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Bohol readies for rebound; DOT sets recovery program

Fri, 16 May 2014 03:53:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - After a devastating earthquake that left many of its heritage churches in ruins and tourism destinations disheveled, Bohol is ready to regain its footing and become once again a haven for tourists as it implements a recovery program.

Mount St. Helens Fast Facts

Thu, 15 May 2014 16:50:00 +0200

(CNN) -- Here's a look at what you need to know about , a volcano in the Cascade Mountains in Washington state. Facts: Mount St. Helens is a volcano in the Cascade Mountains, in the area called the Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. It is administered by the , not the National Park Service.

Strong 6.6 quake hits near Micronesia

Thu, 15 May 2014 13:47:00 +0200

WELLINGTON: A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Micronesia on Thursday, geologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

Strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake hits near Micronesia

Thu, 15 May 2014 13:04:00 +0200

A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Micronesia on Thursday, geologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

Strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake hits near Micronesia

Thu, 15 May 2014 08:34:00 +0200

A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Micronesia on Thursday, geologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

Could This Underwater Volcano Cause a US Tsunami?

Thu, 15 May 2014 08:18:00 +0200

Dr. Robert Ballard and his team of 40 explorers are studying the Kick-'em-Jenny, a dangerous and active underwater volcano.

Depletion of Central Valley's groundwater may be causing earthquakes

Thu, 15 May 2014 02:41:00 +0200

For years, scientists have wondered about the forces that keep pushing up California's mighty Sierra Nevada and Coast Ranges, causing an increase in the number of earthquakes in one part of Central California. On Wednesday, a group of scientists offered a new, intriguing theory: The quakes are....

Could Deadly Underwater Volcano in Caribbean Cause a US Tsun

Wed, 14 May 2014 23:58:00 +0200

A team of scientists is exploring the darkest corners of a huge underwater volcano in the Caribbean in hopes of better understanding the mysteries of earthquakes and tsunamis, ultimately saving lives. Watch the full story on "Nightline" tonight at 12:35 a.m. ET.

Could This Underwater Volcano Cause a US Tsunami?

Wed, 14 May 2014 22:41:00 +0200

Dr. Robert Ballad and his team of 40 explorers are studying the Kick-‘em-Jenny, a dangerous and active underwater volcano.

US Ambassador Kennedy visits Fukushima plant

Wed, 14 May 2014 18:37:00 +0200

Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, got a firsthand look Wednesday inside the Japanese nuclear plant devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

US envoy Kennedy tours Fukushima nuclear plant

Wed, 14 May 2014 18:36:00 +0200

US ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy toured the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant for the first time Wednesday, pledging continued US help with the clean-up.

US Ambassador Kennedy visits Fukushima plant

Wed, 14 May 2014 17:14:00 +0200

Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, got a firsthand look Wednesday inside the Japanese nuclear plant devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

US Ambassador Kennedy visits Fukushima plant

Wed, 14 May 2014 16:49:00 +0200

Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, got a firsthand look Wednesday inside the Japanese nuclear plant devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Click to Continue

Kennedy tours wrecked Fukushima plant for first time

Wed, 14 May 2014 16:49:00 +0200

Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, got a firsthand look Wednesday inside the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant devastated by the March 2011 earthquake ...

US Ambassador Kennedy visits Fukushima plant

Wed, 14 May 2014 14:14:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy has gotten a firsthand look inside the Japanese nuclear plant devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.Kennedy toured the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant for about three hours Wednesday.She...

US Ambassador Kennedy gets firsthand look at Japan's devastated Fukushima nuclear plant

Wed, 14 May 2014 13:44:00 +0200

TOKYO — Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, got a firsthand look Wednesday inside the Japanese nuclear plant devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Kennedy, wearing a yellow helmet and a white protective suit with her last name emblazoned on it, toured the Fukushima Dai-ichi....

US Ambassador Kennedy visits Fukushima plant

Wed, 14 May 2014 13:40:00 +0200

Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, got a firsthand look Wednesday inside the Japanese nuclear plant devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

US Ambassador Kennedy Visits Fukushima Plant

Wed, 14 May 2014 13:33:00 +0200

US Ambassador Kennedy gets firsthand look at Japan's devastated Fukushima nuclear plant

BVI To Receive TsunamiReady Recognition Award In St. Thomas Today

Tue, 13 May 2014 18:32:00 +0200

Director of the DDM, Ms. Sharleen DaBreo is heading the delegation and will receive the award from the US based National Weather Service (NWS), on behalf of His Excellency Governor Boyd McCleary, CMG, CVO. Manager of the NWS Caribbean Tsunami Warning Programme, Mrs.

EARTHQUAKE OF 6.8 MAGNITUDE STRIKES OFF PANAMA - USGS

Tue, 13 May 2014 14:11:00 +0200

May 13 (Reuters) - An earthquake of 6.8 magnitude struck off the coast of Panama early on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake hit the sea, 132 km south of the city of David at 0635 GMT at a depth of 10km, the USGS added. (Writing by Andrew Heavens) We welcome comments that....

Washington Monument Reopens After Earthquake

Tue, 13 May 2014 02:34:00 +0200

Washington Monument reopens to public for tours nearly 3 years after 2011 earthquake damage

North China gets early-warning system for quakes

Tue, 13 May 2014 02:18:00 +0200

An earthquake early warning system has been installed in Beijing and its surrounding areas, and testing of the system has already begun.

24 U.S. nuclear plants vulnerable to earthquakes

Tue, 13 May 2014 00:50:00 +0200

5/12/14 Nuke safety Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments The U.S Nuclear Regulatory Commission ( NRC ) has concluded that the designs of twenty-four U.S. nuclear plants do not meet contemporary standards to withstand an earthquake in the vicinity of the facility. read more

Washington Monument Reopens After Earthquake

Mon, 12 May 2014 23:55:00 +0200

Washington Monument reopens to public for tours nearly 3 years after 2011 earthquake damage

Washington monument reopens after earthquake damage repair

Mon, 12 May 2014 21:54:00 +0200

The monument has been closed since 2011, after it suffered widespread damage caused by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake which hit the east coast. About 1,800 members of the public, including veterans wounded in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families, were allowed inside Continue reading...

Hidden network of methane found on East Coast

Sun, 11 May 2014 21:06:00 +0200

A survey off the North Island's East Coast has uncovered a huge hidden network of frozen methane and methane gas, along with dozens of spectacular flares firing up from the seabed.The vast deposit has been revealed by Kiwi and German...

First public event is this weekend at SURG on the Water

Sat, 10 May 2014 02:58:00 +0200

In this video I send out a shout out for an essential oils of the bible event sponsored by Loud Cry Ministries and myself as a doTERRA wellness advocate. Make sure and come out to the FREE event and also get you some FREE oil that night before you go home. I hope it is a blessing to you. Make sure to visit www.

Anheuser-Busch Delivers More Than 50,000 Cans Of Water To Assist Flood Relief Efforts In Northwest Florida

Fri, 09 May 2014 23:41:00 +0200

ST. LOUIS, May 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch is providing 2,156 cases of emergency drinking water — or 51,744 cans — for use by residents affected by the recent flooding in the Florida panhandle. A truck loaded with water left Cartersville, Georgia today and is...

Anheuser-Busch Delivers More Than 50,000 Cans Of Water To Assist Flood Relief Efforts In Northwest Florida

Fri, 09 May 2014 23:29:00 +0200

ST. LOUIS, May 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch is providing 2,156 cases of emergency drinking water - or 51,744 cans - for use by residents affected by the recent flooding in the Florida pa...

