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Seismometers to measure Washington, D.C. shaking

Sun, 26 Oct 2014 22:26:00 +0100

10/26/14 Earthquakes Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments Thirty seismometers are being installed in the U.S. capital this winter to monitor ground tremors better to estimate the intensity of ground shaking that can be expected during future earthquakes in the area. The project was announced by U.

France reclaims the title of world's biggest wine producer

Fri, 24 Oct 2014 18:09:00 +0200

France has once again become the biggest wine producer in the world, up 10% from last year, according to the French agency OIV (Organisation Internationale de la Vigne et du Vin). That means France has surpassed Spain and Italy, both of which saw poor harvests.

Tecimer-Mobile Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Purification Units, Mobile Kitchens, Fuel Trailers, Insulated Tents and Potable Water Units

Thu, 23 Oct 2014 12:46:00 +0200

Tecimer offers mobile field kitchens, containerised kitchen solutions, potable water and diesel fuel trailers, emergency insulated tents, containerised fuel stations and mobile reverse osmosis water ...

Retrofitting old buildings to make them earthquake safe

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 22:41:00 +0200

10/21/14 Infrastructure protection Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments Non-ductile reinforced concrete buildings are among the most common structures in the United States. They are also among the most deadly. Structures built prior to the 1950s in California and prior to the....

This Day in History

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 15:42:00 +0200

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT. 1945: Women vote for first time in France. OTHER EVENTS. 1797: The US Navy frigate Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, is launched in Boston's harbour. 1805: A British fleet commanded by Admiral Horatio Nelson defeats the French and Spanish in the Battle of Trafalgar; Nelson, however, is killed.

Retrofitting old buildings to make them earthquake safe

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 15:18:00 +0200

Non-ductile reinforced concrete buildings are among the most common structures in the United States. They are also among the most deadly.

Finally, Mr. President . . .

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 04:36:00 +0200

Here’s what the Editorial Board said two years after a cataclysmic earthquake turned Port-au-Prince and much of the island to rubble, killing hundreds of thousands: … Click to Continue

NYT Editorial: Cuba’s Impressive Role on Ebola

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:13:00 +0200

This editorial appeared in today’s New York Times. Cuba is an impoverished island that remains largely cut off from the world and lies about 4,500 miles from the West African nations where Ebola is spreading at an alarming rate. Yet, having pledged to deploy hundreds of medical professionals to the....

Orphan Rug showcase in Washington is connected with tension in Turkish-US relations, Turkish media report

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 11:25:00 +0200

Several Turkish media outlets have qualified the White House Administration's decision to showcase the Orphan Rug as a message addressed to Turkey. Ermenihaber reports with reference to Elazigdanhaber that the display of the Armenian rug symbolizing the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire can be....

Finally, Mr. President . . .

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 02:57:00 +0200

Here’s what the Editorial Board said two years after a cataclysmic earthquake turned Port-au-Prince and much of the island to rubble, killing hundreds of thousands: … Click to Continue

National › Japan's volcanoes made more jittery by 2011 quake, expert says

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 08:38:00 +0200

Japan's massive 2011 earthquake may trigger more, and larger, volcanic eruptions over the next few decades, perhaps even that of Mount Fuji - but predicting them remains close to impossible, a volcano expert says. The nation last month suffered its worst volcanic disaster in nearly 90 years when....

Fidel Castro offers cooperation with US in fight against Ebola

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 22:17:00 +0200

Fidel Castro has expressed Cuba’s readiness to cooperate with the US in the global fight against Ebola. Cuba has been on the frontline of international response to the worst outbreak in the disease's history. In his article “Time of Duty,” which was published on Saturday, the retired Cuban leader....

Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill Teaches Preparedness

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 20:47:00 +0200

People around the United States and in dozens of other countries took part in the earthquake drill called the Great ShakeOut on Thursday. Mike O'Sullivan reports that the event, which is now in its seventh year, teaches them what to do when a real earthquake strikes.

Orphan Rug showcase in Washington is connected with tension in Turkish-US relations, Turkish media report

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 14:37:00 +0200

Several Turkish media outlets have qualified the White House Administration's decision to showcase the Orphan Rug as a message addressed to Turkey.

Bangladesh: Humanitarian Assistance in Review - South Asia | Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 – 2014

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:38:00 +0200

Source: US Agency for International Development Country: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, United States of America Chronic conflicts, earthquakes, recurrent seasonal storms, floods, droughts, and severe winter weather, as well as limited government....

CHEST Releases Expert Guidance in Care of the Critically Ill and Injured to Aid Health-Care Providers in Preparing to Care for Patients With Ebola

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 20:56:00 +0200

GLENVIEW, IL, Oct 17, 2014 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- As the international health-care community cares for patients with Ebola and updates preparedness plans, the American College of Chest Physicians' print journal CHEST has recently published Care of the Critically Ill and Injured During Pandemics and Disasters: CHEST Consensus Statement.

Japan's Volcanoes Made More Jittery by 2011 Quake

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:11:00 +0200

Japan's volcanoes made more jittery by 2011 quake, expert says

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:04:00 +0200

By Elaine Lies. TOKYO, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Japan's massive 2011 earthquake may trigger more, and larger, volcanic eruptions over the next few decades, perhaps even that of Mount Fuji - but predicting them remains close to impossible, a volcano expert said on Friday.

Engineers build, test earthquake-resistant house (w/ Video)

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 13:22:00 +0200

Stanford engineers have built and tested an earthquake-resistant house that stayed staunchly upright even as it shook at three times the intensity of the destructive 1989 Loma Prieta temblor 25 years ago.

Minor earthquake near Cayman

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 07:07:00 +0200

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred about 91 miles south-southwest of Grand Cayman Thursday morning. The earthquake occurred along what is known as the Swan Island Fault at a depth of 25 kilometers. A similar earthquake – 4.4 magnitude at 15 kilometers – occurred on Aug. 14, 2014 about 40 miles further west along the same fault.

