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Geosciences, Vol. 9, Pages 173: Geological and Structural Control on Localized Ground Effects within the Heunghae Basin during the Pohang Earthquake (MW 5.4, 15th November 2017), South Korea

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 12:55:00 +0200

Abstract On 15th November 2017, the Pohang earthquake (M w 5.4) had strong ground shaking that caused severe liquefaction and lateral spreading across the Heunghae Basin, around Pohang city, South Korea. Such liquefaction is a rare phenomenon during small or moderate earthquakes (M W < 5.5).

Removal of fuel in pool at Fukushima's melted reactor begins

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 02:57:00 +0200

Purchase: Order Reprint TOKYO — The operator of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant for the first time is removing fuel from a cooling pool at one of three reactors that melted down in the 2011 disaster, a milestone in the decades-long process to decommission the plant. U.S.

Egypt tomb unveiled in Saqqa necropolis by Khaled al-Enani

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 19:38:00 +0200

Archaeologists recently found an inscription on a granite column dedicated to Queen Setibhor, who is believed to have been the wife of King Djedkare Isesis, the eighth and penultimate king of the dynasty. Egypt has in recent years sought to promote archaeological discoveries across the country in a....

Earthquake Hits Near Berkeley Saturday

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 18:50:00 +0200

Over 400 people reported feeling the quake near Berkeley Saturday morning, according to the USGS. By Apr 13, 2019 12:17 pm ET {{ replyButtonLabel }} Reply A small earthquake hit near Berkeley on Saturday, April 13. (Shutterstock) BERKELEY, CA A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck nearly two miles east south east of Berkeley around 8:45 a.

12 April 2019-Strong Earthquake in Sulawesi Indonesia at 12 April 2019 on 7.40pm

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 06:25:00 +0200

JMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23B Our Ref. : JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.14(92) PRESS RELEASE Strong Earthquake in Sulawesi, Indonesia A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 on the Richter scale occurred near Sulawesi at 7:40pm (Malaysian Local Time) on 12 April 2019 . The epicentre of the earthquake was located at latitude 1.

A tsunami warning issued after a 6.8 magnitude quake struck off Sulawesi island in Indonesia has been lifted, the country's geophysics agency said.

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 05:11:00 +0200

The warning was in place for about 40 minutes. Indonesia issued the alert on Friday, urging people to evacuate to higher ground after the quake stuck off the coast of its island of Sulawesi. Indonesia suffered its highest death toll in natural disasters in more than a decade last year, following....

Indonesian agency reports 20 aftershocks following C. Sulawesi's 6.8-magnitude earthquake

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 00:06:00 +0200

Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported about 20 aftershocks after a powerful earthquake hit off Central Sulawesi province Friday afternoon, reports citing Xinhua. "According to BMKG monitoring, until 21:00 Western Indonesia Time (WIB), some 20 aftershocks have....

Massive Indonesia quake sparks tsunami fears 24 minutes ago There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 20:51:00 +0200

Indonesia suffered its highest death toll in natural disasters in more than a decade last year. Photo credit: Getty. Indonesia has lifted a tsunami warning but has urged people to remain vigilant and evacuate to higher ground after an earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the coast of its island of Sulawesi.

Series of weak earthquakes hit south Alabama

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 19:47:00 +0200

FLOMATON, Ala. (AP) — A series of small earthquakes hit south Alabama within hours of each other near the Florida line. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded about 8 miles (13 kilometers) northwest of Flomaton around 11 p.m. Thursday. There are no damage reports.

Japan slams WTO ruling on S. Korea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 19:05:00 +0200

By AFP 15 hours ago in World Japan Friday attacked an "extremely regrettable" ruling by the World Trade Organization that upheld a ban by South Korea on some seafood from Fukushima imposed after the 2011 nuclear disaster. The WTO's highest court overturned an earlier judgement from 2018, handing....

Tsunami warning lifted in Indonesia

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:53:00 +0200

Indonesia has lifted a tsunami warning but has urged people to remain vigilant and evacuate to higher ground after an earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the coast of its island of Sulawesi. Indonesia suffered its highest death toll in natural disasters in more than a decade last year, following two major tsunamis and several earthquakes.

Series of weak earthquakes hit south Alabama

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:52:00 +0200

Indonesian agency reports 20 aftershocks following C. Sulawesi's 6.8-magnitude earthquake

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:51:00 +0200

JAKARTA, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported about 20 aftershocks after a powerful earthquake hit off Central Sulawesi province Friday afternoon. "According to BMKG monitoring, until 21:00 Western Indonesia Time (WIB), some 20 aftershocks....

Japan slams WTO ruling on seafood

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:37:00 +0200

Japan on Friday attacked an "extremely regrettable" ruling by the World Trade Organization that upheld a ban by South Korea on some seafood from Fukushima imposed after the 2011 nuclear disaster. The WTO's highest court overturned an earlier judgement from 2018, handing Seoul a final victory in a legal battle that has dragged on for years.

Tsunami WARNING as huge earthquake strikes Indonesia

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:29:00 +0200

People were being urged to remain vigilant and evacuate to higher ground after an earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck around 12.45pm UK time off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Indonesia suffered its highest death toll in natural disasters in more than a decade last year, following....

3 earthquakes in 24 hours in South Alabama

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:01:00 +0200

The most recent earthquakes, all recorded on Thursday, measured at 2.6, 2.8 and 2.5 on the Richter scale, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) website. Previous to the recent spate of quakes, the most recent earthquake was in 2003. Earthquakes in that range seldom cause damage and anything....

State Series of weak quakes hit south Alabama near Florida line Associated Press 10:28 AM, Apr 12, 2019

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 17:25:00 +0200

Indonesia lifts tsunami alert after magnitude 6.8 Quake off Sulawesi

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 17:20:00 +0200

JAKARTA — Indonesia lifted a tsunami warning but urged people to remain vigilant and evacuate to higher ground after an earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the coast of its island of Sulawesi. Indonesia suffered its highest death toll in natural disasters in more than a decade last year,....

Indonesia lifts tsunami warning after magnitude 6.8 quake off Sulawesi

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 17:20:00 +0200

The floating mosque which was hit by the earthquake and 2018 tsunami in Palu on April 5, 2019. The magnitude 7.5 quake and a subsequent tsunami razed swathes of the city on Sulawesi island on Sept. 28, killing some 4,340 people, according to the disaster agency. OLAGONDRONK/AFP/Getty Images.

Indonesia lifts tsunami warning after magnitude 6.8 quake off Sulawesi

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 17:17:00 +0200

BREAKING: Tsunami WARNING as huge earthquake strikes Indonesia

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:58:00 +0200

DANGER: Residents flee for higher ground in Indonesia (Pic: GETTY) People were being urged to remain vigilant and evacuate to higher ground after an earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Indonesia suffered its highest death toll in natural disasters....

6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Indonesian Coast, Brief Tsunami Warning Issued

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:44:00 +0200

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the Indonesian coast, prompting tsunami warnings on April 12. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit off Sulawesi island and was centered 10.5 miles below the surface. It hit near a group of islands off the eastern coast of Sulawesi.

Tsunami warning lifted in Indonesia

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:34:00 +0200

Tsunami warning lifted in Indonesia

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:32:00 +0200

Indonesia lifts tsunami warning in Sulawesi after 6.8 quake

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:29:00 +0200

The warning was in place for about 40 minutes. By Jessica Damiana and Fransiska Nangoy. JAKARTA, April 12 (Reuters) - Indonesia lifted a tsunami warning but urged people to remain vigilant and evacuate to higher ground after an earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the coast of its island of Sulawesi.

Series of weak earthquakes hit south Alabama

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:27:00 +0200

Series of weak earthquakes hit south Alabama

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:23:00 +0200

FLOMATON, Ala. A series of small earthquakes hit south Alabama within hours of each other near the Florida line. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded about 8 miles (13 kilometers) northwest of Flomaton around 11 p.m. Thursday. There are no damage reports.

Series of weak earthquakes hit south Alabama

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:21:00 +0200

Sioux City, IA (51101) Today. Overcast skies and windy. High 38F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. Tonight. Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 28F. Winds W at 15 to 25 mph. Updated: April 12, 2019 @ 9:15 am; The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 2.

