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Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 04:52:00 +0100

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer. LOS ANGELES (AP) - When Anderson Cooper first met Sean Penn after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the CNN anchor was initially skeptical of the actor's intentions to help the recovery efforts in the ravaged country. In time, Penn won Cooper over. "I'm not sure how Sean got to Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Powerful quake strikes off eastern Indonesia, no tsunami ...

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 04:44:00 +0100

JAKARTA, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) -- A shallow and strong earthquake jolted eastern Indonesia early Monday, with no potential for tsunami, the meteorology and geophysics agency disclosed. The quake struck at 12:27 a.m. Monday Jakarta Time (1727 GMT Sunday), with the epicenter at 146 km northwest Halmahera of....

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Mon, 07 Jan 2019 04:31:00 +0100

A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the Indonesian coast early Monday, sending residents running out of their homes, but no tsunami warning was issued. The... Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Sunday evening vowed to promote and protect the welfare of farmers.

Strong quake off Philippines prompts panic, tsunami warning (Update)

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 03:04:00 +0100

A powerful undersea earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Saturday, prompting people to scramble out of shopping malls and buildings and authorities to warn villagers to stay away from beaches in case of a tsunami. No casualties or damage were reported hours after the quake struck....

SHEER LUNACY Conspiracy theorist claim super wolf blood moon is sign 'apocalypse is coming' ON January 21 the astrological phenomenon will cast a hazy glow over parts of the earth, but one preacher claims the event spells bad news for the fate of humanity. A super wolf blood moon eclipse is a combination of many types of eclipse occurring at once.

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 02:22:00 +0100

A CONSPIRACY theorist claims the super wolf blood moon is a sign the "apocalypse is coming". On January 21 the astrological phenomenon will cast a hazy glow over parts of the earth, but one preacher claims the event spells bad news for the fate of humanity. A pastor claims the super wolf blood moon is a sign of the apocalypse.

Powerful quake strikes off eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 02:17:00 +0100

A shallow and strong earthquake jolted eastern Indonesia early Monday, with no potential for tsunami, the meteorology and geophysics agency disclosed. A shallow and strong earthquake jolted eastern Indonesia early Monday, with no potential for tsunami, the meteorology and geophysics agency disclosed.

Powerful quake strikes off eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 23:43:00 +0100

A shallow and strong earthquake jolted eastern Indonesia early Monday, with no potential for tsunami, the meteorology and geophysics agency disclosed. The quake struck at 12:27 a.m. Monday Jakarta Time (1727 GMT Sunday), with the epicenter at 146 km northwest Halmahera of North Maluku province and....

Powerful quake strikes off eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 23:38:00 +0100

Top Story Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 22:49:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES (AP) When Anderson Cooper first met Sean Penn after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the CNN anchor was initially skeptical of the actor's intentions to help the recovery efforts in the ravaged country. In time, Penn won Cooper over. "I'm not sure how Sean got to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It certainly was not easy.

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 21:09:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES (AP) - When Anderson Cooper first met Sean Penn after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the CNN anchor was initially skeptical of the actor's intentions to help the recovery efforts in the ravaged country. In time, Penn won Cooper over. "I'm not sure how Sean got to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It certainly was not easy.

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Sun, 06 Jan 2019 20:18:00 +0100

Strong 6.6-magnitude quake hits off Indonesia Jakarta, Jan 6, 2019 (AFP) - A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the Indonesian coast early Monday, sending residents running out of their homes, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake hit at a depth of 60 kilometres (40 miles) under the....

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn’s star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 19:55:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES When Anderson Cooper first met Sean Penn after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the CNN anchor was initially skeptical of the actor’s intentions to help the recovery efforts in the ravaged country. In time, Penn won Cooper over. “I’m not sure how Sean got to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It certainly was not easy.

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 19:39:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Anderson Cooper first met Sean Penn after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the CNN anchor was initially skeptical of the actor's intentions to help the recovery efforts in the ravaged country. In time, Penn won Cooper over. "I'm not sure how Sean got to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It certainly was not easy.

7-magnitude earthquake registered near Indonesian shore

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 19:21:00 +0100

MOSCOW, January 6. /TASS/. A 7-magnitude earthquake was registered off Indonesia’s shore, the United States Geological Survey reported. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 154 km northwest of the Indonesian town of Tobelo. The seismic center was located at a depth of 10 km. No damage or threat of tsunami were reported.

Top Story Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 19:12:00 +0100

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 19:07:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Anderson Cooper first met Sean Penn after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the CNN anchor was initially skeptical of the actor's intentions to help the recovery efforts in the ravaged country. "I'm not sure how Sean got to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It certainly was not easy.

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Sun, 06 Jan 2019 19:00:00 +0100

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 18:54:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Anderson Cooper first met Sean Penn after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the CNN anchor was initially skeptical of the actor's intentions to help the recovery efforts in the ravaged country. "I'm not sure how Sean got to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It certainly was not easy.

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Sun, 06 Jan 2019 18:52:00 +0100

Man charged with murder in Houston girl's death. From Brown to Newsom, California to see new style, substance. Texas tests whether GOP losses soften hard-right Statehouse. Alaska Airlines flights back in the air after power outage. Airports seeing rise in security screeners calling off work.

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn’s star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 18:41:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Anderson Cooper first met Sean Penn after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the CNN anchor was initially skeptical of the actor’s intentions to help the recovery efforts in the ravaged country. In time, Penn won Cooper over. “I’m not sure how Sean got to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It certainly was not easy.

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Sun, 06 Jan 2019 18:30:00 +0100

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Airports seeing rise in security screeners calling off work. Man charged with murder in Houston girl's death. From Brown to Newsom, California to see new style, substance. Jerry Brown transformed California's justice system - twice. Alaska Airlines flights back in the air after power outage.

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Sun, 06 Jan 2019 15:50:00 +0100

Airports seeing rise in security screeners calling off work. Police: Man, 20, charged with capital murder in girl's death. Jerry Brown transformed California's justice system - twice. Alaska Airlines flights back in the air after power outage. Slain police officer called 'American hero' at his funeral.

Alaska still shaking with aftershocks from 7.0 earthquake

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 15:19:00 +0100

On Friday, November 30, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Anchorage, Alaska. The initial jarring was destructive - and now, more than a month later, daily jolts continue to leave residents shaken. Since the main shaking, about 350 aftershocks of magnitude 3 or greater have been registered on seismometers.

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn’s star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 15:17:00 +0100

Anderson Cooper honoured at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 13:34:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES — When Anderson Cooper first met Sean Penn after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the CNN anchor was initially skeptical of the actor’s intentions to help the recovery efforts in the ravaged country. In time, Penn won Cooper over. “I’m not sure how Sean got to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It certainly was not easy.

Sean Penn lauds Anderson Cooper's 'aggressiveness to tell the truth in reporting the news'

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 13:26:00 +0100

Anderson Cooper arrives at the 2019 Sean Penn J/P HRO & Disaster Relief Organizations Gala at The Wiltern Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP) By Jonathan Landrum Jr. - Associated Press - Updated: 6:47 a.m. on Sunday, January 6, 2019.

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn’s star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 12:41:00 +0100

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn’s star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 12:26:00 +0100

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Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

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Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 11:16:00 +0100

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Sun, 06 Jan 2019 11:13:00 +0100

Airports seeing rise in security screeners calling off work. Police: Man, 20, charged with capital murder in girl's death. Jerry Brown transformed California's justice system - twice. Slain police officer called 'American hero' at his funeral. Officials: No tsunami expected from earthquake near Alaska.

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 11:06:00 +0100

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Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 11:06:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES (AP) - When Anderson Cooper first met Sean Penn after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the CNN anchor was initially skeptical of the actor's intentions to help the recovery efforts in the ravaged country. "I'm not sure how Sean got to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It certainly was not easy.

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 11:03:00 +0100

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:51:00 +0100

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:50:00 +0100

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:49:00 +0100

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Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:45:00 +0100

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn’s star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:41:00 +0100

When Anderson Cooper first met Sean Penn after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the CNN anchor was initially skeptical of the actor's intentions to help the recovery efforts in the ravaged country. In time, Penn won Cooper over. "I'm not sure how Sean got to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It certainly was not easy.

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:36:00 +0100

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

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Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn’s star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:34:00 +0100

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit Source: AP

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:33:00 +0100

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Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:33:00 +0100

Airports seeing rise in security screeners calling off work. Police: Man, 20, charged with capital murder in girl's death. Jerry Brown transformed California's justice system - twice. Slain police officer called 'American hero' at his funeral. Officials: No tsunami expected from earthquake near Alaska.

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn’s star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:33:00 +0100

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:32:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Anderson Cooper first met Sean Penn after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the CNN anchor was initially skeptical of the actor's intentions to help the recovery efforts in the ravaged country. "I'm not sure how Sean got to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It certainly was not easy.

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn’s star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:29:00 +0100

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Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:24:00 +0100

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Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:21:00 +0100

In time, Penn won Cooper over. "I'm not sure how Sean got to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It certainly was not easy. I'm not sure how much of a plan he had when he got there. But he didn't just come by himself, he came with a team,"Cooper said Saturday night in front of a star-studded crowd at Penn's....

Anderson Cooper honoured at Sean Penn’s star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:18:00 +0100

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn’s star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:16:00 +0100

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit Source: AP

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:16:00 +0100

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Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:16:00 +0100

Airports seeing rise in security screeners calling off work. Police: Man, 20, charged with capital murder in girl's death. Jerry Brown transformed California's justice system - twice. Slain police officer called 'American hero' at his funeral. Officials: No tsunami expected from earthquake near Alaska.

Anderson Cooper honoured at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:12:00 +0100

"I'm not sure how Sean got to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It certainly was not easy. I'm not sure how much of a plan he had when he got there. But he didn't just come by himself, he came with a team,"Cooper said Saturday night in front of a star-studded crowd at Penn's ninth annual benefit for the J/P Haitian Relief Organization.

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn’s star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:10:00 +0100

Anderson Cooper honored at Sean Penn's star-studded benefit

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:09:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Anderson Cooper first met Sean Penn after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the CNN anchor was initially skeptical of the actor's intentions to help the recovery efforts in the ravaged country. "I'm not sure how Sean got to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It certainly was not easy.