Facebook launches “Safety Check” tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 20:08:00 +0200

SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Facebook announced Thursday the launch of a “Safety check” tool to notify friends and family in natural disasters. The tool will will let friends and family know you’re safe in the midst of crisis, check on others in the affected area and show which of your friends are....

Armenian Orphan Rug to be displayed at White House Visitor Center

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 11:37:00 +0200

The rug has only been displayed twice since then, and is a reminder of the close relationship between the people of Armenia and the United States.

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on of the Display of the Ghazir Rug in the White House Visitor Center

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

On November 18-23, the White House Visitor Center will show an exhibit entitled: “Thank you to the United States: Three Gifts to Presidents in Gratitude for American Generosity Abroad.” Among those gifts displayed will be the Ghazir Rug. The rug, also known as the “Armenian Orphan Rug,” was....

White House Confirms Orphan Rug Display in November

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 00:36:00 +0200

The White House on Wednesday confirmed earlier reports that it will, in fact, display the Armenian Genocide Orphan Rug as part of an exhibit at the White House Visitors Center, which will run from November 18 to 23, reported Representative Adam Schiff.

Japan & Barbados to Continue Building on Strong Relations

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 23:15:00 +0200

Japan and Barbados have both praised the strong bilateral relations they have enjoyed since 1967, and intend to build on the “success of that friendship”.

China: The risk of disaster-induced displacement in south-east Asia and China

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 19:44:00 +0200

Source: Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre Country: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam Executive Summary This technical paper provides evidence-based estimates of the likelihood of....

Think Your State Doesn’t Need an Earthquake Plan? Think Again.

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:06:00 +0200

On November 18th, 1755, the ground beneath Boston, Massachusetts started shaking violently, toppling chimneys, sending glassware flying, and confusing fishermen off the coast. Residents interpreted the 6.0 magnitude earthquake as punishment for moral lassitude, and local churches saw a brief increase in attendance.

Fear, confusion slow public’s donations to fight Ebola outbreak, charities say

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 02:42:00 +0200

While the Ebola outbreak has been spreading faster than the world’s ability to contain it, the public’s willingness to donate funds has lagged behind that for other major disasters, according to philanthropic and governmental organizations. Read full article >>

Strong quake off El Salvador coast

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 13:18:00 +0200

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck in the Pacific off El Salvador, prompting a brief tsunami warning.The quake hit 170km southeast of the capital San Salvador, at a depth of 70km, the ...

Under the volcano

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:47:00 +0200

Fifty-two years ago, on 12 October 1962, the ‘Columbus Day Storm’ smashed into the Pacific Northwest region of North America, causing at least $2 billion in damage in today’s money and interrupting electricity supplies to many areas for weeks. By some measures it was the most powerful extratropical....

7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off of El Salvador

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 08:02:00 +0200

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake was reported off the coast of El Salvador Monday ??? with no tsunami threat expected, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off of El Salvador

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 08:00:00 +0200

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake was reported off the coast of El Salvador Monday - with no tsunami threat expected, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

Strong quake off El Salvador coast

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 07:49:00 +0200

At least one person has died after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of El Salvador, prompting a brief tsunami warning.

7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off of El Salvador; No Tsunami Threat Expected

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 07:30:00 +0200

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake was reported off the coast of El Salvador Monday ??? with no tsunami threat expected, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off of El Salvador; No Tsunami Threat Expected

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 07:30:00 +0200

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake was reported off the coast of El Salvador Monday - with no tsunami threat expected, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

7.4 magnitude quake off El Salvador coast

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 07:16:00 +0200

A tsunami warning has been issued for the coastal regions of El Salvador after a strong earthquake struck at a depth of 70km in the Pacific.

Disasters hit over-60s hardest: UN

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 05:20:00 +0200

GENEVA - People aged over 60 bear the brunt of disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes, and governments must stop sidelining them before tragedy strikes, the United Nations said Monday. “The older person is often invisible in our communities until they show up in the mortality figures after a....

UN chief spotlights vulnerabilities of older persons facing disasters

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 23:33:00 +0200

UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Marking International Day for Disaster Reduction, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Monday spotlighted the need to address the vulnerabilities of older persons when facing different types of emergencies and disasters.

Elderly need more help in disasters: UN official

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 16:52:00 +0200

People aged over 60 bear the brunt of disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes, and governments must stop sidelining them before tragedy strikes, the United Nations said in Geneva on Monday.

Cultured Stone® by Boral and Crowne Hill Stone Supply Help Rebuild Community Following Earthquake

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 16:18:00 +0200

ROSWELL, Ga., Oct. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of the 6.0 magnitude earthquake of August 24, Boral distributer Pacific Supply has extended deep product discounts to homeowners and builders in the Napa Valley Region. Among the products offered at the discounted prices are Cultured...

Older people hit hardest by disasters - report

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 01:18:00 +0200

By Kieran Guilbert. LONDON, Oct 13 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in the United States in 2005, three-quarters of the people it killed were over 60. Five years later, when Japan was hit by an earthquake and tsunami, 56 percent of the people who died were 65 or older.

Ahead of Disaster Reduction Day WHO highlights health needs of older people in emergencies

Sat, 11 Oct 2014 00:21:00 +0200

Source: World Health Organization Country: World GENEVA ¦ 10 October 2014 – The World Health Organization is joining international calls to ensure greater attention is given to the needs, vulnerabilities, and capabilities of older people – before, during, and after emergencies, including natural disasters and other humanitarian crises.

The likelihood of a California Big One “uncomfortably high”: Experts

Fri, 10 Oct 2014 02:26:00 +0200

10/9/14 Earthquakes Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments Lisa Grant Ludwig , professor and graduate director of public health at UC Irvine , local earthquake researcher, and president of the Seismological Society of America , helped develop the original Great Southern California ShakeOut in 2008.

