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Priyadarshini The chorus of voices pointing to an impending mega earthquake in the Himalayan region got louder this month when leading American geophysicist....Mon, 25 Feb 2019 04:11:00 +0100natureasia-nindia-92668a538d667a589ce35a6cdb2d9722natureasia-nindiaen51.4879 -0.177998NaturalDisastersRamesh SinghIndian InstituteAmerican Geophysical UnionRoger BilhamChapman University20190225041100http://www.pireport.org/articles/2007/09/19/pentagon-guam-military-buildup-lacks-fundsBy Gaynor Dumat-ol Daleno. HAGATNA, Guam (Pacific Daily News, Sept. 19) – Guam's future role as a bigger hub to U.S. military readiness in the Pacific is underscored in a new federal report. But at the same time, Pentagon officials have voiced concern whether there will be continued flow of money....Sun, 24 Feb 2019 16:20:00 +0100pidp-c3422e2e862719e646e076b2b68cbba2pidpen13.4402033779116 144.776219013027NaturalDisastersDefense DepartmentAccountability OfficePENTAGONPentagonGovernment Accountability OfficePacific CommandDaily News20190224162000https://ec.europa.eu/echo/aggregator/sources/8_enEuropean Commission - Press release Brussels, 15 February 2019 The European Commission has released an additional €24 million in humanitarian aid for vulnerable Rohingya refugees and host communities living in Cox's Bazar district, in Bangladesh. Part of the funding will also cover disaster preparedness initiatives in the country.Sat, 16 Feb 2019 04:12:00 +0100EC-b7c6d277e657969bf700386457e7b5ccECen23.7099 90.4071AsylumRegionalPolicyHumanitarianAidEnvironmentalProtectionCivilProtectionCrisisResponseECnewsMigrationNaturalDisastersFoodSecurityFoodAidChristosStylianidesFRA-EUEU-AfricaEU-PacificEU-LatinAmericaEU-AsiaCivil ProtectionEUEuropean UnionEuropean CommissionThe CommissionCrisis ManagementEmergencyChristos StylianidesEuropean - Press20190216041200https://www.india.com/news/india/earthquake-of-magnitude-3-5-on-richter-scale-hits-kangra-in-himachal-pradesh-3572072/New Delhi: An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 struck Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, news agency ANI reported on Wednesday. The tremors were felt in the morning at 7:35 am. No reports of injuries or any damage to property were reported. More details are awaited. Tremors were felt for a few seconds in several parts of the district too.Wed, 13 Feb 2019 09:28:00 +0100india-73fdbdb1d200a9da7f32bc7dc95446dbindiaen28.5687 77.2168NaturalDisastersNational Capital20190213092800https://www.ibtimes.co.in/catastrophe-warning-researcher-issues-mega-quake-alert-valentines-day-791768A few days back, an earthquake measuring 6.1 in the Richter scale hit the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan, and interestingly, a self-proclaimed earthquake researcher named Frank Hoogerbeets had predicted a large quake on the same timeline. Now, Hoogerbeets has warned everyone that a catastrophic....Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:13:00 +0100ibtimes-in-2b5b7bd6dec958d3fce096071da502bcibtimes-inen34.5309 69.136757NaturalDisastersSolar SystemFrank Hoogerbeets20190212091300https://nation.com.pk/11-Feb-2019/250-quakes-rattle-philippine-town-in-three-daysMANILA - Nearly 250 earthquakes have rattled a small town in Surigao del Norte province in southern Philippines since Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Sunday. READ MORE: Clash leaves 10 militants, 7 troops dead in N Afghanistan A 5.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded at 6:21 a.Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:14:00 +0100nation-66c491c08ef7426e3cb18d5c9e369748nationen9.784664 125.484398NaturalDisasters20190211001400https://www.irishsun.com/news/259478226/southern-iran-rattled-by-53-magnitude-quake-at-least-five-injuredSouthern Iran has been rattled by a magnitude-5.3 earthquake, damaging buildings and injuring at least five people. The U.S. Geological Survey said the February 10 earthquake struck 15 kilometers from the town of Bandar Khamir at 10:54 GMT. It added that countries affected by the earthquake include....Sun, 10 Feb 2019 22:45:00 +0100irishsun-7d326a4322382aae57737f6c072eb1bbirishsunen35.7745 51.4477NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyIRNARadio Free EuropeRadio Liberty20190210224500https://www.rferl.org/a/southern-iran-rattled-by-5-3-magnitude-quake-at-least-five-injured/29762165.htmlSouthern Iran has been rattled by a magnitude-5.3 earthquake, damaging buildings and injuring at least five people. The U.S. Geological Survey said the February 10 earthquake