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6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 18:11:00 +0200

SYDNEY: A 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday morning, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake struck at a moderate depth of 30 kilometers with the epicentre just off the northern tip of Vanuatu’s sparsely-populated Ambrym island.

Strong Pacific quake hits near Vanuatu but no tsunami threat

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 16:46:00 +0200

Washington, Aug. 22 (Petra)-- A strong earthquake has struck in the South Pacific near the archipelago nation of Vanuatu, but authorities say there is no threat of a destructive tsunami. The magnitude 6.7 quake hit Wednesday about 78 kilometers east of the town of Lakatoro, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Ring of Fire MAP: Earthquake BLITZ hits Pacific triangulation points - MEGAQUAKE fears

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 15:11:00 +0200

More than 70 earthquakes have rattled the Ring of Fire, a huge swathe of geologically active tectonic plates stretching from South America to Australia, via the western United States and East Asia. First Venezuela was struck by a major 7.3 earthquake last night, with citizens across northern South....

The quake struck at a moderate depth of 30 kilometres (19 miles) with the epicentre just off the northern tip of Vanuatu's sparsely-populated Ambrym island.

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 09:55:00 +0200

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake hits the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday morning, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake struck at a moderate depth of 30 kilometres (19 miles) with the epicentre just off the northern tip of Vanuatu's sparsely-populated Ambrym island.

6.7-magnitude earthquake

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 09:51:00 +0200

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — A 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu last night (Jamaica time), the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake struck at a moderate depth of 30 kilometres (19 miles) with the epicentre just off the northern tip of Vanuatu's sparsely-populated Ambrym island.

Massive 6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Pacific 'Ring of Fire'

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 06:16:00 +0200

USGS EARTHQUAKE: A 6.7 magnitude quake has hit the Pacific country of Vanuatu Tremors were felt as far away as New Zealand as the 6.7 quake struck, sparking tsunami fears. Eddie Leask from Geoscience Australia said: "Shaking would have been felt throughout the whole of Vanuatu." He added: "It's hard to tell whether it will cause damage.

6.5-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu — USGS

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 05:23:00 +0200

SYDNEY, Australia – A 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday morning, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake struck at a moderate depth of 30 kilometers (19 miles) with the epicenter just off the northern tip of Vanuatu’s sparsely-populated Ambrym island.

Strong Pacific quake strikes near Vanuatu but no tsunami threat

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 05:05:00 +0200

WELLINGTON – A strong earthquake has struck near the Pacific nation of Vanuatu, but authorities say there is no threat of a destructive tsunami. The magnitude 6.7 quake hit Wednesday morning about 78 km (48 miles) east of the town of Lakatoro, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Earthquake of 6.7 magnitude hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 04:56:00 +0200

SYDNEY: A 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday morning, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake struck at a moderate depth of 30 kilometres (19 miles) with the epicentre just off the northern tip of Vanuatu's sparsely-populated Ambrym island.

Strong magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Vanuatu

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 04:15:00 +0200

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake occurred in the Republic of Vanuatu on the New Hebrides archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, Sputnik reported citing the US Geological Survey (USGS). The shocks were registered at 22:32 GMT. The earthquake's epicenter was at a depth of 30.

Strong Pacific quake hits near Vanuatu but no tsunami threat

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 04:10:00 +0200

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- A strong earthquake has struck in the South Pacific near the archipelago nation of Vanuatu, but authorities say there is no threat of a destructive tsunami. The magnitude 6.7 quake hit Wednesday about 78 kilometers (48 miles) east of the town of Lakatoro, according to the US Geological Survey.

BREAKING: Massive 6.7 magnitude quake hits Pacific 'Ring of Fire'

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 03:47:00 +0200

Strong Pacific quake hits near Vanuatu but no tsunami threat

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 03:41:00 +0200

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A strong earthquake has struck in the South Pacific near the archipelago nation of Vanuatu, but authorities say there is no threat of a destructive tsunami. The magnitude 6.7 quake hit Wednesday about 78 kilometers (48 miles) east of the town of Lakatoro, according to the U.

Strong Pacific quake hits near Vanuatu but no tsunami threat

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 03:40:00 +0200

Sioux City, IA (51101) Today. A few passing clouds. Low around 50F. Winds light and variable.. Tonight. A few passing clouds. Low around 50F. Winds light and variable. Updated: August 21, 2018 @ 8:20 pm; WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A strong earthquake has struck in the South Pacific near the....

Vanuatu hit by 6.7-magnitude earthquake

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 03:30:00 +0200

Sydney: A 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday morning, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake struck at a moderate depth of 30 kilometres with the epicentre just off the northern tip of Vanuatu’s sparsely-populated Ambrym island.

