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Fri, 31 Oct 2014 20:08:00 +0100

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has sent medical teams to support the government-led earthquake and tsunami response in Japan. Our teams are running mobile clinics and conducting needs assessments, which will determine the full scope of MSF's response.

How people respond to a catastrophe on social media

Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:50:00 +0100

When an earthquake hits, it makes more than just seismic waves. Extreme events such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and terrorist attacks also produce waves of immediate online social interactions, in the form of Tweets, that offer insights into the event itself and to broader questions of how communities of people respond to disaster.

Fukushima and Japanese health

Thu, 30 Oct 2014 16:44:00 +0100

. Friday 31st October, 2014. UN_ACTION_NEEDED/ Dear Friends, As the first article below shows, Doctors in Japan are being. prevented from reporting radiation-related illnesses. Fukushima Daiichi, the nuclear reactor complex wrecked by the. earthquake/tsunami of March 2011, continues to spew. radioactivity into the air and groundwater- the rate has.

Japan: East Japan: Libraries for People with Disabilities

Thu, 30 Oct 2014 13:07:00 +0100

Source: Association for Aid and Relief Japan Country: Japan Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) has been setting up libraries and providing books to facilities for people with disabilities that were struck by the Great East Japan Earthquake in the prefectures of Fukushima, Miyagi and Iwate.

National › Survey shows 2,860 public schools at risk from tsunami damage

Thu, 30 Oct 2014 01:00:00 +0100

A nationwide survey conducted by the Education Ministry in May has revealed that 2,860 public schools are at risk from tsunami damage. Following the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster, the ministry ordered the survey as part of a tsunami response plan aimed at improving the safety of public....

World: IFRC and Japan commit to reduce disaster risks around the world

Wed, 29 Oct 2014 21:02:00 +0100

Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies Country: Japan, World More than three years after the earthquake and tsunami that killed over 16,000 people and displaced 260,000, communities evacuated from the area surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant are still counting the cost of the disaster.

2,860 public schools in Japan at risk from massive tsunami: survey

Wed, 29 Oct 2014 02:24:00 +0100

As many as 2,860 public schools in Japan are at risk of being affected by tsunami of a magnitude estimated as possible, a government survey ...

Japan nuclear plant gets approval to restart, over 3 years after Fukushima

Tue, 28 Oct 2014 09:00:00 +0100

A town in southwest Japan on Tuesday approved the restart of a nuclear power station, another step forward in Japan's fraught process of reviving a

Exhibit to allow visitors to pick up tips on disaster preparedness

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 15:06:00 +0100

The Go-To Site for Filipinos Everywhere. Exhibit to allow visitors to pick up tips on disaster preparedness In a country commonly frequented by typhoons and other natural calamities, it is important to develop a sound and efficient disaster preparedness plan.

Watercraft lost in tsunami being returned to its owner

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:52:00 +0100

When Danielle Lampe came across a yellow Yamaha personal watercraft on a small island in the remote Johnston Atoll, she knew that despite the craft's beat-up appearance, it possessed a nugget of cultural and scientific value.

Fukushima elects new governor in first election since 2011 disasters

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:28:00 +0100

Former Fukushima Vice Gov. Masao Uchibori was elected governor in a landslide Sunday in the prefecture’s first gubernatorial campaign since the 2011 natural and nuclear ...

Ex-vice governor wins Fukushima gubernatorial election

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 04:07:00 +0100

Former Fukushima Vice Gov. Masao Uchibori won the Fukushima gubernatorial election Sunday, the first since the 2011 nuclear disaster in the prefecture. Reconstruction from the ...

National › Japan to issue disaster response guidelines for foreign tourists

Sun, 26 Oct 2014 23:26:00 +0100

The Japan Tourism Agency plans to issue multilingual guidelines for disaster response for foreign tourists in Japan. The agency said it will work closely with local governments and tourism centers around the country. As the number of foreign visitors to Japan continues to increase (more than 10....

Volcano could leave Japan 'extinct' within next 100 years: experts

Sun, 26 Oct 2014 18:48:00 +0100

Japan could be wiped off the map by a massive volcanic eruption in the next century, experts have claimed. Scientists at Kobe University say it is "not an overstatement" to predict a natural disaster could leave Japan "extinct," reports the New Zealand Herald.