struck 15 kilometers from the town of Bandar Khamir at 10:54 GMT. It added that countries affected by the earthquake include....Sun, 10 Feb 2019 21:49:00 +0100rferl-abe6641d16e46f9dddbe9d58eb3d3c49rferlen35.7745 51.4477NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyIRNA20190210214900https://reliefweb.int/report/world/humanitarian-assistance-review-south-asia-fiscal-year-fy-2009-2018Protracted conflicts, drought, earthquakes, floods, seasonal storms, and severe winter weather, compounded by limited government response capacity in some countries, present significant challenges to vulnerable populations in South Asia. Between FY 2009 and FY 2018, USAID’s Office of U.S.Fri, 08 Feb 2019 01:31:00 +0100reliefWeb-59bcd00714ddce6a2c749a203829e1efreliefWeben23.7099 90.4071NaturalDisastersAgricultureFoodSecurityFoodAid20190208013100https://ec.europa.eu/echo/aggregator/sources/8_enEuropean Commission - Press release Brussels, 5 February 2019 EU to provide further humanitarian assistance to help the Venezuelan people As many people continue to suffer from the severe socio-economic crisis in Venezuela, the Commission has allocated today additional humanitarian assistance of €5 million to help those most in need.Wed, 06 Feb 2019 04:39:00 +0100EC-ac478c496256a69673cb70bdfca278edECen10.49605 -66.898277MigrationECnewsHumanitarianAidCrisisResponseFoodSecurityFoodAidAsylumRegionalPolicyNaturalDisastersCivilProtectionFedericaMogheriniChristosStylianidesEnvironmentalProtectionFRA-EUEU-AfricaEU-PacificEU-LatinAmericaEU-AsiaCivil ProtectionFederica MogheriniEUEuropean UnionEuropean CommissionThe CommissionCrisis ManagementEmergencyChristos StylianidesEuropean - Press20190206043900https://www.india.com/news/india/earthquake-in-himchal-pradesh-low-intensity-tremors-felt-in-mandi-chamba-3560973/New Delhi: An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 struck Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, news agency ANI reported on Tuesday. The tremors were felt in the evening. No reports of injuries or any damage to property were reported. More details are awaited. The tremors were also felt in several parts of Chamba district at 3.Tue, 05 Feb 2019 16:57:00 +0100india-a7038bf960a8d304bd04e88c27076a7bindiaen28.5687 77.2168NaturalDisastersNational Capital20190205165700https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mega-earthquake-awaiting-india-afghanistan-due-critical-lunar-geometry-interprets-seismic-791226Frank Hoogerbeets, the self-proclaimed earthquake researcher is now a known name among geologists. Through his website ' Ditrianum ', Hoogerbeets used to predict earthquakes, and interestingly, quakes have jolted various parts of the globe in his predicted timeline.Mon, 04 Feb 2019 08:47:00 +0100ibtimes-in-3097b9a6eca279c0d46b789d30b3a58cibtimes-inen34.5309 69.136757NaturalDisastersSolar SystemFrank Hoogerbeets20190204084700https://macaudailytimes.com.mo/this-day-in-history-1998-4000-feared-dead-in-afghan-earthquake.htmlAn earthquake in northern Afghanistan has left thousands dead, injured or homeless. The earthquake is centred on the city of Rostaq in the remote province of Takhar, close to the border with Tajikistan. A spokesman for the Northern Alliance – which controls the area – told Pakistan-based Afghan Islamic Press over 3,500 bodies had been recovered.Mon, 04 Feb 2019 01:39:00 +0100macaudailytimes-7f34bcc4f33cda066ddbe7979cacfb80macaudailytimesen34.5309 69.136757UNbodiesNaturalDisastersMARS-STATUnited NationsRed CrossRed CrescentEUNorthern AllianceInternational FederationMohammed OmarMedecins Sans Frontieres20190204013900https://www.geo.tv/latest/227034-earthquake-tremors-felt-in-karachiEarthquakes tremors were felt in northern Pakistan on Saturday in cities including Lower Dir, Kohat, Mianwali, DI Khan, Sargodha, Islamabad and its surrounding areas. Tremors were also felt in Upper Dir, Nowshera, Swat and surrounding areas. The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at 5.Sun, 03 Feb 2019 04:29:00 +0100geo-tv-f46ccd0424ef7fcb636660b87a4492ebgeo-tven33.59547 71.444252NaturalDisasters20190203042900https://en.trend.az/world/other/3014258.htmlAn earthquake of 5.8 magnitude jolted parts of Pakistan including the capital city of Islamabad on Saturday evening, Trend reported citing According to the center, the earthquake struck at 5:04 p.m. local time, with the epicenter determined in Hindu Kush Region in Afghanistan with a focal depth of 80 km.Sun, 03 Feb 2019 03:36:00 +0100trendnews-az-647e9ed0396bad96ca3d89e09ba846datrendnews-azen33.718151 