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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57611452/philippines-battered-by-monster-typhoon-haiyan-at-least-4-killed/ Strongest storm to hit island nation this year forces more than 700K from homes amid fears that death toll could soar Fri, 08 Nov 2013 11:05:00 +0100 CBSnews en CBSnews-4f7dddd9ec42b93d14efc3c8ab80a3ff NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108110500 http://www.kantipuronline.com/2013/11/08/top-story/years-strongest-typhoon-blasts-philippines/380492/ The strongest typhoon this year slammed into the Philippines on Friday, setting off landslides, knocking out power in several provinces and cutting communications. Fri, 08 Nov 2013 11:02:00 +0100 kantipuronline en kantipuronline-3b54b0784505e272a14fbb68ca54cfdb NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108110200 http://tribune.com.pk/story/629067/three-dead-as-intense-typhoon-pounds-philippines/ MANILA: One of the most intense typhoons on record whipped the Philippines Friday, killing three people and terrifying millions as monster winds tore roofs off buildings and giant waves washed away flimsy homes. Super Typhoon Haiyan smashed into coastal communities on the central island of Samar,.... Fri, 08 Nov 2013 10:52:00 +0100 tribune en tribune-d5772a1e1878390ac6fde896cf5b87c8 NaturalDisasters ClimateChange Environment 14.6096 121.006 20131108105200 http://www.npr.org/2013/11/08/243872087/years-strongest-typhoon-blasts-philippines?ft=1&f=1001 The strongest typhoon this year slammed into the Philippines on Friday. It set off landslides, knocked out power in several provinces and cut communications in the country's central region of island provinces. Fri, 08 Nov 2013 10:52:00 +0100 npr en npr-aaf230dea09185aa3eb24756173a2e48 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108105200 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/one-of-the-strongest-typhoons-ever-lashes-philippines/article15341970/?cmpid=rss1 Two people were electrocuted in storm-related accidents, one person was killed by a fallen tree and another was struck by lightning, official reports said Fri, 08 Nov 2013 10:50:00 +0100 theglobeandmail en theglobeandmail-6b95962a72d7d5d836cdee64872d2b29 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108105000 http://www.asianewsnet.net/news-53810.html One of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded slammed into the Philippines, making its fifth landfall on the northern tip of Cebu island in central Philippines on Friday morning, the state weather b ..... Fri, 08 Nov 2013 10:49:00 +0100 asianewsnet en asianewsnet-0e45b840cc03bec79664083d5fb82a8e NaturalDisasters 10.30723 123.898399 20131108104900 http://www.ekantipur.com/2013/11/08/top-story/years-strongest-typhoon-blasts-philippines/380492/ The strongest typhoon this year slammed into the Philippines on Friday, setting off landslides, knocking out power in several provinces and cutting communications. Fri, 08 Nov 2013 10:36:00 +0100 ekantipur en ekantipur-3b54b0784505e272a14fbb68ca54cfdb NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108103600 http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/11/08/years-strongest-typhoon-blasts-philippines.html The strongest typhoon this year slammed into the Philippines on Friday, setting off landslides, knocking out power in several provinces and cutting communications in the country's central region of ... Fri, 08 Nov 2013 10:30:00 +0100 JakartaPost en JakartaPost-fd977e75c3efef675179ff83e5a176f6 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108103000 http://manilatimes.net/three-dead-as-intense-typhoon-pounds-philippines/51354/ One of the most intense typhoons on record whipped the Philippines on Friday, killing three people and terrifying millions as monster winds tore roofs off buildings and giant waves washed away flimsy homes. Super Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) smashed … Read more » Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:31:00 +0100 manilatimes en manilatimes-fd959d07983507fe30e502ca1e84469a ClimateChange Environment NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108093100 http://www.timesofoman.com/News/Article-25325.aspx One of the most intense typhoons on record whipped the Philippines Friday, killing three people and terrifying millions as monster winds tore roofs off buildings and giant waves washed away flimsy homes. Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:07:00 +0100 timesofoman en timesofoman-53192786b5a347cb415f3bbd05dc7015 ClimateChange Environment NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108090700 http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2013-11-08-AS-Philippines-Typhoon/id-9a0cd9e5335e4d2696eeed9edb069c33 MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The strongest typhoon this year slammed into the Philippines on Friday, setting off landslides, knocking out power in several province and cutting communications in the country's central region of island provinces. Four people died. Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:04:00 +0100 AP en AP-c980cd96ef380228e93229640293771a NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108090400 http://www.thejournal.ie/typhoon-philippines-1166090-Nov2013/#comments ONE OF THE most intense typhoons ever recorded whipped the Philippines today, terrifying millions of people as monster winds tore roofs off buildings and giant waves washed away flimsy homes. Super Typhoon Haiyan smashed into coastal communities on the central island of Samar, about 600 kilometres.... Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:28:00 +0100 thejournal en thejournal-632e7aab0b63e6499b53227f3489937e ClimateChange Environment NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108082800 http://www.japantoday.com/category/world/view/strongest-typhoon-of-the-year-slams-philippines One of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded slammed into the Philippines Friday, cutting communications and blocking roads in the center of the country amid worries of serious damage and casualties. Telephone lines appeared down as it was difficult to get through to the landfall site 650.... Fri, 08 Nov 2013 06:54:00 +0100 japantoday en japantoday-166e49d707b75dac3ba83066c48d8e7f NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108065400 http://www.todayonline.com/world/asia/monster-typhoon-slams-philippines MANILA - One of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded slammed into the Philippines today (Nov 8), cutting communications and blocking roads in the centre of the country amid worries of serious damage and casualties. Telephone lines appeared down as it was... Fri, 08 Nov 2013 06:51:00 +0100 todayonline en todayonline-26a7cdd57c83ffccb22b167810b6b5dc NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108065100 http://gulfnews.com/news/world/philippines/strongest-typhoon-of-the-year-slams-philippines-1.1252662?utm_content=1.1252662&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Strongest_typhoon_of_the_year_slams_Philippines&localLinksEnabled=false&utm_term=News_RSS_feed Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded, slams into the Philippines Fri, 08 Nov 2013 06:46:00 +0100 gulfnews en gulfnews-5c9ac62517172dae7581a5fa9077b53d NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108064600 http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/104907-one-of-most-intense-typhoons-ever-recorded-hits-philippines One of the most intense typhoons ever recorded tore into the Philippines on Friday, triggering flash floods and ripping down buildings as millions of people huddled indoors. Super Typhoon Haiyan smashed into fishing communities on the central island of Samar, about 600 kilometers southeast of.... Fri, 08 Nov 2013 06:40:00 +0100 naharnet-en en naharnet-en-9481c10380e3adb01443fec20c77f37a ClimateChange CivilProtection Environment NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108064000 http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2013-11-07-Philippines-Typhoon/id-80341dded1754313b71c71533954e5ee MANILA, Philippines (AP) — One of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded slammed into the Philippines Friday, cutting communications and blocking roads in the center of the country amid worries of serious damage and casualties. Telephone lines appeared down as it was difficult to get through to.... Fri, 08 Nov 2013 06:32:00 +0100 AP en AP-542b4aa65835d29feeed2dad5bbb7ddd NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108063200 http://www.thedailystar.net/beta2/news/strongest-typhoon-of-the-year-slams-philippines/ Debris float on a flooded road as strong winds and rain continue to batter buildings after Typhoon Haiyan hit Tacloban city, Leyte province in this still image from video November 8, 2013. Photo: Reuters. One of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded slammed into the Philippines Friday, cutting.... Fri, 08 Nov 2013 05:44:00 +0100 thedailystarBD en thedailystarBD-5aa875491dcbc60ec8793503a47a935e NaturalDisasters 11.37315 124.489403 11.24775 125.003502 20131108054400 http://dawn.com/news/1054984/one-of-most-intense-typhoons-ever-recorded-hits-philippines MANILA: One of the most intense typhoons ever recorded tore into the Philippines on Friday, triggering flash floods and ripping down buildings as millions of people huddled indoors. Super Typhoon Haiyan smashed into fishing communities on the central island of Samar, about 600 kilometres southeast.... Fri, 08 Nov 2013 05:38:00 +0100 dawn en dawn-44bb1ebbbcaf32d319f20da93e9ba8e3 ClimateChange CivilProtection Environment NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108053800 http://manilatimes.net/one-of-most-intense-typhoons-ever-recorded-hits-philippines/51317/ One of the most intense typhoons ever recorded tore into the Philippines on Friday, triggering flash floods and ripping down buildings as millions of people huddled indoors. Super Typhoon Yolanda (international codename: Haiyan) smashed into fishing communities on the central … Read more » Fri, 08 Nov 2013 04:57:00 +0100 manilatimes en manilatimes-4f126752d4e56969f4ba0e0cf8357981 ClimateChange CivilProtection