Ex-vice governor likely to win Fukushima gubernatorial election

Sun, 26 Oct 2014 17:30:00 +0100

Former Fukushima Vice Gov. Masao Uchibori appeared set for victory in the Fukushima gubernatorial election Sunday, the first since the 2011 nuclear disaster in the ...

Japan ‘extinct’? Huge volcanic eruption could wipe out country

Sun, 26 Oct 2014 16:54:00 +0100

Scientists at Kobe University have been analysing the risk of a natural disaster.

Volcano could leave Japan 'extinct' in next century - study

Sun, 26 Oct 2014 06:27:00 +0100

Japan could be wiped off the face of the earth by a massive volcanic eruption some time in the next century killing almost all of its 127million inhabitants, according to a new study.Experts analysing the eruption patterns of volcanoes...

Japan could be destroyed within 100 years in volcanic eruption, scientists claim

Sat, 25 Oct 2014 18:08:00 +0200

Researchers from Kobe University, Japan, say it is 'no overstatement' to say that an eruption could kill 95 per cent of the country's 127million inhabitants, and that the disaster could happen 'at any moment'.

Japan could be destroyed within 100 years in volcanic eruption, scientists claim

Sat, 25 Oct 2014 16:51:00 +0200

Japan could be destroyed within the next 100 years in giant volcanic eruption, scientists claim

Sat, 25 Oct 2014 14:19:00 +0200

Japan could be destroyed within the next 100 years in giant volcanic eruption, scientists claim

Sat, 25 Oct 2014 13:42:00 +0200

World: Tsunami Warning Exercise in North-Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean

Fri, 24 Oct 2014 05:10:00 +0200

Source: UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Country: World Four tsunami simulations will be staged by the countries around the Mediterranean and North-Eastern Atlantic from 28 to 30 October. The purpose of the exercise is to test the reactivity of the countries taking part in the....

JAPAN - For the bishop of Niigata, charity is the right tool for new evangelisation in Japan

Thu, 23 Oct 2014 12:47:00 +0200

After a summer of activities on behalf of Caritas Internationalis, the bishop opened the new year with a pastoral visit to his diocese. Rising number of migrants and the decline of the native population are "challenges for the pastoral ministry, which needs a greater impetus.

Hawaiian Islands at 'Mammoth' Tsunami Risk Caused by Mega Earthquake, Debris Study Reveals

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 15:12:00 +0200

Analysis of marine debris from Makauwahi sinkhole in Kauai shows giant tsunami could hit Hawaii

Arenui - Gamefishing in the Far North and Three Kings

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:51:00 +0200

We had been keeping in touch with the fishing through reports on the site and Geoff had been on back to back trips so we were aware that the marlin fishing was hard. In fact it seemed to go very quiet after the terrible earthquake and tsunami in Japan and we wondered if that may have had something to do with it.

Global surge of great earthquakes from 2004 to 2014: Implications for Cascadia

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

10/21/14 Earthquakes Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments The last ten years have been a remarkable time for great earthquakes. Since December 2004 there have been no less than eighteen quakes of Mw8.0 or greater — a rate of more than twice that seen from 1900 to mid-2004.

An ancient tsunami wrecked Hawaii; it could happen again

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

Brooks Hays HONOLULU, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Researchers say new evidence suggests a tsunami three times as big as the largest in modern history (a 30-foot wave) devastated Hawaii some 500 years ago.

A global surge of great earthquakes from 2004-2014 and implications for Cascadia

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 17:54:00 +0200

The last ten years have been a remarkable time for great earthquakes. Since December 2004 there have been no less than 18 quakes of Mw8.0 or greater – a rate of more than twice that seen from 1900 to mid-2004. Hundreds of thousands of lives have been lost and massive damage has resulted from these great earthquakes.

Weather Gang: Evidence of a ‘monster tsunami’ has been found in Hawaii, and it could happen again

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 17:24:00 +0200

The deadly 1946 tsunami pales in comparison to the 30-foot tsunami that roared ashore on the island of Kaua’i about 500 years ago, researchers have confirmed.

Handicrafts of Tohoku to be displayed in Vietnam

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:06:00 +0200

Japan’s exhibition featuring beautiful handicrafts and traditional techniques of Tohoku craftsmen will take place in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi from late this month.