Series of weak earthquakes hit south Alabama

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:20:00 +0200

Missoula, MT (59801) Today. A shower or two around the area early, then partly cloudy during the afternoon. High 51F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%.. Tonight. Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low 32F. Winds light and variable. Updated: April 12, 2019 @ 8:15 am; The U.

Indonesia lifts tsunami warning in Sulawesi after 6.8 quake

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:19:00 +0200

Tsunami warning lifted in Indonesia after 6.8 magnitude earthquake off coast

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:19:00 +0200

A tsunami warning issued after a 6.8 magnitude quake struck off Sulawesi island in Indonesia has been lifted, the country's geophysics agency said. The warning was in place for about 40 minutes. Indonesia issued the alert on Friday, urging people to evacuate to higher ground after the quake stuck off the coast of its island of Sulawesi.

Indonesia Lifts Tsunami Alert After Magnitude 6.8 Quake off Sulawesi

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:04:00 +0200

Tsunami warning lifted in Indonesia

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:01:00 +0200

Series of weak earthquakes hit south Alabama

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:58:00 +0200

Series of weak earthquakes hit south Alabama

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:57:00 +0200

Indonesia issues tsunami warning after magnitude 6.8 quake off Sulawesi

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:50:00 +0200

taiwan_seismology_center_earthquake. — AFP file pic. JAKARTA, April 12 — Indonesia issued a tsunami warning today, urging people to evacuate to higher ground after an earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the coast of its island of Sulawesi. Indonesia suffered its highest death toll in natural....

Indonesia issues tsunami warning after magnitude 6.8 quake off Sulawesi

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:46:00 +0200

Indonesia issued a tsunami warning on Friday, urging people to evacuate to higher ground after an earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the coast of its island of Sulawesi. Indonesia suffered its highest death toll in natural disasters in more than a decade last year, following two major tsunamis....

Series of weak earthquakes hit south Alabama

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:43:00 +0200

Series of weak earthquakes hit south Alabama

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:41:00 +0200

FLOMATON, Ala. – A series of small earthquakes hit south Alabama within hours of each other near the Florida line. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded about 8 miles (13 kilometers) northwest of Flomaton around 11 p.m. Thursday. There are no damage reports.

Indonesia lifts tsunami warning after powerful 6.8 quake hits off Sulawesi island

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:41:00 +0200

Indonesia has lifted a tsunami warning that was issued earlier on Friday after a powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sulawesi island. A spokesman for Indonesia's Geophysical Agency announced the warning after the quake hit 280 km (174 miles) south of the province of Gorontalo. It was in place for approximately 40 minutes.

Indonesia issues tsunami warning after magnitude 6.8 quake off Sulawesi

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:38:00 +0200

JAKARTA: Indonesia issued a tsunami warning on Friday, urging people to evacuate to higher ground after an earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the coast of its island of Sulawesi. Indonesia suffered its highest death toll in natural disasters in more than a decade last year, following two major....

Series of weak earthquakes hit south Alabama

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:32:00 +0200

FLOMATON, Ala. — A series of small earthquakes hit south Alabama within hours of each other near the Florida line. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded about 8 miles (13 kilometres) northwest of Flomaton around 11 p.m. Thursday. There are no damage reports.

Series of weak earthquakes hit south Alabama

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:29:00 +0200

A series of small earthquake s hit south Alabama within hours of each other near the Florida line. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded about 8 miles (13 kilometers) northwest of Flomaton around 11 p.m. Thursday. There are no damage reports. The Geological Survey says stronger earthquake with a magnitude of 2.

Indonesia issues tsunami warning after magnitude-6.8 quake off Sulawesi April 12, 2019

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:24:00 +0200

JAKARTA - Indonesia issued a tsunami warning on Friday, urging people to evacuate to higher ground after an earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the coast of its island of Sulawesi. Indonesia suffered its highest death toll in natural disasters in more than a decade last year, following two major....

Series of weak earthquakes hit south Alabama

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:20:00 +0200

Series of weak earthquakes hit south Alabama

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:19:00 +0200

FLOMATON, Ala. - A series of small earthquakes hit south Alabama within hours of each other near the Florida line. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded about 8 miles (13 kilometres) northwest of Flomaton around 11 p.m. Thursday. There are no damage reports.

Indonesia issues tsunami warning after magnitude 6.8 quake off Sulawesi

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:18:00 +0200

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia issued a tsunami warning on Friday, urging people to evacuate to higher ground after an earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the coast of its island of Sulawesi. Indonesia suffered its highest death toll in natural disasters in more than a decade last year, following....

Series of weak earthquakes hit south Alabama

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:17:00 +0200

Series of weak earthquakes hit south Alabama

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:16:00 +0200

The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded about 8 miles (13 kilometers) northwest of Flomaton around 11 p.m. Thursday. There are no damage reports. The Geological Survey says stronger earthquake with a magnitude of 2.8 hit nearby Thursday afternoon, and a magnitude 2.5 quake occurred a few hours earlier.

Series of weak earthquakes hit south Alabama

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:08:00 +0200

6.8-magnitude quake hits off Indonesian island: CENC

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:00:00 +0200

BEIJING, April 12 (Xinhua) -- A 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted waters near the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, at 7:40 p.m. Friday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 1.91 degrees south latitude and 122.62 degrees east longitude.

Indonesia earthquake: Is there a tsunami warning? Is Bali affected?

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 14:40:00 +0200

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake has hit south of Sulawesi in Indonesia, sparking evacuation orders. The natural disaster happened at 7.40pm local time and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake hit 174 miles south of the province of Gorontalo, at a depth of 27 miles.

Tsunami warning issued after powerful 6.8 quake hits off Indonesia's Sulawesi island

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 14:38:00 +0200

Indonesia has issued a tsunami warning after a powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sulawesi island. A spokesman for Indonesia's Geophysical Agency issued the warning after the quake hit on Friday. It struck 280 km (174 miles) south of the province of Gorontalo at a depth of 43....

Indonesia earthquake: Tsunami warning after Sulawesi hit by magnitude 7 tremor

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 14:34:00 +0200

A magnitude 7 earthquake has stuck south of Sulawesi in Indonesia, sparking a tsunami warning. Residents in central Sulawesi have been advised to evacuate after the natural disaster, which happened at 7.40pm local time. Anxious locals - who just months ago endured a horrific earthquake and tsunami....

Indonesia earthquake: Sulawesi hit by magnitude 7 tremor sparking tsunami fear

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 14:18:00 +0200

A magnitude 7 earthquake has stuck south of Sulawesi in Indonesia, sparking a tsunami warning. Residents in central Sulawesi have been advised to evacuate after the natural disaster, which happened at 7.40pm local time. The United States Geological Survey said the quake hit 174 miles south of the province of Gorontalo, at a depth of 27 miles.

Quake of magnitude 7 strikes Indonesia's island of Sulawesi

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 14:15:00 +0200

Residents stand in front of a damaged shopping mall after an earthquake hit Palu, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia September 29, 2018 Antara Foto/Rolex Malaha via Reuters. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quake. An earthquake of magnitude 7 struck Indonesia's island of....

Japan slams WTO ruling on S Korea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 13:43:00 +0200

. Friday attacked an "extremely regrettable" ruling by the that upheld a ban by on some seafood from Fukushima imposed after the 2011 nuclear disaster. The WTO's highest court overturned an earlier judgement from 2018, handing Seoul a final victory in a legal battle that has dragged on for years.

Japan slams WTO ruling on S. Korea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 13:07:00 +0200

Japan Friday attacked an "extremely regrettable" ruling by the World Trade Organization that upheld a ban by South Korea on some seafood from Fukushima imposed after the 2011 nuclear disaster. The WTO's highest court overturned an earlier judgement from 2018, handing Seoul a final victory in a legal battle that has dragged on for years.

Japan slams WTO ruling on S. Korea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:40:00 +0200

Japan's Foreign Minister Taro Kono attends a working session during the Foreign ministers of G7 nations meeting in Dinard, France April 6, 2019. — Reuters pic. TOKYO, April 12 — Japan today attacked an “extremely regrettable” ruling by the World Trade Organisation that upheld a ban by South Korea on....