Environment NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108045700 http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2013/11/07/philippines_braces_for_years_strongest_typhoon.html MANILA- One of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded slammed into the Philippines Friday, cutting communications and blocking roads in the center of the country amid worries of serious damage and casualties. Telephone lines appeared down as it was difficult to get through to the landfall site 650.... Fri, 08 Nov 2013 04:31:00 +0100 TorontoStar en TorontoStar-a5af1a8ba8a86d8c349d7d8d01b506e1 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108043100 http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-tsunami-debris-noaa-20131106,0,3159522.story#axzz2jwXBBuKw The source of alarm was a map NOAA posted online without fanfare Sept. 23. The agency has updated the graphic every month or two since developing a debris-tracking computer model shortly after the March 2011 tsunami. The latest version of NOAA's graphic shows a blob-shaped zone more than 1,000.... Fri, 08 Nov 2013 03:22:00 +0100 pidp en pidp-da82e296adb4d1a7250a8c345d84335e NaturalDisasters 20131108032200 http://www.news.com.au/world/breaking-news/strongest-typhoon-of-the-year-hits-phil/story-e6frfkui-1226755675277 "THERE will be catastrophic damage," a forecaster says as Typhoon Haiyan hits the Philippines. Fri, 08 Nov 2013 00:49:00 +0100 news_com_au en news_com_au-2476114826866ed58f97aa3b55e05b73 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108004900 http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/strongest-typhoon-of-the-year-hits-phil-20131108-2x5cp.html "There will be catastrophic damage," a forecaster says as Typhoon Haiyan hits the Philippines. Fri, 08 Nov 2013 00:47:00 +0100 smh en smh-6aa20ae11365c481ac05355625e7aff9 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108004700 http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2013/11/08/strongest-typhoon-year-hits-phil "There will be catastrophic damage," a forecaster says as Typhoon Haiyan hits the Philippines. Fri, 08 Nov 2013 00:32:00 +0100 sbs en sbs-9eab0f1a31c0a9bfa8aba5059fa98595 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108003200 http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2013/11/07/super-typhoon-approaches-philippines The world's strongest typhoon of the year has slammed into the Philippines and forecasters predict the damage will be the worst in the nation's history. Fri, 08 Nov 2013 00:32:00 +0100 sbs en sbs-56eb49dec023fbf192714702129120e5 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20131108003200 http://www.clarechampion.ie/index.php/didi-to-develop-super-food-project-in-haiti/ WHITEGATE resident and volunteer with NGO Amurtel, Didi Ananda Prama Driscoll returns to Haiti this December to help continue her work with those displaced by the 2010 earthquake that devastated Port Au Prince. This is Didi’s third year working with Amurtel in Haiti and on this trip she will spend two months in Port Au . Thu, 07 Nov 2013 22:27:00 +0100 clarechampion en clarechampion-c68c0662b097b69274816789e7904a27 CommunicableDiseases UNbodies NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 20131107222700 http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57611146/noaa-no-solid-mass-of-tsunami-debris-approaching-u.s/ On its blog, the NOAA refuted earlier reports that an island of debris the size of Texas from the 2011 Japan tsunami is heading towards the States Thu, 07 Nov 2013 05:00:00 +0100 CBSnews en CBSnews-befbb619238161c765426220fa1f630b NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 31.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029 20131107050000 http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/520130/20131107/filipinos-philippines-category-typhoon-haiyan-yolanda.htm About 13 million Filipinos stand to get affected by the possible ill effects of Typhoon Haiyan (local name Yolanda), which has morphed into a Category 5 super typhoon, the world's strongest so far in 2013. Thu, 07 Nov 2013 02:55:00 +0100 ibtimes-uk en ibtimes-uk-c979dcf707fdcb84a1a33a9ff460adc6 ECnews UNbodies NaturalDisasters EU-Asia PolicyEnvironment 20131107025500 http://www.weather.com/news/science/environment/waves-floating-debris-japan-tsunami-headed-us-coast-20131105 Somewhere out in the Pacific between Hawaii and the West Coast, a massive amount of debris from Japan's 2011 tsunami is slowly drifting toward the U.S., carrying with it tons of potentially toxic junk and swarms of non-native creatures clinging alongside. The result of a devastating magnitude 9. Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:35:00 +0100 climate-weather en climate-weather-db6192e4c303d003e28084c996f2a002 NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 20131106173500 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-01/strong-earthquake-strikes-off-coast-of-chile/5063396 A magnitude 6.6 earthquake has struck off the coast of Chile, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Mon, 04 Nov 2013 23:54:00 +0100 abc-au en abc-au-7afbb44dca0d582798b13bf53e832533 NaturalDisasters -33.475 -70.6475 20131104235400 http://europe.