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Sun, 06 Jan 2019 09:33:00 +0100

Airports seeing rise in security screeners calling off work. Police: Man, 20, charged with capital murder in girl's death. Jerry Brown transformed California's justice system - twice. Slain police officer called 'American hero' at his funeral. Officials: No tsunami expected from earthquake near Alaska.

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Sun, 06 Jan 2019 09:02:00 +0100

Airports seeing rise in security screeners calling off work. Police: Man, 20, charged with capital murder in girl's death. Jerry Brown transformed California's justice system - twice. Slain police officer called 'American hero' at his funeral. Officials: No tsunami expected from earthquake near Alaska.

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Sun, 06 Jan 2019 08:54:00 +0100

Airports seeing rise in security screeners calling off work. Police: Man, 20, charged with capital murder in girl's death. Jerry Brown transformed California's justice system - twice. Slain police officer called 'American hero' at his funeral. Officials: No tsunami expected from earthquake near Alaska.

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Sun, 06 Jan 2019 08:44:00 +0100

Airports seeing rise in security screeners calling off work. Police: Man, 20, charged with capital murder in girl's death. Jerry Brown transformed California's justice system - twice. Slain police officer called 'American hero' at his funeral. Officials: No tsunami expected from earthquake near Alaska.

NAACP links earthquake warning signs in Oregon to white supremacy

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 05:21:00 +0100

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) A new city policy requiring public signs on brick buildings warning they might collapse in an earthquake is part of a long history of white supremacy aimed at forcing black people to move out of neighborhoods, the NAACP of Portland, Oregon, says.

NAACP links earthquake signs in Oregon to white supremacy

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 01:47:00 +0100

A new city policy requiring public signs on brick buildings warning they might collapse in an earthquake is part of a long history of white supremacy aimed at forcing black people to move out of neighborhoods, the NAACP of Portland, Oregon, says. The group on Thursday decried the policy affecting....

NAACP links earthquake signs in Oregon to white supremacy

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 00:06:00 +0100

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A new city policy requiring public signs on brick buildings warning they might collapse in an earthquake is part of a long history of white supremacy aimed at forcing black people to move out of neighborhoods, the NAACP of Portland, Oregon, says.

NAACP links earthquake signs in Oregon to white supremacy

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 22:21:00 +0100

NAACP links earthquake signs in Oregon to white supremacy Source: AP

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 21:32:00 +0100

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A new city policy requiring public signs on brick buildings warning they might collapse in an earthquake is part of a long history of white supremacy aimed at forcing black people to move out of neighborhoods, the NAACP of Portland, Oregon, says.

Officials: No tsunami expected from earthquake near Alaska

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 21:27:00 +0100

Officials say a large earthquake has struck in a remote area of the Aleutian Islands near Alaska, but a tsunami is not expected. A woman said to have been in a vegetative state for at least a decade at a private health care facility in Phoenix reportedly gave birth recently, triggering a police....

Officials: No tsunami expected from earthquake near Alaska

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 21:22:00 +0100

ADAK, Alaska (AP) - Officials say a large earthquake has struck in a remote area of the Aleutian Islands near Alaska, but a tsunami is not expected. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System says the 6.0-magnitude quake struck just before 10 a.m. Saturday about 90 miles (145 kilometers) southwest of the town of Adak on Adak Island.

NAACP links earthquake signs in Oregon to white supremacy

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 21:22:00 +0100

NAACP links earthquake signs in Oregon to white supremacy

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 21:06:00 +0100

NAACP links earthquake signs in Oregon to white supremacy

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 21:03:00 +0100

NAACP links earthquake signs in Oregon to white supremacy

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NAACP links earthquake signs in Oregon to white supremacy

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 20:51:00 +0100

NAACP links earthquake signs in Oregon to white supremacy

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 20:47:00 +0100

NAACP links earthquake signs in Oregon to white supremacy

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 20:46:00 +0100

NAACP links earthquake signs in Oregon to white supremacy Source: AP

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 20:44:00 +0100

Tsunami warning for Indonesia, Palau after 6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines | PerthNow

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 19:50:00 +0100

An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude has struck the southern Philippines, and small tsunami waves could hit parts of Indonesia, the Philippines and Palau, scientists say. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said on Saturday afternoon it forecast the waves would be less than 30 cm high at the nearest....

A look inside Lowe's emergency command center, where employees monitor natural disasters like hurricanes and deploy supplies to devastated parts of the country

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 17:43:00 +0100

Courtesy of Lowe's. emergency command center is the hub from which the home-improvement retailer coordinates its disaster relief efforts. Business Insider spoke with Rick Neudorff, who leads the command center. He discussed what sort of strategies Lowe's uses to track and respond to natural and man-made emergencies.

Spectre of tsunami: Impact assessment

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 17:21:00 +0100

That behaviours of nature, not yet explained, are responsible for killer calamities has amply been proved once again by the tsunami that battered some Indonesian island-towns and villages on December 23. The tsunami triggered by the undersea chunk of a suddenly erupting dormant volcano in the area has killed over 400 people.

Earth quake rattles Albania, 5 homes damaged, no injuries

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 04:46:00 +0100

Friday January 4, 2019 07:49 PM Earth quake rattles Albania, 5 homes damaged, no injuries Albanian authorities say an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 has struck off the country's southwestern coast, causing material damage but no injuries.

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4.6 earthquake felt across parts of TT

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 19:27:00 +0100

TT's capital city, Port of Spain. Photo by Jeff K Mayers. TT recorded its first earthquake for the year – or at least, the first one strong enough to be felt – today. The quake happened at about 10:30 am, just off the north coast and 40 kilometres from Port of Spain, according to information provided by the UWI Seismic Centre in St Augustine.

Usman among deadliest storms to hit Philippines - Asean Plus

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 17:29:00 +0100

Manila: Tropical Storm Usman, which entered the Philippines on Christmas Day, emerged as the deadliest weather disaster for the country this year following Typhoon Mangkhut in September. Usman, a slow-moving storm with winds of up to 55kph, killed at least 61 people as it triggered floods and....

New app warns LA residents seconds before a massive earthquake strikes

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 14:32:00 +0100

Eric Garcetti/Twitter (LOS ANGELES) — A new app will now alert Los Angeles residents seconds before a large earthquake strikes the city and surrounding area. ShakeAlertLA app, developed by LA Mayor Eric Garcetti in partnership with AT&T and United States Geological Survey, was released on Dec. 31.

Earthquake strikes off Philippines, triggers tsunami warning

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 14:13:00 +0100

A strong earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday, raising fears of dangerous tsunami waves across the region, but after about two hours, the tsunami warning was withdrawn. There were no reports of casualties or damage from the earthquake, which....

Death toll in landslides, floods in Philippines climbs to 122 - Emirates24|7

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 22:24:00 +0100

The death toll from landslides and floods in the eastern Philippines has climbed to 122 as emergency teams reach isolated areas and recover more bodies, officials said Thursday. According to the Deutsche Presse-Agentur, DPA, quoted civil defence and disaster risk reduction officials as saying that....

New app warns LA residents seconds before a massive earthquake strikes

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 22:22:00 +0100

A new app will now alert Los Angeles residents seconds before a large earthquake strikes the city and surrounding area. ShakeAlertLA app, developed by LA Mayor Eric Garcetti in partnership with AT&T and United States Geological Survey, was released on Dec. 31.

New ShakeAlertLA app could warn residents before large earthquakes hit LA

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 15:57:00 +0100

Jan. 3 (UPI) -- The new ShakeAlertLA app will send alerts to mobile devices seconds before an earthquake hits Los Angeles County. The app, which uses sensors on fault lines to detect movement, could give people at least 5 to 10 seconds warning before a magnitude-5.

Death toll in landslides, floods in Philippines climbs to 122

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 09:08:00 +0100

Northland gets the shakes - rare quake felt overnight off region's east coast

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 01:02:00 +0100

A woman was jolted awake by a rare earthquake that shook some eastern areas of Northland – one of the least seismically active regions in the country. GeoNet recorded the 4.2 magnitude earthquake at 1.38am on Thursday. It was centred 55km east of Whangarei, 12km under the seabed.

Northland gets the shakes - rare felt quake overnight off region's east coast

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 23:31:00 +0100

Residents and holidaymakers were shaken up overnight by a rare "weak" earthquake in some eastern areas of Northland - one of the least seismically active regions in the country. GeoNet recorded the 4.2 magnitude earthquake at 1.38am on Thursday. It was centred 55km east of Whangarei, 12km under the seabed.

Troubled Nicaragua honors baseball hero

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:24:00 +0100

Forty-six years after his death during a humanitarian mission to his country, and in the midst of current upheavals Major League Nicaraguan baseball star Roberto Clemente is still honored in his troubled country. On Monday, December 31 hundreds of children who play in the Managua baseball leagues participated in a tribute to Clemente .

Death toll from Philippine landslides, floods reaches 85

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 09:57:00 +0100

The death toll from landslides and devastating floods in the central Philippines triggered by a tropical depression climbed to 85, officials said on Wednesday, and 20 people were missing as rescuers slowly reached cut-off communities, Reuters has reported.

A country prone to disasters and blunders Rio Helmi

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:50:00 +0100

The year 2018 was likely the most disastrous year in Indonesia this decade. Volcanos erupted spectacularly, the earth shook violently, the ground literally swallowed homes and lives, the ocean lashed angrily at our shores with two mind-numbing tsunamis. In particular, the tsunamis have exposed fatal weaknesses in certain parts of our government.

A country prone to disasters and blunders

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 22:54:00 +0100

Tropical Storm Usman Becomes Philippines 2nd Deadliest Weather Disaster in 2018

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 19:06:00 +0100

Tropical Storm Usman, which entered the Philippines on Christmas Day, emerged as the deadliest weather disaster for the country this year following Usman, a slow-moving storm with winds of up to 55 kilometers (34 miles) an hour, killed at least 61 people as it triggered floods and landslides and forced thousands to flee to safer grounds.

Séisme de magnitude 6,6 en Indonésie, pas de dégâts signalés

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 07:00:00 +0100

LONDRES (Reuters) - Un séisme de magnitude 6,6 a été enregistré dimanche au large de l'archipel des Moluques et des Célèbes du Nord, dans l'est de l'Indonésie, rapporte l'institut de veille géologique américain (USGS). Aucune alerte au tsunami n'a été émise, indique le Centre d'alerte des tsunamis dans le Pacifique dans un communiqué.