6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 03:01:00 +0200

SYDNEY: A 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday morning, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake struck at a moderate depth of 30 kilometres with the epicentre just off the northern tip of Vanuatu's sparsely-populated Ambrym island.

Strong Pacific quake hits near Vanuatu but no tsunami threat

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 02:59:00 +0200

WELLINGTON, New Zealand A strong earthquake has struck in the South Pacific near the archipelago nation of Vanuatu, but authorities say there is no threat of a destructive tsunami. The magnitude 6.7 quake hit Wednesday about 78 kilometers (48 miles) east of the town of Lakatoro, according to the U.S.

Strong Pacific quake hits near Vanuatu but no tsunami threat

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 02:47:00 +0200

No NZ tsunami threat after 6.7 quake in Vanuatu

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 02:42:00 +0200

The earthquake occurred at 10.32am at a depth of 10km. The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) said the 6.7 magnitude was provisional and may be increased or decreased as more seismic data becomes available. "Based on current information, the initial assessment is that the....

Strong Pacific quake hits near Vanuatu but no tsunami threat

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 02:42:00 +0200

6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu: USGS

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 02:31:00 +0200

By AFP 47 mins ago in World A 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday morning, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake struck at a moderate depth of 30 kilometres (19 miles) with the epicentre just off the northern tip of Vanuatu's sparsely-populated Ambrym island.

No tsunami threat to Hawaii following Vanuatu earthquake

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 02:23:00 +0200

There is no tsunami threat to the Hawaiian isles following a 6.7-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center this afternoon. The earthquake struck at about 12:30 p.m. Hawaii time, according to the center. Based on all available data, the center said in a....

6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu: USGS

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 02:09:00 +0200

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday morning, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake struck at a moderate depth of 30 kilometres (19 miles) with the epicentre just off the northern tip of Vanuatu's sparsely-populated Ambrym island.

AFP: 6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu: USGS

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 02:08:00 +0200

Port Vila. A 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday morning, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued, reported AFP The quake struck at a moderate depth of 30 kilometres (19 miles) with the epicentre just off the northern tip of Vanuatu's sparsely-populated Ambrym island.

AP - BC-AS--Vanuatu-Earthquak, 0133

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 02:04:00 +0200

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - A strong earthquake has struck near the Pacific nation of Vanuatu, but authorities say there is no threat of a destructive tsunami. The magnitude 6.

AFP - Vanuatu-earthquake lead

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 02:04:00 +0200

6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu: USGS ATTENTION - ADDS seismologist quotes /// Sydney, Aug 21, 2018 (AFP) - A 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday morning, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

22 Ogos 2018-Gempa Bumi Kuat Kepulauan Vanuatu pada 22 Ogos 2018 jam 6.32 pagi

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 02:00:00 +0200

JMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23A Ruj. Kami: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.15(31) SIARAN MEDIA Gempa Bumi Kuat di Kepulauan Vanuatu Gempa bumi kuat bermagnitud 6.7 pada skala Richter telah berlaku di Kepulauan Vanuatu pada pukul 6:32 pagi, 22 Ogos 2018. Pusat gempa bumi tersebut terletak 16.00° Selatan dan 168.0° Timur dengan kedalaman 10 km.

Ancient tsunamis may explain prehistoric mass graves

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 11:19:00 +0200

Sea level to increase risk of deadly tsunamis (UPI) Aug 15, 2018 - New research suggests sea level rise caused by manmade global warming is likely to increase the risk of devastating tsunamis. Just 12 inches of sea level, scientists at Virginia Tech found, would put coastal communities in greater danger.

The story of Dutchsinse (Part 2)

Sat, 04 Aug 2018 23:21:00 +0200

But there is a third way, as I found out lately: By accident. You just need a way to share your opinion (I’d rather call it teaching) in a public way. You need a target person, for example a popular YouTuber, that could really be fucked off by your content.

Asia & Pacific

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 04:30:00 +0200

South Korea plans to invest 1.5 trillion won ($1.34 billion) over the next 10 years in its semiconductor industry, according to Yonhap News Agency. Paik Ungyu—the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy—made this announcement Monday when visited key semiconductor production lines of Samsung Electronics Co.

Blood moon to trigger global ‘seismic unrest’ – including 'monster 7-mag earthquake'

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 00:15:00 +0200

The 21st century's longest lunar eclipse will last almost two hours on July 27 and the moon will have a spectacular red tinge. While stargazers enjoy the dazzling Blood Moon , new age earthquake researcher Frank Hooferbeets warned a major magnitude 7 quake could strike. His website Ditrianum.

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,7 sacude Vanuatu, en el Pacífico Sur

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 06:03:00 +0200

Sídney (Australia), 22 ago (EFE).- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,7 en la escala abierta de Richter sacudió hoy las costas del archipiélago de Vanuatu, en el Pacífico Sur, sin que las autoridades informaran inicialmente de daños o víctimas o se haya emitido una alerta por tsunami.

