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One Skier Dies, Second Critically Injured After Taos Ski Valley Avalanche … Resort Begins Investigation

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:32:00 +0100

Updated Jan. 17 at 10:14 p.m. One man has died, and another remained hospitalized with critical injuries Thursday night after an avalanche near Kachina Peak in Taos Ski Valley. Holy Cross Hospital CEO Bill Patten confirmed that one of the men who was treated at their facility in Taos had died just before 5 p.

'Going to explode': 3.1 magnitude quake stuns Canberra locals

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 05:37:00 +0100

Here in Aotearoa we are accustomed to the odd quake shaking us awake or rattling the kitchen cabinets. But our friends across the Tasman appear not to be as laidback when a minor quake strikes. A 3.1 magnitude earthquake in Canberra in the ACT today had at least one local saying it felt like her house was "going to explode".

'The bang came first': Canberra rattled by magnitude 3.1 earthquake

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 03:45:00 +0100

According to Geoscience Australia, the epicentre of the tremor was just north of the ACT's border with New South Wales, radiating outwards to affect suburbs as far away as Uriarra, Queanbeyan and Gundaroo. The quake even rippled out to the often-dry Lake George , but while some aftershocks are expected, a tsunami is highly unlikely.

'The bang came first': Canberra rattled by magnitude 3.1 earthquake

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 02:13:00 +0100

With a shake and a rattle, Canberrans were startled by a rare magnitude 3.1 tremor shortly after 10:00am today. According to Geoscience Australia, the epicentre of the tremor was just north of the ACT's border with New South Wales, radiating outwards to affect suburbs as far away as Uriarra, Queanbeyan and Gundaroo.

Canberra shudders through 3.1 magnitude earthquake

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 02:10:00 +0100

Canberra has been rattled by a magnitude 3.1 earthquake. More than 200 people have reported feeling the earthquake in the nation's capital at about 10:05am on Friday. The earthquake hit at a depth of about 10km in the northern suburbs near Forde, according to Geoscience Australia.

Canberra stunned by earthquake

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 01:20:00 +0100

According to Geoscience Australia, the earthquake occurred at approximately 10.05am AEDT near the northern suburb of Forde. The Australian Government agency has said it has already received almost 200 reports from residents who felt it in the region. The earthquake had a depth of 10 kilometres.

Earthquake shakes northern Canberra

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 01:19:00 +0100

Photos show how Los Angeles recovered after Northridge earthquake

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 22:46:00 +0100

It has been 25 years since a violent, pre-dawn earthquake shook Los Angeles from its sleep and caused widespread devastation and left dozens dead. Now more than two decades later, these remarkable images show how the city recovered from the $25 billion worth of damage by repairing major roads and apartment blocks.

Small Quake Shakes N. California, No Immediate Damage Reported

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 19:02:00 +0100

OAKLAND, CALIF. — A small earthquake shook buildings and roused Northern California residents from their sleep early on Wednesday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the 7.2-mile (11.6 km) deep earthquake at 3.7 magnitude in the Oakland, California, area, at about 4:42 a.

Magnitude 3.4 Earthquake Strikes Northern California

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:33:00 +0100

Some California residents awoke with a jolt on Wednesday morning after an earthquake struck along the Hayward Fault in the northern part of the state. Around 4:42 a.m. PST, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck along the Hayward Fault in Piedmont, California, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS.

An Earthquake Just Woke People Up In California. Here's What You Need To Know

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:08:00 +0100

Good morning, California! If you’re reading this from the West Coast, and you happen to live in Piedmont in said state, then you don’t need me to explain that you just experienced an earthquake. For everyone else: there was, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS)’s automated service , a magnitude 3.

Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights continuing displacement in Indonesia and Myanmar

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 15:15:00 +0100

INDONESIA. Following the earthquake at the end of September 2018, some 133,631 people remain displaced across Central Sulawesi. While thousands more left the province or found refuge with host families, increasing numbers of these people are returning to Central Sulawesi.

Small quake shakes northern California, no immediate damage reported

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 15:01:00 +0100

OAKLAND, Calif. (Reuters) - A small earthquake shook buildings and roused Northern California residents from their sleep early on Wednesday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the 7.2-mile (11.6 km) deep earthquake at 3.7 magnitude in the Oakland, California, area, at about 4:42 a.

Magnitude 3.7 quake shakes buildings in Oakland, California

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:44:00 +0100

Earthquake Tennessee: Is it safe to travel to Alcoa?

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 05:05:00 +0100

What was the earthquake in Alcoa, Tennessee? What happened? An earthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale struck Alcoa, three kilometres from Eagleton Village, on 14 January. It struck around 4am close to Maryville. No initial damage was reported. It is the latest in a series of earthquakes in....

South America

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 04:24:00 +0100

is highly exposed to natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, floods, droughts and wildfires. Three of the seven largest earthquakes ever recorded struck South America, a continent with over 200 active volcanoes. Colombia’s ongoing conflict keeps adding to the largest....

04:40 USA Celebrity chef José Andrés to help feed federal workers furloughed by shutdown

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 05:29:00 +0100

A disaster-relief group founded by celebrity chef José Andrés will offer meals to furloughed government workers in Washington, D.C., this week, the organization, World Central Kitchen, said Monday. The group said it would provide free hot meals at a kitchen-café located on Pennsylvania Avenue....

Celebrity chef José Andrés to help feed federal workers furloughed by shutdown

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 05:05:00 +0100

3.6 magnitude earthquake shakes part of northern Oklahoma

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:56:00 +0100

The U.S. Geological Survey says an early morning earthquake shook parts of northern Oklahoma. Geologists say the 3.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 2:20 a.m. Monday near Waukomis, about 80 miles (129 kilometers) northwest of Oklahoma City. The earthquake was recorded at a depth of about 3 miles (5 kilometers).

3.6 magnitude earthquake shakes part of northern Oklahoma

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:52:00 +0100

Indonesia: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (8 - 14 Jan 2019)

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:49:00 +0100

DENR reminds LGUs to use geohazard maps

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:03:00 +0100

TACLOBAN CITY -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) regional office here has reiterated its call to local government units (LGUs) to make use of geologic hazard (geohazard) maps, following the recent flooding and landslides that claimed lives and displaced thousands in Northern Samar.

M4.9 quake hits eastern Japan

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 06:45:00 +0100

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 hit parts of eastern Japan on Monday afternoon. However, there were no reports of injury or damage to any buildings. There was no tsunami alert following the quake which struck at 1:23 p.m., the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Earthquake: 4.1 quake strikes off coast of Northern California - Los Angeles Times

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 03:26:00 +0100

A map showing the location of the epicenter of Sunday morning's quake in Northern California. (Bing Maps) A shallow magnitude 4.1 earthquake was reported Sunday morning 33 miles from Capetown, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 1:35 a.m. Pacific time.

Partnerships boost disaster preparedness

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 14:54:00 +0100

As the Philippines faced typhoons, volcanic eruptions and other hazards in 2018, several communities weathered the storm with the help of solutions initiated by PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications. As part of its #SafePH advocacy, Smart ensured the availability and quick restoration of its services in areas hit by calamities.

Earthquake recorded in Northern Oman

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 04:40:00 +0100

Muscat: The Earthquake Monitoring Committee (EMC) of Sultan Qaboos University said a 3.3-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Northern Oman on Friday. The center said the quake occurred at 12:51 pm Oman time. Comments Off on Applications close for Water Research, Innovation Awards.

Ring of Fire WARNING: Are Alaska earthquakes linked to Yellowstone volcano? Will it ERUPT? THE Ring of Fire stretches along a 25,000-mile arc where the world’s most active and dangerous...

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

Earthquakes in Alaska, located in the infamous Ring of Fire, are a frequeent occurence as the region lies on a major fault line, the Denali Fault. On January 9, a 4.0-magnitude tremor struck the northern US state and dozens of smaller quakes have occurred since.