Séisme de magnitude 7,0 au large des Moluques, en Indonésie

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 19:35:00 +0100

LONDRES (Reuters) - Un puissant séisme sous-marin de magnitude 7,0 a été enregistré dimanche entre l'archipel des Moluques et les Célèbes du Nord, dans l'est de l'Indonésie, rapporte l'institut de veille géologique américain (USGS). L'épicentre du tremblement de terre était situé à environ 170 km au....

20h04 Séisme de magnitude 7,0 au large des Moluques, en Indonésie

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 19:14:00 +0100

Un puissant séisme sous-marin de magnitude 7,0 a été enregistré dimanche entre l'archipel des Moluques et les Célèbes du Nord, dans l'est de l'Indonésie, rapporte l'institut de veille géologique américain (USGS). L'épicentre du tremblement de terre était situé à environ 170 km au nord-nord-ouest de....

Philippines : séisme de magnitude 7,1 au large de l'île de Mindanao

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 07:15:00 +0100

Un puissant séisme d'une magnitude de 7,1 a frappé samedi la province de Davao oriental de l'île de Mindanao, dans le sud des Philippines, a annoncé l'Institut philippin de volcanologie et de sismologie (Phivolcs). Le séisme s'est déclenché à 11h39 heure locale avec une profondeur de 49 km.

Séisme de magnitude 6.4 au large des îles Tonga

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 05:26:00 +0100

Un séisme de magnitude 6.4 s’est produit lundi dans le Pacifique, au large du royaume des Tonga, a indiqué l’observatoire géologique américain. Le tremblement de terre a surgi à 84 km au nord de la capitale Nuku’alofa et à environ 100 km de profondeur, selon l’USGS. Aucune alerte au tsunami n’a pour l’heure été émise.

Séisme de magnitude 6.4 au large des îles Tonga

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 02:35:00 +0100

Le tremblement de terre a surgi à 84 km au nord de la capitale Nuku'alofa et à environ 100 km de profondeur, selon l'USGS. Aucune alerte au tsunami n'a pour l'heure été émise. Les Tonga se trouvent sur la "ceinture de feu", une région marquée par une forte activité sismique et les éruptions volcaniques.

Séisme de magnitude 6.4 au large des îles Tonga

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 02:34:00 +0100

(Belga) Un séisme de magnitude 6.4 s'est produit lundi dans le Pacifique, au large du royaume des Tonga, a indiqué l'observatoire géologique américain. Le tremblement de terre a surgi à 84 km au nord de la capitale Nuku'alofa et à environ 100 km de profondeur, selon l'USGS. Aucune alerte au tsunami n'a pour l'heure été émise.

Un tsunami frappe l’Indonésie, bilan provisoire de 222 morts

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 14:07:00 +0100

Voici les principaux tsunamis enregistrés depuis celui de décembre 2004 en Asie, qui avait fait plus de 220.000 morts, jusqu’à celui qui a frappé l’Indonésie samedi soir: — 26 décembre 2004 : ASIE DU SUD-EST — Un séisme sous-marin au large de l’île de Sumatra (Indonésie), d’une magnitude de 9,3 -le....

Les principaux tsunamis dans le monde depuis 2004

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 12:26:00 +0100

Voici les principaux tsunamis enregistrés depuis celui de décembre 2004 en Asie, qui avait fait plus de 220 000 morts, jusqu’à celui qui a frappé l’Indonésie samedi soir: 2004: le tsunami le plus grave de l’histoire. 26 décembre 2004: un séisme sous-marin au large de l’île de Sumatra (Indonésie),....

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Mon, 17 Dec 2018 09:33:00 +0100

#GRECE Le réseau d'électricité dans la ville de Zante, chef-lieu de l'île, a été coupé, et le séisme a causé des dégâts sur le réseau routier, selon les pompiers. La clôture d'une église s'est également effondrée à Pyrgos, une ville de l'ouest du Péloponnèse, en Grèce continentale, en face de Zante.

Un séisme de magnitude 5,2 au large de Taiwan

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 08:47:00 +0100

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 5,2 a frappé en mer au large du district de Hualien à Taïwan dimanche à 05h21 (heure de Beijing), selon le Centre du réseau sismique de Chine (CRSC). L'épicentre a été localisé à 23,71 degrés de latitude nord et à 121,8 degrés de longitude est.

Japon: séisme de magnitude 5,1 dans la préfecture de Fukushima

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 14:46:00 +0100

Un séisme d'une magnitude préliminaire de 5,1 s'est produit samedi 7 décembre à 10h54 heure locale au large de la préfecture japonaise de Fukushima, selon l'Agence météorologique du Japon (AMJ). D'après l'AMJ, l'épicentre du séisme a été localisé par 37 degrés de latitude Nord et 141,4 degrés de....

Japon : séisme de magnitude 5,1 dans la préfecture de Fukushima, pas d'alerte au tsunami

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 04:21:00 +0100

Un séisme d'une magnitude préliminaire de 5,1 s'est produit dimanche à 10h54 heure locale au large de la préfecture japonaise de Fukushima, selon l'Agence météorologique du Japon (AMJ). D'après l'AMJ, l'épicentre du séisme a été localisé par 37 degrés de latitude Nord et 141,4 degrés de longitude....

Aumenta a 429 muertos por tsunami en Indonesia

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:26:00 +0100

25/12/2018 21:12 / Yakarta, Indonesia Al menos 429 personas murieron y hay más de mil 459 heridos por el paso de un tsunami en las costas de Indonesia, de acuerdo con el portavoz de la Agencia de Manejo de Desastres, Sutopo Purwo Nugroho. El funcionario agregó, a través de un comunicado, que sigue sin conocerse el paradero de 128 personas más.

Reportan sismo de 6.3 grados frente a las costas de Fukushima

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 14:53:00 +0100

Un sismo con una magnitud preliminar de 6.3 grados fue registrado frente a las costas de la prefectura nororiental japonesa de Fukushima a las 17:00 horas locales de este viernes (08:00 GMT), reportó la Agencia Meteorológica Japonesa (AMJ). El movimiento telúrico se produjo frente a la costa de la....

Levantada la alerta de tsunami por el terremoto en el sur de Filipinas

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 12:10:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,9 ha golpeado este sábado la isla de Mindanao, en el sur de , según ha anunciado el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS) . El temblor ha activado la alerta por un posible tsunami en la zona, que ha sido desactivado horas después, según ha informado el Centro de Alerta de Tsunamis del Pacífico.

Levantada la alerta de tsunami por el terremoto en el sur de Filipinas

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 11:59:00 +0100

Terremoto en Filipinas: alerta de tsunami es descartado para la costa de Chile

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 06:37:00 +0100

EVENTO: 29/12/2018 00:39 MAGNITUD: 7.2, 858 KM AL SW DE KOROR, PHILIPPINES. HORA RECEPCION INFORMACION: 29/12/2018 00:44 EVALUACION: LAS CARACTERISTICAS DEL SISMO NO REUNEN LAS CONDICIONES NECESARIAS PARA GENERAR UN TSUNAMI EN LAS COSTAS DE CHILE. pic.twitter.

Filipinas: sismo de magnitud 6,9 sacude el sur del país y genera alerta de tsunami

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 05:49:00 +0100

. El fuerte movimiento telúrico se registró en la costa de la ciudad más grande de Mindanao, Davao, a 101 km al sureste de Pondaguitan. sin que de momento las autoridades hayan informado de víctimas o daños materiales. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos , que registra la actividad sísmica en....

¡Alerta! Terremoto de magnitud 5,2 sacudió el sur de Filipinas

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 05:44:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 7,2 se registró en la costa del sur de , según el Servicio Geológico de EE.UU. El movimiento telúrico se dio en la costa de la ciudad más grande de Mindanao, Davao, a 101 km al sureste de Pondaguitan. En los primeros reportes, señalan que hay amenaza de tsunami para las costas de Filipinas e Indonesia.

¿Es normal que haya tantas erupciones volcánicas?

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 15:17:00 +0100

La pasada Nochebuena el volcán Etna entró en erupción. En la mañana del 27, un terremoto de magnitud 4,8 sacudía la isla de Sicilia, provocando decenas de heridos e importantes daños, entre ellos la destrucción de la estatua de Sant'Emidio, santo protector contra los terremotos.

Etna, Stromboli, Krakatau, ¿casualidad o cada vez hay más erupciones?

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 08:24:00 +0100

Ascienden a 28 los fallecidos por terremoto en Sicilia

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 23:33:00 +0100

, un movimiento telúrico que se suma a una serie de otros temblores registrados en la zona debido a la actividad del volcán Etna. El temblor de este miércoles ocurrió a las 02H19 hora local, a una profundidad de 10 kilómetros, frente a la costa de la localidad de Acitrezza, cerca de la ciudad de....

"Desde el lunes solo encontramos muertos": se apaga la esperanza de hallar sobrevivientes tras el tsunami en Indonesia

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 14:27:00 +0100

Los equipos de emergencia trabajaron este miércoles contra reloj para encontrar con vida alguna de las 159 personas que se dieron por desaparecidas a raíz del tsunami que golpeó hace 4 días el estrecho de Sonda, entre las islas indonesias de Java y Sumatra.

Aumenta a 429 muertos por tsunami en Indonesia

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 00:27:00 +0100

25/12/2018 17:21 / Yakarta, Indonesia Al menos 429 personas murieron y hay más de mil 459 heridos por el paso de un tsunami en las costas de Indonesia, de acuerdo con el portavoz de la Agencia de Manejo de Desastres, Sutopo Purwo Nugroho. El funcionario agregó, a través de un comunicado, que sigue sin conocerse el paradero de 128 personas más.

Tsunami impacta Indonesia y deja 429 muertos

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 00:10:00 +0100

YAKARTA, Indonesia.- Al menos 429 personas murieron y hay más de mil 459 heridos por el paso de un tsunami en las costas de Indonesia, de acuerdo con el portavoz de la Agencia de Manejo de Desastres, Sutopo Purwo Nugroho. El funcionario agregó, a través de un comunicado, que sigue sin conocerse el paradero de 128 personas más.