Magnitude 5 earthquake kills 1 in Pakistan

Fri, 09 May 2014 17:10:00 +0200

KARACHI (Pakistan) - A moderate earthquake rattled several towns in southern Pakistan before dawn today (May 9), killing one person and injuring 70, a government official said. The magnitude 5 quake struck the district of Nawabshah, about 400km north-east of...

Mexico Earthquake: 6.4-Magnitude Tremor Shakes...

Thu, 08 May 2014 20:46:00 +0200

A large earthquake near the west coast of Mexico shook much of the country on Thursday afternoon, including Mexico City. It was measured at a preliminary 6.8-magnitude by the United States Geological Survey, with an epicenter 8 miles west-southwest of Tecpan de Galeana. Minutes later, the USGS revised it down to a 6.

7 of The Biggest News Stories for May 7th

Thu, 08 May 2014 01:45:00 +0200

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Oklahoma earthquake warning issued after rise in major ground shocks

Tue, 06 May 2014 11:34:00 +0200

The United States Geological Survey says there has been a dramatic spike in magnitude 3.0 temblors since October 2013, which is likely due to the underground pressure caused by fracking.

Quake kills one in north Thailand

Tue, 06 May 2014 09:06:00 +0200

BANGKOK - Officials said today (May 6) that one person was killed and several dozen were hurt in an earthquake that struck northern Thailand and Myanmar yesterday, smashing windows, cracking walls and roads and damaging Buddhist temples. The airport in...

Is Oklahoma the new California? Rare earthquake warning issued in the state after 50 percent rise in major ground shocks in just six months

Tue, 06 May 2014 07:15:00 +0200

The United States Geological Survey says there has been a dramatic spike in magnitude 3.0 temblors since October 2013, which is likely due to the underground pressure caused by fracking.

More than 100 aftershocks in Chiang Rai

Tue, 06 May 2014 05:59:00 +0200

More than 100 aftershocks have been detected in the wake of the earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale that struck Chiang Rai’s Phan district on Monday night.

USGS: Okla. Fracking Has Increased Chance Of 'Damaging Quake'

Tue, 06 May 2014 03:02:00 +0200

The U.S. Geological Survey and its state counterpart issued a joint statement saying magnitude 3.0 temblors had increased by 50 percent since October.

Earthquake warning issued in Oklahoma

Mon, 05 May 2014 23:07:00 +0200

The rate of earthquakes in Oklahoma has increased by about 50% since October 2013

6.3 quake in northern Thailand

Mon, 05 May 2014 19:31:00 +0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 on the Richter scale struck the northern province of Chiang Rai at 6.08pm Monday, according to the Seismological Bureau of the Meteorological Department and the National Disaster Warning Centre.

Meteor streaked across Ontario sky, expert confirms

Mon, 05 May 2014 15:43:00 +0200

Dozens of residents in southern Ontario said they thought they saw a meteor streak across the sky Sunday afternoon, and an expert says there is little doubt that is what they spotted.

EARTHQUAKE OF 6.3 MAGNITUDE STRIKES IN NORTHERN THAILAND - USGS

Mon, 05 May 2014 15:42:00 +0200

BANGKOK, May 5 (Reuters) - An earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck northern Thailand on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The quake, which struck 20 miles (32 km) southwest of the town of city of Chiang Rai, was felt in the capital, Bangkok, residents said.

Ontario meteor sighting confirmed by expert

Mon, 05 May 2014 13:08:00 +0200

Dozens of residents in southern Ontario said they thought they saw a meteor streak across the sky Sunday afternoon, and an expert says there is little doubt that is what they spotted.

Some Ontarians wonder if a meteor streaked across the province

Mon, 05 May 2014 04:49:00 +0200

TORONTO – Dozens of Ontario residents say they think they saw a meteor streak across the sky Sunday afternoon, and an expert says there is little doubt that is what they spotted. Peter Brown, a professor at the University of Western Ontario who studies meteors and meteorites, says the widespread....

Twin undersea quakes jolt south of Fiji

Sun, 04 May 2014 14:07:00 +0200

SUVA, May 4 -- A 6.6-magnitude and another 6.1- magnitude undersea earthquakes jolted south of Fiji late Sunday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The epicenter of the first quake, a 6.6-magnitude one which struck from a depth of 527.6 kilometers at 9:15 p.m.

Twin undersea quakes jolt south of Fiji

Sun, 04 May 2014 13:11:00 +0200

SUVA, May 4 (Xinhua) -- A 6.6-magnitude and another 6.1- magnitude undersea earthquakes jolted south of Fiji late Sunday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The epicenter of the first quake, a 6.6-magnitude one which struck from a depth of 527.6 kilometers at 9:15 p.m.

Manila Water joins Earth Day festivities

Sat, 03 May 2014 18:18:00 +0200

. . . . . earth mothers day health womens day world environment day earth day health is wealth world population day world health day world water day world aids day women day international aids day earth hour world cancer day mental health world food day world earth day international womens day world....

5.7-magnitude quake strikes E. Indonesia

Fri, 02 May 2014 12:20:00 +0200

JAKARTA, May 2 (Xinhua) -- An 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit off eastern Indonesia on Friday afternoon, the country's Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) reported, but no casualties or damage have been reported so far. The quake struck at 15:43 Jakarta time (08:43 GMT) Friday.

EU warns of 'genocide' in South Sudan

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 20:22:00 +0200

A leading European Union diplomat has warned that “all the ingredients leading to genocide” are evident in South Sudan, where an internal power struggle has assumed increasingly ethnic characteristics over the course of four months of fighting. Alexander Rondos, the European Union's special envoy to....

Here's how Florida gets skewered by Obama's trans-Pacific trade pact

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:49:00 +0200

Nov. 20, 2012, Gaza City, Palestinian Territories: 2-year-old Suhaib Hijazi and his older brother Muhammad were killed when their house was destroyed by an Israeli missile strike. Their father, Fouad, was also killed and their mother was put in intensive care.

Response toolkit to help Haiti cope with future disasters

Tue, 29 Apr 2014 18:53:00 +0200

Source: International Organization for Migration Country: Haiti A compilation of four years of lessons learned and best practices in emergency shelter response entitled: Disaster Response: Emergency Shelter, Housing and Sites. A Toolkit of Lessons Learned, Experiences and Practices, has been published in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince.

Haiti: Response Toolkit Will Help Haiti Cope with Future Disasters

Tue, 29 Apr 2014 12:50:00 +0200

Source: International Organization for Migration Country: Haiti A compilation of four years of lessons learned and best practices in emergency shelter response entitled: Disaster Response: Emergency Shelter, Housing and Sites . A Toolkit of Lessons Learned, Experiences and Practices, has been published in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince.

Response Toolkit Will Help Haiti Cope with Future Disasters

Tue, 29 Apr 2014 11:33:00 +0200

Analysis: Haiti is one of the most vulnerable countries to natural disasters. In addition to the 12 January 2010 earthquake, which led to the displacement of more than 1.5 million persons, the country...

Response Toolkit Will Help Haiti Cope with Future Disasters

Tue, 29 Apr 2014 10:32:00 +0200

Haiti - A compilation of four years of lessons learned and best practices in emergency shelter response entitled: Disaster Response: Emergency Shelter, Housing and Sites. A Toolkit of Lessons Learned,...

Mexico Earthquake: 7.2-Magnitude Tremor Shakes...

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:47:00 +0200

Friday morning at 10:27 a.m. local time, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico's west coast, according to the United States Geological Survey. Authorities say two people were injured by a falling streetlight , and another was injured after falling off a motorcycle during the earthquake, all in....

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Pacific Ocean off Tonga, no tsunami alert

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 18:21:00 +0200

NUKU'ALOFA, TONGA (BNO NEWS) -- A strong and shallow earthquake struck off the Pacific island nation of Tonga on late Saturday, with strong shaking felt in the kingdom's capital, seismologists and witnesses said. No tsunami alerts were issued and there... The post Magnitude-6.