Japan’s year symbolized by ‘disaster’

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 11:43:00 +0100

Tokyo >> The kanji character most symbolic of 2018 was “sai” (disaster), according to the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation in Kyoto. On Dec. 13, Seihan Mori, the head priest of Kiyomizudera temple, wrote the kanji in calligraphy at the UNESCO World Heritage-designated temple in Kyoto.

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).

Can Modular Homes Rebuild Paradise Post-Camp Fire?

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 13:47:00 +0100

knows what they’re going through. Though she’s been designing houses for more than 20 years and teaching in the University of Notre Dame’s School of Architecture , she’s probably best known for the award-winning Katrina Cottages she created after that hurricane hammered the Gulf Coast in 2005.

At least 3 killed in Lombok’s 6.4 magnitude earthquake

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

At least three were confirmed dead after a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit the popular tourist destination of Lombok in Indonesia this morning, according to Reuters. The quake which was centred 50 km northeast of the city of Mataram on the northern part of Lombok island caused widespread damages to buildings.

3.4 magnitude earthquake shakes part of northern Oklahoma

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:42:00 +0100

The U.S. Geological Survey says a 3.4 magnitude earthquake has shaken parts of northern Oklahoma. Geologists say the temblor was recorded at 10:43 a.m. Monday less than 1 mile (1 kilometer) northeast of Medford near the Kansas border and about 93 miles (150 kilometers) north of Oklahoma City.

3.4 magnitude earthquake shakes part of northern Oklahoma

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:15:00 +0100

3.4 magnitude earthquake shakes part of northern Oklahoma

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

3.4 magnitude earthquake shakes part of northern Oklahoma

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:04:00 +0100

3.4 magnitude earthquake shakes part of northern Oklahoma

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 18:55:00 +0100

3.4 magnitude earthquake shakes part of northern Oklahoma

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 18:55:00 +0100

3.4 magnitude earthquake shakes part of northern Oklahoma

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 18:51:00 +0100

North Kuwait feels ‘tremor’

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 04:43:00 +0100

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 6, (KUNA): Some people in northern Kuwait felt an earthquake that struck an area near Iran-Iraq borders on Sunday, measuring 5.9 degrees on Richter scale, Director of the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research’s (KISR) National Siesmological Network said.

Met Dept: No tsunami threat to Malaysia after 6.5 magnitude quake in Molucca Sea

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 01:24:00 +0100

. KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — A strong earthquake, with a magnitude 6.5 on the Richter scale, occurred near Northern Molucca Sea at 1.27am today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department. In a statement issued today, it said the epicentre of the quake was 189km north of Ternate, Indonesia.

Iran quake felt in Kuwait

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

KUWAIT: Some people in northern Kuwait felt an earthquake that struck an area near the Iran-Iraq borders yesterday, Director of the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research’s National Seismological Network said. Dr Abdullah Al-Enezi said people in northern Kuwait felt the tremor at 5:15 pm. No one was hurt and no material damage was reported.

California highway closed by mudslides, motorists trapped

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 18:27:00 +0100

Purchase: Order Reprint LOS ANGELES — A winter storm unleashed mudslides in Southern California wildfire burn areas and trapped motorists on a major highway, and the northern part of the state is bracing for more wet weather. Saturday's deluge loosened hillsides in Malibu where a major fire burned....

Tsunamis, earthquakes may have impact on Vietnam

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 05:27:00 +0100

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment (MONRE) estimates that if a 9.2 Richter earthquake occurs at the Manila Trench, it may cause a 10.6 meter tsunami in Quang Ngai province and a 5 meter tsunami in Nha Trang City. The devastating tsunami that occurred in....

Indonesia landslide leaves 2 dead, dozens missing

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:44:00 +0100

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness. As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month.The Dec.

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:44:00 +0100

By Fergus Jensen and Fanny Potkin. CIGONDONG/JAKARTA, Indonesia (Reuters) - As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month. The Dec.

Planet Labs Satellite represents significant events of 2018

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 18:52:00 +0100

The year 2018 witnessed a number of impactful events which were global newsmakers. Ranging from volcanic eruptions to secret missile bases, and from devastating campfire to military strikes in Syria, there were some major events happened this year which garnered the whole world’s attention because of their huge effects.

Indonesia’s latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 09:45:00 +0100

JAKARTA: As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month. The December 23 tsunami killed around 430 people along the coastlines of the Sunda....

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 06:25:00 +0100

CIGONDONG/JAKARTA, Indonesia - As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month. The Dec.

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 05:07:00 +0100

Some experts say the disaster should be a wake-up call to step up research on tsunami triggers and preparedness. (Repeats Dec 30 story with no changes in text) By Fergus Jensen and Fanny Potkin. CIGONDONG/JAKARTA, Indonesia Dec 30 (Reuters) - As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another....

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 04:47:00 +0100

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Indonesia’s latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

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

December 31, 2018. By Fergus Jensen and Fanny Potkin. CIGONDONG/JAKARTA, Indonesia (Reuters) – As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month.

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 18:05:00 +0100

The Dec. 23 tsunami killed around 430 people along the coastlines of the Sunda Strait, capping a year of earthquakes and tsunamis in the vast archipelago, which straddles the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire. No sirens were heard in those towns and beaches to alert people before the deadly series of waves hit shore.

Indonesia’s Latest Tsunami Raises Global Questions Over Disaster Preparedness

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

CIGONDONG/JAKARTA, Indonesia—As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month. The Dec. 23 tsunami killed around 430 people along the....

Indonesia’s latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness, highlights need for much research

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 12:57:00 +0100

Cigondong/Jakarta: As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month. The 23 December tsunami killed around 430 people along the....

Indonesia's tsunami raises questions over disaster preparedness

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 10:50:00 +0100

CIGONDONG/JAKARTA (INDONESIA): As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month. The Dec 23 tsunami killed around 430 people along the....

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....

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises questions over disaster p

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

Some experts say the disaster should be a wake-up call to step up research on tsunami triggers and preparedness. By Fergus Jensen and Fanny Potkin. CIGONDONG/JAKARTA, Indonesia Dec 30 (Reuters) - As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are....

Indonesia’s volcano tsunami beat technology to detect it

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 10:12:00 +0100

As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month. The December 23 tsunami killed around 430 people along the coastlines of the Sunda....

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 09:36:00 +0100

CIGONDONG/JAKARTA, Indonesia: As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month. The Dec. 23 tsunami killed around 430 people along the....

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 09:29:00 +0100

As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month. The Dec. 23 tsunami killed around 430 people along the coastlines of the Sunda Strait,....

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 08:53:00 +0100

But the disaster should be a wake-up call to step up research on tsunami triggers and preparedness, said several of the experts, some of whom have travelled to the South-east Asian nation to investigate what happened. “Indonesia has demonstrated to the rest of the world the huge variety of sources that have the potential to cause tsunamis.

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 08:34:00 +0100

Indonesia’s latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 08:29:00 +0100

December 30, 2018. By Fergus Jensen and Fanny Potkin. CIGONDONG/JAKARTA, Indonesia (Reuters) – As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month.

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 08:25:00 +0100

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

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

Fourteenth anniversary of devastating Aceh tsunami marked in Istanbul. The 14th anniversary of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, which mostly hit Indonesia's northern province of Aceh, was marked at a conference in Istanbul.“Thank you Turkey” brought together representatives....

Fourteenth anniversary of devastating Aceh tsunami marked in Istanbul

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 08:57:00 +0100

The 14th anniversary of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, which mostly hit Indonesia's northern province of Aceh, was marked at a conference in Istanbul. “Thank you Turkey” brought together representatives from Turkish aid agencies and journalists including Turkey’s....