Tsunami impacta Indonesia y deja 420 muertos

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 15:02:00 +0100

YAKARTA, Indonesia.- Al menos 420 personas murieron y hay más de mil 459 heridos por el paso de un tsunami en las costas de Indonesia, de acuerdo con el portavoz de la Agencia de Manejo de Desastres, Sutopo Purwo Nugroho. El funcionario agregó, a través de un comunicado, que sigue sin conocerse el paradero de 128 personas más.

El panorama político se renueva y un rastro de destrucción

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 13:18:00 +0100

EL VOLCÁN DE FUEGO, UNO DE LOS MÁS FEROCES DE GUATEMALA, ENTRÓ ESTE AÑO EN ERUPCIÓN Y RUGIÓ DE FORMA INESPERADA El pasado 3 de junio, el Volcán de Fuego de Guatemala –uno de los más feroces de Centroamérica– tuvo una de las mayores erupciones de toda su historia: borró del mapa una aldea entera, dejando 194 muertos.

Tsunami impacta Indonesia y deja al menos 373 muertos

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 14:41:00 +0100

YAKARTA, Indonesia.- Al menos 373 personas murieron y hay más de mil 459 heridos por el paso de un tsunami en las costas de Indonesia, de acuerdo con el portavoz de la Agencia de Manejo de Desastres, Sutopo Purwo Nugroho. El funcionario agregó, a través de un comunicado, que sigue sin conocerse el paradero de 128 personas más.

Sismo de magnitud 5,5 se produce cerca de la costa de Japón

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:17:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,5 se ha registrado este 24 de diciembre a unos 173 kilómetros de la ciudad de Katsuura (prefectura de Chiba, Japón), informa el Servicio Geológico de EE.UU. (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés). De momento, no se ha emitido una alerta de tsunami.

Un sismo de magnitud 5,5 se produce cerca de la costa de Japón

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 02:37:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,5 se ha registrado este 24 de diciembre a unos 173 kilómetros de la ciudad de Katsuura (prefectura de Chiba, Japón), informa el Servicio Geológico de EE.UU. (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés). El epicentro del temblor se ha localizado a una profundidad de 6,9 kilómetros. De momento, no se ha emitido una alerta de tsunami.

Estos han sido los principales tsunamis en el mundo desde 2004: hubo 10 en 14 años

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 14:16:00 +0100

26 diciembre 2004.- Tras un terremoto de 8,9 en la escala Richter con epicentro frente a la isla de Sumatra (Indonesia), se produce un tsunami que azota una docena de países bañados por el océano Índico y causa unos 230.000 muertos, 170.000 de ellos en Indonesia. 17 julio 2006.

Un 'hijo' del Krakatoa lleva la muerte a Indonesia al provocar un tsunami que ha causado ya 222 fallecidos

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 12:24:00 +0100

Un 'hijo' del Krakatoa lleva la muerte a Indonesia al desencadenar un tsunami que ha causado ya 222 fallecidos Los servicios de emergencia recuperan los cuerpos de las víctimas. / Afp Las autoridades alertan de la posibilidad de que se repita un nuevo sismo en las costas del estrecho de Sonda, ya....

Un 'hijo' del Krakatoa lleva la muerte a Indonesia al desencadenar un tsunami que ha causado ya 222 fallecidos

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 12:11:00 +0100

Los servicios de emergencia recuperan los cuerpos de las víctimas. / Afp Las autoridades alertan de la posibilidad de que se repita un nuevo sismo en las costas del estrecho de Sonda, ya que la actividad volcánica no ha cesado Un sucesor del célebre volcán Krakatoa llamado Anak Krakatoa (El hijo....

Un 'hijo' del Krakatoa lleva la muerte a Indonesia al desencadenar un tsunami que ha causado ya 222 fallecidos

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 12:05:00 +0100

Aumentan a 168 los muertos por el tsunami de Indonesia

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 10:36:00 +0100

Los servicios de emergencia recuperan los cuerpos de las víctimas. / Afp Las autoridades alertan de que se repita un nuevo sismo en las costas del estrecho de Sonda debido a la continua actividad del volcán Anak Krakatau Al menos 168 personas han perdido la vida, 750 están heridas y 20 permanecen....

60.257 Visitas · Tsunami en Indonesia deja al menos a 20 muertos y decenas de heridos

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 08:48:00 +0100

Al menos 20 personas muertas y decenas de heridos dejó un tsunami en las costas de Indonesia. Según informó BBC, el hecho se registró la madrugada del domingo (tiempo local). El medio agrega que la oleada impactó la costa cercana al Estrecho de la Sonda, al noreste de Yakarta.

Tsunami impacta Indonesia y deja al menos 20 muertos

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 02:28:00 +0100

Al menos 20 personas murieron después de que un tsunami impactara el estrecho de Sunda, en las costas de Indonesia. La Agencia de Gestión de Desastres de Indonesia informó que hay, hasta el momento 165 heridos por el fenómeno que se registró en las primeras horas del domingo (tiempo de Indonesia).

Tsunami Indonesia

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 01:37:00 +0100

Al menos 20 personas fallecieron luego de que un tsnami impactara en las costas de Indonesia, este sábado. Las olas impactaron con las playas del estrecho de Sunda, que separa las islas de sumatra y Java. La información fe difundida mediante un comunicado de la Agencia de Mitigación de Desastres del país asiático, reseñó ABC.

Emitida una alerta por posible tsunami tras un terremoto de magnitud 7,3 en el extremo oriental de Rusia

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 05:25:00 +0100

MADRID, 20 (EUROPA PRESS) El Centro de Alerta de Tsunamis del Pacífico ha emitido este jueves un comunicado advirtiendo de un posible tsunami a causa de un terremoto de magnitud 7,4 registrado en el extremo oriental de Rusia, frente a las costas de la península de Kamchatka.

Un terremoto de 7,5 grados sacude las costas de Kamchatka, en Rusia

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 22:32:00 +0100

Moscú .- Un terremoto de 7,5 grados en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy las costas de la península rusa de Kamchatka, bañada por el Océano Pacífico, informó el Servicio Geofísico local. El sismo, que se detectó a las 05-01 locales del viernes, tuvo su epicentro a menos de 200 kilómetros de....

Un terremoto de magnitud 7,5 sacude las costas de Kamchatka, en Rusia

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 22:03:00 +0100

Un terremoto de 7,5 grados en la escala de Richter sacudió este jueves 20 de diciembre, las costas de la península rusa de Kamchatka , bañada por el océano Pacífico, informó el Servicio Geofísico local. El seísmo, que se detectó a las 05:01 locales del viernes, tuvo su epicentro a menos de 200....

Inocar cancela alerta de tsunami en Ecuador tras sismo en Rusia

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 21:55:00 +0100

El Instituto Oceanográfico de la Armada (Inocar) canceló la alerta de tsunami en las costas ecuatorianas la tarde de este jueves, 20 de diciembre del 2018, luego de advertir una posible amenaza de tsunami tras un terremoto de 7.5 grados en la escala abierta de Richter en las costas de la península rusa de Kamchatka , en Rusia.

Un terremoto de magnitud 7,5 sacude las costas de Kamchatka, en Rusia

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 21:27:00 +0100

Entornointeligente.com / Noticias Venezuela diciembre 20 2018, 2:27 pm. Redacción: Actualidad , Internacionales Foto: Cortesía Un terremoto de 7,5 grados en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy las costas de la península rusa de Kamchatka, bañada por el Océano Pacífico, informó el Servicio Geofísico local.

Un terremoto de 7,5 grados sacude las costas de Kamchatka, en Rusia

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 21:04:00 +0100

Moscú, 20 dic (EFE).- Un terremoto de 7,5 grados en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy las costas de la península rusa de Kamchatka, bañada por el Océano Pacífico, informó el Servicio Geofísico local. El seísmo, que se detectó a las 05:01 locales del viernes, tuvo su epicentro a menos de 200....

Un terremoto de 7,5 grados sacude las costas de Kamchatka, en Rusia

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 20:35:00 +0100

Un terremoto de 7,5 grados en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy las costas de la península rusa de Kamchatka, bañada por el Océano Pacífico, informó el Servicio Geofísico local. El sismo, que se detectó a las 05:01 locales del viernes, tuvo su epicentro a menos de 200 kilómetros de Kamchatka, una de las zonas con mayor actividad sísmica del planeta.

Un terremoto de 7,5 grados sacude las costas de Kamchatka, en Rusia

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 20:33:00 +0100

(Caracas, 20 de diciembre. Noticias24).- Un terremoto de 7,5 grados en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy las costas de la península rusa de Kamchatka , bañada por el Océano Pacífico, informó el Servicio Geofísico local. El sismo, que se detectó a las 05:01 locales del viernes, tuvo su epicentro a....

Un terremoto de 7,5 grados sacude las costas de Kamchatka, en Rusia

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 20:09:00 +0100

Trabajadores de los servicios de emergencia rusos acarrean ayuda humanitaria durante una operación de rescate en la localidad de Ossora, en la región de Koriakia, tras un fuerte terremoto.EFE/Archivo (Foto: EFE. Moscú, 20 dic (EFE).- Un terremoto de 7,5 grados en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy....

RUSIA TERREMOTO - Un terremoto de 7,5 grados sacude las costas de Kamchatka, en Rusia

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 19:55:00 +0100

Un terremoto de 7,5 grados en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy las costas de la península rusa de Kamchatka, bañada por el Océano Pacífico, informó el Servicio Geofísico local. El seísmo, que se detectó a las 05:01 locales del viernes, tuvo su epicentro a menos de 200 kilómetros de Kamchatka, una de....

Emitida una alerta por posible tsunami tras un terremoto de magnitud 7,3 en el extremo oriental de Rusia

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 19:28:00 +0100

El Centro de Alerta de Tsunamis del Pacífico ha emitido este jueves un comunicado advirtiendo de un posible tsunami a causa de un terremoto de magnitud 7,4 registrado en el extremo oriental de Rusia, frente a las costas de la península de Kamchatka. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS) ha....

Emitida una alerta por posible tsunami tras un terremoto en el extremo oriental de Rusia

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 19:26:00 +0100

Un potente terremoto de magnitud 7,3 sacude Kamchatka, en el Lejano Oriente ruso

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 19:01:00 +0100

Un potente sismo de magnitud 7,4 se ha registrado este jueves en el océano Pacífico cerca de la península de Kamchatka, en el Lejano Oriente ruso, informa el Servicio Geológico de EE.UU. (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés). Desde el Centro de Alerta de Tsunamis del Pacífico han señalado que existe amenaza de tsunami en las costas de Kamchatka.