Cebu feels M3.8 tremor

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0200

Phivolcs said the earthquake’s epicenter was 28 kilometers from Tagbilaran City, Bohol and had a depth of 13 kilometers. Some residents in Tagbilaran and Cebu City felt the tremor but were not alarmed. “Naanad na mi ani (We’ve gotten used to it),” said 5i-year-old Jaime Arberolos, who was on the....

Satellites of many countries aiding search

Fri, 25 Apr 2014 06:22:00 +0200

China has been given access to nearly 700 satellite images from other countries in the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, after invoking an international charter agreement designed to pool space resources in time of need, the China National Space Administration said.

Satellites of many countries aiding search

Fri, 25 Apr 2014 03:43:00 +0200

Fitch: Quakes in Mexico and Nicaragua Unlikely to Impact Insurance Industry

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 18:47:00 +0200

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, Apr 24, 2014 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fitch Ratings believes that the insurance industry and the ratings currently assigned to P&C companies in Nicaragua and Mexico will not be affected by the earthquakes that recently hit these countries.

Fitch: Quakes in Mexico and Nicaragua Unlikely to Impact Insurance Industry

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 18:46:00 +0200

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings believes that the insurance industry and the ratings currently assigned to P&C companies in Nicaragua and Mexico will not be affected by the earthquakes that recently hit these countries. Nicaragua experienced an earthquake on Thursday, April....

Earthquake shakes British Columbia; no injuries reported

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 12:20:00 +0200

SEATTLE, April 23 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 rattled the coast of British Columbia's Vancouver Island on Wednesday evening and was felt by hundreds of people in dozens of cities in Canada and the United States, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Earthquake shakes British Columbia

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 10:33:00 +0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 rattled the coast of British Columbia's Vancouver Island on Wednesday evening and was felt by hundreds of people in dozens of cities in Canada and the United States, the U.S. Geological Survey said

Earthquake shakes British Columbia; no injuries reported

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 10:03:00 +0200

Earthquake shakes British Columbia; no injuries reported

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 09:58:00 +0200

SEATTLE (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 rattled the coast of British Columbia's Vancouver Island on Wednesday evening and was felt by hundreds of people in dozens of cities in Canada and the United States, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Earthquake off Northern Vancouver Island rattles residents

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 07:07:00 +0200

VANCOUVER — An earthquake off the west coast of Vancouver Island shook coastal residents Wednesday evening. The quake registered a magnitude of 6.7, according to the United States Geological Survey, and it happened at 8:10 p.m. The USGS said the […]

Presentation Slides & News Release For Full Year Audited Results FY2014 (Mercator Lines (Singapore) Ltd)

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 14:59:00 +0200

The Map Makers - The Mercator Atlas (50:00)▕ UNITED EUROPA This episode looks at the map of England created by the famous Flemish cartographer Gerard Mercator in the 16th century. This map was only rediscovered in a shop in Holland in 1967, and modern map historians consider that the map was made in....

Nepal: How to save those who survive the next megaearthquake in Nepal: Search and Rescue in Nepal

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 09:30:00 +0200

Source: UN Country Team in Nepal Country: Nepal Emergency response capacity is critical in Nepal as the mountainous country is a hotspot for natural disasters including floods, landslides, droughts, and epidemics. Moreover, the Eurasian and Indian plates beneath Nepal are creating enormous pressure as they push the Himalayan range into the sky.

Nicaragua: Nicaragua: Earthquake Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA) DREF Operation no. MDRNI006

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 03:29:00 +0200

Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies Country: Nicaragua A. Situation Analysis Description of the Disaster On April 10, 2014, Nicaragua was shocked by an earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale. The earthquake originated in Lake Managua, in the southwestern....

Magnitude-7.5 quake strikes off Papua New Guinea: US Geological Survey

Sat, 19 Apr 2014 16:47:00 +0200

April 19, 2014 10:19 PM SYDNEY (AFP) - A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck off Papua New Guinea late on Saturday night, the United States Geological Survey said.

PG&E Utilizes Advanced Design, Construction And Technology To Strengthen Its Readiness For Catastrophic Earthquakes

Fri, 18 Apr 2014 21:10:00 +0200

SAN FRANCISCO, April 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Serving an active earthquake region, advanced preparation for natural disasters is a top priority for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to help e...

Wide area of Mexico hit by earthquake; preliminary magnitude put at 7.2

Fri, 18 Apr 2014 18:16:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY A powerful earthquake shook a wide area of Mexico early Friday, terrifying residents and sending many fleeing into the streets.

Mexico Earthquake: 7.2-Magnitude Tremor Shakes...

Fri, 18 Apr 2014 17:57:00 +0200

Friday morning at 10:27 a.m. local time, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico's west coast, according to the United States Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said they didn't expect a tsunami in Mexico, and there was no threat of damaging waves for Hawaii.

Mexico Earthquake: 7.5-Magnitude Tremor Shakes...

Fri, 18 Apr 2014 16:54:00 +0200

Friday morning at 10:27 a.m. local time, a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico's west coast, according to the United States Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The quake was 32.2 miles deep and was centered northwest of Acapulco.

New quake shakes 'on red alert' Nicaragua

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 03:50:00 +0200

President raises alert level to red after a 6.6-magnitude earthquake on Friday follows one the day before.

Floods Cause Water Shortage in Dar

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:57:00 +0200

The last week of June has really done a number on us.. "Blistering heat blanketed much of the eastern United States for the third straight day on Sunday, after violent storms that took at least a dozen lives and knocked out power to more than 3 million customers" http://www.reuters.

Logran localizar el origen de una fuga de agua en un reactor de Fukushima

Fri, 16 May 2014 12:20:00 +0200

Tokio, 16 may (EFE).- El operador de la accidentada central nuclear de Fukushima ha podido localizar el punto donde se filtra agua contaminada del reactor 3, lo que constituye un avance en su lucha por contener las fugas de líquido radiactivo de la planta.

Irina Shayk piles on the layers days after posing topless for the Bring Our Girls Back campaign

Fri, 16 May 2014 11:37:00 +0200

The 28-year-old model girlfriend of Cristiano Ronaldo covered up in multiple comfy layers as she was seen in New York's East Village.

Logran localizar el origen de una fuga de agua en un reactor de Fukushima

Fri, 16 May 2014 11:25:00 +0200

La operadora estudiará ahora la cantidad de agua que filtra esta conducción y la manera de taponar la fuga

BJP Tamil Nadu unit celebrates Modi victory

Fri, 16 May 2014 10:46:00 +0200

Deafening burst of crackers, distribution of sweets and cadres crowding around multiple TV sets were the scenes at the state BJP headquarters in Chennai on Friday.

Localizan el origen de una fuga de agua en un reactor de Fukushima

Fri, 16 May 2014 09:53:00 +0200

El operador de la accidentada central nuclear de Fukushima ha podido localizar el punto donde se filtra agua contaminada del reactor 3 , lo que constituye un avance en su lucha por contener las fugas de líquido radiactivo de la planta. Tras introducir una cámara de vídeo en la llamada sala de....

Localizan por fin el origen de una fuga de agua en Fukushima

Fri, 16 May 2014 09:06:00 +0200

El operador de la accidentada central nuclear de Fukushima ha podido localizar el punto donde se filtra agua contaminada del reactor 3, lo que constituye un avance en su lucha por contener las fugas de líquido radiactivo de la planta. Tras introducir una cámara de vídeo en la llamada sala de....