Mindanao earthquake felt in northern Sulawesi...

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 08:30:00 +0100

Strong jolts were felt on Sangihe and Talaud islands, North Sulawesi, following a 7.1- magnitude earthquake in Philippine waters, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB). The earthquake was strongly felt on Sangihe Island for six seconds and moderately on Talaud Island for four to five seconds.

US authorities issue tsunami warning for Indo...

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 07:30:00 +0100

The US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) issued a tsunami warning for the Philippines and Indonesia following a powerful 6.9-earthquake that struck near the island of Mindanao in Philippines, according to Reuters. The warning stated that tsunami waves were possible for coasts located within 300 km of the earthquake’s epicenter.

US authorities issue tsunami warning for Indonesia, but Indonesia refutes

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 06:32:00 +0100

The US Geological Survey (USGS) issued a tsunami warning for the Philippines and Indonesia following a powerful 6.9-earthquake that struck near the island of Mindanao in Philippines, according to Reuters. The warning stated that tsunami waves were possible for coasts located within 300 km of the earthquake’s epicenter.

14Th Anniversary Of Aceh Tsunami Marked Ä°n Istanbul

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 18:38:00 +0100

The 14th anniversary of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, which mostly hit Indonesia's northern province of Aceh, was marked at a conference in Istanbul. "Thank you Turkey" brought together representatives from Turkish aid agencies and journalists including Turkey's....

5.6-magnitude earthquake hits northern Venezuela

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 13:33:00 +0100

[28/ديسمبر/2018] SANAA, Dec. 28 (Saba) - A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck northern Venezuela early Thursday, the US Geological Survey said. The media quoted eyewitnesses as confirming tremors in areas more than 100 kilometers from the epicenter of the earthquake and there were no reports of casualties or major damage.

Magnitude 4.1 quake jolts Turkey’s Erzincan on 79th anniversary of 7.9 disaster

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 19:07:00 +0100

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake in Turkey's eastern Erzincan on Thursday reminded the horror of the devastating 1939 earthquake on its anniversary. The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) stated that the epicenter of the earthquake, which took place at a depth of 12.6 kilometers, was Iliç district.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 felt across northern Venezuela

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 16:42:00 +0100

People stand on the street after an earthquake was felt across northern Venezuela, in Caracas, Venezuela December 27, 2018. REUTERS/Manaure Quitero. LONDON (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 hit northern Venezuela early on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said,....

‘The whole house shook’: Magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits Venezuela

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 13:58:00 +0100

People stand on the street after an earthquake was felt across northern Venezuela, in Caracas, Venezuela December 27, 2018. REUTERS/Manaure Quitero An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 hit northern early on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, with witnesses reporting tremors more than 100 kilometres from the epicentre.

Sicily earthquake: Watch aerial footage of dramatic aftermath of quake near Etna volcano

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 12:33:00 +0100

The terrifying video released by Italian Police forces shows Catania, the second largest city in Sicily, Italy , completely destroyed after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Italian region on Wednesday. The quake stroke on the slopes of Mount Etna, the most active volcano in Europe which is still erupting following the trembles.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 felt across northern Venezuela -

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 11:06:00 +0100

LONDON, Dec 27 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 hit northern Venezuela early on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, with witnesses reporting tremors more than 100 km (60 miles) from the epicentre. The quake was recorded 4 km northeast of San Diego at 0859 GMT....

Bend is ‘worse-case scenario’ command center in major earthquake

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 07:28:00 +0100

Bend would be the center of the state’s emergency response in the worst-case scenario of a catastrophic earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone off the Oregon Coast, according to a new state report. The Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge Program’s Bend campus on Dodds Road is the fallback....

Death Toll in Indonesia Tsunami Rises to 430, Nearly 22,000 Displaced

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 05:08:00 +0100

TANJUNG LESUNG, Indonesia – Indonesian authorities raised on Wednesday the death toll to 430 after a devastating tsunami hit the Sunda Strait coasts, leaving nearly 22,000 displaced. Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) spokesperson Sutopo Purwo Nugroho also raised the number of....

Permanent Link to Bringing back memories…

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 23:38:00 +0100

By Kalana Krishantha. On December 26, we commemorate 14th anniversary of the deadly tsunami which occurred in 2004 and affected 14 countries and millions of people, including Sri Lanka. A 9.2 magnitude earthquake which was generated near the western coast of Sumatra caused Asia`s deadliest tsunami.

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits near Sicily's Mount Etna

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 22:28:00 +0100

ROME: A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck early on Wednesday (Dec 26) near Europe's most active volcano Mount Etna, injuring several people, displacing some 600 and damaging buildings, Italian civil protection officials said. Two people were pulled from a collapsed building and around 10 were taken to....

4.8 earthquake hits near Sicily’s Mount Etna in Italy

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 18:55:00 +0100

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Wednesday in the area near Europe’s most active volcano Mount Etna, injuring several people, damaging buildings and forcing the partial closure of a highway, Italian civil protection authorities said. Two people were rescued from a collapsed building and around 10....

Indonesia knows tsunami threat. But it was still blindsided by killer waves.

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 17:18:00 +0100

Indonesia’s worst tsunami in modern times was the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, which left about 200,000 people dead or missing in northern Sumatra. After the disaster, Indonesia took steps to prevent a recurrence, including construction of evacuation towers in Aceh, the hardest-hit province, and the establishment of a tsunami warning system.

Rain hinders Indonesia search; volcano presents ongoing tsunami threat

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 16:07:00 +0100

Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Indonesian officials cautioned Wednesday the ongoing eruption of Anak Krakatau could trigger a second tsunami -- after the first killed more than 400 people. Dwikorita Karawati, head of Indonesia's Meteorology, Geophysics and Climatology Agency, said federal workers were....

Indonesia tsunami toll rises to 430, nearly 22,000 displaced

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 13:39:00 +0100

. Indonesian authorities on Wednesday raised to 430 the death toll in the devastating tsunami triggered by a volcanic eruption in Sunda Strait, while nearly 22,000 people were displaced. Indonesian National Board for (BNPB) also raised the number of missing persons to 159 due to the disaster on Saturday night that also left 1,495 injured.

Sicily Earthquake MAP: Where did magnitude 4.8 tremor strike? Is Mount Etna at risk? A MAGNITUDE 4.8 earthquake struck the eastern parts of Sicily along the slopes of the...

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 12:57:00 +0100

The powerful earthquake hit near Europe’s most active volcano in the early morning hours around 2.19am GMT (3.19am local time). The earthquake comes just two days after Mount Etna erupted, spewing a thick cloud of ash and smoke into the sky on Monday, December 24.

Congo delays Sunday's election for months in Ebola zone

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 11:41:00 +0100

Purchase: Order Reprint KINSHASA, Congo — Congo's electoral commission says Sunday's election will be delayed for months in certain communities where a deadly Ebola virus outbreak has infected hundreds of people. Wednesday's statement says the election in Beni and Butembo in North Kivu province and....

5 earthquakes recorded in Dead Sea, Tiberias

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 11:04:00 +0100

Amman, Dec. 26 (Petra) --Five earthquakes struck the Dead Sea and Lake Tiberias early Wednesday, the most powerful of which was at 5:38 am local time measuring 3.8 on the Richter Scale, according to the Jordanian Seismological Observatory (JSO). Director of the JSO Mahmoud Qaryouti said in a press....

Indonesia knows tsunami threat. But it was still blindsided by killer waves

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:38:00 +0100

A 30-year-old fisherman was home watching television on Saturday evening when he heard a deep, booming noise offshore. Living on the western coast of Java, the fisherman, Damin, was accustomed to the explosive sounds of the volcanic island, Anak Krakatau, which has erupted almost daily since June.