Open data sources can help localities prepare for disasters

Fri, 10 Oct 2014 02:26:00 +0200

10/9/14 Disasters Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments States and local governments must improve their use of open-data sources to prepare for disasters, according to a trio of emergency management experts from academia, government, and the private sector.

Earthquake in Southwest China Kills 1, Injures 300

Thu, 09 Oct 2014 02:55:00 +0200

A strong, shallow earthquake has hit a mountainous region of southwestern China, leaving at least one person dead and injuring over 300 others. Chinese state media also say at least 50,000 people were displaced by the quake, which was centered in Yunnan province's Jinggu County. The...

China earthquake leaves hundreds injured and forced to camp outside

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:38:00 +0200

One person has been killed and 324 injured after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan.

China earthquake leaves hundreds injured and forced to camp outside

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 11:01:00 +0200

One person has been killed and 324 injured after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan.

Colombia: REDLAC Weekly Note on Emergencies - Latin America & the Caribbean - Year 7 - Volume 375

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 08:56:00 +0200

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, United States of America, Uruguay Highlights INTENSE RAINS: Heavy rains in recent days have caused damages in Colombia, Honduras, Uruguay and Mexico, among other countries.

Earthquake in SW China Kills 1, Injures 300

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 07:02:00 +0200

One killed in strong quake in China's remote southwest

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 06:38:00 +0200

BEIJING (Reuters) - One person was killed and 324 were injured when an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday.

One killed in strong quake in China's remote southwest

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 06:30:00 +0200

(Revises death toll) BEIJING, Oct 7 (Reuters) - One person was killed and 324 were injured when an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday. The United States Geological Survey said the quake's epicentre was 163 km (100 miles) north-northwest of Yunjinghong and 10 km deep.

One Killed In Strong Quake In China's Remote Southwest

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 05:39:00 +0200

(Reuters) - One person was killed and 324 were injured when an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday. The United States Geological Survey said the quake's epicenter was 163 km (100 miles) north-northwest of Yunjinghong and 10 km deep.

One Killed In Strong Quake In China's Remote Southwest

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 05:31:00 +0200

One Killed In Strong Quake In China's Remote Southwest

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 05:05:00 +0200

One killed in strong quake in China's remote southwest

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 04:16:00 +0200

BEIJING (Reuters) - One person was killed and 324 were injured when an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday. The United States Geological Survey said the quake's epicenter was 163 km (100 miles) north-northwest of Yunjinghong and 10 km deep.

Yunnan earthquake leaves one dead, 324 injured so far; 56,880 people displaced

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 03:36:00 +0200

October 08, 2014 9:11 AM BEIJING (AFP) - A strong earthquake that hit south-west China's mountainous Yunnan province has killed one person, and left more than 300 people injured as well as more than 50,000 displaced, state media said on Wednesday.

At least one dead after major quake hits southwest China

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 23:17:00 +0200

At least one person is dead and more than a dozen have been injured after a strong earthquake hit southwest China Tuesday night.

5.8-quake hits southwest China’s Yunnan: Reports of 5 killed, 30+ injured

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 23:00:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale has hit the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan, according to the United States Geological Service. Local media report at least five fatalities in the result of the jolt. The quake's epicenter was at a depth of 10 kilometers deep, 163 kilometers north-northwest of the town of Yunjinghong.

5.8-quake hits southwest China’s Yunnan: Reports of 5 killed, 20+ injured

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 20:27:00 +0200

Strong quake strikes in China's Yunnan, few casualties so far

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 19:02:00 +0200

BEIJING (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday, though initial reports from state media said there were only limited casualties in the sparsely populated, mountainous region.

Strong earthquake strikes in China's Yunnan province

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 18:30:00 +0200

October 07, 2014 11:41 PM BEIJING, Oct 7 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey reported. The USGS said the quake's epicentre was 163 km north-northwest of Yunjinghong and 10.0 km deep.

Strong earthquake strikes in China's Yunnan province -USGS

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 18:24:00 +0200

(Adds details) BEIJING, Oct 7 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey reported, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The USGS said the quake's epicentre was 163 km (101 miles) north-northwest of Yunjinghong and 10.

Strong quake strikes China's Yunnan province

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 18:11:00 +0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey reported, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The USGS said the quake's epicentre was 163 km (101 miles) north-northwest of Yunjinghong and 10.0 km deep.

Earthquake measuring 6.4 strikes China's southwestern province of Yunnan

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:49:00 +0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey reported, but there were no immediate reports of casualties.

USGS: Strong Earthquake Strikes in China's Yunnan Province

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:43:00 +0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey reported, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The USGS said the quake's epicenter was 163 km (101 miles) north-northwest of Yunjinghong and 10.0 km deep.

Strong earthquake strikes in China's Yunnan province - USGS

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:35:00 +0200

BEIJING (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey reported, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The USGS said the quake's epicentre was 163 km (101 miles) north-northwest of Yunjinghong and 10.

Strong earthquake strikes in China's Yunnan province - USGS

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:07:00 +0200

BEIJING (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck in China's Yunnan province on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey reported, but there were no immediate reports of casualties.The USGS said the quake's epicentre was 163 km (101 miles) north-northwest of Yunjinghong and 10.0 km deep.

Strong earthquake strikes in China's Yunnan province: USGS

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:07:00 +0200

5.8-quake hits southwest China’s Yunnan

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 16:54:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale has hit the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan, United States Geological Service reported. The quake's epicenter was at a depth of 10 kilometers deep, 163 kilometers north-northwest of the town of Yunjinghong.

National Exercise Program Fast Facts

Mon, 06 Oct 2014 17:57:00 +0200

(CNN) -- Here's a look at what you need to know about the National Exercise Program, the U.S. system for emergency preparation drills. These exercises are mandated by Congress to test and strengthen federal, state, and local government ability to respond to potential catastrophic events.