Ride like a royal aboard an elephant in Thailand

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 00:13:00 +0200

The vantage point offers spectacular views of mist-shrouded jungles – and comes with a free shower

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....

Despite protests, U.S. Osprey planes take part in Wakayama disaster drill

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 10:19:00 +0200

Despite protests from local people who questioned the safety of the tilt-rotor aircraft, two U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey planes took part in a tsunami ...

Japan minister's quitting a hitch, but won't affect reactor restart

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 09:36:00 +0200

Japan's plan to restart nuclear reactors shut down after the Fukushima disaster will not be affected by Monday's resignation of the industry min

Urgent Provider 2014 Prepares Sailors to Respond to Crises

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 07:16:00 +0200

Active and Reserve Sailors from multiple East Coast commands gathered at Naval Station Mayport, Oct. 16, for Urgent Provider 2014, a three-day humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise hosted by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet.

The city where time has stopped

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 07:04:00 +0200

NEARLY four years ago, the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl struck Japan. Now one Aussie tells us what life is really like inside the disaster zone.

15,800 areas in Japan face isolation in disasters

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 05:33:00 +0200

At least 15,827 local communities nationwide - especially those in mountainous regions - could become isolated in the event of earthquakes, landslides and other disasters because roads and telephone communications could be severed, according to a survey by The Yomiuri Shimbun

Life in Japan’s ‘nuclear wasteland’

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 04:48:00 +0200

NEARLY four years ago, the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl struck Japan. Now one Aussie tells us what life is really like inside the disaster zone.

National › 2 U.S. Osprey aircraft take part in tsunami drill amid protests

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 01:14:00 +0200

Two U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft took part in a tsunami disaster drill in Japan on Sunday, despite protests from local people who question the safety of the tilt-rotor aircraft. It was the first time that the combat troop carrier has been used in a disaster drill organized by…

US Osprey planes in tsunami drill despite Japanese protests

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 00:12:00 +0200

Two US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey planes took part in a tsunami disaster drill in Japan yesterday, despite protests from local people who question the safety of the tilt-rotor aircraft.

US Osprey Aircraft in Japan Tsunami Drill Amid Protests

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 19:02:00 +0200

Two US Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys took part in a tsunami disaster drill in Japan on Sunday, despite protests from local people who question the safety of the tilt-rotor aircraft.

2 U.S. military Ospreys take part in disaster drill in Wakayama

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 11:21:00 +0200

Two MV-22 Osprey aircraft of the U.S. Marine Corps took part in a tsunami disaster drill in Wakayama Prefecture south of Osaka on Sunday, marking the first time the tilt-rotor combat troop carrier has been used in a disaster exercise organized by a local government.

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....

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 07:53:00 +0200

Update: 5:10PM Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters.

Over 5,000 locals registered to take part in recent earthquake drill

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 02:36:00 +0200

By B. Chen blue@samoanews.com This past Thursday, October 16 at 10:16 a.m., a total of 5,059 local residents were registered for the Great American Samoa Shake Out - the largest earthquake drill in US history, according to information from their official website

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.

The Life Seeder: Sakai City’s answer to natural calamities

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 06:34:00 +0200

SAKAI CITY, Japan Established in 1950, Japanese company Shigi Shipbuilding co. is at the frontier of humanity’s survival against natural calamities, specifically, tsunamis that cause massive damage to properties and result in numerous deaths yearly. “It is difficult for the local....

Facebook 'Safety Check' lets users post they're safe in disaster

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:29:00 +0200

As severe storms spread across much of the southeast and Atlantic coastline, Facebook announced the release of Safety Check, an application that instantly allows user to notify family and friends they are safe following a natural disaster.

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.

Facebook's new feature lets loved ones know you're safe in a disaster

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 14:05:00 +0200

With Safety Check, you can tell your friends you're okay if you're caught up in a major emergency

Great ShakeOut: How To Survive An Earthquake

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 12:34:00 +0200

More than 10 million Californians are taking part in Great ShakeOut drills to prepare communities across the state for the next big earthquake. They are joined by 15 million more in other states and around the world. There are several hundred known faults in California, including the San Andreas....

Facebook Safety Check will help tell friends you're safe during disasters

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 10:28:00 +0200

New feature will be a quick way to signify your status and check that friends and family arent in harms way Facebook has added a new feature that will make it easier for people to check that friends are safe when caught up in natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis.