Registrado un terremoto de magnitud 5,6 cerca de la costa de Australia

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 05:13:00 +0100

MADRID, 16 (EUROPA PRESS) Un terremoto de magnitud aproximada 5,6 ha sido registrado este domingo cerca de la costa oeste de Australia, según ha informado el Instituto Geológico de Estados Unidos. El seísmo ha ocurrido a unos 200 kilómetros de Carnarvon, un pueblo costero ubicado en la costa....

Registrado un terremoto de magnitud 5,6 cerca de la costa de Australia

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 16:24:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud aproximada 5,6 ha sido registrado este domingo cerca de la costa oeste de Australia, según ha informado el Instituto Geológico de Estados Unidos. El seísmo ha ocurrido a unos 200 kilómetros de Carnarvon, un pueblo costero ubicado en la costa noroeste del estado australiano....

The day T&T trembled

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 14:43:00 +0100

AUGUST 21, 2018 - the day most of Trinidad and Tobago was, for just over a minute, united in prayer. The coagulating factor was a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that gave the country a shake-up not felt in T&T in over a century, rattling neighbours including Venezuela and even making itself felt in Guyana.

NAACP links earthquake signs to white supremacy

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 14:36:00 +0100

Rare triple lunar phenomenon will occur on January 21 and look stunning - but it could also mean the world is about to end

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 18:03:00 +0100

A rare alignment of lunar events will take place later this month and create a spectacular red moon - but, unfortunately, it could mean the end of the world is nigh. January 21 will see a huge, red Super Wolf Blood Moon hang in skies above Devon and Cornwall.

Rare triple lunar phenomenon will occur on January 21 and look stunning - but it could also mean the world is about to end

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 18:11:00 +0100

Breaking: Earthquake strikes 13 km off Oman coast

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 20:43:00 +0100

Muscat: An earthquake of magnitude 2.28 on the Richter scale was recorded by an earthquake monitoring station at 8:54 PM in Oman on Monday night, just 13 kilometres off the coast of Oman. According to Sultan Qaboos University's Earthquake Monitoring Centre the "epicentre of the earthquake was 13 km away from Al Ashkharah in Oman.

Strong quake hits off Indonesia

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 22:02:00 +0100

A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the Indonesian coast early yesterday, sending residents running out of their homes, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake hit at a depth of 60 kilometres under the Molucca Sea, some 175 kilometres north northwest of the city of Ternate.

Rare triple lunar phenomenon will occur on January 21 and look stunning - but it could also mean the world is about to end

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 22:29:00 +0100

SC questions why quake funds were transferred to BISP, Multan Metro

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 23:04:00 +0100

The Supreme Court on Monday reprimanded the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) for not constructing even a single road in Balakot after the deadly earthquake in 2005. During the hearing, Justice Nisar said the government had failed to initiate rehabilitation work in the city.

Hyundai Walking Car Concept is the Future of the First Responder Industry

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:04:00 +0100

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Any first responder will tell you that the first 72 hours following a natural disaster are the most crucial to saving lives. However, often times due to the nature of the disaster (forest fire, earthquake, hurricane, or flood), it can be difficult for....

Hyundai Walking Car Concept is the Future of the First Responder Industry

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:13:00 +0100

LAS VEGAS Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Â Any first responder will tell you that the first 72 hours following a natural disaster are the most crucial to saving lives. However, often times due to the nature of the disaster (forest fire, earthquake, hurricane, or flood), it can be difficult for....

Hyundai Walking Car Concept is the Future of the First Responder Industry

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:29:00 +0100

Hyundai Walking Car Concept is the Future of the First Responder Industry

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:48:00 +0100

"When a tsunami or earthquake hits, current rescue vehicles can only deliver first responders to the edge of the debris field. They have to go the rest of the way by foot. Elevate can drive to the scene and climb right over flood debris or crumbled concrete," said John Suh , Hyundai vice president and head of Hyundai CRADLE.

Iran (Islamic Republic of): No Casualties in Gilan-e Gharb Earthquake

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 03:05:00 +0100

KERMANSHAH, Jan. 6 (IRCS) _ Most of the injuries in the Gilan-e Gharb earthquake were caused by people panicking to run out of their houses. No reports of death or major damage had been released. According to the Seismological Center of the Geophysics Institute of Tehran University, a 5.

Hyundai unveils crazy car with legs at CES

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 10:20:00 +0100

IT SOUNDS like a whacky concept, but Hyundai's four-legged car has a serious role to play in rescuing people from natural disasters. The maker will reveal its plans for a natural disaster master at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

Oil tanker fire in Hong Kong waters kills one, rescue going on

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 10:54:00 +0100

January 8, 2019. HONG KONG (Reuters) – An oil tanker caught fire in Hong Kong’s southern waters on Tuesday, killing one crew member while at least 21 were rescued, police said, with witnesses reporting a loud blast that shook windows several kilometers away. Rescue operations were going on about one nautical mile south of Lamma Island.

Viral Hyundai designs 4-legged walking car that could help during natural disasters new

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 10:49:00 +0100

The South Korean automotive giant is calling its Elevate concept the first Ultimate Mobility Vehicle (UMV), featuring four extendable legs each with wheels, giving it the ability to change the way it moves depending on the situation, offering both mammal and reptile-like walking gaits.

Oil tanker explodes and burns off Hong Kong's coast

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 11:19:00 +0100

HONG KONG — An oil tanker exploded off Hong Kong's southern coast Tuesday, killing one crew member and leaving three others missing at sea. Witnesses reported hearing a loud blast that shook windows several miles away. Authorities said the Vietnam-registered vessel burst into flames as it prepared to refuel.

Hyundai designs 4-legged walking car that could help during natural disasters

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 11:13:00 +0100

Oil tanker explodes off Hong Kong

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 11:12:00 +0100

An oil tanker has exploded off the coast of Hong Kong, killing at least one person and leaving three missing. The Vietnam-registered vessel burst into flames as it prepared to refuel at an anchorage off Hong Kong's southern coast, according to authorities.

Oil tanker fire in Hong Kong waters kills one, rescue going on

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 11:20:00 +0100

HONG KONG (Reuters) - An oil tanker caught fire in Hong Kong's southern waters on Tuesday, killing one crew member while at least 21 were rescued, police said, with witnesses reporting a loud blast that shook windows several kilometers away. Rescue operations were going on about one nautical mile south of Lamma Island.

One dead, two still missing after explosion rips through oil and chemical tanker off Hong Kong’s Lamma Island

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 11:44:00 +0100

At least one person has died and two others are still missing after an oil and chemical tanker caught fire off the coast of Lamma Island in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Authorities said the blaze, which began at around 11.30am and was finally put out at 4.30pm, is believed to have started when the Aulac....

Hyundai Elevate Concept Is A Futuristic Go-Anywhere Vehicle

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 11:40:00 +0100

Debuting at CES 2019, “Elevate”, the Ultimate Mobility Vehicle (UMV), prepares communities in the event of a natural disaster; Wheels with robotic legs allow users to drive, walk or even climb over the most treacherous terrain. LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2019 – Any first responder will tell you that the....

Hyundai shows off 'walking car' at CES

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 12:05:00 +0100

Image copyright Hyundai. Hyundai has shown off a small model of a car it says can activate robotic legs to walk at 3mph (5km/h) over rough terrain. Also able to climb a 5ft (1.5m) wall and jump a 5ft gap, the Hyundai Elevate could be useful for emergency rescues following natural disasters, it said.

Oil tanker fire in waters off Hong Kong kills one crew member Subscriber content January 8 Updated

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 13:14:00 +0100

Ship tracking data shows it last loaded 6,000 tonnes of gasoline, most of which was delivered to Guangzhou between Jan. 6 and 7. The Aulac Fortune later arrived south of Lamma Island and sent its position from there at 0500 GMT on Tuesday. Residents of the nearby island of Lantau said they heard a big blast which rattled doors and windows.

Hyundai reveals ‘walking car’ that can just stroll off over the landscape

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 13:08:00 +0100

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Hyundai has arrived at CES 2019 with one of the stranger gadgets we’ve seen in recent years. It’s a ‘walking car’ called the Hyundai Elevate that looks pretty much like a real-world Transformer.

The walking dead of Lankan cricket | The Sunday Times Sri Lanka

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 10:27:00 +0100

On a sunny boxing-day morning in 2004, the sudden destruction of the Lankan coastal areas by the Asian Tsunami affected the life 14-year-old Dinesh Chandimal, in the environments of Balapitiya where he lived. Yet he lived to bat another day and shifted from his school Dharmasoka College Ambalangoda....

Survivors fear second tsunami as the 'Child of Krakatoa' continues to erupt

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 22:13:00 +0100

The 31-year-old and his wife managed to run to higher ground at Sumur on Java's south-west coast. But they lost their two small children, Muhammad Fajrul, 3, and Kaila, 22 days old. "My wife saw the massive wave but I was asleep," he said. "I tried to grab the kids but I could only find their pillows.

Survivors fear second tsunami as Indonesian volcano continues to erupt

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 20:56:00 +0100

Survivors fear second tsunami as Indonesian volcano continues to erupt

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 20:10:00 +0100

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Sat, 05 Jan 2019 20:23:00 +0100

Floods, Blackouts After Thai Storm, But Tourist Islands Spared

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 09:10:00 +0100

Floods and blackouts caused by Tropical Storm Pabuk left nearly 30,000 people in evacuation shelters across southern Thailand on 5 January, Saturday, as relieved tourists stranded on islands further north were spared the worst and began to plot routes home.

Commentary: Curb threat of malaria following Sunda Strait tsunami

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 00:59:00 +0100

The Sunda Strait tsunami of Dec. 22 has not only shown Indonesia’s high risk for natural disasters, but has also set off an alarm on the possible spread of disease in unhealthy environments. With many areas still exposed to dirty water, garbage and debris, the people affected by the tsunami are more....

Tsunami remnants on southern China island attract archeological interest

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 09:24:00 +0100

Remnants of a tsunami that occurred 1,000 years ago on the shorelines of the island of Nan'ao, in the waters of southern China's Guangdong Province, have attracted archeological interest with the discovery of a large amount of porcelain debris. According to the research of the tsunami remnants led....