Serbia e Bosnia flagellate dal maltempo

Fri, 16 May 2014 07:41:00 +0200

Inondazioni e allagamenti. In 24 ore caduti 140 millimetri di pioggia. La Milja›ka rischia di esondare. Richieste di aiuto

Tangible Earth on show at UN

Fri, 16 May 2014 06:42:00 +0200

An interactive digital globe that graphically depicts the vulnerability of the planet to natural disasters is making its debut at UN Headquarters on Friday. The "Tangible Earth" globe allows users to view and understand the condition of the planet, by dynamically visualizing scientific data such as earthquake and tsunami-prone zones.

Logran localizar el origen de una fuga de agua en un reactor de Fukushima

Fri, 16 May 2014 05:40:00 +0200

El operador de la accidentada central nuclear de Fukushima ha podido localizar el punto donde se filtra agua contaminada del reactor 3, lo que constituye un avance en su lucha por contener las fugas de líquido radiactivo de la planta.

Logran localizar el origen de una fuga de agua en un reactor de Fukushima

Fri, 16 May 2014 05:12:00 +0200

(9:36 pm 15-05) Logran localizar el origen de una fuga de agua en un reactor de Fukushima El operador de la accidentada central nuclear de Fukushima ha podido localizar el punto donde se filtra agua contaminada del reactor 3, lo que constituye un avance en su lucha por contener las fugas de líquido radiactivo de la planta.

Localizan origen de fuga de agua en un reactor de Fukushima

Fri, 16 May 2014 04:45:00 +0200

El operador de la accidentada central nuclear de Fukushima ha podido localizar el punto donde se filtra agua contaminada del reactor 3, lo que constituye un avance en su lucha por contener las fugas de líquido radiactivo de la planta

Scientists say some quakes may be predictable

Fri, 16 May 2014 02:59:00 +0200

Recent megaquakes in Japan and Chile were preceded by foreshocks and slow slip on underwater faults like the one off the Pacific Northwest

Séisme de magnitude 6,6 au sud de la Micronésie

Thu, 15 May 2014 22:41:00 +0200

Secousses. Un puissant séisme sous-marin de magnitude 6,6 s’est produit jeudi au sud de la Micronésie, a annoncé l’institut géophysique américain USGS, basé à Denver (Colorado).

Dove la Terra incontra l'Acqua

Thu, 15 May 2014 22:06:00 +0200

È tempo di Terre d'Acqua a RovigoFiere. Dal 28 al 30 maggio Slow Food Italia e la Regione Veneto lanciano questo nuovo appuntamento dedicato alla salvaguardia degli ecosistemi di delta, stagni e lagune. La manifestazione nel 2008 era stata anticipata da un numero zero, ma d'ora in poi avrà ...

DDM Tsunami Ready Presentation To RVIPF And VIFRS

Thu, 15 May 2014 21:58:00 +0200

ROAD TOWN, Tortola (GIS) -- In recognition of the valuable support of its partners in the successful pursuit of TsunamiReady recognition for the Territory, the Department of Disaster Management today presented Superintendent St. Clair Armory of Royal Virgin Islands Police Force with a TsunamiReady....

ACT Alliance Appeal: Support to earthquake affected, Chile

Thu, 15 May 2014 21:04:00 +0200

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Appeal Chile Support to earthquake affected-CHL141 Appeal Target: US${esc.dollar} 97,047 Balance Requested: US${esc.dollar} 90,062. Geneva, 13 May 2014 On 1st April 2014 an earthquake of 8.

6.2-magnitude quake hits near Philippines: USGS

Thu, 15 May 2014 20:31:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A strong quake struck at sea off a major island in the central Philippines on Thursday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties and no tsunami warning was issued.

Chile: ACT Appeal: Chile - Support to earthquake affected - CHL141

Thu, 15 May 2014 20:20:00 +0200

Source: ACT Alliance Country: Chile Appeal Target: US$ 97,047 Balance Requested: US$ 90,062 Geneva, 13 May 2014 Dear Colleagues, On 1st April 2014 an earthquake of 8.2 magnitude struck the northern region of Chile, triggering a tsunami alert and killing at least six people.

6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off Philippines

Thu, 15 May 2014 20:03:00 +0200

Manila, May15(BNA) An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale has today hit off a major island in the central Philippines. The US Geological Survey said the 6.2-magnitude quake struck the Sulu Sea 38 kilometres (24 miles) off the southwest coast of Negros island at 6:16 pm local time.

Les pompiers en quête de reconnaissance internationale

Thu, 15 May 2014 17:26:00 +0200

Pour un scénario catastrophe, les pompiers n'ont pas fait dans la demi-mesure. Imaginez un peu, un tremblement de terre de très forte magnitude suivi d'un tsunami. Une catastrophe majeure simulée depuis mardi à Port Saint-Louis du...

Registran terremoto de 6.2 grados cerca de Filipinas

Thu, 15 May 2014 17:10:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6.2 grados en la escala de Richter ha sido registrado esta mañana muy cerca de Filipinas. Según reporta el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos (USGS por sus siglas en inglés), el movimiento telúrico fue registrado a 38 kilómetros de Alim, y a 587 km de la capital del país, Manila.

6.2-magnitude quake strikes off Philippines

Thu, 15 May 2014 16:35:00 +0200

A strong quake struck at sea off a major island in the central Philippines on Thursday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties and no tsunami warning was issued.

Se registra un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 cerca de Filipinas

Thu, 15 May 2014 16:01:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 se ha registrado este jueves en Filipinas a 38 kilómetros de Alim, y a 587 km de la capital, Manila. El epicentro se ubicó a una profundidad de 53 km. No se emitió ninguna alerta de tsunami en la zona.

Guangdong plans quake, tsunami monitoring center

Thu, 15 May 2014 14:49:00 +0200

Guangdong province plans to build an earthquake and tsunami monitoring and pre-warning center, according to the provincial earthquake administration.

6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off Philippines

Thu, 15 May 2014 14:25:00 +0200

11:29 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off Philippines. A strong quake struck at sea off a major island in the central Philippines on Thursday, AFP said. The 6.2-magnitude quake struck the Sulu Sea 38km off the southwest coast of Negros island at 6:16pm local time (10:16 GMT), according to the US Geological Survey.

6.2-Magnitude Quake Strikes Off Philippines

Thu, 15 May 2014 14:23:00 +0200

A strong quake struck at sea off a major island in the central Philippines on Thursday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties and no tsunami warning was issued. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 6.2-magnitude quake struck the Sulu Sea 38 kilometers (24 miles) off the....

Sisma di magnitudo 6,2 nelle Filippine, nessun allarme tsunami

Thu, 15 May 2014 14:20:00 +0200

Manila 15 mag. (TMNews) - Un sisma di magnitudo 6,2 ha colpito l'arcipelago delle Filippine al largo dell'isola di Negros, senza che al momento ci siano notizie di vittime o danni o sia stato lanciato alcun allarme tsunami: lo ha reso noto l'Istituto di Geofisica statunitense (Usgs).

Sisma magnitudo 6,2 nelle Filippine, nessun allarme tsunami -2-

Thu, 15 May 2014 14:20:00 +0200

Manila 15 mag. (TMNews) - La scossa è stata registrata alle 6.16 ora locale (le 12.16 in Italia) con epicentro 38 chilometri al largo delle coste dell'isola di Negros, nel Mare di Sulu, e a 53 chilometri di profondità. Il sisma è stato sentito nell'isola senza che tuttavia al momento siano stati....

Japon : trois ans apr�s le tsunami, un chat retrouve ses ma�tres

Thu, 15 May 2014 13:55:00 +0200

Il y a des happy end plus incroyables que d'autres. Une famille japonaise a retrouv� d�but avril, son chat, qui avait �t� port� disparu apr�s le tsunami de mars 2011 ayant ravag� les c�tes nippones. C'est en 2011 que la vie des Yamagishi bascule. Comme de nombreux japonais, ils sont touch�s par le tsunami g�ant qui s'abat sur le pays.