Japan slams WTO ruling on S. Korea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:28:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 12, 2019 (AFP) – Japan Friday attacked an “extremely regrettable” ruling by the World Trade Organization that upheld a ban by South Korea on some seafood from Fukushima imposed after the 2011 nuclear disaster. The WTO’s highest court overturned an earlier judgement from 2018, handing....

Japan slams WTO ruling on SKorea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:15:00 +0200

TUESDAY: Japan on Friday attacked an “extremely regrettable” ruling by the World Trade Organization that upheld a ban by South Korea on some seafood from Fukushima imposed after the 2011 nuclear disaster. The WTO’s highest court overturned an earlier judgement from 2018, handing Seoul a final victory in a legal battle that has dragged on for years.

Alpine fault project receives excellence award

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 05:26:00 +0200

Emergency Management Southland (EMS) was recognised last night at the SOLGM Local Government Excellence Awards, winning the BERL Award for Collaborative Government Action for their work leading Project AF8. The Alpine Fault is likely to generate a magnitude 8 earthquake within the lifetime of the....

Japan slams WTO ruling on S. Korea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 05:15:00 +0200

The WTO's highest court overturned an earlier judgement from 2018, handing Seoul a final victory in a legal battle that has dragged on for years. "Even though the ruling did not acknowledge that South Korea's measures comply with the WTO rules, it is extremely regrettable that Japan's argument was not approved," said the foreign ministry in Tokyo.

Japan slams WTO ruling on South Korean Fukushima food ban

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:57:00 +0200

Japan slams WTO ruling on S. Korea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:34:00 +0200

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan Friday attacked an "extremely regrettable" ruling by the World Trade Organization that upheld a ban by South Korea on some seafood from Fukushima imposed after the 2011 nuclear disaster. The WTO's highest court overturned an earlier judgement from 2018, handing Seoul a final....

Japan slams WTO ruling on S. Korea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:25:00 +0200

By AFP 45 mins ago in World Japan Friday attacked an "extremely regrettable" ruling by the World Trade Organization that upheld a ban by South Korea on some seafood from Fukushima imposed after the 2011 nuclear disaster. The WTO's highest court overturned an earlier judgement from 2018, handing....

Japan slams WTO ruling on S. Korea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:14:00 +0200

Japan slams WTO ruling on South Korea Fukushima food row

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:13:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan Friday attacked an "extremely regrettable" ruling by the World Trade Organization that upheld a ban by South Korea on some seafood from Fukushima imposed after the 2011 nuclear disaster. The WTO's highest court overturned an earlier judgement from 2018, handing Seoul a final victory in a legal battle that has dragged on for years.

Pair of earthquakes recorded in south Alabama

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:11:00 +0200

The first temblor, a 2.8-magnitude earthquake, was recorded at 11:23 a.m. Thursday about 5.6 miles north-northeast of Flomaton. The second, a 2.5-magnitude, was recorded at 3:11 p.m. 5 miles north of Flomaton, according to USGS data. Both earthquakes were considered minor and did not cause damage.

Lightning kills more people than floods in Nepal

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 03:50:00 +0200

Janak Rawal, 14, of Accham lost his life when he was struck by lightning at his house on Monday night. Sixteen others sustained injuries. A similar incident in Mechinagar Rural Municipality on the same day claimed the life of Prakash Raut and left two injured.

Small earthquake hits near Gilroy

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 23:30:00 +0200

GILROY — The earth rattled Thursday afternoon as a magnitude 3.1 earthquake shook up the South Bay. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was centered near San Martin and struck around 1:20 p.m. No other information was available immediately. Related Articles The long-awaited results of a....

Tsunami could strike New Zealand so quickly there might not be time to alert locals

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 18:18:00 +0200

A tsunami could strike New Zealand so quickly that there might be no time to alert locals, an expert has warned. GNS Science senior tsunami scientist Dr William Power said that people living along coastal areas simply wouldn't have enough warning time.

Tsunami could strike New Zealand so quickly there might not be time to alert locals

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 08:37:00 +0200

Q&A | On rankings, red flags, and resilience

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 22:42:00 +0200

Special Report: Tipping Points 2019. This article is part of a special report in collaboration with the 2019 Fragile States Index examining the impact of state fragility on crisis response and prevention. Is there really any value in ranking countries based on their fragility? What can a data set....

Q&A | On rankings, red flags, and resilience

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 20:43:00 +0200

Q&A | On rankings, red flags, and resilience

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 20:42:00 +0200

Q&A | On rankings, red flags, and resilience

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:52:00 +0200

Is there really any value in ranking countries based on their fragility? What can a data set tell us that we don’t already know about problem countries? Isn’t there a risk that subjective sources or analysis may skew the results? The New Humanitarian put these questions to J.J.

Traveler Beware: Many Of These Business Destinations Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 12:28:00 +0200

img src="ass="color-body light-text">Consumers lined up to buy NP5s and other face masks in Singapore in 2013 amidst a particularly bad run of air pollution. Singapore is one of the world's most popular business travel destinations. Getty Images AFP/Getty Images.

Hungary signs an agreement on aid to Mexico church reconstruction

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 09:37:00 +0200

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó held talks in Mexico on economic issues on Tuesday and he is scheduled to sign an agreement on Hungary granting 2 billion forints (EUR 6.23m) for the rebuilding of two Catholic churches in Mexico. Szijjártó told MTI by phone that he had met Mexican Minister of Economy Graciela Marquez Colin.

10 April 2019-Strong Earthquake in South Sandwich Islands Region at 10 April 2019 on 1.54am

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 05:03:00 +0200

JMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23B Our Ref.: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.14(91) PRESS RELEASE Strong Earthquake in South Sandwich Islands Region A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter scale occurred near South Sandwich Islands Region at 1:54am (Malaysian Local Time) on 10 April 2019 . The epicentre of the earthquake was located at latitude 58.

'Long or strong, get gone': Tsunami could strike NZ before public officially alerted - scientists 15 minutes ago If a strong earthquake strikes, don't wait. By the time the sirens go off, it could be too late.

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 03:25:00 +0200

Experts warn that if a tsunami strikes New Zealand, there might not be enough time to issue an official warning. The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management sends out warnings via the media and through its Emergency Mobile Alert service - while some coastal communities have sirens to alert the public to head to higher ground.

USGS: Magnitude 3.0 earthquake off Long Island

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 20:09:00 +0200

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded off the South Shore of Long Island Tuesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The tremor, considered minor, happened at 7:22 a.m., with the epicenter being about 33 miles southeast of Southampton, according to the USGS. A magnitude 3.

Big quake unlikely, but caution needed: Report

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 02:44:00 +0200

A joint report by two government agencies has formally stated that ongoing seismic activity in Palghar is an “earthquake swarm”, implying that a strong earthquake is unlikely in the region. But it also says that it’s not known how long the tremors will continue.

Donegal feels magnitude 2.4 earthquake

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 18:26:00 +0200

Donegal has experienced one of its strongest earthquakes on record. People in south Donegal felt the magnitude 2.4 tremor at 11.58pm on Sunday. The quake occurred in the Donegal Bay area and was felt strongest in the south west of the county. Dr Martin Möllhoff, Director of Seismic Networks at the....

Donegal struck by 2.4 magnitude earthquake overnight

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 17:23:00 +0200

AN EARTHQUAKE STRUCK just off the coast of Donegal shortly before 11pm last night, the Irish National Seismic Network (INSN) has reported. The quake measured 2.4 on the Richter scale and hit in Donegal Bay. The event was felt by members of the public around the Killybegs area in the south-west of Donegal, according to INSN.

Earthquake measuring 2.4 magnitude hits Donegal

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 16:55:00 +0200

An earthquake was recorded in south Donegal last night. A tremor measuring 2.4 on the Richter scale hit the Donegal Bay area at 11.58pm last night. It’s understood the Irish National Seismic Network in co-operation with the Geological Survey Ireland detected the incident and are carrying out an investigation.