Indonesia issues “extreme weather” warning for tsunami-hit coast near Krakatau

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:30:00 +0100

TANJUNG LESUNG, Indonesia: Indonesian authorities warned on Wednesday of “extreme weather and high waves” around the erupting Anak Krakatau volcano, urging people to stay away from the coast already devastated by a tsunami that killed more than 400 people.

Ten injured as 4.8 magnitude earthquake hits Sicily

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:28:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale hit Sicily's second largest city Catania early Wednesday. that ten people sustained minor injuries, and local authorities opened nearby schools and gyms to accommodate residents whose homes were damaged.

Search for survivors continues as Indonesia tsunami death toll tops 430 6 Mins The desperate search continues Wednesday for survivors of a tsunami which struck parts of western Indonesia, as the country marks the 14-year

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:24:00 +0100

(CNN) - The desperate search continues Wednesday for survivors of a tsunami which struck parts of western Indonesia, as the country marks the 14-year anniversary of its 2004 Sumatra tragedy -- one of the most devastating ever recorded. At least 430 people were killed Saturday when the tsunami --....

Suicide attack on Pakistanis in Afghanistan kills 6

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:09:00 +0100

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Armenia's Shirak hit by 2.7 earthquake

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:02:00 +0100

An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.7 struck Armenia's Shirak province today at 00.09 local time, according to the Armenian Emergency Ministry. The tremor occurred in the northern part of Armenia, 10 kilometers from Ashotsk village. The strength of the underground shock was estimated at 3 to 4 points in the epicenter, ARKA reporeted.

Minor earthquake hits Armenia’s north

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 09:42:00 +0100

PanARMENIAN.Net - A magnitude 2.7 earthquake hit the northern parts of Armenia at around 8 pm on Tuesday, December 25. The tremor was registered 10 km south-east of the village of Ashotsk. In the epicenter, the quake was about 10 kilometers deep and was measured 3-4 on the MSK scale. The quake shook the villages of Ashotsk and Bavra.

Search for survivors continues as Indonesia tsunami death toll tops 420 14 Mins The desperate search continues Wednesday for survivors of a tsunami which struck parts of

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 09:27:00 +0100

Armenian seismologists report earthquake

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:05:00 +0100

YEREVAN, December 26. /ARKA/. Armenia’s seismic service recorded today at 00.09 local time 2.7-magnitude earthquake in the country’s territory. The tremor occurred in the northern part of Armenia, 10 kilometers from Ashotsk village, Shirak province. The strength of the underground shock was estimated at 3 to 4 points in the epicenter.

Remembering victims of 2004 Tsunami: Mamata

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 07:36:00 +0100

Wednesday remembered the victims of the 2004 Tsunami, that had devastated coasts of several south and southeast Asian countries on this day. Banerjee also had a word of praise for those who had shown courage in face of the disaster by volunteering to help the affected.

Commemorations for the 14th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 07:14:00 +0100

Εκπρόσωπος: Ο Πρόεδρος προσπαθεί να πετύχει λειτουργικό και βιώσιμο σύστημα ομοσπονδίας Η Τουρκία συγκεντρώνει νέες στρατιωτικές δυνάμεις στα σύνορα με την Συρία Μακραίνει ο κατάλογος των θυμάτων από το τσουνάμι στην Ινδονησία Σε επιφυλακή οι αρχές στη Βαρκελώνη για ενδεχόμενη τρομοκρατική ενέργεια....

Earthquake in Shirak

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 07:12:00 +0100

On December 26, 2012, at 00:09 local time (Greenwich time, December 20, at 20:05), the Seismic Protection Network of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Armenia registered geographical coordinates of 41.020 northern latitude and 43.

Search for survivors continues as Indonesia tsunami death toll tops 420 9 Mins The desperate search continues Wednesday for survivors of a tsunami which struck parts of western Indonesia, as the country marks the 14-year

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 06:23:00 +0100

(CNN) - The desperate search continues Wednesday for survivors of a tsunami which struck parts of western Indonesia, as the country marks the 14-year anniversary of its 2004 Sumatra tragedy -- one of the most devastating ever recorded. At least 429 people were killed Saturday when the tsunami --....

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 5,4 frappe les Philippines

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 12:15:00 +0100

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 5,4 a secoué lundi 7 janvier la province de Zamboanga du Nord, dans le Sud des Philippines, selon l’agence chinoise Xinhua. Selon l’Institut philippin de volcanologie et de sismologie (PHIVOLCS), ce nouveau séisme, à une profondeur de 35 km, a frappé à 22 km au....

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 5,4 frappe les Philippines

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 09:55:00 +0100

Hanoï (VNA) - Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 5,4 a secoué lundi 7 janvier la province de Zamboanga du Nord, dans le sud des Philippines, selon l’agence chinoise Xinhua. Selon l’Institut philippin de volcanologie et de sismologie (PHIVOLCS), ce nouveau séisme, à une profondeur de 35 kilomètres,....

Las erupciones más mortíferas en la historia del mundo

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 18:21:00 +0100

El Monte Santa Elena. La espectacular erupción del Monte Santa Helena, en el Estado de Washington, causó el colpaso de la parte norte del volcán debido a la explusión de gases acumulados en su caldera que provocó además un masivo deslizamiento de tierra que mató a 57 personas. 1902: Isla Martinica.

Luz sobre oscuridad: apostemos por el 2019, por Carmen McEvoy

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 11:47:00 +0100

He pasado varios solsticios de invierno en el hemisferio norte pero nunca dentro de una tumba neolítica cuya construcción, como es el caso de Newgrange, antecedió a la de las pirámides de Egipto. El 21 de diciembre decidí madrugar para vivenciar ese pasaje de las tinieblas a la luz que tanto fascinó a los antiguos.

Cancelan alerta de tsunami tras sismo de magnitud 6,9 en el sur de Filipinas

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:51:00 +0100

. El movimiento telúrico se produjo cuando Filipinas, y sobre todo las regiones central y septentrional, se encuentra en alerta por la presencia de la depresión tropical que los filipinos llaman Usman. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos puso a disposición un mapa de la intensidad del folleto....

Un terremoto de unos 5 grados sacude el norte de Venezuela

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 12:59:00 +0100

Terremoto de 5,5 grados en Venezuela. / GOOGLE. Un fuerte temblor ha sacudido hoy Caracas y varios estados de Venezuela a las 04:59 hora local (7:59 en Canarias), según han informado el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS) y la Fundación Venezolana de Investigaciones Sismológicas (Funvisis).

McKenzie: Disaster Risk Management Act will be enforced

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

Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie says that the Government will exercise provisions of the Disaster Risk Management Act in the interest of public safety. The act is intended to empower designated personnel, known as authorised officers, to take certain action in areas declared vulnerable or disaster zones.

Quakes a reminder of the reach of partial government shutdown

Sat, 19 Jan 2019 02:22:00 +0100

The second East Bay earthquake in two days was easily monitored in Berkeley, but the government shutdown may make things a little more difficult down the line. (Berkeley Seismology Laboratory photo) Jan. 17, 2019 – If the partial shutdown of the U.S. government doesn’t have you quaking, maybe it should.

Disaster Risk Management Act Will Be Enforced – Mckenzie

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 22:41:00 +0100

Story Highlights Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government will exercise provisions of the Disaster Risk Management Act, in the interest of public safety. The Act is intended to empower designated personnel, known as Authorised Officers, to....

WAVE OF RADIATION Russia 'to deploy nuke drones that can cause 300ft radioactive tsunamis'

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:17:00 +0100

RUSSIA plans to deploy underwater nuclear drones that could cause a 300ft radioactive tsunami, according to reports. Putin's military plans to deploy more than 30 of the unmanned Poseidon strategic drones to combat duty, each of which could wipe out the likes of Los Angeles or San Diego, according to Russian state media.