73.060547NaturalDisasters20190203033600https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/427126-quake-hits-parts-of-countryLAHORE: An earthquake of moderate intensity was felt in several parts of the country on Saturday. The jolts were recorded at an intensity of 5.8 on the Richter scale. Tremors were felt in Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Malakand besides various other parts of Pakistan.Sun, 03 Feb 2019 02:03:00 +0100thenews-pk-34abf681a23a334bf2350d19547ed0a8thenews-pken31.5451 74.3407NaturalDisastersMet Department20190203020300https://dailytimes.com.pk/350773/5-8-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-pakistan/A 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolted several cities in the northern parts of the country, including Peshawar, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Kohat, Swat, Mianwali and Sargodha, Saturday evening. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad, the....Sun, 03 Feb 2019 01:11:00 +0100dailytimesPK-07b1b5d3c01e8f8603900ce6c7ebf9dbdailytimesPKen33.718151 73.060547NaturalDisastersReferenceMaterialsDaily TimesIndia TodayMeteorological DepartmentMetrological Department20190203011100http://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2019/feb/02/58-magnitude-earthquake-hits-pakistan-as-mild-tremors-felt-in-north-india--1933437.htmlNEW DELHI: A 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolted several cities in the northern parts of Pakistan on Saturday, the meteorological department said. However, there was no immediate report of any casualty or damage. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department's National Seismic Monitoring Centre in....Sat, 02 Feb 2019 21:27:00 +0100newindianexpress-43e128bac3e77c4792d6ee2bcfb308dbnewindianexpressen33.718151 73.060547NaturalDisastersMeteorological Department20190202212700http://risingkashmir.com/news/quake-jolts-india-pakPTI New Delhi/Islamabad, Feb 2: An earthquake hit several parts of North India, including Jammu and Kashmir, and north west Pakistan. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said the epicentre of the quake was Hindu Kush, which is a mountain range that stretches near the Afghan-Pakistan border, from central Afghanistan to northern Pakistan.Sat, 02 Feb 2019 20:29:00 +0100risingkashmir-0cd6ba4d0b6d5d14c6eb4fccbbaf2fdcrisingkashmiren28.5687 77.2168NaturalDisastersMeteorological Department20190202202900https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-earthquake-jolts-several-pakistan-cities-tremors-felt-in-north-india-2715321A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan Saturday, tremors of which were felt in several parts of North India, including the national capital, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said.The NCS, an institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, initially said the epicentre of the quake was in....Sat, 02 Feb 2019 19:55:00 +0100dnaindia-cff096f07d3f3f2e678f0d9b3e3aefd2dnaindiaen28.5687 77.2168NaturalDisastersMeteorological Department20190202195500https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/powerful-earthquake-in-hindu-kush-delhi-ncr-feels-tremors-119020200747_1.html. Mild tremors were felt in Delhi- NCR on Saturday evening after a powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake jolted mountain range along Afghanistan- border. According to an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official, the tremors in Delhi- took place at around 5.34 p.m. The tremors in Delhi- lasted for 40-50 seconds, the said.Sat, 02 Feb 2019 17:42:00 +0100business-standard-37f74865eb27e7201591044944b6659bbusiness-standarden28.5687 77.2168NaturalDisastersMeteorological Department20190202174200https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/5-8-magnitude-quake-hits-several-pak-cities-119020200744_1.htmlA 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolted several cities in the northern parts of Pakistan on Saturday, the meteorological department said. However, there was no immediate report of any casualty or damage. Meteorological Department's National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad, the epicentre of the....Sat, 02 Feb 2019 17:42:00 +0100business-standard-638ac3d8673b684620bee73dabdc9645business-standarden33.718151 73.060547NaturalDisastersMeteorological Department20190202174200https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/powerful-quake-in-hindu-kush-delhi-ncr-j-k-feel-tremors-119020200875_1.htmlA powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake jolted Hindu Kush mountain range along Afghanistan- Pakistan