6.2-magnitude quake strikes off Philippines: USGS

Thu, 15 May 2014 13:51:00 +0200

A strong quake struck at sea off a major island in the central Philippines on Thursday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties and no tsunami warning was issued.

Entrenando en Fukushima

Thu, 15 May 2014 12:02:00 +0200

El Gobierno de Japón pretende que una ciudad deportiva a 20 kilómetros de la central nuclear sea sede de entrenamientos para los futbolistas durante los Juegos Olímpicos de 2020. Leer

Quake of magnitude 6.6 strikes off Guam -USGS

Thu, 15 May 2014 11:59:00 +0200

SINGAPORE, May 15 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck off Guam on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. There was no immediate tsunami warning. (Reporting by Clarence Fernandez; Editing by Michael Urquhart) We welcome....

Ntt DoCoMo, a giugno parte il Volte

Thu, 15 May 2014 11:38:00 +0200

Il Paese spinge l'acceleratore sul 4G: due i modelli di smartphone e tablet che inaugurano l'era delle chiamate su rete Lte. E per incentivare il mercato l'operatore offre le videocall gratuite fino...

Quake of magnitude 6.6 strikes off Guam - USGS

Thu, 15 May 2014 11:19:00 +0200

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck off Guam on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. There was no immediate tsunami warning.

Pil Germania +0,8%, a massimi tre anni

Thu, 15 May 2014 10:56:00 +0200

giovedì 15 maggio 2014 E' piena di significati extrasportivi la difesa del titolo da parte dell''ucraino, che manda ko al quinto round l'australiano Alex Leapai. Il fra... venerdì 9 maggio 2014 BERLINO – Tutti in pensione a 60 anni. È lultima trovata del Partito liberal democratico ( Fdp) già alleato della cancelliera Angela M.

Japan weather bods rain on using cloud for tsunami warning data-crunching

Thu, 15 May 2014 10:03:00 +0200

The agency which predicts tsunamis and earthquakes in Japan has poured cold water on the idea of using the cloud to underpin its supercomputing operations. While cloud vendors have been touting supercomputing on tap for a few years now, Tatsuya Kimura, head of the office of international affairs at....

Japan hands over Rs130m equipment to PIMS

Thu, 15 May 2014 04:57:00 +0200

ISLAMABAD - Japan on Wednesday handed over equipment to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) worth Rs.103 million. Hiroshi Inomata, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, handed over the equipment which included 2 units of endoscopes, 10 units of diagnostic ultrasound systems, 1 unit of computed....

Registran terremoto de 6.5 grados cerca de Micronesia

Thu, 15 May 2014 03:35:00 +0200

Una terremoto de 6.5 grados en la escala de Richter fue registrado esta tarde en las costas de las islas Carolinas, un archipiélago de Micronesia (en el océano Pacífico). Según reportó el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos, el movimiento telúrico se registró a unos 100 kilómetros al sureste de la isla de Ifalik.

Dutch scientists find evidence for "impact winter" which killed dinosaurs

Thu, 15 May 2014 02:31:00 +0200

THE HAGUE, May 14 -- Dutch geologists found hard evidence that the earth cooled down abruptly following an asteroid impact, earth sciences researcher Johan Vellekoop told Xinhua on Wednesday. The mass extinction of dinosaurs and plants at the Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary 66 million years ago is....

Sismo de 6,1 cerca de Micronesia, sin alerta de tsunami

Thu, 15 May 2014 02:06:00 +0200

Un potente sismo de magnitud 6,1 se produjo este jueves cerca de Micronesia, sin generar alerta de tsunami, anunció el Instituto Geológico de Estados Unidos

Watch: Caroline Kennedy tours Fukushima nuclear plant ruins

Thu, 15 May 2014 02:02:00 +0200

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy toured the ruins of the Fukushima nuclear plant, wearing a white protective suit

Japanese gift: Equipment worth Rs103m handed over to PIMS

Thu, 15 May 2014 00:29:00 +0200

ISLAMABAD: Japan ambassador Hiroshi Inomata on Wednesday handed over equipment worth Rs103 million to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims). The handing over ceremony, held at the Children’s Hospital, was also attended by the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU) vice chancellor and other officials.

Terremoto in California, scossa magnitudo 6,9. Nessun rischio Tsunami 0 commenti, 10/03/2014, di Valentina Dandrea

Wed, 14 May 2014 21:22:00 +0200

LOS ANGELES, 10 MARZO 2014 - Alle 6:18 di questa mattina (ora italiana, 21:18 di ieri ora locale), si è verificata una forte scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 6.9 a largo delle costa della California. Secondo i rilevamenti dello United States Geological Survey (Usgs), il sisma ha avuto ipocentro a....

A Red Letter Day As BVI Receives Tsunami Ready Recognition Award

Wed, 14 May 2014 21:13:00 +0200

Director of the DDM, Ms. Sharleen DaBreo who headed the DDM delegation, received the TsunamiReady certificate on behalf on behalf of His Excellency Governor Boyd McCleary, CMG, CVO. Ms. DaBreo was also presented with a similar certificate for her leadership role in ensuring that the BVI attained....

Giappone, ambasciatrice Usa Caroline Kennedy in visita a Fukushima

Wed, 14 May 2014 21:02:00 +0200

Kennedy ha visitato l'edificio che ospita il reattore dell'unità 4 e le sale di controllo dei reattori numero 1 e 2. Una guida le ha raccontato gli eventi dell'11 marzo 2011, a seguito dei quali si erano fusi i noccioli di tre reattori. "Spero che i miei coetanei, la mia generazione negli Stati....

Japonia: O pisicuţă şi-a regăsit stăpânii după trei ani de la tsunami

Wed, 14 May 2014 20:07:00 +0200

În Japonia, o pisică, dată dispărută după ce regiunea în care locuiau stăpânii ei a fost măturată de tsunami-ul care a urmat seismului de la 11 martie 2011, a fost regăsită de stăpânii ei, scrie...

Scientists celebrate 10 years of images from FORMOSAT-2

Wed, 14 May 2014 19:42:00 +0200

Celebrating 10 years since FORMOSAT-2 — the first Earth observation satellite developed in Taiwan — was launched, the National Applied Research Laboratories’ National Space Organization (NSPO) said yesterday that a series of conferences and exhibitions are to be held to let the public know more about its contribution to the nation.

Dutch scientists find evidence for "impact winter" which killed dinosaurs

Wed, 14 May 2014 18:11:00 +0200

by Jesse Wieten. THE HAGUE, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Dutch geologists found hard evidence that the earth cooled down abruptly following an asteroid impact, earth sciences researcher Johan Vellekoop told Xinhua on Wednesday. The mass extinction of dinosaurs and plants at the Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary....

Caroline Kennedy visits Fukushima nuclear plant

Wed, 14 May 2014 16:19:00 +0200

Kennedy toured the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant for about three hours. She wore a yellow helmet and a white protective suit with her last name emblazoned on it as she was shown around the plant.

La belle histoire du jour : trois ans après le tsunami, ils retrouvent leur chat

Wed, 14 May 2014 15:37:00 +0200

JAPON - Un chat, qui avait disparu après le passage du tsunami en 2011, vient d'être restitué à ses...

Organizations form disaster management body

Wed, 14 May 2014 14:37:00 +0200

More than 20 organisations from various districts of the state have formed a federation of disaster management under the name Aapatti Vyavasthapan Mahasangh.

US Ambassador Kennedy visits Fukushima plant

Wed, 14 May 2014 14:06:00 +0200

TOKYO — U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy has gotten a firsthand look inside the Japanese nuclear plant devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Kennedy toured the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant for about three hours Wednesday. She wore a yellow helmet and a white protective suit with her last name emblazoned on it as she was shown around the plant.

