagse rampenoefening voor tsunami op Maasvlakte

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:47:00 +0100

Het adviesbedrijf voor veiligheid Falck meldt vrijdag op zijn site dat op de Maasvlakte in Rotterdam een Europese rampenoefening is begonnen. Falck beheert het oefenterrein op de Maasvlakte..

Séisme de magnitude 6,4 aux Philippines

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:59:00 +0100

Un puissant séisme d'une magnitude de 6,4 a frappé aux premières heures de samedi l'île méridionale de Mindanao aux Philippines, a annoncé l'institut américain de géophysique (USGS). L'USGS a précisé que le séisme s'était produit à une profondeur de 63 kilomètres à 02h17 heure locale samedi (18h17....

Over 20 million tweets sent as Sandy struck

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:03:00 +0100

Twitter users flocked to the micro-messaging network this week as Hurricane Sandy swept through the eastern U.S. seaboard, sending more than 20 million tweets about the storm between Saturday and Thursday, the company said.

6.1 quake hits off southern Philippines

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:33:00 +0100

MANILA: A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao early Saturday, US seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Un sismo de magnitud 6,4 sacude el sur de Filipinas

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:30:00 +0100

Un fuerte sismo de magnitud 6,4 sacudió a primeras horas del sábado la isla meridional de Mindanao en Filipinas, anunció el instituto estadounidense de geofísica USGS.

Quake hits off southern Philippines

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:37:00 +0100

A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake has struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao.

Más de 20 millones de tuits enviados durante paso de Sandy por EEUU

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:56:00 +0100

Por Gerry Shih SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Los usuarios de Twitter se volcaron en masa a la red de micro mensajes esta semana mientras el huracán Sandy arrasaba la costa este de Unidos, enviando más de 20 millones de tuits sobre la tormenta entre el sábado y jueves, dijo la compañía.

'CBS Morning News' Anchor Betty Nguyen to Speak at University of North Alabama Fall Commencement Ceremony

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:06:00 +0100

Speaker's journalistic career has covered the globe.Florence, Ala. (PRWEB) November 02, 2012 CBS Morning News anchor Betty Nguyen will speak to the University of North Alabama’s fall 2012 graduating class Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. in Flowers Hall.In addition to anchoring CBS Morning News, Nguyen reports....

6.1 earthquake hits off southern Philippines: US seismologists

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:16:00 +0100

A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao early Saturday, US seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Terremoto abala ilha filipina de Mindanao

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:15:00 +0100

Um poderoso terremoto de magnitude 6,4 graus atingiu nesta sexta-feira a ilha meridional de Mindanao, nas Filipinas, anunciou o USGS. O Instituto de Observação Geológica americano indicou que o terremoto foi registrado a 63 km de profundidade e atingiu às 02H17 de sábado --no horário local (16H17 no....

6.1 quake hits off southern Philippines: USGS

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:32:00 +0100

MANILA: A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao early Saturday, U

Philippines: séisme de 6,1 de magnitude au large de Mindanao

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:34:00 +0100

Un séisme de 6,1 de magnitude a eu lieu au large de l'île méridionale philippine de Mindanao dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi, a annoncé l'Institut américain de géophysique (USGS), toutefois ni victimes ni dégâts n'ont été signalés dans l'immédi...

Philippines: séisme de 6,1 de magnitude au large de Mindanao

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:48:00 +0100

Philippines: séisme de 6,1 de magnitude au large de Mindanao

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:44:00 +0100

Philippines: séisme de 6,1 de magnitude au large de Mindanao

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:54:00 +0100

Recalling the Great Hurricane of '38

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:54:00 +0100

Hundreds of people were killed across New York (especially Long Island), Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire when the Category 3 storm made landfall in mid-September of that 1938.

18h16 - Terremoto de 6,4 graus abala ilha filipina de Mindanao

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:52:00 +0100

Um poderoso terremoto de magnitude 6,4 graus atingiu nas primeiras horas desta sexta (2) a ilha meridional de Mindanao, nas Filipinas, anunciou o Instituto americano USGS. O Instituto de Observação Geológica indicou que o terremoto foi registrado a 63 km de profundidade e atingiu às 02H17 no horário....