border that led to mild tremors in Delhi- on Saturday evening. According to an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official, the depth of the earthquake was 212 km and the tremors took place around 5.34 p.Sat, 02 Feb 2019 17:42:00 +0100business-standard-cd6e3c7ad98b232538fc82a4a61b66fbbusiness-standarden28.5687 77.2168NaturalDisastersMeteorological Department20190202174200https://indianexpress.com/article/india/mild-tremors-hit-north-india-5566166/The earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale took place at a depth of 208 kilometres in the Hindu Kush Region in Afghanistan. (Photo: Google Maps) A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit Pakistan Saturday, tremors of which were felt in several parts of North India, including the national capital, officials said.Sat, 02 Feb 2019 16:45:00 +0100expressindia-5d9ff652682609c1fef5c5e7c00d7a5cexpressindiaen28.5687 77.2168NaturalDisastersGoogleMeteorological Department20190202164500https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/5-8-magnitude-quake-hits-several-pakistan-cities/articleshow/67808700.cmsHighlights The earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale took place at a depth of 208 kilometres in the Hindu Kush Region in Afghanistan, it said; The tremors were felt in various cities of Pakistan, including Peshawar, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Kohat, Swat, Mianwali and Sargodha, the Dawn News reported Representative Image.Sat, 02 Feb 2019 15:54:00 +0100timesofindia-f9547075fd4b50b73f932d25dd2e2fd2timesofindiaen34.5309 69.136757NaturalDisastersMeteorological Department20190202155400http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-02/02/c_137795530.htmNEW DELHI, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- Tremors Saturday shook Indian capital New Delhi and Indian-controlled Kashmir, officials said. According to Indian Meteorological Department, the earthquake occurred at 5:34 p.m. local time. "The epicentre of earthquake was Hindukush region in Afghanistan, located at 36.Sat, 02 Feb 2019 15:32:00 +0100xinhuanet_en-81d5ac61a41301833227ac0d72095861xinhuanet_enen28.5687 77.2168NaturalDisastersMeteorological Department20190202153200https://nation.com.pk/02-Feb-2019/5-8-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-parts-of-pakistanAn earthquake of moderate intensity was felt in several parts of the country on Saturday. READ MORE: Swedish imam threatens journo over Muslim school probe: report According to details, the jolts were recorded at an intensity of 5.8 on the Richter scale.Sat, 02 Feb 2019 15:21:00 +0100nation-bc9a52c876dc58679fe472ff23cec98bnationen31.5451 74.3407NaturalDisasters20190202152100http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-02/02/c_137795431.htmISLAMABAD, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude jolted parts of Pakistan including the capital city of Islamabad on Saturday evening, the country's National Seismic Monitoring Center said. According to the center, the earthquake struck at 5:04 p.m.Sat, 02 Feb 2019 14:47:00 +0100xinhuanet_en-5d9b453387dfd348c311c4d2fd60e6b9xinhuanet_enen34.5309 69.136757NaturalDisasters20190202144700https://reliefweb.int/report/pakistan/adolescents-taking-lead-protect-their-schoolsChildren in local schools receive trainings on emergency preparedness and safety skills. Fatima Shahryar. Swat, Pakistan - 15 January 2019 - “My mother calls me Guloona, which means flowers in Pashto”, says thirteen-year-old Laleena Baseer, a student at the Government Girls Middle School (GGMS) located in the village of Araq in Swat District.Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:50:00 +0100reliefWeb-bc4c3733c07d925d2aed64cdc8a2e809reliefWeben34.5309 69.136757UNbodiesNaturalDisastersCrisisResponseUNICEF20190201085000https://www.upi.com/Top_News/2019/02/27/On-This-Day-Pope-Benedict-gives-final-general-audience/5691551197074/In 1933, it was announced that President-elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt would use a 263-year-old tattered Dutch Bible that had been in the possession of his family since 1670 for his inauguration on March 4. In 1942, opening salvos were fired in the Battle of the Java Sea, during which 11....Wed, 27 Feb 2019 09:08:00 +0100upi-96ad82e812b81f8faec1c44d4b442c3cupien29.7718 -95.4071NaturalDisastersIraqi militaryOlusegun ObasanjoJared KushnerGeorge H.W. BushOur militaryDick CheneyWayne WilliamsFranklin Delano RooseveltAmerican militaryBoris NemtsovMikhail GorbachevDonald TrumpBenedict XVIPope Benedict XVIElizabeth Taylor20190227090800