The Big One will have frightening consequences for Los Angeles: Scientists

Fri, 03 Oct 2014 15:12:00 +0200

10/3/14 Disasters Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments Scientists cannot accurately predict when California’s next massive earthquake – or, the Big One – will strike, but they can predict the effects, and it is frightening. As City Lab reports , the worst case scenario coming from scientist Lucy Jones of the U.

In from the cold: international ideas for dealing with homelessness

Fri, 03 Oct 2014 11:31:00 +0200

THERE ARE AS many as 100 million people homeless in the world. In Europe alone, there’s an estimated 4.1 million. Despite these colossal numbers, there is no cohesive approach in tackling the issue. In developing countries, with a lack of services, funding, and housing, it’s extremely difficult to get a handle on it.

The upside of Ebola in Dallas

Thu, 02 Oct 2014 21:31:00 +0200

There's one possible upside to the saddening news that an Ebola case has been discovered in Dallas: It might catalyze the world to help stop this crisis.

India should accept disaster aid

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 23:28:00 +0200

It has been a few weeks since floods inundated Jammu and Kashmir, and the disaster response has not been equal to the needs. Millions of victims, including dozens of my relatives, continue to subsist in a state of desperation. Diseases are spreading and the damage to property is estimated at more than $1 billion.

Canada’s disaster assistance team ill-suited to help Ebola crisis, Harper says

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:18:00 +0200

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says Canada’s Disaster Assistance Response Team isn’t well-suited to be of much help in the unfolding Ebola crisis in West Africa

Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes off solomon Islands -USGS

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:49:00 +0200

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck off the Solomon Islands on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey reported. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the 0913 GMT quake, which occurred 93 miles (150 km) from the country's second largest town, Gizo, at a depth of 36 miles (58 km).

Advancing the state-of-the-art in seismic science

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 13:19:00 +0200

Data received from seismic monitoring stations coupled with information rapidly shared via smartphones and the Internet by those who experienced the south Napa temblor is serving to advance scientists' understanding of earthquakes as well as improving rapid response, according to Artie Rodgers of....

'Volcanic unrest' shakes California

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 03:42:00 +0200

A flurry of small earthquakes rumbling near the Mammoth Mountain Volcano, have been categorized as "volcanic unrest" by the United States Geological Survey.

Puissant séisme au large du Salvador et du Nicaragua

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 08:08:00 +0200

Un fort tremblement de terre d'une magnitude de 7,3 a été enregistré au large des côtes du Salvador, en Amérique centrale.

Le Japon aurait-il pu prévoir l'éruption du mont Ontake ?

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:37:00 +0200

VOLCANS - L'éruption du mont Ontake a déjà fait 36 morts. Elle pose la question des dangers que représentent les 40 volcans les plus actifs.

Volcanes serían obstáculo para reinicio de actividad nuclear en Japón

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 21:28:00 +0200

La erupción volcánica del fin de semana en el Monte Ontake podría fortalecer la campaña de activistas para que los 48 reactores de Japón se mantengan cerrados, pese a que la NRA ha dicho que dos reactores en el sur de Japón cumplen con las nuevas pautas de seguridad.

Tokyo consacre 5 % de son budget à la gestion des séismes, tsunamis et autres éruptions volcaniques

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:40:00 +0200

Les multiples catastrophes naturelles qui touchent le Japon chaque année lui coûtent très cher en vies humaines et en argent public.

Teste de um novo sistema de alerta de tsunamis em Setúbal Experiência faz parte de uma atividade europeia de investigação

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:07:00 +0200

Um novo Sistema de Alerta de Tsunamis, desenvolvido pelo Centro Comum de Investigação da Comissão Europeia (JRC), será testado em Setúbal (Portugal) no dia 2 de outubro de 2014. A experiência irá avaliar a eficácia da análise em tempo real do nível do mar em acionar automaticamente os alertas à população em risco.

La erupción del volcán Ontake causa 36 muertos

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 15:47:00 +0200

tokio - El número de muertos por la erupción del volcán Ontake, situado en el centro de Japón, ascendió ayer a 36, después de que los equipos de rescate localizaran cinco nuevos cuerpos cerca de la cima del monte, que se suman a los 31 encontrados en la víspera, informaron las autoridades niponas.

Setúbal testa sistema de alerta de tsunamis desenvolvido por centro europeu

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 15:07:00 +0200

Um novo Sistema de Alerta de Tsunamis, desenvolvido pelo Centro Comum de Investigação da Comissão Europeia (JRC), será testado em Setúbal (Portugal) na próxima quinta-feira, um ensaio que visa avaliar a eficácia da análise em tempo real do nível do mar em acionar automaticamente os alertas à população em risco.

Los Topos que surgieron del terremoto de Ciudad de México

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 13:15:00 +0200

A las 7:19 am del 19 de septiembre de 1985 los habitantes de Ciudad de México se despertaron por la fuerza. Un terremoto magnitud 8 en la escala de Richter azotaba el centro de la capital mexicana por tres interminables minutos. "La primera impresión que tengo es de ver la casa de enfrente, cómo se cae parte de la fachada.

COORDINACIONES REGIONALES PARA LA ALERTA TEMPRANA ANTE TSUNAMI

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 13:12:00 +0200

. Este lunes y martes, Nicaragua es la sede la III reunión del Grupo de Trabajo Intergubernamental de Centroamérica para la coordinación del Sistema de Alerta Temprana ante tsunamis en las costas del Océano Pacífico. El encuentro es de vital importancia para establecer acciones conjuntas de....

Research team helps develop new forecast systems for northern Gulf of Mexico

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 12:43:00 +0200

UMass Dartmouth School for Marine Science & Technology (SMAST) researchers, led by Dr. Changsheng Chen, have helped develop two new operational forecast systems that will significantly benefit a range of maritime activities including search and rescue, commercial and recreational boating, fishing....