Critter cams have produced thousands of images of wildlife roaming northern Utah’s mountain trails

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 15:18:00 +0100

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune University of Utah biologist Austin Green shows the Bushnell cameras that are heat and motion activated at a site in Red Butte Canyon that has captured cougars and other wildlife heading down paths to Red Butte Creek for water.

Sismo de 4,3 grados remeció Arequipa esta madrugada

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 13:45:00 +0100

El epicentro del movimiento telúrico fue ubicado a 32 kilómetros al noreste de Atico, distrito de la provincia arequipeña de Caraveli. El epicentro del movimiento telúrico fue ubicado a 32 kilómetros al noreste de Atico, distrito de la provincia arequipeña de Caraveli. El norte de tembló esta madrugada.

Philippine quake strongly felt in northern Indonesia

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 04:23:00 +0100

JAKARTA, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- A powerful quake in the Philippines was strongly felt in North Sulawesi province in Indonesia's northern Celebes Island on Saturday, but the Indonesian meteorology and geophysics agency did not issue a tsunami warning, Xinhua news agency reported.

Philippine quake strongly felt in northern Indonesia, no tsunami warning issued

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 08:04:00 +0100

A powerful quake in the Philippines was strongly felt in North Sulawesi province in Indonesia's northern Celebes Island on Saturday, but the Indonesian meteorology and geophysics agency did not issue a tsunami warning, an official of the agency said. "This quake is not potential for tsunami in....

Weather hampers efforts to inspect Indonesia tsunami volcano

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 10:07:00 +0100

Purchase: Order Reprint JAKARTA, Indonesia — Bad weather hampered efforts to assess whether Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano island could trigger another deadly tsunami as authorities said the search for victims in the worst-affected province will continue into January.

Rescue teams scramble to reach isolated tsunami-struck towns of Indonesia

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 07:50:00 +0100

Indonesian search and rescue teams Wednesday plucked stranded residents from remote islands and pushed into isolated communities still desperate for aid in the aftermath of a volcano-triggered tsunami that killed more than 400. Medical workers have warned that clean water and medicine supplies were....

Indonesia Raises Alert Level for Anak Krakatau Volcano

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 01:08:00 +0100

JAKARTA – Indonesian authorities raised on Thursday the alert level for Anak Krakatau due to increased activity of the volcano, which triggered a tsunami six days ago leaving over 400 dead. The alert was raised from Level 2 to 3 on a scale of 4 and the exclusion zone around the volcano has been....

Lessons learned from a catastrophe - EDITORIAL

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 21:31:00 +0100

ri Lanka’s vulnerability to succumb to natural disasters was probably the pick among the topics spoken on Boxing Day (December 26) as the island commemorated the horrifying tsunami experience we had 14 years ago. The main commemoration programme this year was held at the Peraliya Tsunami Memorial in Thalwatte, Galle.

Indonesia ready to overcome challenging tsunami

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 09:26:00 +0100

By Sorwar Alam and Meryem Goktas. ANKARA. Charity groups are helping thousands of people displaced in Indonesia's tsunami-hit areas as search for the missing continues. At least 430 people have been killed and 159 are still missing after a tsunami, triggered by a volcano, smashed into Indonesia's....

Indonesia Ready To Overcome Challenging Tsunami

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 08:47:00 +0100

Charity groups are helping thousands of people displaced in Indonesia's tsunami-hit areas as search for the missing continues. At least 430 people have been killed and 159 are still missing after a tsunami, triggered by a volcano, smashed into Indonesia's Sunda Strait coast on Saturday, according to....

Indonesia ready to overcome challenging tsunami

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 08:26:00 +0100

Anxious tsunami victims told to avoid coast near erupting volcano

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 05:12:00 +0100

Torrential rain and the possibility of more huge waves are making Indonesia 's tsunami victims more anxious, as authorities urged residents near a rumbling island volcano to avoid the coastline amid warnings of "extreme weather and high waves". The powerful tsunami that followed an eruption of Anak....

Over 20,000 displaced by Indonesia tsunami, rescuers strive to access isolated stricken areas

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 03:40:00 +0100

Rescue teams have been striving to reach isolated tsunami-hit areas in Indonesia, where more victims are believed to remain under the rubble. A doll lays outside a damaged house following the tsunami in Sumur, Indonesia, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018. The Christmas holiday was somber with prayers for....

Indonesians race to higher ground over tsunami fears

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 11:54:00 +0100

Over 20,000 displaced by Indonesia tsunami

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 11:22:00 +0100

Over 20,000 displaced by Indonesia tsunami, rescuers strive to access isolated stricken areas

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:57:00 +0100

JAKARTA, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Rescue teams have been striving to reach isolated tsunami-hit areas in Indonesia, where more victims are believed to remain under the rubble. Meanwhile, the number of those displaced by the volcano-triggered tsunami rose sharply to over 20,000 after a warning of possible....

Indonesia rescuers scramble to reach isolated tsunami-struck towns

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:44:00 +0100

Indonesian search and rescue teams on Wednesday plucked stranded residents from remote islands and pushed into isolated communities still desperate for aid in the aftermath of a volcano-triggered tsunami that killed more than 400. Medical workers have warned that clean water and medicine supplies....

Indonesia rescuers scramble to reach isolated tsunami-struck towns

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:31:00 +0100

Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka: Floods - Dec 2018

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:53:00 +0100

Due to heavy rains and floods in five districts of the Northern Province on 22 December, more than 45,000 people from nearly 14,000 families had been affected according to the Disaster Management Center (DMC). The affected districts are Mullaithivu, Kilinochchi, Mannar, Vavuniya and Jaffna. Over 8,500 people had been sheltered in 52 welfare camps.

Indonesia Tsunami: Public health crisis looms large as clean water, medical supplies run low; experts warn of more deadly waves

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 07:01:00 +0100

Carita: Indonesian search and rescue teams Wednesday plucked stranded residents from remote islands and pushed into isolated communities still desperate for aid in the aftermath of a volcano-triggered tsunami that killed more than 400. Medical workers have warned that clean water and medicine....

Rescuers scramble to reach isolated tsunami-struck towns

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 06:42:00 +0100

JAKARTA: Search and rescue teams on Wednesday plucked stranded residents from remote islands and pushed into isolated communities still desperate for aid in the aftermath of a volcano-triggered tsunami confirmed to have killed more than 400 people. Medical workers warned that clean water and medical....

Rescue teams scramble to reach isolated tsunami-struck towns of Indonesia

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 06:37:00 +0100

Tsunami survivors rest in a mosque in Tenjolahang, Banten province on December 26, 2018, after a tsunami - caused by activity at a volcano known as the 'child' of Krakatoa - hit the west coast of Indonesia's Java island on December 22. - Indonesian search and rescue teams on December 26 plucked....

Indonesia: Rescuers scramble to reach isolated tsunami-struck towns

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 06:14:00 +0100

Search for survivors continues as Indonesia tsunami death toll tops 420 10 Mins The desperate search continues Wednesday for survivors of a tsunami which struck parts of western Indonesia, as the country marks the 14-year

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 06:10:00 +0100

(CNN) - The desperate search continues Wednesday for survivors of a tsunami which struck parts of western Indonesia, as the country marks the 14-year anniversary of its 2004 Sumatra tragedy -- one of the most devastating ever recorded. At least 429 people were killed Saturday when the tsunami --....

Anxious tsunami victims told to avoid coast near erupting volcano

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 05:53:00 +0100

Torrential rain and the possibility of more huge waves are making Indonesia's tsunami victims even more anxious, as authorities urge residents near a rumbling island volcano to avoid the coastline amid warnings of "extreme weather and high waves". The powerful tsunami that followed an eruption of....