Earthquake WARNING: Major tremor predicted to hit TODAY - mystic’s shock claim A MAJOR earthquake could strike TODAY as the position of the moon could tug on Earth’s tectonic...

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 15:35:00 +0200

The position of the moon right now is pulling on Earth and the gravitational tug of war could cause a major earthquake on our planet. The pull from our lunar satellite could cause tension to build within Earth’s tectonic plates, which could be unleashed in a magnitude six earthquake.

There Was An Earthquake In Donegal Last Night

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 15:06:00 +0200

A small earthquake was felt in County Donegal last night. The magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred in Donegal Bay and was confirmed by the National Seismic Network. 'On the 7th April 2019 at 22:58:19 UTC (23:58:19 local time) an earthquake of magnitude 2.4 occurred in Donegal. The location of the epicentre is 54.

5.2 magnitude quake jolts Tonga

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 04:26:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter Scale jolted (USGS) said. The quake hit a depth of almost 20 km and took place at 7:14 pm (UTC time). The epicentre of the quake was located 59 kilometres southwest of Neiafu, according to USGS. There were no reports of any casualties, injuries or damage to property.

Mass evacuations in Iran amid fresh flood warnings

Sun, 07 Apr 2019 10:01:00 +0200

Tehran, Iran - Dozens of villages and towns have been evacuated in southern Iran as authorities issued warnings for a fresh round of flooding in the regions bordering Iraq, home to a number of rivers and dams. that started in March have so far claimed 70 lives, destroyed infrastructures and displaced thousands of people across Iran.

Mass evacuations in Iran amid fresh flood warnings

Sun, 07 Apr 2019 09:26:00 +0200

06 April 2019-Strong Earthquake in South Sandwich Islands Region at 06 April 2019 on 12.14am

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 04:35:00 +0200

JMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23B Our Ref. : JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.14(90) PRESS RELEASE Strong Earthquake in South Sandwich Islands Region A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter scale occurred near South Sandwich Islands Region at 12:14am (Malaysian Local Time) on 6 April 2019 . The epicentre of the earthquake was located at latitude 55.

New database shows buildings that may crumble in an earthquake

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 01:16:00 +0200

Pictures from the 2001 Nisqually earthquake show crumbled buildings, crushed cars and sidewalks covered in brick. “This is the Phoenix Underground in Pioneer Square. This is a good example of what can happen to unreinforced masonry. The Pioneer Square area in Seattle has been identified as having a....

Egypt's ancient pyramids saved from collapse

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 16:52:00 +0200

British engineers have wrapped up the mummy of all repair jobs after concluding a 7 million ($9 million) restoration project on Egypt's oldest pyramid. World Heritage and the Egyptian Government hired Newport, South Wales, based firm Cintec to repair the damage to the pyramid back in 2010, the reports.

Red lips, bushy brows in again as bubble-era makeup returns in Japan

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 08:18:00 +0200

As Japan has seen some drastic social and economic changes over the Heisei era spanning 30 years, so have its women's makeup and hairstyles. The popularity of bright red lipstick and thick eyebrows grew, waned and returned, as some bubble-era fashion trends popular at the start of the era in 1989....

Alaska earthquake: Aleutian Island on Ring of Fire hit by HUGE 6.5 magnitude quake

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 05:11:00 +0200

The quake struck off the Aleutian islands just off the coast of Alaska. The earthquake struck at roughly 12.35pm. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) the earthquake hit a depth of almost 12 miles. As of yet, there have been no reports of injuries. The recent earthquake is one of the strongest to hit the region recently.

Massive quake, tsunami in New Zealand inevitable in our lifetime - experts

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 04:12:00 +0200

Kiwis should prepare for a massive earthquake and tsunami, according to experts. Researchers at the East Coast LAB's (Life at the Boundary) Hikurangi Response Plan Project believe there is credible evidence a magnitude 8.9 earthquake and tsunami could hit New Zealand if there is a rupture in the Hikurangi subduction zone.

South rattled by magnitude 5.2 aftershock: CWB

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 20:05:00 +0200

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook southern Taiwan at 9:56am yesterday, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said. No injuries or damage were immediately reported. The earthquake was centered about 36.9km northwest of Taitung County Government office in Taitung City and struck at a depth of 10km, the Seismology Center said.

04/04 21:35 Magnitude 4.5 earthquake jolts eastern Taiwan

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:16:00 +0200

Taipei, April 4 (CNA) A magnitude 4.5 earthquake hit eastern Taiwan at 8:56 p.m. Thursday, according to the Central Weather Bureau. The epicenter of the temblor was at sea, about 31.4 kilometers south of Hualien County Hall, at a depth of 31 km, the bureau's Seismology Center said.

Yorba Linda Struck By Magnitude-3.6 Earthquake CBS Los Angeles

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 12:32:00 +0200

YORBA LINDA (CBSLA) — A minor earthquake jolted Yorba Linda awake Wednesday. The magnitude-3.6 quake struck about five miles east-southeast of Yorba Linda at a depth of about 2 miles at 5:06 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was upgraded from an initial magnitude of 3.5.

Haïti-Mystère : Doute persistant après un bruit terrifiant entendu à Jérémie

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 04:13:00 +0200

U n bruit terrifiant et mystérieux entendu, le dimanche 14 avril 2019, à Jérémie et dans plusieurs régions du département de la Grand-Anse (Sud-Ouest), laisse, 24 heures après, planer le doute même dans les esprits des plus avisés. Joint au téléphone lundi, l’Ingénieur-géologue Claude Preptit,....

Nouveau séisme en Nouvelle-Aquitaine ce samedi 20 Minutes

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 11:08:00 +0200

Un tremblement de terre a déjà eu lieu, le 20 mars, quelques dizaines de kilomètres plus au sud © Bureau central sismologique français Aux confins de la Charente, de la Charente-Maritime et de la Gironde. Les habitantes et habitants du Sud-Ouest vont finir par s’habituer.

09:05 MAGNITUDE Nouveau séisme en Nouvelle-Aquitaine ce samedi Un tremblement de terre a déjà eu lieu, le 20 mars, quelques dizaines de kilomètres plus au sud

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 09:38:00 +0200

Aux confins de la Charente, de la Charente-Maritime et de la Gironde. — Bureau central sismologique français. Les habitantes et habitants du Sud-Ouest vont finir par s’habituer. Ce samedi matin, à 6h44, la Nouvelle-Aquitaine a été, une nouvelle fois, touchée par un séisme.

SECOUSSE La terre a tremblé ce vendredi matin près de Quimper Un séisme de magnitude 3,2 a été enregistré dans le sud du Finistère

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 12:27:00 +0200

L'épicentre a été localisé près de Bénodet. — Capture d'écran CEA. Le réveil a été un peu agité ce vendredi matin dans la région de Quimper . A 8h06, un séisme de magnitude 3,2 a été enregistré selon les données du Réseau national de surveillance sismique (RéNass).

La terre a tremblé au sud de Quimper ce vendredi matin

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 11:28:00 +0200

Le Réseau National de Surveillance Sismique (RéNaSS) indique ce vendredi qu'un séisme a été ressenti ce vendredi 5 avril à 8h06 à 13 kilomètres au sud de Quimper . Un léger tremblement de terre d'une magnitude de 3,2 sur l'échelle de Richter. L'épicentre se situerait aux environs de la Forêt-Fouesnant, dans le Sud-Finistère.

Petit tremblement de terre ce vendredi matin en Bretagne Un léger tremblement de terre a été ressenti dans le sud de la Bretagne ce vendredi matin.

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 09:20:00 +0200

La terre a légèrement tremblé ce vendredi matin dans le sud Finistère. Une secousse de 3,3 selon le Renass, le Réseau national de surveillance, épicentre entre Fouesnant et Concarneau. Il s'agit d'un tremblement mineur, la secousse est ressentie mais sans occasionner de dégâts Capture d'écran ReNass.

Un séisme de magnitude 5,4 secoue la préfecture japonaise de Miyazaki

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 09:35:00 +0100

Un séisme d'une magnitude préliminaire de 5,4 a secoué mercredi après-midi la préfecture japonaise de Miyazaki, sur la côte sud-est de l'île de Kyushu (sud), selon l'Agence météorologique du Japon (JMA). Ce tremblement de terre est le deuxième à frapper la région suite à un premier de magnitude 5,4 survenu ce matin.