Auswärtiges Amt: In diesem Krisenkeller werden Deutsche gerettet

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 11:12:00 +0200

Wenn Deutsche irgendwo auf der Welt in Gefahr geraten, werden im Hochsicherheitstrakt im Auswärtigen Amt alle Hebel in Bewegung gesetzt - streng geheim. Eine Tür ist sogar aus dickem Tresorstahl.

Auswärtiges Amt: In diesem Krisenkeller werden Deutsche gerettet

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 10:57:00 +0200

Wenn Deutsche irgendwo auf der Welt in Gefahr geraten, werden im Hochsicherheitstrakt im Auswärtigen Amt alle Hebel in Bewegung gesetzt - streng geheim. Eine Tür ist sogar aus dickem Tresorstahl.

Bercoff : les défaites aux élections passent, Hollande reste

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 10:29:00 +0200

André Bercoff est journaliste et écrivain. Son prochain livre Bernard Tapie, Marine Le Pen, la France et Moi paraît le 9 octobre 2014 chez First. Ingrate Corrèze, méchante Corrèze: qu'un sénateur UMP se fasse élire triomphalement dans le fief de François Hollande est pire qu'un crime: une faute.

Erupción del volcán Ontake provoca 36 muertos

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 06:45:00 +0200

La actividad del segundo volcán más grande de Japón mantiene en alerta a comunidades aledañas

Damnificados del terremoto ganan premio de diseño

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 06:25:00 +0200

Las viviendas, diseñadas por el arquitecto Alejandro Aravena, tienen la particularidad de facilitar la ampliación homogénea de la casa, sin alterar la estructura original, y por contar con paneles solares, lo que permite ahorrar energía. Con una sonrisa de lado a lado los vecinos de la Villa Verde....

Premium BildPlus Inhalt Tragödie der Anna Roos Vater starb im Tsunami, Mutter auf der Estonia

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 01:55:00 +0200

Die unglaubliche Geschichte der Anna Roos | Sie verlor ihre Mutter auf der Estonia, den Vater im Tsunami Heute vor 20 Jahren sank die Fähre mit 1000 Passagieren +++ Unglücksursache ungeklärt Vor 20 Jahren havariert eine Fähre vor der Südküste Finnlands.

Discuten en Nicaragua coordinaciones regionales para la alerta temprana ante tsunami

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 00:14:00 +0200

Este lunes y martes, Nicaragua es la sede la III reunión del Grupo de Trabajo Intergubernamental de Centroamérica para la coordinación del Sistema de Alerta Temprana ante tsunamis en las costas del Océano Pacífico. El encuentro es de vital importancia para establecer acciones conjuntas de faciliten....

Ascienden a 36 los muertos por la erupción del Monte Ontake en Japón

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 23:47:00 +0200

El número de heridos de diversa consideración que ha provocado la erupción se mantiene por el momento en 63, según informaron las autoridades niponas.

Erupción volcánica no evitará reapertura de nucleares: Japón

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 22:38:00 +0200

Suga respondió con un "no" tajante al ser preguntado, en rueda de prensa, sobre si el suceso afectará de algún modo a la reactivación de la planta de Sendai

Ya suman 36 muertos por erupción volcánica en Japón

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 22:38:00 +0200

Los equipos de emergencia recuperan más cuerpos de las inmediaciones del coloso; las operaciones de rescate se han suspendido por la incesante actividad volcánica

Maroc : voici les endroits les plus menacés par les tsunamis

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 21:59:00 +0200

Le magazine Jeune Afrique a publié il y a quelques jours, à l'occasion du sommet sur le climat organisé à l'ONU le 23 septembre dernier, la liste des 15 lieux les plus menacés par le réchauffement climatique en Afrique. Parmi ces lieux, deux se trouvent au Maroc.

Premium BildPlus Inhalt 28.09.2014 Tragödie der Anna Roos Vater starb im Tsunami, Mutter auf der Estonia

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 21:21:00 +0200

Vor 20 Jahren havariert eine Fähre vor der Südküste Finnlands. Beim Untergang der Estonia sterben 852 Menschen – es ist das schwerste Schiffsunglück der europäischen Nachkriegsgeschichte. Mit an Bord sind die Eltern der damals 19-jährigen Anna Roos. Ihre Mutter kommt in der eiskalten Ostsee um,....

Tsunami-ul din 2011, noi explicatii

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 20:40:00 +0200

Așa cum desigur vă mai amintiți, în urma unui cutremur major , produs ziua de 11 martie 2011, Japonia a fost lovită de un uriaș val tsunami, care în unele locuri a atins înălțimea de 40 m. Până acum nu s-a putut explica care a fost mecanismul care a stat în spatele producerii unor valuri tsunami atât de violente.

Giappone, frana sottomarina peggiorò effetti dello tsunami del 2011

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 19:31:00 +0200

Una gigantesca frana sottomarina potrebbe aver peggiorato notevolmente gli effetti dello spaventoso tsunami che investì le coste del Giappone l'11 marzo del 2011. A sostenerlo un gruppo di scienziati dell'Università di Tokyo. La maggior parte delle vittime e dei danni sono stati causati da onde alte....

Ascienden a 36 los muertos por la erupción del Monte Ontake en Japón

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 19:25:00 +0200

No obstante, sólo se ha confirmado oficialmente de momento la muerte de 10 personas, ya que la legislación japonesa no permite al personal de los equipos de emergencia certificar el fallecimiento, algo que solo puede hacer un médico. De este modo, los servicios sanitarios aún esperan a los pies del....

Ascienden a 36 los fallecidos por la erupción del Monte Ontake

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 18:52:00 +0200

El número de muertos por la erupción del Monte Ontake (centro de Japón) ascendió este lunes a 36, después de que los equipos de rescate localizaran cinco nuevos cuerpos cerca de la cima del monte, que se suman a los 31 encontrados en la víspera, informaron las autoridades niponas.