Soma'daki maden faciası sebebiyle meclis çalışmayacak

Wed, 14 May 2014 13:42:00 +0200

TBMM Genel Kurulu'nda Soma'daki facia nedeniyle saygı duruşu ve grup başkanvekillerine söz verilmesinin ardından yasama çalışması yapılmadan birleşim kapanacak. Meclis, Soma'daki facia ve milli yas ilan edilmesi nedeniyle çalışmayacak.Alınan bilgiye göre, TBMM Genel Kurulu'nda bugün birleşimin....

Cute hedgehog enjoys cat food

Wed, 14 May 2014 13:03:00 +0200

A cat has been reunited with his owners three years after going missing in the devastating Japanese tsunami. Suika, a black short-haired feline, lived with Kazuko Yamagishi and her husband Takeo in Ofunato, northeastern Iwate Prefecture, until the tsunami struck on 11 March 2011, Asahi Shimbun newspaper reports.

« Le danger, c’est l’absence de séismes »

Wed, 14 May 2014 12:46:00 +0200

LNT : Rappelez-nous les missions du laboratoire de géophysique. Dominique Reymond : Notre volet de compétences concerne les risques naturels, avec une contribution au plan de secours spécialisé (PSS) tsunamis en collaboration avec la direction de la protection civile.

Už neverili, že ho nájdu! Kocúr sa stratil pred tromi rokmi počas cunami

Wed, 14 May 2014 12:41:00 +0200

Čierny kocúr Suika sa stratil v marci 2011, s majiteľmi sa stretol vďaka istému páru, ktorý ho v apríli tohto roka našiel schúleného v lese.

Dos seísmos de mediana intensidad sacuden el norte de Chile

Wed, 14 May 2014 12:40:00 +0200

Santiago de Chile, EFE Sin comentarios Dos seísmos de mediana intensidad han sacudido en las últimas horas el norte de Chile, sin que hayan ocasionado víctimas ni daños materiales y tampoco alterado el funcionamiento de lo servicios básicos y la infraestructura de comunicaciones, indicaron las autoridades.

Cat reunited with family after 3 years missing

Wed, 14 May 2014 12:16:00 +0200

Article By: di-ve.com news editorial@di-ve.com It’s very tough to lose someone whom you love, even your own pet. A cat that went missing amidst the chaos during the Japan tsunami three years ago has been reunited with his family. After the earthquake and tsunami which had hit Japan in March 2011,....

Haití se encamina hacia la soberanía alimentaria con ayuda de Petrocaribe

Wed, 14 May 2014 10:43:00 +0200

fue oficializada durante una ceremonia que contó con la participación de varios sectores de la sociedad de ese país. El presidente Michel Martelly expresó agradecimiento ante la dotación agrícola que busca devolver la soberanía alimentaria. Martelly, agradeció el apoyo que brinda Petrocaribe, que....

La Comunidad de Madrid incluirá clases de emergencias y prevención de riesgos en los colegios

Tue, 13 May 2014 19:02:00 +0200

formación integral en emergencias y prevención de riesgos desde el próximo curso 2014-2015. "Nunca se está suficientemente preparado cuando ocurre una situación de emergencia", ha destacado la consejera, explicando así la necesidad de educar a los niños para que sepan reaccionar ante situaciones de....

Dois terremotos atingem a costa pacífica do Panamá e da Costa Rica

Tue, 13 May 2014 18:52:00 +0200

Um forte terremoto de magnitude 6,8 na escala Richter atingiu a costa pacífica do Panamá e da Costa Rica na madrugada desta terça-feira (13/5). De acordo com as autoridades panamenhas e costarriquenhas não há registro de vítimas e também não foi emitido alerta de Tsunami, como efeito do terremoto.

Warszawa: Burza zatrzymała metro, są opóźnienia

Tue, 13 May 2014 18:30:00 +0200

Burza zatrzymała metro w Warszawie. Utrudnienia spowodował piorun, który uderzył w podstację energetyczną na Kabatach.

Dois terremotos atingem Panamá e Costa Rica

Tue, 13 May 2014 18:22:00 +0200

De acordo com as autoridades panamenhas e costarriquenhas não há registro de vítimas

Japon : ils retrouvent leur chat trois ans après le tsunami

Tue, 13 May 2014 18:22:00 +0200

Ils n’y croyaient plus. Trois ans après l’avoir perdu, Kazuko et Takeo Yamagishi ont retrouvé leur chat, rapporte le journal nippon The Asahi...

Japon : ils retrouvent leur chat trois ans après le tsunami

Tue, 13 May 2014 18:21:00 +0200

Ils n’y croyaient plus. Trois ans après l’avoir perdu, Kazuko et Takeo Yamagishi ont retrouvé leur chat, rapporte le journal nippon The Asahi Shimbun. L’animal était porté disparu depuis le grand tremblement de terre, suivi d’un tsunami, survenu le 11 mars 2011.

Panama'da şiddetli deprem

Tue, 13 May 2014 18:18:00 +0200

Panama'da şiddetli bir deprem meydana geldi. Panama'da şiddetli bir deprem meydana geldi. ABD Jeolojik Araştırma Merkezi, merkez üssü David kentinin 130 kilometre güneyi olan depremin büyüklüğünün 6,8 olduğunu açıkladı. Depremin denizde ve 10 kilometre derinlikte meydana geldiği belirtildi.

Se registra sismo de 6.8 frente a Panamá

Tue, 13 May 2014 18:10:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 6.8 se registró el martes por la madrugada frente a la costa del Pacífico de Panamá, aunque no se registraron daños ni víctimas. leer más

ASEAN : des entreprises françaises à la 2 e conférence régionale sur la météorologie à Hanoi

Tue, 13 May 2014 18:00:00 +0200

Cet événement est co-organisé par UBIFRANCE - Agence française pour le développement international des entreprises - et le Service national d’hydrométéorologie du ministère vietnamien des Ressources naturelles et de l’Environnement. Il réunit également des représentants des Services météorologiques....

Dois terremotos atingem Panamá e Costa Rica

Tue, 13 May 2014 17:58:00 +0200

Um forte terremoto de magnitude 6,8 na escala Richter atingiu a costa pacífica do Panamá e da Costa Rica na madrugada de hoje (13). De acordo com as autoridades panamenhas e costarriquenhas não há registro de vítimas e também não foi emitido alerta de Tsunami, como efeito do terremoto.

Sismo de 6,8 se registra frente a Panamá

Tue, 13 May 2014 17:40:00 +0200

PANAMA (AP) Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 se registró el martes por la madrugada frente a la costa del Pacífico de Panamá, aunque no se registraron daños ni víctimas, informaron las autoridades de socorro panameñas. El director del Sistema Nacional de Protección Civil, Arturo Alvarado, dijo por....

Sismo de 6,8 se registra frente a Panamá

Tue, 13 May 2014 17:23:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 se registró el martes por la madrugada frente a la costa del Pacífico de Panamá, aunque no se registraron daños ni víctimas, informaron las autoridades de socorro panameñas.

Quake strikes off Panama, no major damage reported

Tue, 13 May 2014 17:18:00 +0200

Tue, 2014-05-13 17:33 PANAMA CITY: A powerful earthquake struck in the Pacific off the coast of Panama early on Tuesday, shaking buildings, but there were no initial...