Japon : un séisme de magnitude 5,4 frappe la préfecture de Miyazaki

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 06:38:00 +0100

Un séisme d'une magnitude préliminaire de 5,4 a frappé mercredi la préfecture japonaise de Miyazaki, sur la côte sud-est de l'île de Kyushu (sud), selon l'Agence météorologique du Japon (JMA). Aucune alerte au tsunami n'a été émise pour l'heure et on ne signalait pas dans l'immédiat de dégâts ou de victimes.

Séisme : le collège de Baignes en Charente n'ouvrira pas avant lundi

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:31:00 +0100

Le séisme (4.9 de magnitude) qui a secoué le Sud-Ouest et notamment la Charente mercredi a causé quelques dégâts. Des fissures ont été constatées sur les murs du collège André-Malraux, de Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde, dans le sud du département. Suffisamment préoccupant pour Mesures de contrôle.

Séisme de Pohang en 2017 : le gouvernement prépare les mesures de suivi après l’annonce de la cause

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 06:48:00 +0100

Hier, une équipe gouvernementale d’experts sud-coréens et étrangers a conclu que le tremblement de terre de 2017 à Pohang avait été provoqué par la centrale géothermique située proche de son épicentre. Le gouvernement a aussitôt annoncé qu’il préparerait des mesures de suivi. Il s’agit notamment de fermer définitivement la centrale.

Charente : quelques dégâts après le séisme et beaucoup de témoignages

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:46:00 +0100

C'était un peu avant 11h, ce mercredi matin. Un grondement suivi d'une explosion ont été entendus en Poitou-Charentes. C'est ainsi que de nombreux témoins décrivent ce qu'ils ont vécu. Le tremblement de terre d'une magnitude de 4,9 a surtout concerné le sud de la Charente et de la Charente-Maritime.

Vidéo. Séisme en Charente-Maritime : "Les meubles se sont soulevés de 5 cm"

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:11:00 +0100

Un séisme de magnitude 4,9 s’est produit ce mercredi , à 10 h 56, à la frontière entre la Charente-Maritime, la Charente et la Gironde. L’épicentre a été localisé à 5 km de Montendre, dans la petite commune associée de Vallet (à 18 km de Jonzac), dans le sud de la Charente-Maritime ; et ce, à 6 km de profondeur.

"Toute la maison s’est mise à trembler" : des habitants témoignent après le séisme de 4,9 ressenti dans le Sud-Ouest Selon le site de RéNass, le réseau national de surveillance sismique, un séisme de magnitude 4,9 sur l'échelle de Richter a eu lieu ce mercredi matin à 10h56. Il...

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 16:36:00 +0100

La terre a tremblé ce mercredi matin dans le Sud-Ouest. L'épicentre du séisme, de magnitude 4,9 sur l'échelle de Richter, est situé au dessus de Bordeaux, de Montendre, à la limite entre la Gironde et le sud de la Charente-Maritime, selon le Un séisme ressenti jusqu'à 250 km à la ronde.

Un tremblement de terre au nord de Bordeaux est ressenti jusqu'en Limousin La terre a tremblé ce mardi matin au nord de Bordeaux et la secousse a atteint l'ouest et le sud du Limousin. Ce séisme de 4,9 sur l'échelle de Richter n'a causé...

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 13:03:00 +0100

Un tremblement de terre au nord de Bordeaux est ressenti jusqu'en Limousin. mercredi 20 mars 2019 à 12:12 - Mis à jour le mercredi 20 mars 2019 à 13:01 Par La terre a tremblé ce mardi matin au nord de Bordeaux et la secousse a atteint l'ouest et le sud du Limousin.

Un s�isme de magnitude 6,2 enregistr� dans la partie ouest de la Turquie

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:24:00 +0100

ANI - (Sputnik) Mercredi, un tremblement de terre de magnitude 6,2 s’est produit à 16 kilomètres au sud de la ville turque d’Acipayam et à 32 kilomètres à l’ouest de la ville de Tefenni, dans la province de Denizli, à une centaine de kilomètres au nord-ouest d’Antalya, a annoncé le Centre sismologique euro-méditerranéen (CSEM).

Presqu’île de Crozon. Séisme de magnitude 3 cette nuit

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:39:00 +0100

Publié le 20 mars 2019 à 07h09 (RéNaSS) À 0 h 21, heure locale, ce mercredi, un séisme de magnitude 3 s’est produit en presqu’île de Crozon (29), à 19 km au sud de Brest, à 10 km de profondeur. C’est ce que nous indique le RéNaSS , à savoir le Réseau national de surveillance sismique, sur son site Internet.

Presqu’île de Crozon. Séisme de magnitude 3,7 cette nuit

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 07:22:00 +0100

Publié le 20 mars 2019 à 07h09 (RéNaSS) À 0 h 21, heure locale, ce mercredi, un séisme de magnitude 3,7 s’est produit en presqu’île de Crozon (29), à 19 km au sud de Brest, à 10 km de profondeur. C’est ce que nous indique le RéNaSS , à savoir le Réseau national de surveillance sismique, sur son site Internet.

Activan alerta de tsunami

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 16:37:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 6.8 se registró en la isla indonesia de Célebes, por lo cual como medida de prevención se activó la alerta de tsunami, informó el Departamento Meteorológico de Indonesia. El epicentro del terremoto se localizó a 223 kilómetros al norte de Kendari, en el sur de Célebes, informó la agencia de noticias Bernama.

Sacude sismo de 6.8 a Indonesia; hay alerta de tsunami

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 04:52:00 +0200

Yakarta. Un sismo de magnitud 6.8 se registró hoy en la isla indonesia de Célebes, por lo cual como medida de prevención se activó la alerta de tsunami , informó el Departamento Meteorológico de Indonesia. El epicentro del terremoto se localizó a 223 kilómetros al norte de Kendari, en el sur de Célebes, informó la agencia de noticias Bernama.

Terremoto de magnitud 6.8 sacude Indonesia

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:45:00 +0200

Se levanta alerta de tsunami. No se produjeron reportes de daños o heridos por el sismo, que se produjo a 280 kilómetros al sur de la provincia de Gorontalo a una profundidad de 43 kilómetros. YAKARTA.- Indonesia levantó este viernes un alerta de tsunami, pero instó a las personas a permanecer....

Sismo de magnitud 6,8 sacude a Indonesia

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:36:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 6,8 sacudió el viernes la isla indonesia de Sulawesi, dijo el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos, lo que disparó una alerta de tsunami. El sismo se produjo a 280 kilómetros al sur de la provincia de Gorontalo a una profundidad de 43 kilómetros, informó el USGS.

Sismo magnitud 6.8 sacude Indonesia. Hay alerta de tsunami

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:03:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 6.8 sacudió a Indonesia este viernes, autoridades locales emitieron alerta de tsunami en el sur de Indonesia tras fuerte sismo. El sismo fue detectado en Luwuk, a 99 kilómetros al suroeste, a una profundidad de 10 kilómetros. El fuerte sismo ocurrió el Luwuk, al sur de Indonesia....

Ciencia A 70 años del último gran terremoto en Punta Arenas, ¿cuándo podría ocurrir el próximo? Hace 3 minutos

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 23:14:00 +0200

Chile, país de terremotos y el que tiene en sus récords el más grande que se haya registrado hasta ahora: el terremoto del 22 de mayo de 1960, con magnitud 9,6 . Nadie pone en duda su carácter sísmico. Pero ese rasgo no se da con la misma fuerza en todo el territorio. La menor intensidad se aprecia en el extremo sur.

El poderoso doblete sísmico de Tonga-Fiji de 2018 se produjo en cadena

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 13:38:00 +0200

Dos de los terremotos profundos más poderosos jamás registrados en la historia de la humanidad sacudieron en verano de 2018 la región de Tonga-Fiji en el Pacífico Sur. En el primer estudio de estos terremotos profundos, generalmente definido como cualquier terremoto a 350 kilómetros o más por....