JAPON • L'éruption soudaine du volcan Ontake inquiète le pays

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 18:48:00 +0200

Le réveil soudain du volcan a piégé une quarantaine de randonneurs. A moyen terme, les risques volcaniques augmentent et peuvent aussi gêner la relance des réacteurs nucléaires annoncée par le gouvernement.

Bercoff : les défaites aux élections passent, Hollande reste

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 17:51:00 +0200

FIGAROVOX/HUMEUR - Pour André Bercoff la nouvelle défaite du PS aux élections sénatoriales n'ébranlera pas le président de la République. Protégé par les institutions, François Hollande devrait, selon lui, terminer son mandat. André Bercoff est journaliste et écrivain.

Ebola-Epidemie: Das globale Versagen

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 17:41:00 +0200

Seit einem halben Jahr wütet das Ebola-Virus in Westafrika. Mit hunderttausenden Fällen muss inzwischen gerechnet werden, weil die frühen Hilferufe im Rest der Welt kaum jemanden interessierten.

Ascienden a 36 los muertos por erupción de volcán japonés Ontake

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 17:01:00 +0200

El segundo volcán más alto de Japón comenzó a expulsar humo, rocas y cenizas en la madrugada del sábado y desde entonces ha continuado emanando residuos.

Ascienden a 36 los muertos por la erupción del Monte Ontake en Japón

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 16:53:00 +0200

Los servicios sanitarios aún esperan a los pies del volcán la llegada de la mayoría de cuerpos, los cuales están bajando poco a poco los operativos de rescate.

Le Japon est-il préparé aux risques d'éruption ?

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 15:57:00 +0200

Les volcans, un danger, mais pas une priorité. Il est un des symboles du Japon. Un magnifique cône inscrit au patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco. Mais...

Ascienden a 36 los fallecidos por la erupción del Monte Ontake en Japón

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 15:54:00 +0200

No obstante, sólo se ha confirmado oficialmente de momento la muerte de diez personas , ya que la legislación japonesa no permite al personal de los equipos de emergencia certificar el fallecimiento, algo que sólo puede hacer un médico. Las operaciones de rescate se tuvieron que volver a cancelar....

Ascienden a 36 los muertos por la erupción del Monte Ontake en Japón

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 15:36:00 +0200

El número de muertos por la erupción del volcán Ontake (centro de Japón) ascendió hoy a 36, después de que los equipos de rescate localizaran cinco nuevos cuerpos cerca de la cima del monte, que se suman a los 31 encontrados en la víspera, informaron las autoridades niponas. No obstante, sólo se ha confirmado oficialmente [.

Japón dice que la erupción volcánica no evitará la reapertura de nucleares

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 15:19:00 +0200

El Gobierno de Japón considera que la erupción del volcán Ontake, que se teme haya causado más de 30 muertos, no afectará a la futura reapertura de la central nuclear de Sendai.

Ascienden a 36 los muertos por la erupción de volcán en Japón

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 14:49:00 +0200

Ascienden a 36 los muertos por la erupción en Japón

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 14:17:00 +0200

El número de muertos por la erupción del volcán Ontake (centro de Japón) ascendió hoy a 36, después de que los equipos de rescate localizaran cinco nuevos cuerpos cerca de la cima del monte.

Ascienden a 36 los muertos por la erupción del Monte Ontake en Japón

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:47:00 +0200

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Ascienden a 36 los muertos por la erupción del Monte Ontake en Japón

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:36:00 +0200

No obstante, sólo se ha confirmado oficialmente de momento la muerte de diez personas, ya que la legislación japonesa no permite al personal de los equipos de emergencia certificar el fallecimiento, algo que solo puede hacer un médico. De este modo, los servicios sanitarios aún esperan a los pies....

Al menos 36 muertos tras la erupción del volcán Ontake en Japón

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:26:00 +0200

El Ontake es el segundo mayor volcán de Japón, detrás del Monte Fuji El volcán japonés Ontake entra en erupción causando un muerto

Ascienden a 36 los muertos por la erupción del Monte Ontake en Japón

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:21:00 +0200

Tokio, 29 sep (EFE).- El número de muertos por la erupción del volcán Ontake (centro de Japón) ascendió hoy a 36, después de que los equipos de rescate localizaran cinco nuevos cuerpos cerca de la cima del monte, que se suman a los 31 encontrados en la víspera, informaron las autoridades niponas.

Ascienden a 36 los muertos por la erupción del Monte Ontake en Japón

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:19:00 +0200

Japón dice que la erupción volcánica no evitará la reapertura de nucleares

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:17:00 +0200

El Gobierno de Japón considera que la erupción del volcán Ontake, que se teme haya causado más de 30 muertos, no afectará a la futura reapertura de la central nuclear de Sendai, explicó hoy el portavoz del Ejecutivo, Yoshihide Suga. Suga respondió con un "no" tajante al ser preguntado, en rueda de....

Ascienden a 36 los muertos por la erupción del Monte Ontake en Japón

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:17:00 +0200

Encuentran otros cinco muertos por la erupción del volcán japonés Ontake

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 10:59:00 +0200

Los servicios de rescate japoneses han encontrado otros cinco cuerpos más sin vida cerca de la cima del monte Ontake, en el centro de Japón, por lo que el número de víctimas mortales causadas por la erupción del volcán podría situarse este lunes en 36, ha informado la cadena pública NHK, mientras....