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2013-11/03/content_17077407.htm An undersea earthquake measuring 6.4 magnitude shook Tonga on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey said. There was no immediate report of casualty or damage. Sun, 03 Nov 2013 03:28:00 +0100 chinadaily en chinadaily-ae48afae1f1a247ff2d020cbf484c6e6 NaturalDisasters -21.136 -175.216 20131103032800 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2013-11/03/c_132854118.htm SUVA, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- An undersea earthquake measuring 6.4 magnitude shook Tonga on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey said. There was no immediate report of casualty or damage. The epicenter of the quake, which struck at 7:53 a.m. local time(16:53 Saturday GMT) from a depth of 10.... Sun, 03 Nov 2013 01:32:00 +0100 xinhuanet_en en xinhuanet_en-4d85187551b52012bdb5440c476abcf7 NaturalDisasters -21.136 -175.216 20131103013200 http://www.foxnews.com/science/2013/11/01/japans-toxic-monster-creeping-towards-us/ An enormous debris field is creeping toward the U.S. in the wake of the massive earthquake and tsunami that shook Japan in 2011, killing nearly 16,000 people and launching 1.5 million tons of floating objects into the sea. That most concentrated part of the junk field is easily broader than Texas.... Fri, 01 Nov 2013 19:19:00 +0100 foxnews en foxnews-11bb64b5beaf65a7ead0ae1c3de2bc10 Environment NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 20131101191900 http://armenianow.com/society/the_spitak_quake/49707/armenia_earthquake_spitak_earthquake_survivors With skillful hand movements the young woman is demonstrating how it is possible to replace the metallic strings of the prosthesis with bee-waxed shoe-maker’s thread. “I have also put screws and nuts too, since 2008 I have dissembled and assembled three times. We have some parts left from the old prosthesis. Fri, 01 Nov 2013 13:17:00 +0100 armenianow en armenianow-a99e60ab97b4982faf47751fe819c9ba NaturalDisasters 20131101131700 http://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/1345222/strong-earthquake-strikes-chilean-coast-no-damage-reported A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake was focused 56km southwest of Coquimbo and at a depth of 11km, the USGS said. Fri, 01 Nov 2013 07:35:00 +0100 scmp en scmp-8085023f5670da49eda3f22543061005 NaturalDisasters -29.963064 -71.332259 20131101073500 http://news.iafrica.com/worldnews/885817.html A 6.6 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of central Chile, say US seismologists. Fri, 01 Nov 2013 07:02:00 +0100 iafrica en iafrica-84d4e1dea3ac1696fec0d65ef6f57358 NaturalDisasters -33.475 -70.6475 20131101070200 http://www.irishsun.com/index.php/sid/218112878/scat/b8de8e630faf3631 WASHINGTON: A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of central Chile on Thursday, US seismologists said.The United States Geological Survey said the quake hit at 23:03 GMT, and was centred about 54 kilometres (33 miles) southwest of the town of Coquimbo. It had a depth of about 10 kilometres (6. Fri, 01 Nov 2013 03:36:00 +0100 irishsun en irishsun-8c91a32672fcab7ae76fce9e22485d20 NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 -33.475 -70.6475 20131101033600 http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/news/international/Strong_earthquake_strikes_off_Chilean_coast,_no_damage_reported.html?cid=37240596 SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake was centred 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Coquimbo and at a depth of 6.6 miles (11 km), the USGS said. There were no initial reports of injuries or.... Fri, 01 Nov 2013 03:18:00 +0100 antiguanews en antiguanews-d3157ac4ea4e556ee3d340651c8b964b NaturalDisasters -29.963064 -71.332259 20131101031800 http://www.trust.org/item/20131031234443-ktwbc/ (Adds details on quake, tsunami center bulletin, background; changes dateline from WASHINGTON) SANTIAGO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake was centered 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Coquimbo and at a depth of 6. Fri, 01 Nov 2013 03:13:00 +0100 trust en trust-46c061bae10543340d8b491299902148 NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 -33.475 -70.6475 20131101031300 http://www.trust.org/item/20131031230641-osj2w/ WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake was centered 42 miles (68 km) southwest of Coquimbo and at a depth of 6.2 miles (10 km), the USGS said. There were no initial reports of injuries or damage. Fri, 01 Nov 2013 03:13:00 +0100 trust en trust-016a01220d2199779e96d4a07f5174ac NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 -33.475 -70.6475 20131101031300 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/6-6-magnitude-quake/870314.html A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of central Chile on Thursday, US seismologists said. Fri, 01 Nov 2013 02:35:00 +0100 channelnewsasia en channelnewsasia-81a3750b592bd2c1c27819d8e32b0077 NaturalDisasters -33.475 -70.6475 20131101023500 http://www.nst.com.my/latest/6-6-magnitude-quake-strikes-off-chilean-coast-usgs-1.389808?localLinksEnabled=false WASHINGTON - A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of central Chile on Thursday, US seismologists said. Fri, 01 Nov 2013 02:29:00 +0100 nst en nst-00dddd28e94ab11d0b5b759518a369a9 NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 -33.475 -70.6475 20131101022900 http://www.thestar.com.my/News/World/2013/11/01/Strong-earthquake-strikes-off-Chilean-coast-no-damage-reported.aspx SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey reported. Fri, 01 Nov 2013 01:55:00 +0100 thestar-my en thestar-my-d3157ac4ea4e556ee3d340651c8b964b NaturalDisasters 19.3306031601677 -70.9000795596428 -33.475 -70.6475 20131101015500 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-01/strong-earthquake-strikes-off-coast-of-chile/5063396 A magnitude 6.6 earthquake has struck off the coast of Chile, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Fri, 01 Nov 2013 01:47:00 +0100 abc-au en abc-au-e59292e84306a47cea8f1089f6368e85 NaturalDisasters -33.475 -70.6475 20131101014700 http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/10/31/uk-quake-chile-idUKBRE99U1G720131031?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey reported. Fri, 01 Nov 2013 01:22:00 +0100 reuters en reuters-25705b297595f532ce354b519d1cbf8d NaturalDisasters 19.3306031601677 -70.9000795596428 -33.475 -70.6475 20131101012200 http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/31/us-quake-chile-idUSBRE99U1FI20131031?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey reported. Fri, 01 Nov 2013 01:22:00 +0100 reuters en reuters-a4c033b1e10139e9f04320aeee064107 NaturalDisasters 19.3306031601677 -70.9000795596428 -33.475 -70.6475 20131101012200 http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2013/10/31/world/americas/31reuters-quake-chile.html?partner=rss&emc=rss A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey reported. Fri, 01 Nov 2013 01:00:00 +0100 nytimes en nytimes-580536794967e40ff7aef15c392326c1 NaturalDisasters -33.475 -70.6475 20131101010000 http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/31/us-quake-chile-idUSBRE99U1FI20131031?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey reported. Fri, 01 Nov 2013 00:51:00 +0100 reuters en reuters-03b4a040ba95e635a899e05175cff577 NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 -33.475 -70.6475 20131101005100 http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/01/world/asia/earthquake-shakes-remote-area-of-taiwan.html?partner=rss&emc=rss Taiwan’s government-backed Central News Agency said that the 6.3-magnitude tremor was felt all over the island, but that no injuries or damage had been reported. Thu, 31 Oct 2013 23:58:00 +0100 nytimes en nytimes-9732e3feaedba5238ca336151e41e7e9 NaturalDisasters 20131031235800 http://manilastandardtoday.com/2013/11/01/eu-donates-2-5m-euros-to-earthquake-victims/ Brussels — The European Union is giving 2.5 million euros or P148 million in humanitarian assistance to the Philippines to help the thousands of Filipinos who lost their homes and jobs during the 7.2- magnitude killer earthquake that struck Central Visayas on Oct. 15. Thu, 31 Oct 2013 19:44:00 +0100 manilastandardtoday en manilastandardtoday-11a71fd52e18f3880d653941a20adaaf CivilProtection EU-USA EuropeAid HumanitarianAid Echo UNbodies NaturalDisasters EU-Asia PolicyExternalRelations PolicyHumanitarianAid 14.6096 121.006 50.8371 4.36761 20131031194400 http://www.todayonline.com/world/asia/earthquake-67-magnitude-strikes-taiwan-usgs TAIPEI - A strong earthquake hit eastern Taiwan today (Oct 31), shaking buildings over a wide area including the capital. There were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. The United States Geological Survey said the earthquake struck at 8.02pm... Thu, 31 Oct 2013 16:25:00 +0100 todayonline en todayonline-71be17c440d77fe5b3f265db0bf7d8d7 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 20131031162500 http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/518639/20131031/taiwan-earthquake-hualian-taipei-damage.htm A powerful earthquake has struck the southeast Asian island of Taiwan. The magnitude 6.6 quake was centred in a remote mountainous area 45km southwest of the city of Hualian on Taiwan's east coast at a depth of 9.3km (6 miles), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. Thu, 31 Oct 2013 15:27:00 +0100 ibtimes-uk en ibtimes-uk-b05602cb3306ef307cc259920e64933b NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20131031152700 http://www.todayonline.com/world/asia/earthquake-67-magnitude-strikes-taiwan-usgs TAIPEI - An earthquake of 6.7 magnitude struck Taiwan today (Oct 31), the United States Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The quake shook tall buildings in the island's capital, Taipei. "People were... Thu, 31 Oct 2013 14:54:00 +0100 todayonline en todayonline-173fefd9a195e49e699ff16a005236d5 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 20131031145400 http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/518639/20131031/taiwan-earthquake-hualian-taipei-damage.htm