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,7 sacude Vanuatu, en el Pacífico Sur

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 05:57:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,7 sacude Vanuatu, en el Pacífico Sur

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 05:52:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,7 en la escala abierta de Richter ha sacudido este miércoles las costas del archipiélago de Vanuatu , en el Pacífico Sur, sin que las autoridades informaran inicialmente de daños o víctimas o se haya emitido una alerta por tsunami.

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,7 sacude Vanuatu, en el Pacífico Sur

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 05:42:00 +0200

. Un terremoto de magnitud 6,7 en la escala abierta de Richter sacudió hoy las costas del archipiélago de Vanuatu, en el Pacífico Sur, sin que las autoridades informaran inicialmente de daños o víctimas o se haya emitido una alerta por tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que....

VANUATU SEÍSMO - Un terremoto de magnitud 6,7 sacude Vanuatu, en el Pacífico Sur

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 05:41:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,7 en la escala abierta de Richter sacudió hoy las costas del archipiélago de Vanuatu, en el Pacífico Sur, sin que las autoridades informaran inicialmente de daños o víctimas o se haya emitido una alerta por tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que....

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,7 sacude Vanuatu, en el Pacífico Sur

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 20:37:00 +0200

Sídney (Australia).- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,7 en la escala abierta de Richter sacudió hoy las costas del archipiélago de Vanuatu, en el Pacífico Sur, sin que las autoridades informaran inicialmente de daños o víctimas o se haya emitido una alerta por tsunami.

6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu: USGS

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:50:00 +0200

The 6.7-magnitude quake struck at a moderate depth of 30 kilometres (19 miles) with the epicentre just off the northern tip of Vanuatu's sparsely-populated Ambrym island (AFP Photo/PEDRO PARDO) A 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday morning, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu: USGS

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 05:52:00 +0200

By AFP yesterday in World A 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday morning, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake struck at a moderate depth of 30 kilometres (19 miles) with the epicentre just off the northern tip of Vanuatu's sparsely-populated Ambrym island.

Vanuatu : séisme de magnitude 6,7

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 06:26:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 6,7 a secoué l'île d'Abryme de l'archipel de Vanuatu dans l'océan Pacifique Sud, a annoncé l'Institut américain de géophysique (USGS). Le séisme s'est produit à une profondeur de 30 kilomètres dans le nord de l'île d'Abryme. Aucune alerte au tsunami n'a été émise par le Centre d'alerte au tsunami du Pacifique.

Registran un temblor de 6.7 grados cerca de Vanuatu

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 03:35:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 6.7 se registró cerca de Vanuatu , pero las autoridades dijeron que no existe amenaza de tsunami con capacidad destructiva. El ocurrió a unos 78 kilómetros al este de la localidad de Lakatoro, de acuerdo con el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos, y a 187 kilómetros de la capital, Port Vila.

Sismo de magnitud 6,7 se registra cerca de Vanuatu Source: AP

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 03:21:00 +0200

WELLINGTON, Nueva Zelanda (AP) - Un sismo de magnitud 6,7 se registró el miércoles cerca de Vanuatu, pero las autoridades dijeron que no existe amenaza de tsunami con capacidad destructiva. El sismo ocurrió a unos 78 kilómetros (48 millas) al este de la localidad de Lakatoro, de acuerdo con el....

Sismo de magnitud 6,7 se registra cerca de Vanuatu

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 03:00:00 +0200

WELLINGTON, Nueva Zelanda (AP). – Un sismo de magnitud 6,7 se registró el miércoles cerca de Vanuatu, pero las autoridades dijeron que no existe amenaza de tsunami con capacidad destructiva. El sismo ocurrió a unos 78 kilómetros (48 millas) al este de la localidad de Lakatoro, de acuerdo con el....

Strong Pacific quake hits near Vanuatu but no tsunami threat

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 02:51:00 +0200

The magnitude 6.7 quake hit Wednesday about 78 kilometers (48 miles) east of the town of Lakatoro, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was about 187 kilometers (116 miles) from the capital Port Vila. There were no immediate reports of damage on Vanuatu, which is home to about 280,000 people.

Ancient tsunamis may explain prehistoric mass graves

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 22:06:00 +0200

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Ancient tsunamis could explain a handful of prehistorical mass graves in the Pacific, Mediterranean and northern Scotland. Researchers at the University of New South Wales were first inspired to search for evidence of ancient tsunamis after observing the aftermath of recent disasters.

New Caledonia (France): Système d’alerte au tsunami : une première sirène installée à l'île des Pins

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 04:17:00 +0200

Le gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Calédonie s’est engagé depuis 2015 dans une démarche visant à l’amélioration du réseau d’alerte existant et dispose aujourd'hui d'un parc de 61 sirènes, toutes testées mensuellement. Les îles Loyauté et la côte Est de la Grande-Terre sont particulièrement exposées aux....