Encuentran otros cinco muertos por la erupción del volcán japonés Ontake

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 10:06:00 +0200

Japón: no habrá atraso en la reapertura de central nuclear

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 09:22:00 +0200

El Gobierno de Japón considera que la erupción del volcán Ontake, que se teme haya causado más de 30 muertos, no afectará a la futura reapertura de Sendai

Japón dice que la erupción volcánica no evitará la reapertura de nucleares

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 09:10:00 +0200

Japón dice que la erupción volcánica no evitará la reapertura de nucleares

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 09:03:00 +0200

Tokio, 29 sep (EFE).- El Gobierno de Japón considera que la erupción del volcán Ontake, que se teme haya causado más de 30 muertos, no afectará a la futura reapertura de la central nuclear de Sendai, explicó hoy el portavoz del Ejecutivo, Yoshihide Suga.

Jap�n dice que la erupci�n volc�nica no evitar� la reapertura de...

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 08:53:00 +0200

El Gobierno de Jap�n considera que la erupci�n del volc�n Ontake, que se teme haya causado m�s de 30 muertos, no afectar� a la futura reapertura de la central nuclear de Sendai, explic� hoy el portavoz del Ejecutivo, Yoshihide Suga. Suga respondi� con un "no" tajante al ser preguntado, en rueda de....

Le Front national entre au Sénat qui bascule à droite

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 08:46:00 +0200

Les élections partielles du dimanche 28 septembre ont modifié la majorité de la Chambre haute, où centristes et UMP détiennent désormais la majorité des sièges.

Marino alega que lo echaron de la Armada por gordito

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 07:26:00 +0200

El hombre, quien terminó en el sicólogo por el despido, será indemnizado con 20 palos por daño moral.

Haiti: Haïti- Politique : Alerte sur d’éventuelles violences dans le contexte pré-électoral

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 06:58:00 +0200

Source: AlterPresse Country: Haiti P-au-P, 25 sept. 2015 [AlterPresse] --- Le Collectif des universitaires citoyens (Cuci) met en garde contre un éventuel massacre dans le contexte pré-électoral, à partir d’une étude réalisée sur des paroles véhiculées dans les médias par les protagonistes politiques (les pouvoirs exécutif et législatif).

Colombia: Colombia to become a “champion” on IDRL

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 06:58:00 +0200

Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies Country: Colombia By Hugo Cahueñas Over the last several years, Colombia has become increasingly engaged in strengthening its legal and procedural frameworks for regulating international disaster response (IDRL).

Earthquake jolts north-east region of Japan

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 06:31:00 +0200

The earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale hit Tokachi Oki region of Japan

U.S. troops arrive in West Africa to help fight Ebola outbreak

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 02:48:00 +0200

Military engineers begin construction of field hospital, improvements to airport

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Sun, 28 Sep 2014 23:54:00 +0200

Food guilt at epidemic levels, psychologist warns

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 23:29:00 +0200

The number of people who feel guilty about their food choices is at epidemic levels, a clinical psychologist has warned.

Four days later: ‘Fukushima 50′ recount start of nuclear crisis

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 20:46:00 +0200

This is the 13th in a series on the Fukushima nuclear catastrophe based on the accounts of people who struggled to contain the crisis in ...

Le FN fait son entrée dans un Sénat qui bascule à droite

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 20:38:00 +0200

L'opposition de droite a reconquis dimanche le Sénat, après une parenthèse de trois ans à gauche inédite sous la Ve République. Dans ce temps-là, le Front national fait son entrée à la haute assemblée pour la première fois de son histoire avec deux élus. Les 158.

Sri Lanka seeks to trademark cinnamon success

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 20:26:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Ten years after the Asian tsunami devastated Sarath Kumara's cinnamon plantation in Sri Lanka, forcing him to start over with nothing, the farmer faces a new threat from further afield.

La droite reconquiert le Sénat, où le FN fait son entrée

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 19:56:00 +0200

L'opposition de droite a reconquis dimanche le Sénat, après une parenthèse de trois ans à gauche inédite sous la Ve République, tandis que le Front national fait son entrée à la haute assemblée pour la première fois de son histoire avec deux élus. Les 158.

'Naya Pakistan', old rhetoric: Tsunami to advance to Mianwali, Multan

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 19:22:00 +0200

LAHORE: The crowd was large, the atmosphere was charged, but the PTI tsunami in Lahore brought almost nothing new to the protest table. Reiterating points that have been raised many times over the last 45 days, PTI leaders and Chairman Imran Khan delivered speeches on Sunday that meandered from....

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Sun, 28 Sep 2014 19:18:00 +0200

Terremoto oggi M3.2 tra Giuncugnano e Minucciano (Lucca) alle 13:21 del 28 settembre 2014 in Toscana

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 18:42:00 +0200

Una scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 3.2 della scala Richter seguita da una scossa 2.1 è stata registrata oggi dai sismografi dell'Istituto Nazionale di geofisica e vulcanologia (INGV) in Toscana in provincia di Lucca nel distretto sismico Alpi Apuane.

17:55 Mindestens acht Tote nach Erdbeben in Peru

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 18:33:00 +0200

Schweriner Volkszeitung 2014-08-25 16:08 Erdbeben: Erdbeben-Experten schätzen eine Milliarde Dollar Schaden Nach dem schwersten Erdbeben seit 25 Jahren in Nordkalifornien gehen die Aufräumarbeiten voran. Rund 170 Menschen wurden im Krankenhaus ... Die Aufräumarbeiten sollen laut Behörden noch rund eine Woche andauern.

A la recherche des traces de Fukushima : une expédition du Rosatom part pour les îles Kouriles

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 17:30:00 +0200

Les spécialistes de l’agence russe Rosatom sont partis étudier près des îles Kouriles les conséquences de l'accident sur la centrale nucléaire Fukushima en 2011. Pendant 28 jours, les membres de l'expédition chercheront les traces des rejets qui sont restées, probablement, dans cette région après l'accident sur la centrale nucléaire japonaise.