6.1 quake hits off southern Philippines

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:00:00 +0100

NO damage or injuries were immediately reported from a strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake which struck off the southern Philippines on Saturday.

Philippines: séisme de 6,1 de magnitude au large de Mindanao

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:05:00 +0100

Philippines: séisme de 6,1 de magnitude au large de Mindanao

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:16:00 +0100

Philippines: séisme de 6,1 de magnitude au large de Mindanao

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:29:00 +0100

Séisme de 6,1 de magnitude au large de Mindanao

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:27:00 +0100

Un séisme de 6,1 de magnitude a eu lieu au large de l'île méridionale philippine de Mindanao dans la nuit de vendredi ...

6.1 quake hits off Mindanao

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:25:00 +0100

A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao early today but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The US Geological Survey said the quake had a depth of 63km and hit at 02:17am (1817 GMT Friday) some 86km east of the city of Butuan.

National › 7% power-saving target set for Hokkaido this winter

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:33:00 +0100

The government on Friday announced winter power savings measures for Hokkaido, where regional monopoly Hokkaido Electric Power Co may face shortages with its only nuclear plant idled after the Fukushima nuclear crisis. Hokkaido's power provider expects to have a small margin of surplus generating....

6.1 quake hits off southern Philippines: USGS

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:57:00 +0100

A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao early Saturday, US seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The US Geological Survey said the quake had a depth of 38 kilometres (24 miles) and hit at 2.17am some 87 kilometres east of the city of Butuan.

Philippines: séisme de 6,1 de magnitude au large de Mindanao

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:56:00 +0100

Terramoto de 6,4 graus abala ilha filipina de Mindanao (USGS)

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:04:00 +0100

Filipinas, Manila - Um poderoso terremoto de magnitude 6,4 graus atingiu nas primeiras horas de sábado a ilha meridional de Mindanao, nas Filipinas, anunciou o Instituto americano USGSm, citado pela Afp. O Instituto de Observação Geológica indicou que o terremoto foi registado há 63 quilómetros de....

Philippines: séisme de 6,1 de magnitude au large de Mindanao

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Philippines: séisme de 6,1 de magnitude au large de Mindanao

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:08:00 +0100

143 natural disasters occurred in first half of 2012; 2,500 people killed, 61 million affected - CRED newsletter

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:36:00 +0100

Natural disasters over the first semester of 2012 Preliminary EM-DAT figures show that during the first semester of 2012, 143 natural disasters occurred, killing over 2,500 people, affecting almost 61 million others and causing more than US$ 6.9 billion of economic damages.

Sismo de magnitud 6,4 sacude el sur de Filipinas

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:53:00 +0100

Un fuerte sismo de magnitud 6,1 sacudió a primeras horas del sábado la isla meridional de Mindanao en Filipinas, anunció el instituto estadounidense de geofísica USGS, sin que hubiera parte de víctimas ni da&ntil...

The Saturday Profile: With Citizenship, Japan Embraces Columbia Scholar

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:09:00 +0100

This year, when Donald Keene, 90, a New York native and retired professor, became a citizen of Japan, he gained what eludes many Westerners who live there: acceptance.

Seafaring robot sails through Sandy unscathed

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:18:00 +0100

Navigating the Atlantic 100 miles east of New Jersey, a robot called Mercury continued to transmit hurricane data through 70-knot winds. [Read more]

6.1 quake hits off in Mindanao - USGS

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:17:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines - A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao early Saturday, US seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

The Saturday Profile: With Citizenship, Japan Embraces Columbia Scholar

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:15:00 +0100

This year, when Donald Keene, 90, a New York native and retired professor, became a citizen of Japan, he gained what eludes many Westerners who live there: acceptance.

Khatijah holds 'soul parliament' sessions

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:52:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: THE wife of the late Al-Arqam founder, Ashaari Muhammad, is keeping the deviant sect alive and its members on a tight leash. Intelligence sources said Khatijah Am, who is running the show from Mecca, had been using scare tactics in getting the members to remain loyal to her leadership.