Guatemala registra dos sismos sin víctimas ni daños

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 19:50:00 +0200

Según el Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (Insivumeh), el primer temblor ocurrió a las 06.16 hora local (12.16 GMT) Ese sismo, que tuvo una magnitud de 3,8 en la escala abierta de Richter, solo fue sensible en el departamento de Escuintla, a 56 kilómetros al sur de la capital guatemalteca.

El poderoso doblete sísmico de Tonga-Fiji de 2018 se produjo en cadena

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 18:37:00 +0100

MADRID, 27 Mar. (EUROPA PRESS) - Dos de los terremotos profundos más poderosos jamás registrados en la historia de la humanidad sacudieron en verano de 2018 la región de Tonga-Fiji en el Pacífico Sur. En el primer estudio de estos terremotos profundos, generalmente definido como cualquier terremoto....

Detalles del momento: Managua una capital espectacular

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 05:22:00 +0100

Hasta diciembre de 1972 se decía que Managua era una de las capitales más bonitas de Centroamérica, incluso mejor que San José en nuestra vecina del sur. Entonces su población se calculaba en 400 mil personas y era una ciudad que empezaba a crecer del centro hacia todos lados sin que su orgulloso....

Detalles del momento: Managua una capital espectacular

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:36:00 +0100

21 de marzo de 1829: la Vega Baja registró un terremoto que dejó cerca de 400 muertos

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:25:00 +0100

Noticias relacionadas El terremoto registrado este fin de semana en el mar Mediterráneo y que se ha sentido en varios municipios de Alicante, Murcia y sur de Valencia sin causar daños materiales coincide, precisamente, con el mayor temblor recordado en esta misma zona (la Vega Baja, en concreto)....

Un terremoto de magnitud 4 en la escala Richter se deja sentir en Alicante, Murcia y el sur de Valencia

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 04:56:00 +0100

ALICANTE, 24 (EUROPA PRESS) Un terremoto de magnitud 4,0 en la escala Richter se ha dejado sentir este domingo por la tarde en la zona de Alicante, Murcia y el sur de la provincia de Valencia. El seísmo se ha producido en torno a las 17.15 horas de este domingo frente a las costas de Torrevieja,....

Un terremoto de magnitud 4 en la escala Richter se deja sentir en Alicante, Murcia y el sur de Valencia

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 04:33:00 +0100

ALICANTE.- Un terremoto de magnitud 4,0 en la escala Richter se ha dejado sentir este domingo por la tarde en la zona de Alicante, Murcia y el sur de la provincia de Valencia. El seísmo se ha producido en torno a las 17.15 horas de este domingo frente a las costas de Torrevieja, cerca del Cabo de....

Detectan movimientos sísmicos en Corea del Norte

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 01:09:00 +0100

La Administración de Meteorología de Corea del Sur informó que un terremoto de magnitud 2,8 fue registrado a las 4:41 de la mañana del jueves 21 en una zona a 45 kilómetros al nor-noroeste de la localidad de Gilju, en la provincia norcoreana de Hamgyong del Norte.

Detectan un terremoto de magnitud 4 en la escala Richter frente a la costa de Torrevieja

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 20:13:00 +0100

El seísmo se ha dejado sentir en numerosas localidades de Alicante, Murcia y el sur de Valencia sin que se haya producido daños personales ni materiales Vecinos de distintos municipios de Alicante han sentido esta tarde un seísmo de magnitud cuatro en la escala de Richter, con epicentro en el Cabo de Palos .

Permalink to Un terremoto de magnitud 4 se deja sentir en Alicante, Murcia y el sur de Valencia

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 19:37:00 +0100

Zona del seísmo. / Instituto Geográfico Nacional. Un terremoto de magnitud 4,0 en la escala Richter se ha dejado sentir este domingo por la tarde en la zona de Alicante, Murcia y el sur de la provincia de Valencia. El seísmo se ha producido en torno a las 17.

Un terremoto de cuatro grados en el Mediterráneo se siente en Murcia, Alicante y Valencia sin causar daños

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 19:17:00 +0100

Un terremoto de cuatro grados en la escala de Richter, con epicentro en el Cabo de Palos (Cartagena), se ha sentido en distintos municipios de la provincia de Alicante, Murcia y el sur de la provincia de Valencia , aunque no ha provocado daños personales ni materiales.

Nicaragua registra un fuerte sismo de magnitud 5,5 sin causar daños

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 19:17:00 +0100

El epicentro se localizó en el balneario El Tránsito, a seis kilómetros al sur del municipio de Nagarote, departamento de León (noroeste), en Nicaragua. (Foto: Google Maps) El epicentro se localizó en el balneario El Tránsito, a seis kilómetros al sur del municipio de Nagarote, departamento de León (noroeste), en Nicaragua.

Un terremoto de magnitud 4 sacude Alicante

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 19:11:00 +0100

Localización del lugar del seísmo, en la página del Instituto Geográfico Nacional. Un terremoto de magnitud 4,0 en la escala Richter se ha dejado sentir este domingo por la tarde en la zona de Alicante , Murcia y el sur de la provincia de Valencia. La Policía Nacional y los Bomberos de Alicante han....

Un terremoto de magnitud 4 sacude Alicante y Murcia

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 18:55:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 4,0 en la escala Richter se ha dejado sentir este domingo por la tarde en la zona de Alicante Murcia y el sur de la provincia de Valencia. El seísmo se ha producido en torno a las 17.15 horas de este domingo frente a las costas de Torrevieja, cerca del Cabo de Palos, a una....

Un terremoto de magnitud 4 se deja sentir en Alicante, Murcia y el sur de Valencia

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 18:47:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 4,0 en la escala Richter se ha dejado sentir este domingo por la tarde en la zona de Alicante, Murcia y el sur de la provincia de Valencia. El seísmo se ha producido en torno a las 17.15 horas de este domingo frente a las costas de Torrevieja, cerca del Cabo de Palos, a una....

Un terremoto de magnitud 4 sacude Alicante

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 18:44:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 4,0 en la escala Richter se ha dejado sentir este domingo por la tarde en la zona de Alicante , Murcia y el sur de la provincia de Valencia. La Policía Nacional y los Bomberos de Alicante han recibido llamadas de los vecinos de la localidad pero informan de que no se ha producido ninguna intervención.

Un terremoto de 4,2 sacude Alicante

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 17:58:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 4,2 en la escala de Richter ha sacudido la provincia de Alicante. El sismo, registrado a las 17:16, ha sido de una profundidad de 40 kilómetros. Según los primeros datos, el epicentro está a 41 kilómetros al sur de Alicante y a 26 kilómetros al este de la localidad de Los Montesinos.

Sismo de magnitud 5.5 sacude costa del Pacífico en Nicaragua sin causar daños

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 17:53:00 +0100

en la costa del Pacífico, causando gran susto en la población, pero sin víctimas ni daños materiales , informaron fuentes oficiales. El temblor se registró a las 03:30 hora local (04:30 hora peruana) y su epicentro se localizó en el balneario El Tránsito, a seis kilómetros al sur del municipio de....

Sismo de magnitud 5,5 sacude Pacífico de Nicaragua sin causar daños

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 17:35:00 +0100

El temblor se registró a las 03:30 hora local (09:30 GMT) y su epicentro se localizó en el balneario El Tránsito, a seis kilómetros al sur del municipio de Nagarote, departamento de León (noroeste), detalló el Instituto Nicaragüense de Estudios Territoriales (Ineter) en una declaración.

Qué es el superadobe, el material de construcción barato y ecológico con el que se hacen casas resistentes a sismos

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 23:51:00 +0100

El sol deja sentir su calor, las gallinas corretean, y la música se escucha por debajo del toldo de una cocina improvisada. Las nubes se mueven y dejan ver a la distancia la cima cubierta de nieve del volcán activo Popocatépetl. En las calles de Hueyapan , en Morelos, en el centro sur de México,....

Superadobe, el material para hacer casas resistentes a sismos

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 19:17:00 +0100

Superadobe: material de construcción barato, ecológico y a prueba de sismos

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 16:33:00 +0100

Al menos 47 muertos por la explosión de una planta química en China

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 16:20:00 +0100

La explosion registrada en un polígono industrial químico ha matado a 47 personas y 640 han resultado heridos, 32 de ellas, permanecen en estado crítico. El accidente ha sucedido en la ciudad oriental china de Yancheng y las autoridades locales han informado de que otras 58 personas heridas se encuentran en estado grave.