Makabayan bloc files House resolution to terminate US-PH Visiting Forces Agreement

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 10:21:00 +0200

This incident shows that the US-PH Visiting Forces Agreement is unmistakably an affront to the State’s sovereign power to enforce its laws within its territory and makes a mockery of our justice system.” – Makabayan bloc House Resolution no. 17

Facebook 'Safety Check' lets users post their safe in disaster

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 06:42:00 +0200

Facebook creates ‘Safety Check’ tool for disasters

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 06:26:00 +0200

NEW YORK Facebook is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family they are safe during or after natural disasters. ‘‘Safety Check’’ will be available worldwide for the social network’s 1.32 billion users on computers and mobile devices. This includes the basic ‘‘feature’’ phones many....

Technology › Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 00:42:00 +0200

Facebook is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters. The tool, called "Safety Check," will be available worldwide to the social network's 1.32 billion users on computers and mobile devices.

Safety Check lets Facebook users tell friends they’re OK during natural disaster

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 00:29:00 +0200

. Image via Facebook. Social network Facebook has unveiled a new feature that helps users communicate with loved ones at times of disaster or crisis. Having determined that a person might be in an affected area via his or her listed place of residence, Nearby Friends app, or city where they are....

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 00:14:00 +0200

Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters.

Facebook launches 'Safety Check' that lets loved ones know you're safe

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 22:16:00 +0200

New tool notifies family and friends back home that travelers are okay in the event of a natural disaster.

Facebook launches ‘I’m safe’ notification tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 21:57:00 +0200

Facebook is to launch a “safety check” tool which will allow users to notify their family and friends that they're safe following a natural disaster or emergency. The feature will be available to the site's 1.32 billion users. The internet giant began working on the tool after the Japan earthquake and tsunami in 2011.

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 21:14:00 +0200

FILE - A Facebook log is displayed on the screen of an iPad, in this Wednesday, May 16, 2012 file photo taken in New York. Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters. The tool, called "Safety Check," will be available worldwide to the social network's 1.

Disaster roster: OMG, are YOU SAFE? I dunno. Check Facebook

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 20:27:00 +0200

That bizarre situation could soon be one of the ways in which feckless Facebookers respond to disaster after the social network unveiled its new "safety check" feature. According to Zuck's spin doctors, people don't rely on the police, UN or even the Thunderbirds when disaster strikes. No, no, no. They flock to Facebook.

Facebook's new feature will allow users to let friends know they are OK

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 20:11:00 +0200

People often use Facebook as a way to check on their friends or family when those people may be in an area that has been hit by a hurricane, an earthquake, a tornado or some other disaster.Now, Facebook has announced a new feature that will immediately and easily allow its users to tell family and....

Facebook unveils 'Safety Check' to inform friends in natural disaster

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

Facebook has developed a new tool called Safety Check for people to easily inform their friends and family they are OK if they are in an area affected by a natural disaster.

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....

Facebook unveils 'safety check' for emergencies

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

Facebook has unveiled a "safety check" tool to allow users to alert friends and family about their status in emergencies, a system developed after the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami."We want to provide a helpful tool that people...

Facebook unveils 'safety check' for disaster efforts

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 19:34:00 +0200

Facebook has unveiled a "safety check" tool to allow users to alert friends and family about their status in emergencies, a system developed after the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami.

Facebook unveils 'safety check' for disaster efforts

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 19:14:00 +0200

WASHINGTON - Facebook has unveiled a "safety check" tool to allow users to alert friends and family about their status in emergencies, a system developed after the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami.

I'm OK, mom! Facebook launches new 'safety check'

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:24:00 +0200

Facebook's new 'safety check' tool will allows users to notify friends and family that they are safe.

Facebook Unveils Tool For Alerting Friends of Your Safety During Natural Disaster

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:16:00 +0200

In the wake of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan in 2011, a team of Japanese Facebook engineers went to work on tools that would help people connect and communicate with friends and family in the event of other natural disasters. These tools were available only in Japan, but now, this....