Sismo de 6,8 se registra frente a Panamá

Tue, 13 May 2014 16:09:00 +0200

Hubo reportes de la caída de una galería de un inmueble público en la provincia de Colón, 80 kilómetros al norte de la ciudad de Panamá, pero que no estaba claro si fue a consecuencia del terremoto o por las lluvias

Panama, terremoto magnitudo 6.8 al largo della costa ovest: no danni

Tue, 13 May 2014 14:41:00 +0200

Panama City (Panama), 13 mag. (LaPresse/AP) - Un terremoto di magnitudo 6.8 si è verificato al largo delle coste di Panama all'1.35 ora locale, le 8.35 in Italia. Lo riferisce l'istituto geologico degli Stati Uniti (Usgs). L'epicentro è stato individuato in mare 130 chilometri a sud della città di David, a 10 chilometri di profondità.

Magnitude-6.8 earthquake hits off Panama

Tue, 13 May 2014 14:20:00 +0200

PANAMA CITY The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 has hit just off the coast of Panama. The quake, which was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), was recorded at 1:35 a.m. (0635 GMT). Its epicenter was in the sea, 130 kilometers (80 miles) south of the city of David.

Magnitude-6.8 earthquake hits off Panama

Tue, 13 May 2014 14:20:00 +0200

PANAMA CITY (AP) The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 has hit just off the coast of Panama.The quake, which was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), was recorded at 1:35 a.m. (0635 GMT). Its epicenter...

Quake strikes off Panama, no major damage reported

Tue, 13 May 2014 14:11:00 +0200

(Adds reports of no damage, detail) PANAMA CITY, May 13 (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake struck in the Pacific off the coast of Panama early on Tuesday, shaking buildings, but there were no initial reports of major damage or casualties. The quake of 6.

Kocour se ztratil při tsunami, domů přišel po třech letech

Tue, 13 May 2014 14:07:00 +0200

Kočičí instinkt umožňující najít cestu domů prokázal japonský kocour Suika, který se vrátil ke svým pánům tři roky poté, co zmizel během ničivé vlny tsunami. Informoval o tom server BBC.

Kocour se po třech letech od tsunami v Japonsku vrátil domů

Tue, 13 May 2014 14:04:00 +0200

Říká se, že kočky disponují instinktem, který jim dává schopnost najít vždy a odkudkoliv cestu domů. Tuto schopnost prokázal japonský kocour Suika, když se po třech letech od zásahu ničivou vlnou tsunami vrátil svým majitelům.

Magnitude-6.8 earthquake hits off Panama

Tue, 13 May 2014 13:49:00 +0200

PANAMA CITY (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 has hit just off the coast of Panama. The quake, which was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), was recorded at 1:35 a.m. (0635 GMT). Its epicenter was in the sea, 130 kilometers (80 miles) south of the city of David.

Panamu zasiahlo zemetrasenie. Rozkývalo budovy, škody nespôsobilo

Tue, 13 May 2014 13:42:00 +0200

Otrasy vychádzali z hĺbky desať kilometrov, riziko vĺn tsunami nehrozí. PANAMA. Silné zemetrasenie v Tichom oceáne zasiahlo v utorok v skorých hodinách pobrežie Panamy, kde rozkývalo budovy, obete ani vážne škody však nehlásili. Zemetrasenie s magnitúdom 6,8 malo epicentrum asi 130 kilometrov južne....

Panama'da şiddetli deprem

Tue, 13 May 2014 12:56:00 +0200

Panama'da şiddetli bir deprem meydana geldi. CITY. Panama'da şiddetli bir meydana geldi. deprem ABD Jeolojik Araştırma Merkezi, merkez üssü David kentinin 130 kilometre güneyi olan depremin büyüklüğünün 6,8 olduğunu açıkladı. Depremin denizde ve 10 kilometre derinlikte meydana geldiği belirtildi.

Silné zemetrasenie zasiahlo Panamu: Hrozí tsunami

Tue, 13 May 2014 12:55:00 +0200

PANAMA - Silné zemetrasenie v Tichom oceáne zasiahlo v utorok v skorých hodinách pobrežie Panamy, kde rozkývalo budovy, obete ani vážne škody však nehlásili.

El PSOE exige explicaciones "políticas" por "fallos" en el sistema informático regional durante unas pruebas educativas

Fri, 16 May 2014 12:43:00 +0200

El portavoz de Educación del Grupo Socialista en el Parlamento extremeño, Luciano Fernández, ha exigido una explicaciones "políticas" al Gobierno regional por "fallos" en el sistema "centralizado" informático de dicha administración ocurridos, según ha apuntado, durante la reciente celebración de....

El PSOE exige explicaciones "políticas" por "fallos" en el sistema informático regional durante unas pruebas educativas

Fri, 16 May 2014 12:42:00 +0200

El PSOE exige explicaciones por "fallos" en el sistema informático durante pruebas educativas

Fri, 16 May 2014 13:41:00 +0200

International experts tackle restoration efforts on Philippine heritage sites

Fri, 16 May 2014 13:48:00 +0200

Bohol: International experts are currently on a visit to the country to further assess the damage sustained by heritage sites from recent calamities and to discuss efforts to restore these natural and man-made structures. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Dr Stefano de Caro,....

US seismologists have new approach to earthquake prediction

Fri, 16 May 2014 17:36:00 +0200

For the past 20 years, getting an earthquake scientist to utter the word "prediction" has been about as tough as getting a biologist to endorse the existence of Bigfoot.

UN study downplays health impact of Fukushima radiation

Fri, 16 May 2014 17:59:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear disaster at Fukushima in 2011 has had less of an impact on wildlife and human health than expected, according to a recently finalized UN report.

Mieux prévenir les séismes

Fri, 16 May 2014 18:34:00 +0200

C’est une expédition hors du commun qui est en train de se dérouler au nord-est de la Nouvelle-Zélande, à l’est de Gisborne très exactement, en pleine mer. L’endroit s’appelle la baie de la Pauvreté. Elle n’a de pauvreté que le nom car elle est riche en activité sismique sous-marine.

WAZ: Indien wählt sanften Faschismus – Kommentar von Willi Germund

Fri, 16 May 2014 19:16:00 +0200

Die größte Demokratie der Welt entschied sich für den "sanften Faschismus", wie das Massenblatt "Times of India" die zukünftige Regierung des Hindunationalisten Narendra Modi nennt. Die Mammutnation, die als Vorbild für das Zusammenleben verschiedener Religionen und Völker galt, wirft die Tradition der Toleranz über Bord.

US scientists explore Grenada’s huge underwater volcano

Fri, 16 May 2014 19:27:00 +0200

NEW YORK, (CMC) -- A team of scientists from the United States has travelled to Grenada, exploring the darkest corners of a huge underwater volcano off the island’s coast hoping to better understanding the mysteries of earthquakes and tsunamis, and ultimately saving lives.

Ethiopia hosts food security talks

Fri, 16 May 2014 19:58:00 +0200

Titled; 'Building Resilience for Food and Nutrition Security', the Addis meeting is discussing the scope of the challenge and the investments required to end hunger and malnutrition. "To be a resilient country, we must also have a resilient agriculture system," said Ethiopia's Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn while opening the conference.

Intentan contener agua radiactiva en central nuclear japonesa

Fri, 16 May 2014 20:21:00 +0200

Congelarán la tierra en una franja de 1,5 kilómetros en torno a dos reactores de la siniestrada central nuclear de Fukushima para retener agua subterránea

Fukushima cancer risk not as serious as 1st thought UN says

Fri, 16 May 2014 20:59:00 +0200

The earthquake and tsunami that struck northern Japan on March 11, 2011 killed thousands of people and destroyed the Fukushima No. 3 nuclear reactor. (Air Photo ...

Aumenta la esperanza de vida en el mundo

Fri, 16 May 2014 22:27:00 +0200

De acuerdo con el reporte de la OMS, un niño nacido en 2012 en un país rico puede esperar vivir alrededor de 76 años, 16 años más que otro nacido en un país de bajos ingresos (60 años). Para las niñas la diferencia es de 19 años, ya que la esperanza de vida en los países de ingresos altos es de 82 años y en países bajos ingresos, 63 años.