47 muertos, cientos de heridos, evacuados y un terremoto por explosión de planta química en China

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 14:36:00 +0100

El número de muertos por la explosión registrada este jueves en un polígono industrial químico de la ciudad oriental china de Yancheng asciende ya a 47 y a 640 el de los heridos -32 de ellos- en estado crítico. Las autoridades locales, citadas hoy por la prensa, informaron de que otros 58 heridos se....

Una explosión en una planta química en China deja al menos 47 muertos

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 08:55:00 +0100

El número de muertos por la explosión registrada este jueves en un polígono industrial químico de la ciudad de Yancheng, en la provincia china de Jiangsu, asciende ya a 47 personas , según los últimos datos proporcionados hoy por las autoridades locales.

44 muertos por una explosión en un polígono industrial químico en China

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 04:27:00 +0100

La explosión fue tan fuerte que derribó los edificios de las fábricas cercanas y destrozó las ventanas de las casas circundantes, mientras que provocó un pequeño terremoto de 2,2 grados de magnitud Miembros de los equipos de rescate frente a la humareda provocada por la explosión. EFE.

Un enjambre sísmico de 42 temblores afecta las costas del sur de México

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 02:50:00 +0100

21 de marzo de 2019 - 22:21 Un enjambre sísmico con al menos 42 movimientos telúricos de magnitud entre 1,9 y 4,4 se registró este jueves en las costas del sureño estado mexicano de Oaxaca, informó el Servicio Sismológico Nacional (SSN) de México. Los temblores ocurrieron en un lapso de prácticamente cinco horas entre las 05.

MÉXICO SISMOS - Un enjambre sísmico de 42 temblores afecta las costas del sur de México

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 23:59:00 +0100

Miembros de la Marina Armada de México recorren el viernes 11 de marzo de 2011, las playas de Puerto Escondido, estado de Oaxaca, en el pacifico mexicano, luego de que el oleaje continúa aumentando. Las autoridades han emitido una alerta a casi toda la costa Pacífica del país debido a que esperan....

Reportan temblor cerca de base nuclear norcoreana

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 05:17:00 +0100

Un terremoto de 2.8 grados Richter tuvo lugar hoy junto al centro de pruebas nucleares norcoreano de Punggye-ri, aunque la agencia meteorológica surcoreana indicó que el temblor parece ser de origen natural y no estaría relacionado con una prueba atómica.

Se detecta un temblor de origen natural cerca de base nuclear norcoreana

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 04:49:00 +0100

Se descarta el sismo por prueba nuclear. EL INFORMADOR / ARCHIVO. Un terremoto de 2,8 grados Richter tuvo lugar hoy junto al centro de pruebas nucleares norcoreano de Punggye-ri, aunque la agencia meteorológica surcoreana indicó que el temblor parece ser de origen natural y no estaría relacionado con una prueba atómica.

Detectan movimientos sísmicos en Corea del Norte

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 02:26:00 +0100

La Administración de Meteorología de Corea del Sur informó que un terremoto de magnitud 2,8 se produjo a las 4:41 de la mañana del jueves 21 en una zona a 45 kilómetros al nor-noroeste de la localidad de Gilju, en la provincia norcoreana de Hamgyong del Norte.

Un raro pez luna gigante que pesa más que un automóvil aparece en una playa de Australia

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 18:07:00 +0100

(CNN) — Dos pescadores descubrieron un enorme pez luna en la costa del Parque Nacional de Coorong, en Australia Meridional, durante el pasado fin de semana. MIRA: Avistamientos de extraños pez remo en Japón despiertan temores de terremoto y tsunami El pez luna oceánico (Mola mola) fue descubierto en....

Un terremoto de magnitud 6.4 golpea el suroeste de Turquía

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 08:04:00 +0100

20 marzo, 2019 08:02 Un fuerte terremoto de 6.4 grados golpeó el suroeste de Turquía la mañana de este miércoles, según ha anunciado el servicio europeo de monitoreo de terremotos. El terremoto, que se encontraba a una profundidad de 10 kilómetros, golpeó 8 km al sur de la ciudad de Acipayam,....

Devastation in San Francisco Following 1906 Quake, Fire

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 22:36:00 +0200

At 5:12 a.m. on April 18, 1906, a massive earthquake rattled San Francisco and surrounding cities across the West Coast. Aside from the intense shaking felt as far away as southern Oregon, south of Los Angeles and central Nevada, the temblor is also known for sparking a blaze that ravaged San Francisco.

Feds seek dismissal of plutonium lawsuit; no quake concerns

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 23:10:00 +0200

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. Energy Department is asking a federal judge in Reno to dismiss the state's lawsuit challenging plutonium shipments to Nevada, adding that the material at the storage site north of Las Vegas does not threaten public safety. Department officials have stepped up their....

Feds seek dismissal of plutonium lawsuit; no quake concerns

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 23:48:00 +0200

Bruce Hamilton, chairman of the Defence Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, said in a March 21 letter to Energy Secretary Rick Perry that “a seismically induced high explosive violent reaction could result in unmitigated” radiation exposure to the public.

Feds seek dismissal of plutonium lawsuit; no quake concerns

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 23:51:00 +0200

RENO, Nev. — The U.S. Energy Department is asking a federal judge in Reno to dismiss the state's lawsuit challenging plutonium shipments to Nevada, adding that the material at the storage site north of Las Vegas does not threaten public safety. Department officials have stepped up their explanation....

2020 Tokyo Olympics sailing venue would be an evacuation nightmare if a tsunami struck, says Japanese disaster expert

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 02:57:00 +0200

Athletes taking part in sailing races during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and thousands of spectators could be killed or injured if an offshore earthquake triggered a tsunami that hits the venue, according to one of Japan ’s foremost crisis management experts.

Feds seek dismissal of plutonium lawsuit; no quake concerns

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 05:03:00 +0200

Quake of magnitude 6.1 hits east Taiwan: weather bureau

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:40:00 +0200

TAIPEI (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A Reuters witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It hit at a depth of 18 km (11 miles). No other details were immediately available.

Magnitude 6.1 quake hits east Taiwan - weather bureau

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:59:00 +0200

TAIPEI - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A Reuters witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It hit at a depth of 18 km. No other details were immediately available.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:11:00 +0200

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A Reuters witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It hit at a depth of 18 km (11 miles). No other details were immediately available.

Quake of magnitude 6.1 hits east Taiwan - weather bureau

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:16:00 +0200

TAIPEI (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A Reuters witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It hit at a depth of 18 km (11 miles). No other details were immediately available.

Taiwan earthquake MAP: Where did powerful 6.0 magnitude strike? Did it hit Taipei?

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:28:00 +0200

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook Taiwan at 6am this morning. It struck in the northern coastal region, in Hualien City. Dozens of people reported feeling the quake but there w ere no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It hit at a depth of 18 km (11 miles).

Buildings shake, schools evacuated as quake hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:38:00 +0200

TAIPEI (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily suspending subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Television footage showed school children being....

Schools evacuated, buildings shake as 6.1 quake hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:01:00 +0200

A major road in the centre of Taipei is seen damaged after an earthquake. Picture: Tyrone Siu/Reuters. Taipei - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily suspending subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Schools evacuated, subway services halted as quake hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:08:00 +0200

By Yimou Lee. TAIPEI (Reuters) - A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.

Corrected: Buildings shake, schools evacuated as quake hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:16:00 +0200

TAIPEI (Reuters) - A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. Television footage showed school children being....

Schools evacuated, subway services halted as quake hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:35:00 +0200

There were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. By Yimou Lee. TAIPEI, April 18 (Reuters) - A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.

Taiwan earthquake MAP: Where did powerful 6.0 magnitude strike? Did it hit Taipei? TAIWAN has been hit by a serious earthquake this morning. This is where the powerful 6.1...