Tsunami remnants on southern China island attract archeological interest

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 08:09:00 +0100

HEFEI, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- Remnants of a tsunami that occurred 1,000 years ago on the shorelines of the island of Nan'ao, in the waters of southern China's Guangdong Province, have attracted archeological interest with the discovery of a large amount of porcelain debris.

Indonesia on tsunami alert after new cracks appear on Anak Krakatau volcano

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 04:42:00 +0100

JAKARTA - New cracks have emerged on Anak Krakatau volcano, prompting Indonesian authorities to urge those in the vicinity to be on the alert in case a collapse sets off yet another tsunami. Dr Dwikorita Karnawati, head of the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), told reporters on....

Indonesia on tsunami alert after new cracks appear on Anak Krakatau volcano between the islands of Java and Su...

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 16:06:00 +0100

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 11:32:00 +0100

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) Soldiers, police and residents fanned out across a damaged Indonesian village Tuesday, searching in the mud for possible victims of a landslide caused by torrential rain that killed at least nine people and left 34 others missing.

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 11:16:00 +0100

Soldiers, police and residents fanned out across a damaged Indonesian village Tuesday, searching in the mud for possible victims of a landslide caused by torrential rain that killed at least nine people and left 34 others missing. Photo: AP. Tons of mud that rolled from the surrounding hills late....

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 09:19:00 +0100

JAKARTA: Soldiers, police and residents fanned out across a damaged Indonesian village Tuesday, searching in the mud for possible victims of a landslide caused by torrential rain that killed at least nine people and left 34 others missing. Tons of mud that rolled from the surrounding hills late....

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:42:00 +0100

Soldiers, police and residents fanned out across a damaged Indonesian village on Tuesday, searching in the mud for possible victims of a landslide caused by torrential rain that killed at least nine people and left 34 others missing. Tons of mud that rolled from the surrounding hills late Monday....

Rest of Asia Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9... The landslide occurred during New Year's Eve celebrations less than... READ MORE

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:42:00 +0100

The landslide occurred during New Year's Eve celebrations less than two weeks after a deadly volcano and tsunami disaster. He also warned the US should not misjudge North Korea's "patience". Three injured in a knife attack in Manchester and nine injured in Tokyo after a driver plowed into a crowd of revelers.

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:35:00 +0100

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Soldiers, police and residents fanned out across a damaged Indonesian village Tuesday, searching in the mud for possible victims of a landslide caused by torrential rain that killed at least nine people and left 34 others missing.

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing Source: AP

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:34:00 +0100

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - Soldiers, police and residents fanned out across a damaged Indonesian village Tuesday, searching in the mud for possible victims of a landslide caused by torrential rain that killed at least nine people and left 34 others missing.

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:33:00 +0100

A man reacts near a body bag containing the body of his relative who was killed by a landslide in Sirnaresmi, West Java, Indonesia, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. The landslide triggered by torrential rain has killed a number of people and left dozens others missing on Indonesia's main island of Java.

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:28:00 +0100

JAKARTA, Indonesia Soldiers, police and residents fanned out across a damaged Indonesian village Tuesday, searching in the mud for possible victims of a landslide caused by torrential rain that killed at least nine people and left 34 others missing. Tons of mud that rolled from the surrounding hills....

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:08:00 +0100

JAKARTA, Indonesia – Soldiers, police and residents fanned out across a damaged Indonesian village Tuesday, searching in the mud for possible victims of a landslide caused by torrential rain that killed at least nine people and left 34 others missing. Tons of mud that rolled from the surrounding....

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:06:00 +0100

Rescuers carry the body of a landslide victim in Sirnaresmi, West Java, Indonesia, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. The landslide triggered by torrential rain has killed a number of people and left dozens of others missing on Indonesia's main island of Java. (AP) Soldiers, police and residents fanned out....

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:02:00 +0100

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing Source: AP

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:01:00 +0100

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 07:54:00 +0100

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 07:51:00 +0100

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 5 with 38 missing

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 07:47:00 +0100

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing Source: AP

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 07:47:00 +0100

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 07:44:00 +0100

Soldiers, police and residents fanned out across a damaged Indonesian village Tuesday, searching in the mud for possible victims of a landslide caused by torrential rain that killed at least nine people and left 34 others missing. Tons of mud that rolled from the surrounding hills late Monday buried....

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing Source: AP

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 07:43:00 +0100

Quakes jolt eastern Mindanao on New Year's Day, no damage reported

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 07:42:00 +0100

MANILA -- A Magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Agusan del Sur province Tuesday and was felt in surrounding areas in northeastern Mindanao, the state seismology agency said. The earthquake struck at 12:19 p.m. at a depth of 016 kilometer. Intensity II was felt in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur while Intensity I was felt in Gingoog City, PHIVOLCS said.

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 07:36:00 +0100

Purchase: Order Reprint JAKARTA, Indonesia — Soldiers, police and residents fanned out across a damaged Indonesian village Tuesday, searching in the mud for possible victims of a landslide caused by torrential rain that killed at least nine people and left 34 others missing.

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 5 with 38 missing

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 07:26:00 +0100

Rest of Asia Fireworks blast in 2019 worldwide after turbulent ... As the world celebrates, many are wondering whether the turmoil... READ MORE

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:04:00 +0100

As the world celebrates, many are wondering whether the turmoil witnessed in 2018 will spill over into the next year. The weather disturbance locally named 'Usman' hit the country on Saturday. The party atmosphere will sweep across major cities in Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas as the clock ticks past midnight.

Large earthquake off Alaskan coast, no tsunami warning for B.C.

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 04:40:00 +0100

Another large earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska over the weekend. The original 6.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded Dec. 30 near Cold Bay just after 5:30 p.m. PST. It was measured at a depth of nearly 27 kilometres, and approximately 80 km away from the shore in the Aleutian arc that....

Philippine storm death toll surges to 68

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 10:16:00 +0100

The death toll from a storm that struck the Philippines shortly after Christmas rose to 68 with the number of fatalities expected to climb even higher, civil defence officials said Monday. Fifty-seven people died in the mountainous Bicol region, southeast of Manila, while 11 were killed in the....

6.9 magnitude quake strikes off Philippines, tsunami warning withdrawn

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 05:55:00 +0100

MANILA, 29th December, 2018 (WAM) -- A strong earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday, raising fears of dangerous tsunami waves across the region but after about two hours, the tsunami warning was withdrawn, Reuters has reported.

6.9-magnitude quake hits Philippines triggering small tsunami

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 04:52:00 +0100

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday triggering a tsunami warning, with small waves expected to hit southern parts of the country and neighbouring Indonesia. The quake struck southeast of Davao City at a depth of 59 kilometres (35 miles), the US....

World briefs

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 01:17:00 +0100

JAPAN-S.KOREA Japan released video footage it said proved a South Korean warship locked its fire-control radar onto a Japanese warplane off the northeastern coast in the latest move of an escalating row between the Asian neighbors. PHILIPPINES A powerful undersea earthquake struck off the southern....

26 killed in landslides, floods in eastern Philippines

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 12:44:00 +0100

According to the Deutsche Presse-Agentur, DPA, more than 22,000 people were also displaced by the landslides and floods in six provinces that bore the brunt of the rains. Rescue teams were still searching for several missing in the affected areas, emergency officials said.

Philippines hit by storm, quake; 22 dead, 22,000 flee

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 10:24:00 +0100

MANILA: Tropical Storm Usman, which entered the Philippines on Christmas Day, has killed at least 22 people as it churned across several provinces, triggering floods and landslides and forcing thousands to flee to safer ground. The storm has displaced at least 17,000 people in the Bicol region in....

14 aftershocks recorded off Davao Oriental

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 10:03:00 +0100

MANILA - Fourteen aftershocks were recorded in Davao Oriental a day after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake rattled the province, the state seismological bureau said Sunday. In its latest bulletin as of writing, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said it has monitored 12 tremors....

6.9-magnitude quake hits Philippines triggering small tsunami

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 09:32:00 +0100

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday triggering a brief tsunami warning. The quake struck southeast of Davao City at a depth of 59 kilometres (35 miles), the US Geological Survey said, a week after a volcano-triggered tsunami killed more than 400 people in neighbouring Indonesia.

Philippines hit by storm, quake; 16 dead, thousands flee

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 08:22:00 +0100

MANILA: Tropical Storm Usman, which entered the Philippines on Christmas Day, has killed at least 16 people as it churned across several provinces, triggering floods and landslides and forcing thousands to flee to safer ground. The storm has displaced at least 17,000 people in the Bicol region in....

Tropical storm sweeps through Philippines after strong undersea quake

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 08:09:00 +0100

A strong 7.1 magnitude undersea earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Saturday; The quake struck southeast of Davao City and triggered a brief tsunami warning; Four people were killed after tropical storm Usman lashed central Philippines and triggered landslides.

Tropical storm sweeps through Philippines after strong undersea quake

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 05:38:00 +0100

Tropical storm sweeps through Philippines after strong undersea quake

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 05:34:00 +0100

Earthquake of 6.9 Strikes Off Philippines, Forecasts of Small Tsunami Withdrawn After 2 Hours

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 05:23:00 +0100

An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Dec. 29. Possible small tsunami waves were being forecasted on parts of the coasts of the Philippines, Indonesia and Palau by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), but was withdrawn after about two hours.

7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Philippines

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 05:15:00 +0100

MANILA, Dec 29 (Xinhua) -- A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning, Xinhua news agecy reported according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The institute said the quake hit at 11.

Heed lessons from Indonesia’s out-of-the-blue tsunami disaster

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 04:45:00 +0100

The tsunami struck about 20 minutes after an island volcano in the strait erupted. It appears that a large chunk of the volcano collapsed into the sea due to the eruption, triggering the tsunami. A Japanese Earth observation satellite captured images showing that about half of the island had disappeared.

Tsunami alert sounded after quake strikes Mindanao isle

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 04:33:00 +0100

MANILA — A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday triggering a brief tsunami warning. The quake struck southeast of Davao City at a depth of 59 km, the US Geological Survey said, a week after a volcano-triggered tsunami killed more than 400 people in neighboring Indonesia.

Rest of Asia Philippines travel advisory issued for Emiratis A strong earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off the southern... READ MORE

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 04:25:00 +0100

Forces will guard some 40,000 election booths across the poor South Asian nation. A strong earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday. Hazardous tsunami waves from this earthquake are possible within 300 km of the epicentre.