Indonesia rescuers scramble to reach isolated tsunami-struck towns

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 05:39:00 +0100

Medical workers have warned that clean water and medicine supplies were running low -- stoking fears of a public health crisis -- as thousands of displaced survivors cram shelters and hospitals. Many were left homeless by the killer wave. The disaster agency said it has dispatched helicopters to....

Indonesia Tsunami: Public health crisis looms large as clean water, medical supplies run low; experts warn of more deadly waves

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 05:12:00 +0100

Indonesia rescuers scramble to reach isolated tsunami-struck towns

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 05:02:00 +0100

CARITA, Indonesia - Indonesian search and rescue teams Wednesday plucked stranded residents from remote islands and pushed into isolated communities still desperate for aid in the aftermath of a volcano-triggered tsunami that killed more than 400. Medical workers have warned that clean water and....

Indonesia rescuers scramble to reach isolated tsunami-struck towns

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 04:45:00 +0100

Tsunami survivors rest in a mosque in Tenjolahang, Banten province December 26, 2018, after a tsunami hit the west coast of Indonesia’s Java island on December 22. — AFP pic. JAKARTA, Dec 26 — Indonesian search and rescue teams today plucked stranded residents from remote islands and pushed into....

Indonesian tsunami rescue efforts continue

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 04:41:00 +0100

Indonesian authorities have resumed the search for 154 people missing after a tsunami hit the Sunda Strait coasts as the country commemorates the anniversary of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami that killed around 230,000 people. According to the latest official figures, which authorities say could....

Indonesian tsunami rescue efforts continue

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 04:39:00 +0100

Indonesia rescuers scramble to reach isolated tsunami-struck towns

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 04:38:00 +0100

The disaster agency said it has dispatched helicopters to drop supplies into a handful of hard-to-reach communities along the shattered coastlines of western Java and south Sumatra. Hundreds of residents still stranded on tiny islands in the Sunda Strait, which separates Java and Sumatra, will be....

Indonesia rescuers scramble to reach isolated tsunami-struck towns

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 04:37:00 +0100

CARITA, Indonesia, Dec 26, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Indonesian search and rescue teams Wednesday plucked stranded residents from remote islands and pushed into isolated communities still desperate for aid in the aftermath of a volcano-triggered tsunami that killed more than 400.

Indonesian tsunami rescue efforts continue as country marks 2004 disaster

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 04:36:00 +0100

Indonesian authorities on Wednesday resumed the search for 154 people missing after a hit the Sunda Strait coasts as the country commemorates the anniversary of the 2004 that killed around 230,000 people. According to the latest official figures, which authorities say could increase, the death toll....

Indonesia rescuers scramble to reach isolated tsunami-struck towns

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 04:36:00 +0100

Indonesian search and rescue teams Wednesday plucked stranded residents from remote islands and pushed into isolated communities still desperate for aid in the aftermath of a volcano-triggered that killed more than 400. Medical workers have warned that clean water and medicine supplies were running....

Indonesia rescuers scramble to reach isolated tsunami-struck towns

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 04:36:00 +0100

Indonesian tsunami rescue efforts continue

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 04:24:00 +0100

Indonesian tsunami rescue efforts continue

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 04:18:00 +0100

Indonesian tsunami rescue efforts continue

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 04:18:00 +0100

Indonesia rescuers scramble to reach isolated tsunami-struck towns

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 03:57:00 +0100

Indonesia tsunami victims share survival stories

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 03:20:00 +0100

“There was no tsunami early warning because we, Indonesia, do not have a tsunami early warning system that is triggered by undersea landslides and volcanic eruptions,” he said. Indonesia’s worst tsunami in modern times was the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, which left about 200,000 people dead or missing in northern Sumatra.

Indonesia Knows Tsunami Threat. But It Was Still Blindsided by Killer Waves.

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

SUMBER JAYA, Indonesia — A 30-year-old fisherman was home watching television on Saturday evening when he heard a deep, booming noise offshore. Living on the western coast of Java, the fisherman, Damin, was accustomed to the explosive sounds of the volcanic island, Anak Krakatau, which has erupted almost daily since June.

Rain hampers rescue efforts as Indonesia tsunami toll hits 429

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 21:41:00 +0100

File Photo Indonesian authorities on Tuesday raised the death toll in the deadly tsunami triggered by a volcanic eruption in Sunda Strait to 429, with search and rescue teams struggling to find survivors and bodies due to heavy rain. The toll was likely to continue rising as rescue teams were still....

Indonesia Tsunami Death Toll Climbs to 429 as Rain Hampers Rescue Efforts

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 18:31:00 +0100

LABUHAN, Indonesia – Indonesian authorities raised on Tuesday the death toll from the Sunda Strait tsunami to 429 as rescue teams continue the search for survivors amid days of heavy rain. National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB) spokesperson Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said in a press conference....

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:17:00 +0100

Purchase: Order Reprint SANTIAGO, Chile — A 6.7-magnitude earthquake has shaken cities on Chile's northern coast. No damages have been reported so far, but Chile's National Emergency Office ordered a preventative evacuation of a stretch of coast near the city of Coquimbo. A 6.7-magnitude earthquake has shaken cities on Chile's northern coast.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile’s coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:24:00 +0100

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake has shaken cities on Chile's northern coast. No damages have been reported so far, but Chile's National Emergency Office ordered a preventative evacuation of a stretch of coast near the city of Coquimbo. Chilean authorities said the quake didn't have the characteristics that would generate a tsunami.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:24:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile — A 6.7-magnitude earthquake has shaken cities on Chile's northern coast. No damages have been reported so far, but Chile's National Emergency Office ordered a preventative evacuation of a stretch of coast near the city of Coquimbo. Chilean authorities said the quake didn't have the characteristics that would generate a tsunami.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile’s coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:31:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile — A 6.7-magnitude earthquake has shaken cities on Chile’s northern coast. No damages have been reported so far, but Chile’s National Emergency Office ordered a preventative evacuation of a stretch of coast near the city of Coquimbo. Chilean authorities said the quake didn’t have the characteristics that would generate a tsunami.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage Source: AP

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:28:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) - A 6.7-magnitude earthquake has shaken cities on Chile's northern coast. No damages have been reported so far, but Chile's National Emergency Office ordered a preventative evacuation of a stretch of coast near the city of Coquimbo.

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Sismo de 6,8 remece norte de Chile; no hay reportes de daños Source: AP

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:28:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) - Un temblor de magnitud 6,8 remeció ciudades y pueblos del norte chileno en la noche del sábado. Aunque no se informó de daños, la Oficina Nacional de Emergencias (ONEMI) ordenó evacuar preventivamente el borde costero en la región de Coquimbo.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile’s coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:38:00 +0100

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook cities and towns on Chile's northern coast late Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of major damage. Chile's National Emergency Office preventatively ordered the evacuation of a stretch of coast near the city of Coquimbo but later called it off.

Magnitude 6.7 quake strikes Chile, no tsunami...

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:36:00 +0100

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:35:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A 6.7-magnitude earthquake has shaken cities on Chile's northern coast. No damages have been reported so far, but Chile's National Emergency Office ordered a preventative evacuation of a stretch of coast near the city of Coquimbo.

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Chile’s coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:35:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A 6.7-magnitude earthquake has shaken cities on Chile’s northern coast. No damages have been reported so far, but Chile’s National Emergency Office ordered a preventative evacuation of a stretch of coast near the city of Coquimbo.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile’s coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:44:00 +0100

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook cities and towns on Chile's northern coast late Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of damages. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake's epicenter was 15.6 kilometers (9.7 miles) south-southwest of Coquimbo, and it had a depth of 53 kilometers. It struck at 10:32 p.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile’s coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:44:00 +0100

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile’s coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:43:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook cities and towns on Chile’s northern coast late Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of damages. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake’s epicenter was 15.6 kilometers (9.7 miles) south-southwest of Coquimbo, and it had a depth of 53 kilometers.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage Source: AP

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:40:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) - A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook cities and towns on Chile's northern coast late Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of major damage. Chile's National Emergency Office preventatively ordered the evacuation of a stretch of coast near the city of Coquimbo but later called it off.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile’s coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:39:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook cities and towns on Chile’s northern coast late Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of major damage. Chile’s National Emergency Office preventatively ordered the evacuation of a stretch of coast near the city of Coquimbo but later called it off.