Obama cancels trips to focus on Ebola

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:07:00 +0200

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Facebook Rolls Out 'Safety Check' Feature to Connect Loved Ones in Times of Crises

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:04:00 +0200

Facebook Rolls Out 'Safety Check' Feature to Connect Loved Ones in Times of Crises

Facebook launches Safety Check tool for users affected by major disaster

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:56:00 +0200

Facebook wants to know that you're safe and sound. After a major disaster or crisis -- say, an earthquake or a hurricane -- friends and family often scramble to locate and get updates from loved ones who might have been affected. Now the world's largest social network is stepping in to help that process.

Obama cancels trips to focus on Ebola

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:28:00 +0200

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:20:00 +0200

Facebook is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters.

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:18:00 +0200

Facebook says the Safety Check tool will make it easier for people to tell people they are OK after earthquakes and other disasters

Facebook unveils 'safety check' for disaster efforts

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:12:00 +0200

Facebook will use a user's smartphone location to determine if someone is affected by a catastrophe, while allowing people to correct any location mistakes.

Facebook creates safety feature for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:53:00 +0200

Facebook makes it easier than ever to let friends and family know you're ok if a natural disaster strikes

Facebook rolls out new Safety Check feature

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:50:00 +0200

The social networking site was inspired by the way people used technology and social media in the wake of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:48:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) - Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters.

Facebook creates tool to communicate with family in natural disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:43:00 +0200

NEW YORK >> Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters. The tool, called "Safety Check," will be available worldwide to the social network's 1.32 billion users on computers and mobile devices.

System inspired by Japan disaster: Facebook unveils 'safety check' for disaster efforts

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:34:00 +0200

Facebook has unveiled a "safety check" tool to allow users to alert friends and family about their status in emergencies, a system developed after the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami.

Facebook unveils 'safety check' for disaster efforts

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

October 16, 2014 9:55 PM WASHINGTON (AFP) - Facebook has unveiled a "safety check" tool to allow users to alert friends and family about their status in emergencies, a system developed after the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami.

Facebook’s New “Safety Check” Feature Lets You Tell Friends And Family You’re Okay After A Major Disaster

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:13:00 +0200

With over 1.3 billion users connected to its network on a monthly basis, Facebook is able to leverage its massive scale for good. It’s put those capabilities to use in the past to encourage users to vote or register to be an organ donor, but today the company announced something applicable to an....

'Great California ShakeOut' set for 10:16 a.m.

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

LOS ANGELES - Millions of residents in the Southland and throughout the state are expected to "drop, cover and hold on" today as part of an annual earthquake preparedness drill aimed at ensuring people are ready for the "big one." About 3.3 million people in Los Angeles County have registered to....

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:49:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) Facebook Inc is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters.

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:49:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) Facebook Inc is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters.

Facebook creates ‘Safety Check’ tool for natural disasters

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

NEW YORK Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters. The tool, called ‘‘Safety Check,’’ will be available worldwide to the social network’s 1.32 billion users on computers and mobile devices.

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

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

Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters. The tool, called “Safety Check,” will be available world...

Animals have built-in seismic early-warning mechanism: Scientists

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 14:58:00 +0200

10/16/14 Seismic early warnings Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments Unusual animal behaviors (UABs) have been observed before large natural disasters including earthquakes, but these animals’ “early warning” mechanisms have not been scientifically identified.

Facebook rolls out Safety Check for natural disasters: Feature lets you tell friends and family you are safe in an emergency

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 14:18:00 +0200

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced 'Safety Check' (shown) while in Japan. If you are in a zone affected by a natural disaster it asks if you're okay.

When disaster strikes, Safety Check lets people know you're OK... via Facebook

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 14:05:00 +0200

In times of natural disaster and chaos, people are increasingly turning to social media for news and updates. But while Facebook is a handy way to keep up to date with the latest news about Ebola, earthquakes, and other problems, it's also a valuable means of checking up on loved ones to make sure they're OK.

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:59:00 +0200

Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters.

Facebook launches 'Safety Check' tool to notify friends you are...

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:48:00 +0200

NEW YORK – Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters. The tool, called "Safety Check," will be available worldwide to the social network's 1.32 billion users on computers and mobile devices.

20 Million Set to Take Part in ‘Great ShakeOut’ Earthquake Drill

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:48:00 +0200

At 10:16 a.m on Thursday, millions of people around the world will practice the "drop, cover and hold on" moves

Facebook Creates 'Safety Check' Tool for Disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:46:00 +0200

Facebook launches 'Safety Check' tool to notify friends you are OK during disasters

Facebook rolls out Safety Check for natural disasters: Feature lets you tell friends and family you are safe in an emergency

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:44:00 +0200

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced 'Safety Check' (shown) while in Japan. If you are in a zone affected by a natural disaster it asks if you're okay.