A powerful earthquake has struck the southeast Asian island of Taiwan. The magnitude 6.6 quake was centred in a remote mountainous area 45km southwest of the city of Hualian on Taiwan's east coast at a depth of 9.3km (6 miles), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. Thu, 31 Oct 2013 14:35:00 +0100 ibtimes-au en ibtimes-au-df7231688a6d5c415db59b0af537ebd3 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20131031143500 http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/dr20131031-improving-earthquake-early-warning-systems 10/31/13 Earthquakes warning Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments Earthquake early warning systems may provide the public with crucial seconds to prepare for severe shaking. For California, a new study suggests upgrading current technology and relocating some seismic stations.... Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:50:00 +0100 homelandsecuritynewswire en homelandsecuritynewswire-f454ec2d6237e5da0a27e70b0910bd53 NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid 37.2525317690915 -119.609110847191 20131031125000 http://www.upi.com/Science_News/Technology/2013/10/30/Study-Upgrades-modifications-could-improve-California-quake-warmings/UPI-56151383166460/ BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Upgrading technology and relocating stations in earthquake warning systems in California may give crucial seconds to prepare for severe shaking, a study found. Wed, 30 Oct 2013 22:25:00 +0100 upi en upi-1dd42608110954fbc8fc9a54c148364f NaturalDisasters 37.86725 -122.29729 20131030222500 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/10/30/us/operation-topoff-national-level-exercise-fast-facts/index.html . (CNN) -- Here's a look at what you need to know about Operation TOPOFF/National Level Exercises, congressionally mandated exercises to test and strengthen federal, state, and local governmental ability to respond to potential catastrophic events. TOPOFF Operations / National Level Exercises - General: TOPOFF - stands for TOP OFFICIALS. Wed, 30 Oct 2013 20:12:00 +0100 cnn en cnn-20dfd689c1f189be6b2a7f9796e2601f PublicHealth InstitutionalAffairs NaturalDisasters TerroristAttack Echo 20131030201200 http://www.ipsnews.net/2013/10/waiting-for-the-next-superstorm/ One year ago, Hurricane Sandy ravaged the Northeast United States, causing an estimated 68 billion dollars in damage and paralysing the world’s financial nerve centre. But days before, in the Caribbean, the same storm ran roughshod over Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba and other countries, causing widespread.... Wed, 30 Oct 2013 17:46:00 +0100 ipsnews en ipsnews-66ddbee92620c12e9f577a2ebf7ddc80 UNbodies NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid Environment ClimateChange 40.589732 -111.870793 18.54299 -72.343102 18.0157 -76.7973 23.1168 -82.3886 37.176689 -113.2855 20131030174600 http://www.caribbean360.com/news/1079593.html Americans have been marking the occasions with various ceremonies along the northeast section of the country, particularly in New York, where the devastating storm caused over US$18 billion worth of damage. Wed, 30 Oct 2013 17:41:00 +0100 caribbean360 en caribbean360-7010c2bb32bda8f07f47d77727ef2af1 UNbodies NaturalDisasters 40.6222 -73.9878 20131030174100 http://reliefweb.int/report/cuba/marking-one-year-hurricane-sandy-un-officials-urge-focus-caribbean Source: UN News Service Country: Cuba, Haiti, United States of America 29 October 2013 – On the anniversary of Hurricane Sandy making landfall in the United States, United Nations officials are reminding the public not to forget the storm’s less documented Caribbean victims. Wed, 30 Oct 2013 01:49:00 +0100 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-152c06564c0643a2b613faa44d7f5b90 NaturalDisasters UNbodies 18.54299 -72.343102 38.9051 -77.0162 23.1168 -82.3886 20131030014900 http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=46364&Cr=hurricane+sandy&Cr1= On the anniversary of Hurricane Sandy making landfall in the United States, United Nations officials are reminding the public not to forget the storm’s less documented Caribbean victims. Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:50:00 +0100 un-org en un-org-8eee53a29f671775660af01974190586 NaturalDisasters UNbodies 38.9051 -77.0162 20131029185000 http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=46364&Cr=hurricane+sandy&Cr1= On the anniversary of Hurricane Sandy making landfall in the United States, United Nations officials are reminding the public not to forget the storm’s less documented Caribbean victims. Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:37:00 +0100 un-org-presidency en un-org-presidency-8eee53a29f671775660af01974190586 NaturalDisasters UNbodies 38.9051 -77.0162 20131029183700 http://www.unmultimedia.org/radio/english/2013/10/undp-remembers-sandy-victims-in-the-us-and-the-caribbean/ On the anniversary of Hurricane Sandy making landfall in the United States, UN officials are reminding the public not to forget the storm's less documented Caribbean victims. Commemoration ceremonies were taking place around the northeast USA on Tuesday, 29 October, 2013, particularly in New York,.... Tue, 29 Oct 2013 16:57:00 +0100 unmultimedia-en en unmultimedia-en-80186a88ae5c079a504bb3a3343421e0 NaturalDisasters UNbodies 40.6222 -73.9878 20131029165700 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/10/29/national/aquarium-chief-dolphins-best-friend/ Right after the Great East Japan Earthquake struck in March 2011, Junichi Jingu, manager of exhibits at Marinepia Matsushima Aquarium, feared that he would never ... Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:11:00 +0100 japantimes en japantimes-7453aaa4c0f9be8557d499bc6fb13a9c NaturalDisasters 35.931301 137.786102 20131029151100 http://www.az.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/presscenter/articles/2013/10/29/undp-remembers-sandy-victims/ 29 Oct 2013 On the anniversary of Hurricane Sandy making landfall in the United States, UN officials are reminding the public not to forget the storm’s less documented Caribbean victims. Commemoration ceremonies will take place around the northeast USA today, particularly in New York, where.... Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:26:00 +0100 un-az en un-az-27ee8d2ae708f0f1ac8cd15258b8464f UNbodies NaturalDisasters 40.6222 -73.9878 20131029002600 http://www.az.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/ourperspective/ourperspectivearticles/2013/10/28/hurricane-sandy-one-year-on-what-have-we-learned-heraldo-mu-oz/ This week marks Hurricane Sandy's first anniversary. Most media attention will understandably focus on the destruction and suffering caused when Sandy struck the United States on October 29 last year, killing more than 110 people and causing more than $50 billion in damages. Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:29:00 +0100 un-az en un-az-c9a65a1c79327a84156d6a4e17628f57 NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 20131028172900 http://dailycaller.com/2013/10/25/breaking-7-3-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-fukushima-in-japan-again-map/ An earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale has occurred off the north east coast of Japan in the Fukishima prefecture, The United States Geological Survey reports. Japanese authorities have issued a Tsunami advisory for the area. USGS is reporting that the earthquake was at a depth of 10 kilometers and was felt as far south as Tokyo. Fri, 25 Oct 2013 20:58:00 +0200 dailycaller en dailycaller-75110a556e1d828c271cc27d9554ec03 NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 20131025205800 http://www.dw.de/scientists-downplay-fukushima-radiation-hazards/a-17182633?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Experts agree that the radiation from the Fukushima nuclear plant is an "environment catastrophe," but it is only a fraction of the fallout from atmospheric nuclear tests carried out in the 1950s and 1960s they say. Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:29:00 +0200 deutschewelle-en en deutschewelle-en-47fe0cafb7f36bf25c96073ec543412d NaturalDisasters 20131025112900 http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/516602/20131024/haiti-cholera-outbreak-spreading-americas-mexico-cuba.htm Outbreak which started in Haiti now ravaging Mexico - and experts warn of 'global threat to health'. Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:56:00 +0200 ibtimes-uk en ibtimes-uk-fa49ff5294e8daf680c53e6932753c9d NaturalDisasters CommunicableDiseases UNbodies 18.54299 -72.343102 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 20131024135600 http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/dr20131023-32-million-nsf-grants-for-improving-prediction-of-response-to-natural-disasters 10/23/13 Resilience Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments Sandy: the deadliest and most destructive hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season and the second-costliest hurricane in U.S. history. Damage estimates from the storm surpass $68 billion, a total exceeded only by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:58:00 +0200 homelandsecuritynewswire en homelandsecuritynewswire-de04125e43da2506142f0161cfe8ff12 NaturalDisasters 20131024005800 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/us-embassy-offers-aid-victims-bohol-quake Source: Government of the United States of America Country: Philippines, United States of America Manila, October 18, 2013 -- The United States Embassy, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has allocated $50,000 (approx 2,150,000 PhP) of emergency response funds to provide.... Wed, 23 Oct 2013 08:52:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-0c9ab8b864f5aa3c885baa40975bacaa NaturalDisasters 10.49386 119.893402 34.970105 -110.410483 20131023085200 http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/10/22/3705628/haitian-boat-survivors-released.html Six days after surviving a harrowing smuggling trip to Miami, four Haitian survivors have been released from U.S. immigration custody. Wed, 23 