Caso Tsunami: Fiscalía presenta acusación contra seis imputados y … – Latercera

Fri, 16 May 2014 22:40:00 +0200

Latercera Caso Tsunami: Fiscalía presenta acusación contra seis imputados y … Latercera Entre los acusados están el ex subsecretario de Interior, Patricio Rosende y la ex directora de la ONEMI, Carmen Fernández Gibbs. Los seis imputados fueron acusados por cuasidelito de homicidio por la fallida alerta de tsunami del 27/F.

Piden 818 días de prisión para ex autoridades por eventuales negligencias del 27 F

Fri, 16 May 2014 23:27:00 +0200

La Fiscalía Regional Metropolitana Occidente formuló una acusación en contra de los imputados en la investigación entre los cuales figura el ex subsecretario del interior Patricio Rosende y la ex directora de la Onemi Carmen Fernández.

Badische Zeitung: Parlamentswahl in Indien: Sanfter Faschismus Kommentar von Willi Germund

Fri, 16 May 2014 23:49:00 +0200

Indiens neuer Premierminister, Narendra Modi, ist kein Demokrat. Er verlangt Unterwerfung im Tausch für politische Leistungen. Indiens Tycoons werden dies ebenso zu spüren bekommen wie politische Gegner und Minderheiten. Einige Inder glauben bereits, die dunklen Wolken einer autoritären....

‘Küçük ipuçlarıyla yeniliği yakalayın’

Sat, 17 May 2014 00:02:00 +0200

Evlerimizi daha şık ve daha albenili hale getirmek hepimizin ortak isteğidir sanırım. Bazen çok küçük değişikliklerle, bazen de vereceğimiz doğr...

National Geographic to feature Grenada volcano

Sat, 17 May 2014 02:57:00 +0200

A team of scientists from the United States have travelled to Grenada, exploring the darkest corners of a huge underwater volcano off the island’s coast hoping to better understand the mysteries of earthquakes and tsunamis, and ultimately saving lives.

Fiscalía en Chile acusa ex funcionarios de Gobierno por fallida alerta tsunami en 2010

Sat, 17 May 2014 04:31:00 +0200

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Una unidad de la Fiscalía chilena presentó el viernes una acusación contra ex funcionarios del anterior gobierno de Michelle Bachelet y de la Armada, por su responsabilidad en la fallida alerta de tsunami tras el devastador terremoto que dejó más de 500 muertos hace cuatro años.

Chile: acusan a ex funcionarios por fallida alerta de tsunami en 2010

Sat, 17 May 2014 05:36:00 +0200

Están imputados altos dirigentes del primer gobierno de la presidente de Chile, Michelle Bachelet . La tragedia causó más de 500 muertos

Record high radiation in seawater off Fukushima plant

Sat, 17 May 2014 05:57:00 +0200

Radiation has spiked to all-time highs at five monitoring points in waters adjacent to the crippled Fukushima No. 1 power station, plant operator Tokyo Electric ...

Recomiendan controles médicos de por vida para 20.000 empleados de Fukushima

Sat, 17 May 2014 09:45:00 +0200

Tokio. (EFE).- Un grupo de expertos sanitarios del Ejecutivo nipón ha recomendado hacer controles médicos de por vida a los 20.000 trabajadores empleados para contener la crisis nuclear de Fukushima durante su primera fase, y que pudieron resultar expuestos a altas dosis de...

Recomiendan controles médicos de por vida para 20.000 empleados de Fukushima

Sat, 17 May 2014 12:15:00 +0200

Tokio, EFE Sin comentarios Un grupo de expertos sanitarios del Ejecutivo nipón ha recomendado hacer controles médicos de por vida a los 20.000 trabajadores empleados para contener la crisis nuclear de Fukushima durante su primera fase, y que pudieron resultar expuestos a altas dosis de radiación.

Fukushima cancer risk not as serious as thought, UN says

Sat, 17 May 2014 13:17:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear disaster at Fukushima in 2011 has had less of an impact on wildlife and human health than expected, according to a recently finalized UN report.

India: lo tsunami elettorale Modi non travolge il Kerala

Sat, 17 May 2014 14:49:00 +0200

Articolo pubblicato il: 17/05/2014. Lo tsunami elettorale in India, che ha portato al trionfo di Narendra Modi e del suo Bjp, non ha travolto il Kerala. Lo stato dell'India meridionale, ormai da noi famoso perchè teatro della vicenda in cui sono coinvolti i due marò italiani accusati di aver ucciso....

Recomiendan controles médicos de por vida para 20.000 empleados de Fukushima

Sat, 17 May 2014 15:38:00 +0200

Un grupo de expertos sanitarios del Ejecutivo nipón ha recomendado hacer controles médicos de por vida a los 20.000 trabajadores empleados para contener la crisis nuclear de Fukushima durante su primera fase, y que pudieron resultar expuestos a altas dosis de radiación.

Congress-NCP clean bowled in Maharashtra and Mumbai

Sat, 17 May 2014 15:42:00 +0200

Mumbai: In an unprecedented sweep across Maharashtra, the BJP and Shiv Sena won 41 out of 48 seats in the state leaving a stunned Congress with just two seats while the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) managed to get four. The biggest surprise and perhaps the irony of the Congress, being denigrated....

Helping Bohol tourism recover

Sat, 17 May 2014 18:43:00 +0200

UNWTO Secretary General Dr. Taleb Rifai led the turnover ceremony with Bohol Governor Edgar Chatto, local tourism industry players and local and national tourism officials in Panglao, Bohol last Friday. The Bohol Tourism Recovery Plan is a collaborative project of the UNWTO, Department of Tourism....

La Fiscalía de Chile pide prisión para seis responsables de emergencias por infravalorar el tsunami de 2010

Sat, 17 May 2014 20:26:00 +0200

La Fiscalía de Chile ha pedido dos años de prisión para seis responsables de los servicios de emergencia acusados por infravalorar la amenaza del tsunami que azotó tras un terremoto la zona centro-sur de Chile la madrugada del 27 de febrero de 2010.

Abe seeks to dispel radiation concerns stirred by Japanese manga

Sat, 17 May 2014 21:14:00 +0200

TOKYO - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday sought to dispel concerns stirred by a famous Japanese comic w...

Serbia needs rescue teams, saving lives priority

Sat, 17 May 2014 21:48:00 +0200

Ivica Dačić has said that Serbia now above all needs need assistance in equipment, along with rescue teams to save the affected towns and their residents. He pointed out that another kind of assistance would follow - through the rebuilding and donations.

Ayağım kırıldı imdat!

Sat, 17 May 2014 23:54:00 +0200

Akıllı telefon ve tabletler acil durumlarda hayat kurtarmaya başladı. Uygulamalar doğal afetler dışında, yön bulma, ilk yardım hizmetlerinde kullanılıyor. Özellikle yalnız yaşayanlar için oldukça pratik... Devamı için tıklayınız

30 dead as thousands flee floods in Serbia and Bosnia

Sun, 18 May 2014 00:38:00 +0200

More than 30 people have died in the worst floods to hit Serbia and Bosnia in more than a century, with thousands evacuated from towns still under threat from rising rivers.

Regional parties washed away in saffron tsunami

Sun, 18 May 2014 00:38:00 +0200

Almost all regional parties in Jharkhand are the worst sufferers of the saffron tsunami in the recently concluded Lok Sabha election.

Morning quake not threatening

Sun, 18 May 2014 01:28:00 +0200

The Samoa Meteorology Division at Mulinu’u has assured that Samoa is safe after a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck yesterday morning. The earthquake occurred at around 5:30am at a depth of 10km and a distance of 186km south west of Apia. {googleAds}