Les fantômes de Fukushima

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:26:00 +0200

Dans le no man's land radioactif autour des ruines de la centrale nucléaire de Fukushima, au Japon, on ne trouve que des villes fantômes, toujours évacuées trois ans et demi après le séisme et le tsunami meurtriers de mars 2011. La vie est suspendue pour plus de 100 000 habitants de la région,....

Terremoto de 5,4 grados en Chile

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:19:00 +0200

Un temblor de 5,4 grados de magnitud sacudió hoy las regiones de Maule y Biobío, en el centro y sur de Chile, sin causar víctimas o daños de consideración, según dijeron las autoridades. La sacudida de tierra ocurrió a las 05.46 horas (08.46 GMT) y su epicentro se localizó en el mar, a 68 kilómetros .

Japan Volcanic Eruption Death Toll Mount Ontake Passes 30

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 11:48:00 +0200

Ash was thrown up to 10km into the air and vast clouds billowed 3km down the mountainside, burying everything in their path to a depth of up to 20 inches. The ash enveloped fleeing hikers, many of whom had climbed the mountain to admire the autumn colours. Some captured the terrifying scenes on video and camera as they fled.

As radiation levels soared at Fukushima No. 1, plant chief Yoshida rescinded evacuation order

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 11:34:00 +0200

This is the 11th in a series on the Fukushima nuclear catastrophe based on the accounts of people who struggled to contain the crisis in ...

Plaidoyer pour la création d’un observatoire national de risques

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 11:14:00 +0200

Le Syndicat national des ingénieurs agréés en génie civil et bâtiment (Snia-GCB) a appelé hier, à partir de Boumerdès, à la création d’un observatoire de risques pour se prémunir contre les catastrophes naturelles.

Terremoto oggi M2.6 in Campania a Salerno nel Cilento alle 09:06 del 28 settembre 2014

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 10:35:00 +0200

Una scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 2.6 della scala Richter seguita da una scossa 2.1 è stata registrata oggi dai sismografi dell'Istituto Nazionale di geofisica e vulcanologia (INGV) in Campania in provincia di Salerno nel distretto sismico Cilento. Il sisma è stato registrato stamattina....

Sri Lanka seeks to trademark cinnamon spice success

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 09:03:00 +0200

HIKKADUWA (SRI LANKA) - Ten years after the Asian tsunami devastated Sarath Kumara's cinnamon plantation in Sri Lanka, forcing him to start over with nothing, the farmer faces a new threat from further afield.

Más de 40 heridos en erupción volcánica en Japón

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 08:19:00 +0200

Entre las 42 personas afectadas, algunas de ellas de manera grave, siete perdieron el conocimiento según la policía y bomberos. Al menos 11 muertos por erupción de volcán en Indonesia Aumentan víctimas por erupción y tsunami en Indonesia leer más

La erupción del volcán Ontake deja un muerto y una treintena de heridos en Japón

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 18:58:00 +0200

Madrid, (Europa Press).- Al menos una persona ha muerto y más de 30 han resultado heridas de gravedad por la erupción del volcán Ontake en el centro de Japón, según informaron fuentes de seguridad a la cadena japonesa NHK, mientras 41 personas permanecen...

Moderate earthquake hits Sunda Straits, no tsunami threat detected

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 18:11:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 on the Richter scale occurred at 10.39pm Saturday in the Sunda Straits, Indonesia.

George Clooney e Amal. L’union sarà fatal?

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 17:59:00 +0200

VENEZIA - C’era una volta la bella Amal Ramzi Alamuddin, nata a Beirut in una famiglia molto facoltosa il 3 febbraio 1978, attivista e autrice britannico-libanese, oggi risiedente a Londra dove lavora come avvocato specializzato in diritto internazionale, nei diritti umani e nell’ estradizione.

Erupción de volcán en Japón causa un muerto y 30 heridos

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 17:47:00 +0200

Caracas, 27 Sep. AVN.- Una persona murió y más de 30 resultaron heridas de gravedad debido a la erupción del volcán Ontake en el centro de Japón, al tiempo que 41 individuos permanecen atrapados en la cima. Ontake, ubicado entre las prefecturas de Nagano y Gifu, estalló en torno al mediodía de este....

Gempa 5,1 SR Guncang Lampung

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 17:26:00 +0200

Gempa bumi dengan kekuatan 5,1 SR mengguncang Pesawaran, Lampung. Gempa ini tidak berpotensi tsunami.

La erupción del monte Ontake causa un muerto y más de 30 heridos graves en el centro de Japón

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 17:15:00 +0200

Al menos una persona ha fallecido y más de 30 han resultado heridas de gravedad por la erupción del monte Ontake en el centro de Japón, según informaron fuentes de seguridad a la cadena japonesa NHK, mientras 41 personas permanecen todavía atrapadas en la cima.

La erupción del Ontake deja un muerto y 30 heridos graves en Japón

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 17:03:00 +0200

Le fil d'"Ariane", nouvel outil pour pister les touristes en zone de crise

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 15:53:00 +0200

Paris (AFP) Tremblement de terre, tsunami, inondations. Mais aussi Ebola, guerres, attentats... Face à ces dangers, l'un des casse-tête pour les pays est d'avertir et de localiser leurs ressortissants dans la zone concernée, touristes compris. "Par les registres consulaires, on sait assez bien ce....

Le fil d'"Ariane", nouvel outil pour pister les touristes en zone de crise

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 15:33:00 +0200

Vuelve a fallar el sistema de procesado de agua radiactiva de Fukushima

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 15:30:00 +0200

Tokio, 27 sep (EFE).- La accidentada central nuclear de Fukushima ha vuelto a desactivar temporalmente su sistema de descontaminación de agua radiactiva debido a un nuevo fallo técnico, informó la operadora de la central, Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO).

Le fil d'"Ariane", nouvel outil pour pister les touristes en zone de crise

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 15:20:00 +0200

Espectacular erupción del volcán Ontake en Japón

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 15:07:00 +0200