Oct 2013 02:36:00 +0200 miamiherald en miamiherald-9c51a3e8e886e71eb652223e4a0ed8f4 NaturalDisasters 25.8321 -80.2702 20131023023600 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-earthquake-bohol-province-situation-report-no-4-21-october-2013 Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: China - Taiwan Province, Philippines, United States of America Highlights Repaired bridges and roads open greater access to areas affected by magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Bohol. About 70 per cent or 271,200 displaced people.... Tue, 22 Oct 2013 04:26:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-f0abd9368870e7109a7ec20e682febc6 NaturalDisasters UNbodies 38.9051 -77.0162 10.49386 119.893402 35.2086 110.727 20131022042600 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-earthquake-bohol-province-situation-report-no-4-21-october-2013 Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: China - Taiwan Province, Philippines, United States of America Highlights Repaired bridges and roads open greater access to areas affected by magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Bohol. About 70 per cent or 271,200 displaced people.... Mon, 21 Oct 2013 22:18:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-3a103e901c035cb25bd06c3f2e43da39 NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 10.49386 119.893402 35.2086 110.727 20131021221800 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/10/21/opinion/sonenshine-disabilities-disasters/index.html The report confirms the experience from recent catastrophes like the 2010 earthquake in Haiti -- where deaf victims were trapped underneath rubble, unable to hear the sounds of rescuers drilling above -- and the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, where victims in wheelchairs could not board.... Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:56:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-7125382b0aae281e8cbe98b22422a268 NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 35.6831 139.809 20131021135600 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/10/21/13/another-strong-aftershock-hits-bohol MANILA – A 5.4-magnitude aftershock from last week's massive quake in Central Visayas hit Bohol on Monday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Mon, 21 Oct 2013 03:02:00 +0200 abs-cbnnews en abs-cbnnews-461f79cccb3204b79ca0b53dfe67fc29 NaturalDisasters 20131021030200 http://manilastandardtoday.com/2013/10/20/quake-victims-get-aid/ International donors contributed at least P19.3 million ($450,000.00) to communities ravaged by the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Bohol, Cebu and parts of Central Visayas, Malacañang said on Saturday. Deputy Presidential spokeswoman Abigail Valte said Korea kicked in $300,000 for rescue and relief efforts ion Bohol and Cebu provinces. Sat, 19 Oct 2013 18:24:00 +0200 manilastandardtoday en manilastandardtoday-ebe4e350a58459db21dbc8703b139785 NaturalDisasters 10.30723 123.898399 20131019182400 http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/cyclone-phailin-amid-gloom-and-doom-odisha-shows-can-do-spirit/articleshow/24376853.cms The temporary resettlement was accomplished with exemplary efficiency. Nearly a million people were moved inland before the cyclone hit the coastline. Sat, 19 Oct 2013 08:59:00 +0200 economictimes en economictimes-a117fb612c5028fe84357532b77cb12d NaturalDisasters 20131019085900 http://www.IRINnews.org/report/98960/struggling-to-reach-philippines-earthquake-survivors BOHOL, 18 October 2013 (IRIN) - Residents of Bohol in the central Philippines are still reeling after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the tourist island, Bohol, on 15 October. At least 171 people are confirmed dead and close to 400 were injured when the quake struck shortly after 8am local time, affecting more than 3. Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:22:00 +0200 irinnews en irinnews-b8d9ff2b8387ef23ccc7629e1002ed4b UNbodies NaturalDisasters 10.49386 119.893402 20131018142200 http://www.euronews.com/2013/10/17/aid-in-the-21st-century-red-cross-calls-for-technological-revolution/ It swept the Philippines at 210 kilometres per hour, causing 1,901 deaths... The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies… Thu, 17 Oct 2013 21:20:00 +0200 euronews-en en euronews-en-df46d233fa55ee058fd39015d91f64d8 NaturalDisasters CommunicableDiseases Echo 14.6096 121.006 20131017212000 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/10/17/world/five-things-missed-during-shutdown/index.html (CNN) -- On Wednesday, the United States government looked perilously close to hitting its debt ceiling -- the limit on the amount Washington can borrow to pay its bills. While Americans watched as the specter of a potential debt default and continuation of the government shutdown approached, life went on as usual in the rest of the world. Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:35:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-b20ffdff5ebceb2e053751784b647463 NaturalDisasters SecurityCouncil AirTransport UNbodies