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Earthquakes and tsunamis accounted for the majority of the 10,733 lives lost in disasters in 2018, according to latest analysis of 281 events recorded by the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED).Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:14:00 +0100energylivenews-82631ff1698f465c564a1e4ca5daa5bfenergylivenewsen34.147678 -85.684219EnvironmentNaturalDisastersClimateChangeCrisisResponseMami MizutoriIndian OceanCyclone Nargis20190131141400https://ec.europa.eu/echo/where/asia-and-pacific/pacific_enNatural disasters ranging from cyclones to floods, droughts and earthquakes frequently occur in the Pacific region. The pacific island countries (including Papua New Guinea, Fiji Islands, Solomon Islands, Cook Islands and Vanuatu) rank among the highest in the world in terms of numbers of casualties and people affected by disasters.Wed, 30 Jan 2019 04:25:00 +0100EC-24e8af5edce06b18300ef2c3425df290ECen-9.48177 147.184ClimateChangeNaturalDisastersCrisisResponseFloodingCivilProtectionEnvironmentEU-PacificCivil ProtectionFiji IslandsEuropean UnionEU20190130042500https://www.europesun.com/news/259194156/extreme-weather-events-affected-60m-people-in-2018---unisdrGENEVA, 24 January, 2019 Earthquakes and tsunamis accounted for the majority of the 10,373 lives lost in disasters last year while extreme weather events accounted for most of 61.7 million people affected by natural hazards, according to analysis of 281 events recorded by the Centre for Research on....Sat, 26 Jan 2019 00:22:00 +0100europesun-b2542b1aaa370cfdca3fbcb6dbc258c1europesunen34.147678 -85.684219ClimateChangeCrisisResponseNaturalDisastersUNbodiesCivilProtectionDebarati Guha-SapirMami MizutoriIndian OceanCyclone Nargismember States20190126002200https://in-cyprus.com/extreme-weather-events-affected-60-million-people-in-2018-u-n/Mami Mizutori, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, said: “No part of the globe was spared from the impact of extreme weather events last year. Examined floods, droughts, storms and wildfires affected 57.3 million people, underlining once more that if we want....Fri, 25 Jan 2019 12:31:00 +0100in-cyprus-94ed48b7b588de5bf8eecfd40b885090in-cyprusen-6.18287 106.829ClimateChangeCrisisResponseNaturalDisastersUNbodiesDebarati Guha-SapirMami MizutoriUnited NationsIndian OceanCyclone Nargismember States20190125123100https://www.kenyastar.com/news/259194156/extreme-weather-events-affected-60m-people-in-2018---unisdrGENEVA, 24 January, 2019 Earthquakes and tsunamis accounted for the majority of the 10,373 lives lost in disasters last year while extreme weather events accounted for most of 61.7 million people affected by natural hazards, according to analysis of 281 events recorded by the Centre for Research on....Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:45:00 +0100kenyastar-b2542b1aaa370cfdca3fbcb6dbc258c1kenyastaren34.147678 -85.684219NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseUNbodiesCivilProtectionClimateChangeDebarati Guha-SapirMami MizutoriIndian OceanCyclone Nargismember States20190125004500https://reliefweb.int/report/world/2018extreme-weather-events-affected-60m-peopleGENEVA, 24 January, 2019 – Earthquakes and tsunamis accounted for the majority of the 10,373 lives lost in disasters last year while extreme weather events accounted for most of 61.7 million people affected by natural hazards, according to analysis of 281 events recorded by the Centre for Research....Thu, 24 Jan 2019 21:16:00 +0100reliefWeb-efa5648722885cb3e2af81cb1453ed2ereliefWeben34.147678 -85.684219NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseUNbodiesClimateChangeDebarati Guha-SapirMami MizutoriIndian OceanCyclone Nargismember States20190124211600http://www.pireport.org/articles/1999/04/06/earthquake-hits-papua-new-guinea-no-casualties-reportedPORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (April 6, 1999 - Radio Australia/PIDP/CPIS)---A major earthquake, measuring between 6.9 and 7.4 on the Richter scale, struck Papua New Guinea Monday, but there were no reports of serious damage or injury. Officials placed the quake’s epicenter under New Britain island, about 150 miles north of the capital.Mon, 21 Jan 2019 20:10:00 +0100pidp-3f325b5c05fcf0ee3b6c8b2e80cc1fa9pidpen9.55038 -13.6716NaturalDisastersPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning CenterRadio Australia20190121201000https://en.vietnamplus.vn/indonesia-meteorology-agency-warns-natural-disasters-in-rainy-season/145362.vnpJakarta (VNA) – The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) of Indonesia has warned of potential natural disasters such as floods, landslides and whirlwinds as the Southeast Asian country is entering the peak of the rainy season. Antara News on January 17 cited Mulyono Rahadi Prabowo....Fri, 18 Jan 2019 05:53:00 +0100vietnamplus-en-36dcfaeaa99bb8bd6d30e01ba4386672vietnamplus-enen0.786124 104.5606NaturalDisastersFloodingIndian Ocean20190118055300http://www.globaldtm.info/papua-new-guinea/was on 26 February 2018 hit by a 7.5M earthquake that displaced 58,292 people (11,761 households) in the Southern Highlands, Hela and Western provinces. IOM worked closely with the government at both the national and sub-national levels to deliver build back safer trainings prior to distributing....Thu, 17 Jan 2019 05:36:00 +0100globaldtm-6b9683aeaba80f91b17c574f7034ae21globaldtmen9.55038 -13.6716NaturalDisastersIOM20190117053600https://reliefweb.int/report/world/2018-year-review-responding-and-preparing-disasters-across-asia-pacificOverview. Asia-Pacific remains the world's most disaster-prone region and, in 2018, natural disasters once again affected millions of people. During the year the region experienced a number of sudden-onset disasters that prompted international responses, including Tropical Cyclone Gita in Tonga (February), a 7.Tue, 15 Jan 2019 18:43:00 +0100reliefWeb-f2cedbdac7f17d97796d3f8656ddfd52reliefWeben-21.136 -175.216NaturalDisastersUNbodiesStorm Son TinhUN Office20190115184300https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1070300/earthquakes-today-alaska-seismic-activity-risk-tsunami-1964-anchorage-USGSSo far in 2019, there have been 98 earthquakes magnitude 2.5 or higher in the state of Alaska. Of these, seven have been measured at a magnitude of 4.5 or higher according to the USGS (United States Geological Survey). The highest occurred on January 5, 57km south of Tananga Volcano, measuring a magnitude of 5.Thu, 10 Jan 2019 21:09:00 +0100express-ed234a5cf74795105f96e59bb0d06d85expressen61.2025 -149.898NaturalDisastersBill McGuireUnited States Geological SurveyCollege LondonUniversity College20190110210900https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1069358/Indonesia-earthquake-map-now-today-aceh-medan-tsunami-warning-volcano-eruptionThe earthquake hit approximately 23.3 miles northwest of Aceh, a province north on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The quake struck just before 9.40am GMT (4.40pm local time) at a depth of 33 miles (53km). A tsunami warning has so far not been issued.Wed, 09 Jan 2019 11:35:00 +0100express-f9ece31efacb24ddac2b4b98f2caa6dbexpressen4.136209 96.124878NaturalDisasters20190109113500https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/asia/tsunami-warning-for-indonesia-palau-after-69-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-philippines-ng-b881061257zAn 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....Sat, 05 Jan 2019 19:50:00 +0100manilametro-3e86730d3f58c134a67f9ebeae4cdf70manilametroen-6.18287 106.829NaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center20190105195000https://es.vietnamplus.vn/advierte-agencia-de-meteorologia-de-indonesia-sobre-desastres-naturales-en-temporada-de-lluvias/99589.vnpYakarta (VNA) - La Agencia de Meteorología, Climatología y Geofísica (BMKG), de Indonesia, advirtió sobre posibles desastres naturales como inundaciones, deslizamientos de tierra y torbellinos, mientras el país del Sudeste Asiático está entrando en el pico de la temporada de lluvias.Fri, 18 Jan 2019 12:14:00 +0100vietnamplus-es-073be35322aaa410dec22f9f438bd473vietnamplus-eses-6.18287 106.829Agency warns of meteorology of Indonesia on natural disasters in rainy seasonAgency warns of meteorology of Indonesia on natural disasters in rainy seasonNaturalDisastersPacífico Norte20190118121400https://reliefweb.int/report/papua-new-guinea/papua-new-guinea-emergency-response-resilience-building-and-partnerships-31Highlights IOM has improved access to potable water in Lagui community, Morobe province through the rehabilitation of a gravity fed water supply system. IOM has enhanced food and livelihood security in rural communities in Jiwaka province through training and the distribution of seeds and farming tools.Mon, 04 Feb 2019 08:36:00 +0100reliefWeb-758d8d1fafa9fc08f65dd6c34469843ereliefWeben9.55038 -13.6716NaturalDisastersAgricultureFloodingCrisisResponseIOMDisaster Risk ManagementExxonMobilEmergency20190204083600