Un sismo de 6.8 grados sacude el norte de Chile

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:49:00 +0100

Hasta el momento no se reportan daños por el temblor, registrado a 29 kilómetros al suroeste de Coquimbo y a 470 kilómetros al norte de Santiago. El terremoto se produjo a una profundidad de 54 kilómetros; descartan la posibilidad de tsunami. ESPECIAL/USGS. Un temblor de magnitud 6.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile’s coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:48:00 +0100

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile’s coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:48:00 +0100

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:56:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook cities and towns on Chile's northern coast late Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of damages. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake's epicenter was 15.6 kilometers (9.7 miles) south-southwest of Coquimbo, and it had a depth of 53 kilometers.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:52:00 +0100

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes cities on Chile’s northern coast

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:50:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, CHILE—A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook cities and towns on Chile’s northern coast late Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of major damage. Chile’s National Emergency Office preventatively ordered the evacuation of a stretch of coast near the city of Coquimbo but later called it off.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage Source: AP

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 04:02:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) - A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook cities and towns on Chile's northern coast late Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of damages. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake's epicenter was 15.6 kilometers (9.7 miles) south-southwest of Coquimbo, and it had a depth of 53 kilometers.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 04:01:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook cities and towns on Chile's northern coast late Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of damages. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake's epicenter was 15.6 kilometers (9.7 miles) south-southwest of Coquimbo, and it had a depth of 53 kilometers.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 04:00:00 +0100

North Andover, MA (01845) Today. Snow this evening will mix with sleet at times late. Low around 25F. Winds ENE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precip 100%. 5 to 8 inches of snow and ice expected. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. Tonight. Snow this evening will mix with sleet at times late. Low around 25F.

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Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage

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Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 04:14:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) " A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook cities and towns on Chile's northern coast late Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of damages. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake's epicenter was 15.6 kilometers (9.7 miles) south-southwest of Coquimbo, and it had a depth of 53 kilometers.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage Source: AP

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Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 04:19:00 +0100

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Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 04:26:00 +0100

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage

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Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 04:46:00 +0100

By The Associated Press | Updated - Jan 19th, 2019 @ 7:42pm | Posted - Jan 19th, 2019 @ 7:14pm. SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook cities and towns on Chile's northern coast late Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of damages. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake's epicenter was 15.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage

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Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage

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Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile’s coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 05:02:00 +0100

Chile is located in the so-called “Ring of Fire,” which makes it one of the most seismic countries in the world. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake and ensuing tsunami in 2010 killed 525 people and left 26 missing. A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook cities and towns on Chile’s northern coast late Saturday,....

Fuerte sismo de 6,7 Richter sacude zona norte y central de Chile

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 05:01:00 +0100

SANTIAGO.- A las 22:32 horas de este sábado se percibió un sismo de 6,7 grados Richter en la zona centro-norte y central del país, provocando alerta en la población. El Centro Sismológico Nacional cifró en 6,7 Richter el movimiento telúrico y el epicentro del sismo de alta intensidad se localizó a 13 kilómetros a noroeste de Tongoy.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 04:58:00 +0100

Sismo de 6,7 remece norte de Chile; no hay reportes de daños

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 04:58:00 +0100

El Servicio Sismológico de Estados Unidos informó que el temblor se registró a las 22:32 horas locales a unos 15 kilómetros con dirección sur-suroeste de Coquimbo y a 470 kilómetros al norte de Santiago. El terremoto se produjo a una profundidad de 53 kilómetros.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile’s coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 05:06:00 +0100

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 05:05:00 +0100

Sismo de 6.7 grados sacude la zona centro - norte de Chile

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 05:07:00 +0100

Un sismo de magnitud 6.7 sacudió este sábado la zona centro-norte de Chile, informaron las autoridades locales, que descartaron un tsunami en la región. El "Centro Sismológico Nacional indica que la magnitud del sismo fue 6.7 Richter", ubicado a 13 kilómetros de Tongoy, señaló la Oficina Nacional de....

Sismo de 6.8 remece norte de Chile; descartan alerta de tsunami

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 05:06:00 +0100

Un temblor de magnitud 6.8 remeció ciudades y pueblos del norte chileno en la noche del sábado. Aunque no se informó de daños, la Oficina Nacional de Emergencias (ONEMI) ordenó evacuar preventivamente el borde costero en la región de Coquimbo. El Servicio Sismológico de Estados Unidos informó que....

Sismo de 6,8 remece norte de Chile; no hay reportes de daños

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 05:04:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile . — Un temblor de magnitud 6,8 remeció ciudades y pueblos del norte chileno esta noche. Aunque no se informó de daños, la Oficina Nacional de Emergencias (ONEMI) ordenó evacuar preventivamente el borde costero en la región de Coquimbo. El Servicio Sismológico de Estados Unidos....

Saturday January 19, 2019 10:41 PM Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 05:17:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) � A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook cities and towns on Chile's northern coast late Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of damages. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake's epicenter was 15.6 kilometers (9.7 miles) south-southwest of Coquimbo, and it had a depth of 53 kilometers.

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Sun, 20 Jan 2019 05:14:00 +0100

Strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake STRIKES coast of Chile - two people confirmed dead

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 05:13:00 +0100

A tsunami warning was initially issued but quickly cancelled. The quake hit at 10:32pm local time (1:32am GMT) and was centred just off the coast. The epicenter was about 15km (9.3miles) southwest of Coquimbo, which is a major port in the region of the same name. It hit at a depth of 53km (33miles), meaning it was relatively shallow.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile’s coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 05:21:00 +0100

Sismo de 6,7 remece norte de Chile y deja un fallecido Source: AP

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 05:33:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) - Un sismo de magnitud 6,7 remeció ciudades y pueblos del norte chileno en la noche del sábado. Una persona falleció como consecuencia de un ataque cardíaco, de acuerdo con las autoridades. La Oficina Nacional de Emergencias (ONEMI) ordenó evacuar preventivamente el borde....

Strong 6.7-strength quake jolts north-central Chile, says USGS

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

An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale shook northern Chile Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey. — Reuters file pic. SANTIAGO (Chile), Jan 20 — A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit north-central Chile yesterday, the US Geological Survey said.

6.7-magnitude quake jolts Chile's coast, no casualties reported

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

SANTIAGO, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- A 6.7-magnitude earthquake jolted the port city of Coquimbo in northern Chile late Saturday with no immediate casualties reported. The quake struck at 10:32 p.m. local time (0132 GMT Sunday) with the epicenter some 13km east of the town of Tongoy in the northern region....

Un séisme de magnitude 6,7 frappe la côte du Chili, sans faire de victimes

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 06:34:00 +0100

Un séisme de magnitude 6,7 a secoué la ville portuaire de Coquimbo dans le nord de Chili samedi soir, sans faire de victime. Le tremblement de terre a eu lieu à 22H32 heure locale (01H32 GMT GMT) avec l'épicentre situé à 13 km à l'est de la ville de Tongoy dans la région de Coquimbo (nord du pays)....

6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Chile

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 07:28:00 +0100

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook cities and towns on Chile’s northern coast late Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of damages. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake’s epicenter was 15.6 kilometers (9.7 miles) south-southwest of Coquimbo, and it had a depth of 53 kilometers. It struck at 10:32 p.