Tsunami warning withdrawn after 6.9-magnitude quake strikes off southern Philippines

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 04:18:00 +0100

MANILA (REUTERS, AFP) - A strong earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday (Dec 29), raising fears of dangerous tsunami waves across the region but after about two hours, the tsunami warning was withdrawn.

Indonesia's Krakatau volcano shrinks by two-thirds after collapse triggered killer waves last week

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 04:18:00 +0100

JAKARTA - Anak Krakatau has lost about two-thirds of its height and three-quarters of its mass since the Dec 22 eruption that spawned a deadly tsunami, leaving more than 400 people killed and thousands injured, Indonesia's national geological agency told a media briefing on Saturday (Dec 29).

6.9 quake hits Philippines triggering small tsunami

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 01:45:00 +0100

MANILA: A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday triggering a brief tsunami warning. The quake struck southeast of Davao City at a depth of 59 kilometres, the US Geological Survey said, a week after a volcano-triggered tsunami killed more than 400 people in neighbouring Indonesia.

Tsunami alert lifted after undersea quake off Philippines

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 23:42:00 +0100

A strong undersea earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Saturday and the head of the country’s quake-monitoring agency advised people in a southeastern province to avoid beaches in case of a tsunami. No casualties or damage have been reported, and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center....

Tsunami alert lifted after undersea quake off Philippines | World News | kulr8.com

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 23:11:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A powerful undersea earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Saturday, prompting people to scramble out of shopping malls and buildings and authorities to warn villagers to stay away from beaches in case of a tsunami.

Strong quake strikes off Philippines

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 21:14:00 +0100

A strong earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao yesterdaty, raising fears of dangerous tsunami waves across the region but after about two hours, the tsunami warning was withdrawn. Residents of the southern Philippines said the earthquake lasted about a....

Japan earthquake: Large 6.4-magnitude tremor strikes off south east coast

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:25:00 +0100

today. The earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.4 has struck off the coast of south east Japan. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake south southeast of Kagoshima today. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake was 24 miles (39km) deep and centred 116 km.

Earthquake of 6.4 magnitude strikes off south Japan

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:20:00 +0100

Jan 8 (Reuters) - A 6.4 magnitude earthquake stuck off south Japan on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake was 39 km (24 miles) deep and centred 116 km south southeast of Kagoshima. Earthquakes are common in Japan, one of the world's most seismically active areas.

Japan earthquake: Large 6.4-magnitude tremor strikes off coast

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:38:00 +0100

An earthquake at an estimated magnitude of 6.4 has struck off the coast of south east Japan. The quake was 39km (24 miles) deep and centred 116 km south southeast of Kagoshima. The earthquake struck at roughly 9.45pm (local time). There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Japan EARTHQUAKE: Huge 6.4 magnitude quake hits just off east coast

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:35:00 +0100

The quake was 24 miles deep and centered 116 km southeast of Kagoshima. There has been no immediate reports of any damage or casualties. Earthquakes are very common in Japan, which is one of the world’s most seismically active areas. Japan accounts for about 20 percent of the world’s earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater.

Japan earthquake mapped: Where did 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit JUST NOW?

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:47:00 +0100

The huge earthquake struck 16km (9.9miles) south-southeast of Nishinoomote, Kagoshima Prefecture. The island sits about 116km away from Kagoshima off mainland Japan. Striking at 12.39pm GMT (9.39pm local time), the quake hit at a depth of 35km. There are no immediate reports of casualties or injuries.

Strong quake hits near southern Japan; no reports of damage

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:01:00 +0100

A strong earthquake hit near southern Japan on Tuesday, shaking buildings, but there were no reports of injuries or damage. No tsunami was expected. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck in the evening and had a preliminary magnitude of 6.3.

Strong quake hits near southern Japan; no reports of damage

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:07:00 +0100

Strong quake hits near southern Japan; no reports of damage

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:02:00 +0100

Strong quake hits near southern Japan; no reports of damage

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:12:00 +0100

hit near southern Japan on Tuesday, shaking buildings, but there were no reports of injuries or damage. No tsunami was expected. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck in the evening and had a preliminary magnitude of 6.3. It was centered 16 kilometers (10 miles) off the city of....

Strong quake hits near southern Japan; no reports of damage

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:11:00 +0100

Strong quake hits near southern Japan; no reports of damage

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:10:00 +0100

6.4-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:08:00 +0100

TOKYO, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck off Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture, in the southernmost part of Japan's southwestern Kyushu island, on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The JMA revised its preliminary report from magnitude 5.9 to 6.4, minutes after the quake struck.

Hyundai shows off its ‘walking car’ at CES

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:23:00 +0100

Korean car giant Hyundai has revealted its big showcase concept for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas , which bears a distinct similarity to the famed AT-AT ‘Walkers’ from The Empire Strikes Back. The Hyundai Elevate’s is designed to tackles especially tricky or inaccessible terrain....

Strong quake hits near southern Japan; no reports of damage

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:22:00 +0100

TOKYO — A strong earthquake has hit near southern Japan, shaking buildings, but there are no immediate reports of injuries or damage. No tsunami is expected. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck Tuesday evening and had a preliminary magnitude of 6.3.

Earthquake of 6.4 magnitude strikes off south Japan

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:44:00 +0100

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake stuck off south Japan on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake was 39 km (24 miles) deep and centred 116 km south southeast of Kagoshima. Earthquakes are common in Japan, one of the world's most seismically active areas.

Strong quake hits near southern Japan; no reports of damage

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:42:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake hit near southern Japan on Tuesday, shaking buildings, but there were no reports of injuries or damage. No tsunami was expected. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck in the evening and had a preliminary magnitude of 6.3.

Earthquake of 6.4 magnitude strikes off south Japan

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:36:00 +0100

. TOKYO, Jan 8 — A 6.4 magnitude earthquake stuck off south Japan today, the US Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake was 39km deep and centred 116km south southeast of Kagoshima. Earthquakes are common in Japan, one of the world’s most seismically active areas.

Strong quake hits near southern Japan; no reports of damage

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:48:00 +0100

Strong quake hits near southern Japan

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:56:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) A strong earthquake hit near southern Japan on Tuesday, shaking buildings, but there were no reports of injuries or damage. No tsunami was expected. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck in the evening and had a preliminary magnitude of 6.3.

Strong quake hits near southern Japan; no reports of damage

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 16:03:00 +0100

SPECIAL OFFER Try 1 month of Digital Plus for 99 Cancel anytime ✓ Unlimited access to E-Edition (PDF of newspaper) ✓ Unlimited articles, complete access to missoulian.com and apps ✓ Skip article surveys. TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake hit near southern Japan on Tuesday, shaking buildings, but there were no reports of injuries or damage.

Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Created A Mile-High Tsunami That Swept Through The World's Oceans

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 16:22:00 +0100

Sixty-six million years ago, an asteroid roughly 14 kilometers (9 miles) in diameter hit the shallow water off the modern-day Yucatan peninsula in Mexico. Chicxulub, as it is known, was the size of a mountain and moving as fast as a speeding bullet. When it hit the water, its top was still higher than airplane cruising altitude.

Strong quake hits near southern Japan; no reports of damage

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 18:15:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake has hit near southern Japan, shaking buildings, but there are no immediate reports of injuries or damage. No tsunami is expected. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck Tuesday evening and had a preliminary magnitude of 6.3.

Strong quake hits near southern Japan; no reports of damage

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 18:55:00 +0100

TOKYO — A strong earthquake hit near southern Japan on Tuesday, shaking buildings, but there were no reports of injuries or damage. No tsunami was expected. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck in the evening and had a preliminary magnitude of 6.3.

TALKING DRUM: Of An ‘Imminent Earthquake’ & A...

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 18:52:00 +0100

No! Asaase Yaa [mother earth] could not recently annoy me by shaking itself in some parts of the Greater Accra Region much more than National Disaster Management Organization’s [NADMO] hollow commentary on the incident a commentary of vain Christmas message to persons living in earthquake-prone zones and Ghanaians at large.

One dead, two still missing after explosion rips through oil and chemical tanker off Hong Kong’s Lamma Island

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:32:00 +0100

A crewman was killed, seven injured and two are still missing after an oil tanker caught fire off the coast of Lamma Island in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Three explosions were reported during the fire, with residents from as far away as Mui Wo and Discovery Bay on Lantau Island saying they heard loud bangs and saw windows shaking.

6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes coast of Japan

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:10:00 +0100

NISHINOOMOTE, Japan (AP) - A strong earthquake hit near southern Japan on Tuesday, shaking buildings, but there were no reports of injuries or damage. No tsunami was expected. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck in the evening and had a preliminary magnitude of 6.3.

Strong quake hits near southern Japan; no reports of damage

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:56:00 +0100

A strong earthquake hit near southern Japan on Tuesday night, shaking buildings, but there were no reports of injuries or damage. No tsunami was expected. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck at 9:39 p.m. and had a preliminary magnitude of 6.3.

Hyundai's vision for the future: A car that walks on four legs

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:50:00 +0100

When experts ponder the future of automobiles, they tend to focus on two novel modes of transportation: driverless cars and flying cars. At this year's CES technology show in Las Vegas, Hyundai has introduced a third vision for how vehicles might traverse the world around them - one that doesn't rely solely on wheels.

6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off south Japan

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 03:26:00 +0100

Prelim M6.3 Earthquake Kyushu, Japan Jan-08 12:39 UTC, updates https://t.co/7kHFUPt0p9 — USGS Big Quakes (@USGSBigQuakes) January 8, 2019 There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake was 39km deep and centred 116km south-south-east of Kagoshima.

Hyundai’s vision for the future: A car that walks on four legs

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 04:54:00 +0100

When experts ponder the future of automobiles, they tend to focus on two novel modes of transportation: driverless cars and flying cars. At this year's CES technology show in Las Vegas, Hyundai introduced a third vision for how vehicles might traverse the world around them. Hyundai's latest concept car is designed to walk as easily as it rolls.

Earthquake of 6.4 magnitude strikes off south Japan

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 04:41:00 +0100

(Reuters) - A 6.4 magnitude earthquake stuck off south Japan on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake was 39 km (24 miles) deep and centred 116 km south southeast of Kagoshima. Earthquakes are common in Japan, one of the world's most seismically active areas.