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:35:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) â€” Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters. The tool, called "Safety Check," will be available worldwide to the social network's 1.32 billion users on computers and mobile devices.

Facebook launches 'Safety Check' tool to notify friends you are OK during disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:32:00 +0200

NEW YORK — Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters. The tool, called "Safety Check," will be available worldwide to the social network's 1.32 billion users on computers and mobile devices.

There were warning signs ahead of Sri Lanka mudslide: survivors

Sat, 01 Nov 2014 06:55:00 +0100

KOSLANDA, Sri Lanka, Oct 31, 2014 (AFP) - Sniffer dogs were deployed Friday to search for mudslide victims in Sri Lanka as survivors said they had seen warning signs of the disaster, such as cracks in the ground and livestock fleeing. An estimated 100 people are still listed as missing, according to....

Landslide Survivor Saw Sri Lankan Villagers Swept Away

Sat, 01 Nov 2014 00:38:00 +0100

Sri Lankan residents stand outside a damaged building at the site of a landslide caused by heavy monsoon rains in Koslanda village in central Sri Lanka today. A landslide warning had been in operation since last night in Badulla and adjoining hill town of Nuwara Eliya, which is frequented by tourists.

Kayıp 200 kişi için son çare köpekler

Sat, 01 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0100

Sri Lanka'da 200 kişiyi yutan toprak kaymasında eğer köpekli arama çalışmalarından da sonuç alınmazsa iş makineleri devreye girecek! Muson yağmurlarının tetiklediği heyelan yüzünden yakın tarihinin en büyük felaketlerinden birini yaşayan Sri Lanka'da, toprak altında kalanlar için ümitler tükenme noktasına geldi.

Tetangga Menteri Susi: Bu Susi Sering Kasih Uang Lebaran

Sat, 01 Nov 2014 10:48:00 +0100

Jakarta -Menteri Kelautan dan Perikanan Susi Pudjiastuti memiliki cerita positif di mata tetangganya. Susi sendiri menempati rumah dan kantor yang berlokasi di Jalan Merdeka, Pangandaran, Jawa Barat. Salah satu tetangga Susi bernama Lela mengenal sosok menteri yang tak lulus bangku pendidikan....

Sismo 6.0 se registró al sur de Isla de Pascua

Sat, 01 Nov 2014 12:46:00 +0100

¿Qué sientes con esta noticia? 0 felicidad; 0 sorpresa; 0 indiferencia; 0 tristeza; 0 enojo Erasmo Tauran Un sismo que no reúne condiciones para generar un tsunami se registró a las 7:59 horas de este sábado, en el océano Pacífico, al sur de la Isla de Pascua.

Sismo de mediana intensidad se registró al sur de la Isla de Pascua

Sat, 01 Nov 2014 13:27:00 +0100

El movimiento no reúne las características necesarias para generar un Tsunami en la isla o en las costas de Chile continental. por Camila Díaz - 01/11/2014 - 09:14. Cerca de las 8:00 de esta mañana un sismo de 6 grados en la escala de Richter se produjo a 544 kilómetros de la Isla de Pascua, según reportó el , USGS por sus siglas en inglés.

FOCUS: Trails of destruction still visible a year on after super typhoon Haiyan

Sat, 01 Nov 2014 13:54:00 +0100

20:33 1 November 2014 FOCUS: Trails of destruction still visible a year on after super typhoon Haiyan. By Ronron Calunsod and Dario Agnote LEYTE, Philippines, Nov. 1, Kyodo. A year on, the trails of destruction wrought by the most ferocious typhoon ever to hit the Philippines are still visible on....

Sismo de 6 grados sacude la Isla de Pascua

Sat, 01 Nov 2014 13:51:00 +0100

El sismo se sintió en el océano Pácifico; hasta el momento no hay daños materiales o víctimas que lamentar, no hubo alerta de tsunami Un sismo de 6 grados de magnitud en la escala abierta de Richter se sintió hoy en el océano Pácifico, al suroeste de la Isla de Pascua, a 3.