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Tokyo Olympic torch relay to start at J-Village in Fukushima

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 01:18:00 +0100

The Japan leg of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic torch relay will start at a soccer facility in Fukushima Prefecture that is considered a symbol of the country's reconstruction from the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster, organizing committee president Yoshiro Mori said Tuesday.

IDF to hold tsunami drills in school along the coast

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:31:00 +0100

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UK royals to block Internet trolls on social media sites

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 04:02:00 +0100

LONDON: Photographer Yannis Behrakis, who has died aged 58, helped document the recent history of the Middle East like few others. During his decades-long career at Reuters, Behrakis covered seismic events in the region, including the Egyptian uprising of 2011 and the Syrian refugee crisis, for which his team earned a Pulitzer Prize in 2016.

'My mission is to ensure nobody can say: I didn't know'

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 16:56:00 +0100

Yannis Behrakis, an award-winning photographer with Reuters news agency, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 58. Behrakis, who worked at Reuters for more than 30 years and died on Saturday, was "one of the best photographers of his generation", Greece's foreign press association said in a statement on Sunday.

Entropy, Vol. 21, Pages 241: On Possible Electromagnetic Precursors to a Significant Earthquake (Mw = 6.3) Occurred in Lesvos (Greece) on 12 June 2017

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 15:14:00 +0100

Abstract This paper reports an attempt to use ultra-low-frequency (ULF) magnetic field data from a space weather monitoring magnetometer array in the study of earthquake (EQ) precursors in Greece. The data from four magnetometer stations of the Hell ENI c G eo M agnetic A rray ( ENIGMA ) have been....

2020 Olympic Games to use hydrogen fuel to light cauldrons, torch during relay

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 11:07:00 +0100

TOKYO >> The organizing committee of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games is planning to use the next-generation energy of hydrogen fuel to light the flames of the cauldrons and torch relay. If realized, the 2020 Games would be the first Olympics to use the alternative energy source for this purpose.

Turkey earthquake: Turkey and Greece hit by strong earthquake - 'It was TERRIFYING' TURKEY has been hit by a strong earthquake, with witnesses reporting “terrifying” and "terrible"...

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 20:14:00 +0100

The earthquake registered 5.1 magnitude, with shaking felt in Western Turkey and parts of Greece. Istanbul, located hundreds of kilometres from the epicentre, was also rattled this evening. One witness said on Twitter: “It was felt in Kusadasi, it was really terrifying. Hope the last one is not the quake before the big shock.

Turkey earthquake: Turkey and Greece hit by strong earthquake - ‘Very terrible’ TURKEY has been hit by a strong earthquake, with witnesses reporting “very terrible” shaking.

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 19:43:00 +0100

Turkey earthquake: Turkey has been hit by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake (Image: CSEM-EMSC) The earthquake registered 5.6 magnitude, with shaking felt in Western Turkey and parts of Greece. Witnesses have recorded their experiences on earthquake-tracking website EMSC-CSEM. One said: “Very terrible.

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported Source: AP

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:17:00 +0100

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greek geological experts say an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 has hit the western island of Zakynthos, but no damage has been reported. The Athens Institute of Geodynamics reported that the temblor struck at 1:49 p.m. (1149 GMT) Sunday.

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported Source: AP

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:29:00 +0100

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:21:00 +0100

ATHENS, Greece - Greek geological experts say an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 has hit the western island of Zakynthos, but no damage has been reported. The Athens Institute of Geodynamics reported that the temblor struck at 1:49 p.m. (1149 GMT) Sunday.

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported Source: AP

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:43:00 +0100

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:39:00 +0100

Greek geological experts say an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 has hit the western island of Zakynthos, but no damage has been reported. The Athens Institute of Geodynamics reported that the temblor struck at 1:49 p.m. (1149 GMT) Sunday. The epicenter was 16 kilometers (10 miles) east of Zakynthos and the depth was 23.

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported Source: AP

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:39:00 +0100

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Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:38:00 +0100

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4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:36:00 +0100

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:35:00 +0100

ATHENS, Greece — Greek geological experts say an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 has hit the western island of Zakynthos, but no damage has been reported. The Athens Institute of Geodynamics reported that the temblor struck at 1:49 p.m. (1149 GMT) Sunday.

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported Source: AP

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:33:00 +0100

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:33:00 +0100

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:33:00 +0100

ATHENS, Greece Greek geological experts say an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 has hit the western island of Zakynthos, but no damage has been reported. The Athens Institute of Geodynamics reported that the temblor struck at 1:49 p.m. (1149 GMT) Sunday.

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:48:00 +0100

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:47:00 +0100

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:47:00 +0100

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek geological experts say an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 has hit the western island of Zakynthos, but no damage has been reported. The Athens Institute of Geodynamics reported that the temblor struck at 1:49 p.m. (1149 GMT) Sunday.

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:46:00 +0100

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 15:03:00 +0100

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 15:00:00 +0100

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 15:19:00 +0100

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 15:09:00 +0100

ATHENS, Greece – Greek geological experts say an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 has hit the western island of Zakynthos, but no damage has been reported. The Athens Institute of Geodynamics reported that the temblor struck at 1:49 p.m. (1149 GMT) Sunday.