6.7-magnitude quake hits Chile's coast, no casualties reported

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 07:38:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- A 6.7-magnitude earthquake jolted the port city of Coquimbo in northern Chile late Saturday with no immediate casualties reported. The quake struck at 10:32 p.m. local time (0132 GMT Sunday) with the epicenter some 13 km east of the town of Tongoy in the northern region....

6.7-magnitude quake hits Chile's coast, no casualties reported

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

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake jolted the port city of Coquimbo in northern Chile late Saturday with no immediate casualties reported. The quake struck at 10:32 p.m. local time (0132 GMT Sunday) with the epicenter some 13 km east of the town of Tongoy in the northern region of Coquimbo and 428 km north....

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile’s coast; no reports of damage

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 07:52:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook cities and towns on Chile’s northern coast late Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of damages. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake’s epicenter was 15.6 kilometers (9.7 miles) south-southwest of Coquimbo, and it had a depth of 53 kilometers.

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 en el norte de Chile deja al menos dos muertos

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 11:57:00 +0100

Varias personas fuera de sus casas en la localidad de Coquimbo. | EE. Al menos dos personas han perdido la vida este sábado en el norte de Chile después de que se registrara un sismo de magnitud 6,8 que ha sido percibido en varias ciudades del país, incluyendo la capital, Santiago, según ha....

Sismo en norte de Chile deja dos muertos y provoca masiva evacuaciÃ³n

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 13:46:00 +0100

Un sismo de 6.7 grados Richter se registró esta noche frente a las costas de la región de Coquimbo, Chile, en donde murieron dos personas producto de paros cardiacos. El Centro Sismológico Nacional y la Oficina Nacional de Emergencia del Ministerio del Interior (ONEMI) informaron que el epicentro se....

Sacude sismo de 6.7 norte de Chile y deja dos muertos Associated Press | 10:13 El domingo en la mañana se habían producido más de 60 réplicas

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 18:34:00 +0100

Santiago .- Un sismo de magnitud 6,7 remeció ciudades y pueblos del norte chileno la noche del sábado dejando dos fallecidos, daños materiales y miles de personas sin suministro eléctrico. ``Se reportan dos personas fallecidas en las comunas de Coquimbo y La Serena, producto de un paro....

Potente sismo remece norte de Chile

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 18:41:00 +0100

SANTIAGO — Un sismo de magnitud 6.7 remeció ciudades y pueblos del norte chileno anoche dejando dos fallecidos, daños materiales y miles de personas sin suministro eléctrico. “Se reportan dos personas fallecidas en las comunas de Coquimbo y La Serena, producto de un paro cardiorespiratorio”, afirmó....

Más de 60 réplicas se han registrado en norte de Chile tras fuerte sismo

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 19:15:00 +0100

Más de 60 réplicas se han registrado en las últimas horas en el norte de Chile tras el sismo de magnitud 6,7 en la escala Richter que este sábado dejó dos víctimas fatales. La mayoría de las réplicas -una de magnitud 4,7- han tenido su origen en las cercanías de la localidad de Andacollo, un....

Más de 60 réplicas se han registrado en norte de Chile...

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 19:31:00 +0100

Más de 60 réplicas se han registrado en norte de Chile tras fuerte sismo

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Más de 60 réplicas se han registrado en norte del país tras fuerte sismo en Chile

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 20:48:00 +0100

Alrededor de 60 réplicas se han registrado en las últimas horas en el norte de Chile tras el sismo de magnitud 6,7 en la escala de Richter que este sábado dejó dos víctimas fatales. La mayoría de las réplicas han tenido su origen en las cercanías de la localidad de Andacollo , un villorrio ubicado....

Sismo en norte de Chile deja dos muertos y provoca masiva evacuación 05:33:42

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 21:00:00 +0100

Santiago, 20 Ene (Notimex).- Un sismo de 6.7 grados Richter se registró esta noche frente a las costas de la región de Coquimbo, Chile, en donde murieron dos personas producto de paros cardiacos. El Centro Sismológico Nacional y la Oficina Nacional de Emergencia del Ministerio del Interior (ONEMI)....

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Sun, 20 Jan 2019 21:22:00 +0100

Más de 60 réplicas se han registrado en norte de Chile tras fuerte sismo. Más de 60 réplicas se han registrado en las últimas horas en el norte de Chile tras el sismo de magnitud 6,7 en la escala Richter que este sábado dejó dos víctimas fatales. La mayoría de las réplicas (una de magnitud 4,7) han....

Chile: Más de 60 réplicas mantienen alerta a la población tras fuerte sismo

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 22:04:00 +0100

Una mujer de 74 años murió de un paro cardíaco en su domicilio de Peñuelas. (Foto: Captura). Una mujer de 74 años murió de un paro cardíaco en su domicilio de Peñuelas. (Foto: Captura). Santiago. Alrededor de 60 réplicas se han registrado en las últimas horas en el norte de Chile tras el sismo de magnitud 6,7 en la escala de Richter.

Más de 60 réplicas se han registrado en norte de Chile tras fuerte sismo

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 23:14:00 +0100

Más de 60 réplicas se han registrado en las últimas horas en el norte de Chile tras el sismo de magnitud 6.7 en la escala Richter que este sábado dejó dos víctimas fatales. La mayoría de las réplicas -una de magnitud 4.7- han tenido su origen en las cercanías de la localidad de Andacollo, un....

Powerful earthquake rattles Chile, causing damage, killing two

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 23:21:00 +0100

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit the coast of north-central Chile on Saturday night; The quake shook homes and caused landslides in the region's mountainous terrain; Authorities in Coquimbo said that as many as 200,000 people were without power on Sunday. COQUIMBO, Chile - The U.S.

Powerful earthquake rattles Chile, causing damage, killing two

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 23:36:00 +0100

Más de 60 réplicas se han registrado en norte de Chile tras fuerte sismo de este sábado

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 23:54:00 +0100

Chile: más de 60 réplicas mantienen alerta a la población tras sismo de magnitud 6.7

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:26:00 +0100

que este sábado dejó dos muertos . La mayoría de las réplicas, una de magnitud 4,7, han tenido su origen en las cercanías de la localidad de Andacollo, un villorrio ubicado entre los cerros en la región norteña de Coquimbo donde incluso una roca cayo al interior de una vivienda.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Chile's coast; no reports of damage

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 04:37:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile — A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook cities and towns on Chile's northern coast late Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of damages. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake's epicenter was 15.6 kilometres (9.7 miles) south-southwest of Coquimbo, and it had a depth of 53 kilometres.

Magnitude 6.7 quake shakes cities on coast of northern Chile

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 04:36:00 +0100

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Mon, 21 Jan 2019 04:32:00 +0100

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Sismo en norte de Chile deja dos muertos y provoca masiva evacuación

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 05:25:00 +0100

Santiago. El Centro Sismológico Nacional y la Oficina Nacional de Emergencia del Ministerio del Interior ( ONEMI ) informaron que el epicentro se localizó 32 kilómetros al noroeste del balneario de Tongoy, en el centro-norte de Chile. El movimiento telúrico se registró pasadas las 22:30 hora local,....

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Más de 60 réplicas se han registrado en norte de Chile tras fuerte sismo

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:27:00 +0100

Santiago de Chile, 20 ene (EFE). - Más de 60 réplicas se han registrado en las últimas horas en el norte de Chile tras el sismo de magnitud 6,7 en la escala Richter que este sábado dejó dos víctimas fatales. La mayoría de las réplicas -una de magnitud 4,7- han tenido su origen en las cercanías de la....

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Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:45:00 +0100

CORVALLIS, Ore. - Big earthquakes appear to follow a brief episode of "shallow mantle creep" and "seismic swarms," suggests new research at Oregon State University that offers an explanation for the foreshocks observed prior to large temblors. Published today in Nature Geoscience , the findings are....