FIJI VULNERABLE TO NATURAL DISASTERS

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 01:57:00 +0200

Location on the ‘Ring of Fire’ hazardous. SUVA, Fiji (Fiji Times, March 26, 2009) – Fiji is one of the island countries sitting on the Pacific Ring of Fire that makes it more vulnerable to natural disasters. Natural Disaster Management office director Joeli Cawaki said Fiji was simply exposed and....

Las misteriosas fosas comunes de hace 5.000 años existen por un motivo hasta hace poco insospechado

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 06:03:00 +0200

Los científicos han encontrado un vínculo entre fosas comunes milenarias en Escocia y el Pacífico Sur. Los científicos creen que una serie de fosas comunes prehistóricas en el Pacífico Sur y el norte de Escocia son los últimos lugares de descanso de víctimas de tsunamis que tuvieron lugar hace miles de años.

Prehistoric mass graves could be the result of tsunamis

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 22:16:00 +0200

The mass graves in the northern Pacific and Scotland could be the final resting places of victims of natural disasters and not necessarily something sinister. Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have shown for the first time ever that burial sites in the Pacific, Mediterranean....

Ancient 5,000-year-old prehistoric mass graves could be the result of tsunamis

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 12:43:00 +0200

Research shows that Neolithic Orcadians may have been killed in massive tsunami

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 05:37:00 +0200

The academic paper claims that it is possible neolithic mass burials in Orkney and Shetland contain the bodies of tsunami victims swept up in the Storegga slide which occurred off the Norwegian coast. READ MORE: Archaeologists uncover ‘find of a lifetime’ tomb Now the authors say that....

Mysterious Mass Graves From Up to 5,000 Years Ago May Exist For a Surprising Reason

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 04:54:00 +0200

Scientists think that a series of famous mass burial sites in the Pacific and northern Scotland are the final resting places for the prehistoric victims of catastrophic tsunamis. While archaeologists have uncovered numerous mass burial sites all around the world, figuring out the story behind these....

Prehistoric Mass Graves in Pacific, Scotland Could Be of Tsunami Victims

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 02:42:00 +0200

SYDNEY – A series of pre-historic mass graves found in coastal areas of the Pacific and northern Scotland could be linked to tsunamis, scientists said in a study published in Australia on Wednesday. The archeological research published in the Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory analyzed....

Experts ask if there was a tsunami in ancient Orkney

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 17:25:00 +0200

Image caption Maesehowe is Orkney's most famous burial cairn, and a popular tourist attraction. A new academic paper has suggested it is possible neolithic mass burials in Orkney and Shetland contain the bodies of tsunami victims. The authors said archaeologists should test remains to see if the....

Prehistoric Mass Graves May Be Linked to Tsunamis

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 16:59:00 +0200

UNSW scientists have shown – for the first time – that a series of high-profile burial sites in the Pacific, Mediterranean and northern Scotland were likely related to catastrophic tsunamis. The work was published in the Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory.

Prehistoric Mass Graves May Be Linked to Tsunamis, New Research Reveals

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 16:29:00 +0200

Honorary Professor James Goff from the PANGEA Research Centre at UNSW Sydney, who co-authored the paper, says the research provides new insights into past human-environment interactions and a new perspective on past catastrophic events. "Tsunamis have never been considered as explanations for burial....

Comentarios sobre Relacionan con tsunamis fosas comunes prehistóricas del Pacífico y Europa

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 04:29:00 +0200

Una serie de fosas comunes prehistóricas encontradas en zonas costeras del y el norte de Escocia podrían estar vinculadas al envite de tsunamis , afirma un grupo de científicos en un estudio divulgado este miércoles en Australia. "Probar que un sitio está relacionado con un tsunami pasado podría....

¿Se viene el terremoto en California? Una ola de sismos en el Cinturón de Fuego aviva el miedo al "Big One"

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 17:10:00 +0200

New York Post. Los terremotos han sacudido Indonesia, Bolivia, Venezuela, Japón, Fiji y Vanuatu, entre otros lugares. Este miércoles ha temblado la costa de Oregon con un sismo de magnitud 6,2 que no ha producido víctimas, según informa la cadena CBS. El terremoto de 1906.

Volcano news - Archive Nr. 23

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 15:21:00 +0200

Via Smithsonian Institution - Global Volcanism Program / US Geological Survey's Volcano Hazards Program. Ambae | Vanuatu According to news articles and the Vanuatu Red Cross, residents of Ambae began to evacuate the island during 1-8 August under the governments orders due to the significant ashfall from the ongoing eruption at Lake Voui.