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 15:22:00 +0100

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 15:47:00 +0100

Missoula, MT (59801) Today. Considerable clouds this morning. Some decrease in clouds later in the day. High 46F. Winds light and variable.. Tonight. A clear sky. Low 21F. Winds light and variable. Updated: March 17, 2019 @ 8:29 am; ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek geological experts say an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.

4.5-magnitude quake hits Zakynthos

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 17:32:00 +0100

TAGS: Earthquake An earthquake with a revised magnitude of 4.5 has hit the western island of Zakynthos, but no damage has been reported. The Athens Institute of Geodynamics reported that the temblor struck at 1:49 p.m. (1149 GMT) Sunday. The epicenter was 16 kilometers (10 miles) east of Zakynthos and the depth was 23.

4.5-magnitude quake strikes Greek island; no damage reported

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 23:54:00 +0100

Israel prepares to face tsunamis

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 04:46:00 +0100

Tel Aviv 12 March 2019 –More than 130 000 children have taken part in the first national tsunami simulation ever done with schools in Israel. Jointly organized by Israel's National Steering Committee for Earthquake Preparedness and the Ministry of Education, the tsunami simulation involved schools....

Olympics: Cherry blossom-themed torch unveiled for Tokyo 2020

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 11:15:00 +0100

By Jack Tarrant. TOKYO (Reuters) - The torch design for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games was unveiled on Wednesday, exactly a year before the flame is due to arrive in Japan from Greece. The theme of the pink gold torch centers on 'sakura' or cherry blossom in Japan, which arrives every....

Cherry blossom-themed torch unveiled for Tokyo 2020

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 11:45:00 +0100

Tadahiro Nomura, three-time Olympic judo champion, shows the Olympic torch in Tokyo March 20, 2019. — Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO via Reuters. TOKYO, March 20 — The torch design for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games was unveiled today, exactly a year before the flame is due to arrive in Japan from Greece.

Esta es la antorcha olímpica de Tokio 2020 [FOTOS]

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 13:08:00 +0100

El comité organizador desveló el aspecto que tendrá la antorcha en un acto celebrado en Tokio, cuando resta exactamente un año para que la llama olímpica inicie su trayecto por Japón procedente de Grecia. Fuente: EFE. La antorcha tiene una longitud de 71 centímetros y un peso de 1,2 kilos y está....

¡Flor de antorcha!

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:10:00 +0100

La organización de los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020 presentó este miércoles el diseño de su antorcha olímpica, inspirado en la flor del cerezo y cuyo recorrido por Japón coincidirá con el florecer de este icónico árbol. exactamente un año para que la llama olímpica inicie su trayecto por Japón procedente de Grecia.

Tokyo-2020 : une torche olympique inspirée des cerisiers en fleurs

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:21:00 +0100

La flamme arrivera au Japon, en provenance de Grèce, dans exactement un an. Le départ officiel est prévu le 26 mars de Fukushima, située à quelque 240 km de Tokyo, pour un périple de 121 jours. (photo AP) Les organisateurs des Jeux olympiques de Tokyo-2020 ont présenté mercredi une torche olympique....

Tokyo unveils 2020 Olympic torch with cherry blossom design

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 16:35:00 +0100

Former judo Olympic medalist Tadahiro Nomura holds the Olympic torch of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games during a press conference in Tokyo Wednesday, March 20, 2019. The Tokyo Olympics open on July 24, 2020. [Photo: AP/Eugene Hoshiko] The unveiling came exactly one year before the Olympic flame is due....

Cherry blossom-themed torch unveiled for Tokyo 2020

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:52:00 +0100

The torch design for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games was unveiled on Wednesday, exactly a year before the flame is due to arrive in Japan from Greece. The theme of the pink gold torch centres on 'sakura' or cherry blossom in Japan, which arrives every spring to much fanfare, and it was....

Cherry blossom-themed torch unveiled for Tokyo Olympics 2020

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 20:46:00 +0100

TOKYO: The torch design for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games was unveiled on Wednesday, exactly a year before the flame is due to arrive in Japan from Greece. The theme of the pink gold torch centres on ‘sakura’ or cherry blossom in Japan, which arrives every spring to much fanfare, and....

Cherry blossom-themed torch unveiled for Tokyo 2020

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 23:05:00 +0100

The torch design for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been unveiled, exactly a year before the flame is due to arrive in Japan from Greece. The theme of the pink gold torch centres on ‘sakura’ or cherry blossom in Japan, which arrives every spring to much fanfare, and it was designed....

Tokyo 2020 Unveils Cherry Blossom-Inspired Olympic Torch

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 04:34:00 +0100

TOKYO – The organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games unveiled on Wednesday the design of its relay torch, inspired by Japan’s cherry blossoms. The organizing committee presented the design of the torch at an event in Tokyo, exactly a year before the torch begins its relay through Japan, coinciding....