4.7 magnitude earthquake recorded near Merizo

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 05:31:00 +0100

At 8:33 a.m., today, the U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7 that struck 165 km southwest of Merizo. The earthquake also had a reported depth of 10 km. There were no reports made to Guam 911 dispatch of damages or injuries from the earthquake, according to the Offices of Guam Homeland Security.

Christmas storm becomes second deadliest to hit Philippines in 2018

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 06:54:00 +0100

People wade through a flooded street in the town of Baao in Camarines Sur province on December 30, 2018. Tropical Storm Usman has displaced at least 17,000 people in the Bicol region in the southern part of the Philippines’ main Luzon island. AFP/GETTY IMAGES.

Hyundai walking car concept unveiled at CES 2019

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 08:45:00 +0100

The need for efficient, rapid, resilient transportation for disaster assistance is what led Hyundai to develop the first-ever vehicle with moveable legs. Elevate is an ultimate mobility vehicle (UMV), blending technology found in electric cars and robots, which allows it to traverse terrain beyond....

Hyundai unveils concept for 'walking car'

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 09:17:00 +0100

Hyundai Motors has unveiled the concept for 'walking car' on legs, a small model of a car it says can activate robotic legs to walk at 3mph (5km/h) over rough terrain, at the CES technology fair in Las Vegas. The South Korean automotive manufacturer showed off the concept which has been in development for three years, reports BBC.

School as usual for tsunami victims in Sumur

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 09:39:00 +0100

From Muhammad Afiq Mohd Asri BANTEN (Indonesia), Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The tsunami that struck off the coast of the Sunda Strait over two weeks ago has not broken the spirit of the teachers and pupils of a primary school here. They are determined to continue with the schooling despite having to sit on the floor.

Take a Look at Hyundai’s Walking Robotic Car Concept

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 15:01:00 +0100

What if cars could walk? Well, an answer to that question has just walked onto the global CES stage. is designated as the first “ ultimate mobility vehicle ” (UMV), bringing together the minds of Hyundai’s Center for Robotic Augmented Design in Living Experiences (CRADLE) division and industrial design consultancy Sundberg-Ferar.

Hyundai shows off ‘walking car’ at CES

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 19:32:00 +0100

LONDON (BBC News): Hyundai has shown off a small model of a car it says can activate robotic legs to walk at 3mph (5km/h) over rough terrain. Also able to climb a 5ft (1.5m) wall and jump a 5ft gap, the Hyundai Elevate could be useful for emergency rescues following natural disasters, it said.

Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 19:54:00 +0100

Purchase: Order Reprint NEW YORK — A trial in New York over the Trump administration's move to cut off permission for thousands of Haitians to live in the U.S. is spotlighting emails between officials downplaying health and safety crises in the Caribbean nation as they tried to justify the change.

Trump’s move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:07:00 +0100

NEW YORK A trial in New York over the Trump administration’s move to cut off permission for thousands of Haitians to live in the U.S. is spotlighting emails between officials downplaying health and safety crises in the Caribbean nation as they tried to justify the change.

Trump’s move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:06:00 +0100

Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:01:00 +0100

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2018 file photo, Haitian activists and immigrants protest on City Hall Plaza in Boston. A trial in New York over the Trump administration's move to cut off permission for thousands of Haitians to live in the U.S. is spotlighting emails between officials downplaying health and....

Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 19:57:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) A trial in New York over the Trump administration's move to cut off permission for thousands of Haitians to live in the U.S. is spotlighting emails between officials downplaying health and safety crises in the Caribbean nation as they tried to justify the change.

Trump’s move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:18:00 +0100

Trump’s move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:15:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) — A trial in New York over the Trump administration’s move to cut off permission for thousands of Haitians to live in the U.S. is spotlighting emails between officials downplaying health and safety crises in the Caribbean nation as they tried to justify the change.

Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:10:00 +0100

Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:37:00 +0100

over the Trump administration ’s move to cut off permission for thousands of Haitians to live in the U.S. is spotlighting emails between officials downplaying health and safety crises in the Caribbean nation as they tried to justify the change. The case centers on the Temporary Protected Status....

Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:37:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) - A trial in New York over the Trump administration's move to cut off permission for thousands of Haitians to live in the U.S. is spotlighting emails between officials downplaying health and safety crises in the Caribbean nation as they tried to justify the change.

Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New...

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:32:00 +0100

Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York Source: AP

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:32:00 +0100

Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:51:00 +0100

NEW YORK — A trial in New York over the Trump administration's move to cut off permission for thousands of Haitians to live in the U.S. is spotlighting emails between officials downplaying health and safety crises in the Caribbean nation as they tried to justify the change.

Trump's Move to Send Haitians Home Goes on Trial in New York

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 21:04:00 +0100

Trump’s move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

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Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

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Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

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Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

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Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

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Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 23:08:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) " A trial in New York over the Trump administration's move to cut off permission for thousands of Haitians to live in the U.S. is spotlighting emails between officials downplaying health and safety crises in the Caribbean nation as they tried to justify the change.

Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 23:30:00 +0100

By ADAM GELLER Associated Press. NEW YORK (AP) - A trial in New York over the Trump administration's move to cut off permission for thousands of Haitians to live in the U.S. is spotlighting emails between officials downplaying health and safety crises in the Caribbean nation as they tried to justify the change.

'Case of when, not if': Preparing for the big 'megathrust' earthquake from the Hikurangi subduction zone

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:43:00 +0100

Evidence suggests the likelihood of a rupture along the Hikurangi subduction zone - which runs from the top of the East Cape to the upper east of the South Island - may be higher than previously understood. Consequently five Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Groups from across the North....

After the Quake, Dana Schutz Gets Back to Work

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:53:00 +0100

Dana Schutz was readying her coming gallery show, and chaos reigned on the walls of her Brooklyn studio. Her new works offered the painter’s signature scenes of anxiety and mayhem. In “Presenter,” a female speaker at a TED-style event, with her underwear down around her ankles, tried to pull her own face off.

Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 01:50:00 +0100

Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 02:20:00 +0100

Indonesia EARTHQUAKE: 5.1 magnitude quake hits off coast of Aceh

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 04:49:00 +0100

The quake landed off the coast of Samatra, the northern island of Indonesia, less than 200km from the city of Aceh. It follows a series of quakes hitting the Maluku Islands on the other side of the Asian nation. The tremor struck just before 9.40am GMT (4.40pm local time) at a depth of 33 miles (53km).

Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 05:16:00 +0100

Magnitude 4.1 earthquake strikes Davao Oriental

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 06:38:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines — A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental on Thursday early morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. In its earthquake bulletin , Phivolcs reported that the temblor hit 149 kilometers (km) Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, at 6:38 a.m.

Hyundai’s Walking Car Concept Is a Highlight of CES 2019

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 07:58:00 +0100

The concept is primarily designed to provide efficient, rapid, resilient transportation for disaster assistance, such as search-and-rescue and humanitarian aid missions. Wheels with hub-mounted electric motors are attached to extendable robotic legs, so the vehicle can drive, walk or climb over obstacles.

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hits the area off southern Japan

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:50:00 +0100

[10/يناير/2019] SANAA, Jan. 10 (Saba) - The US Geological Survey announced that a 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit the area off southern Japan on Tuesday. According to the media, there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake occurred at a depth of 39 km and centered 116 km south-east of Kagoshima.

Alaska earthquakes today: MORE quakes hit Alaska - is the BIG ONE coming? ALASKA has experienced daily jolts after a massive magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck on...

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:31:00 +0100

Alaska has already experienced 81 earthquakes this year, with six of them being at 4.5 magnitude or higher. Alaska is the most seismically active state in the USA, as it is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire. The region even experienced the second largest earthquake ever in the US, which was a 9.

3.7 magnitude earthquake hits area in southern New Brunswick

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:36:00 +0100

Earthquakes Canada confirms a preliminary 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit an area 17 kilometres northwest of Hampton in southern New Brunswick. Earthquakes Canada confirmed the quake Thursday morning hit an area 17 km northwest of Hampton, N.B. (Earthquakes Canada) Earthquakes Canada has confirmed a preliminary 3.

3.8 magnitude earthquake hits area in southern New Brunswick

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:50:00 +0100

Earthquakes Canada has confirmed a 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit an area 17 kilometres northwest of Hampton in southern New Brunswick this morning. Nick Ackerley, an Earthquakes Canada seismologist, said the earthquake happened at 9:49 a.m. AT, approximately 17 kilometres west-northwest of Hampton and 35 kilometres north of Saint John.

3.8 magnitude earthquake hits area near Grand Bay-Westfield

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 19:52:00 +0100

Earthquakes Canada has confirmed a 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit an area 19 kilometres northwest of Saint John in southern New Brunswick this morning. Nick Ackerley, an Earthquakes Canada seismologist, said the earthquake hit at 9:49 a.m. AT. Its preliminary magnitude was reported as 3.7, but Earthquakes Canada upgraded it later Thursday.

Zakyntos jolted by 4.3-magnitude quake

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 21:44:00 +0100

TAGS: Earthquake A 4.3-magnitude earthquake rattled the Ionian island of Zakynthos at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, according to the Geodynamic Institute in Athens. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The tremor struck 67 kilometers off the island capital at a depth of 2.4 kilometers. The island was hit by a powerful 6.

Hikurangi quake could be more destructive than Japan's with 30m waves - scientist 55 minutes ago And the longer we wait the stronger it'll be, a geologist has warned.

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 22:12:00 +0100

A rupture of New Zealand's largest faultline could cause damage and destruction on a scale comparable to the Japan quake of 2011 with tsunami waves as high as 30 metres, a geologist has warned. On March 11 that year, a magnitude 9 quake hit off the eastern coast of Honshu , Japan's largest island.

Updated Daily Mail tells Aussies to 'be prepared' for quake in NZ 50 minutes ago The warning came with a picture of a country that's clearly not Australia.

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 01:13:00 +0100

UK tabloid the Daily Mail has bizarrely told Australians to "be prepared" if an "absolutely terrifying" earthquake hits New Zealand. The post on Facebook came complete with a picture of a country that's quite clearly not Australia. It links to a story about the Hikurangi subduction zone, which....

3.8 magnitude earthquake hits area in southern New Brunswick

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 03:33:00 +0100