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:47:00 +0200

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook Taiwan at 6am this morning. It struck in the northern coastal region, in Hualien City. Dozens of people reported feeling the quake but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. It hit at a depth of 18 km (11 miles). No other details were immediately available.

Taiwan earthquake: Has a tsunami warning been issued after HUGE quake?

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:47:00 +0200

The powerful quake struck the coastal city of Hualien at 1pm local time on Thursday (6am BST). Buildings shook and the subway services of Taipei were suspended. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Is there a tsunami warning? No tsunami warning has been issued at this stage.

Schools evacuated, subway services halted as quake hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:47:00 +0200

Buildings shake, schools evacuated as 6.1 magnitude quake hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:45:00 +0200

TAIPEI - A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. Television footage showed school children being evacuated....

Schools evacuated, subway services halted as quake hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:57:00 +0200

By Yimou Lee. TAIPEI, April 18 (Reuters) – A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.

Buildings shake, schools evacuated as earthquake hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:56:00 +0200

Television footage showed school children being evacuated from buildings, while a weather bureau official said it was the largest quake to hit the island so far this year. world Updated: Apr 18, 2019 12:28 IST. An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday,....

Schools evacuated, subway services halted as quake hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:51:00 +0200

A major road in the centre of Taipei is seen damaged after an earthquake in Taipei, Taiwan April 18, 2019. — Reuters pic. TAIPEI, April 18 — A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien today, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but....

Schools evacuated, buildings shake as 6.1 quake hits east Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:11:00 +0200

Taipei – An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily suspending subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Television footage showed school children being evacuated from....

Taiwan earthquake: Strong quake of magnitude 6.1 hits coastal city of Hualien

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:07:00 +0200

The United States Geological Survey put the magnitude of the quake at 6.4, adding that it struck at a depth of 15 km (9 miles) from Hua-lien. (Representative Image) An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Quake of magnitude 6.1 hits east Taiwan - weather bureau

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:21:00 +0200

Schools Evacuated, Subway Services Halted as Quake Hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:16:00 +0200

TAIPEI—A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s coastal city of Hualien on April 18, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. Television footage showed school children being evacuated from....

Feds Seek Dismissal of Plutonium Lawsuit; No Quake Concerns

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 16:28:00 +0200

The U.S. Energy Department is asking a federal judge in Reno to dismiss the state's lawsuit challenging plutonium shipments to Nevada, adding that the material at the storage site north of Las Vegas does not threaten public safety. Department officials have stepped up their explanation of why the....

15 years later, tsunami survivor still looking for ship captain and crewman who saved him

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 16:14:00 +0200

KUALA TERENGGANU (Bernama): “It’s like being given a second chance at life”, said Rizal Sahputra Abdul Hamid, who was rescued at about 100 nautical miles from Banda Aceh after being adrift for nine days in the Indian Ocean after the “Boxing Day” tsunami 15 years ago.

Tsunami victim looking for former captain of MV Durban Bridge

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:06:00 +0200

Last Update: 18/04/2019 By Zalina Maizan Ngah. KUALA TERENGGANU, April 18 (Bernama) -- ‘It’s like being given a second chance at life”, said Rizal Sahputra Abdul Hamid, who was rescued at about 100 nautical miles from Banda Aceh after being adrift for nine days in the Indian Ocean during the tsunami 15 years ago.

15 years later, tsunami survivor still looking for ship captain and crewman who saved him

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:28:00 +0200

Libia, desechos electrónicos... Las noticias del miércoles

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 18:21:00 +0200

Decenas de muertos y heridos en bombardeos sobre zonas residenciales en Trípoli. El enviado especial de la ONU para Libia ha condenado los intensos bombardeos, esta pasada madrugada, en áreas residenciales del sur de Trípoli que han dejado varios civiles muertos y heridos.

Pakistan vs the environment

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:07:00 +0200

Abdullah Gauhar Malik. AS we step into the months of April and May, the weather changes from blissful winds to the scorching heat and there is a sense of irritability all around. With every passing year, we set a record for having the highest temperature in more than a decade or often even a century.

WTO upholds South Korean post-Fukushima ban on Japanese seafood imports

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 10:56:00 +0200

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled to uphold South Korea's ban on certain Japanese fishery products, imposed in September 2013 as a direct response to the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident, reports Fishery products from Miyagi, Iwate, Aomori, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma and Chiba prefectures in....

10 Things to Know for Today

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:09:00 +0200

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. 'IT HAS TO STOP' Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota says she's faced increased death threats since Trump spread around a video that purports to show her being dismissive of the 2001 terrorist attacks.

Aisyah Llewellyn

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:27:00 +0200

08 Apr 2019 12:58 GMT Indonesian Buddhist woman's blasphemy conviction upheld Supreme Court backs Meiliana's 18-month jail sentence but her lawyer says she is a 'victim of a hoax'. 12 Feb 2019 02:23 GMT Indonesia artists slam bill banning 'negative' foreign influences Concerned musicians say draft....

Fuerte sismo de 7 grados en isla indonesa dispara alerta de tsunami

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 20:25:00 +0200

12 abril, 2019 Fuerte sismo de 7 grados en isla indonesa dispara alerta de tsunami. El sismo se produjo a 280 kil坦metros al sur de la provincia de Gorontalo a una profundidad de 43 kil坦metros, inform坦 el USGS Un sismo de magnitud 7 sacudi坦 el viernes la isla indonesa de Sulawesi, dijo el Servicio....

Sismo de magnitud 7 genera alerta de tsunami en Indonesia

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:42:00 +0200

El sismo se produjo a 280 kilómetros al sur de la provincia de Gorontalo a una profundidad de 43 kilómetros. Un sismo de magnitud 7 sacudió el viernes la isla indonesia de Sulawesi , dijo el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos , lo que disparó un alerta de tsunami.

Sismo de 7 grados en isla indonesia dispara alerta de tsunami

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:42:00 +0200

. El sismo se produjo a 280 kilómetros al sur de la provincia de Gorontalo a una profundidad de 43 kilómetros. Redacción - Tabasco HOY 12/04/2019 08:35 / Yakarta, Indonesia El sismo se produjo a 280 kilómetros al sur de la provincia de Gorontalo a una profundidad de 43 kilómetros, informó el USGS....

Sacude sismo Indonesia; activan alerta de tsunami

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:17:00 +0200

Ciudad de México.- Un sismo de magnitud 6.8 sacudió la isla Sulawesi, de Indonesia, la mañana de este viernes, lo que provocó alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS) señaló que el sismo ocurrió a 280 kilómetros al sur de la provincia de Gorontalo, a una profundidad de 43 kilómetros.

Sismo de magnitud 7 sacude isla de Sulawesi, Indonesia

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:11:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 7 sacudió el viernes la isla indonesia de Sulawesi , dijo el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos , lo que disparó un alerta de tsunami. El sismo se produjo a 280 kilómetros al sur de la provincia de Gorontalo a una profundidad de 43 kilómetros, informó el USGS. Sismo de magnitud 6.

Sismo de magnitud 7 sacude isla de Sulawesi en Indonesia

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:04:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 7 sacudió este viernes la isla de Sulawesi en , aseguró el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), lo que disparó un alerta de tsunami. El movimiento telúrico se produjo a 280 kilómetros al sur de la provincia de Gorontalo a una profundidad de 43 kilómetros, informó el USGS.

Produits de Fukushima: l'OMC donne raison à Séoul, le Japon proteste

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 10:45:00 +0200

Tokyo, 12 avr 2019 (AFP) - Le gouvernement japonais a déploré vendredi que l'OMC ait donné raison aux autorités de Séoul au sujet de l'interdiction d'importer en Corée du Sud des produits de la mer de régions autour de Fukushima depuis l'accident nucléaire de mars 2011.

Produits de Fukushima: l’OMC donne raison à Séoul, le Japon proteste

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:43:00 +0200

Le gouvernement japonais a déploré vendredi que l’OMC ait donné raison aux autorités de Séoul au sujet de l’interdiction d’importer en Corée du Sud des produits de la mer de régions autour de Fukushima depuis l’accident nucléaire de mars 2011. L’Organe d’appel de l’Organisation mondiale du commerce....

L'OMC soutient Séoul, protestations de Tokyo

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:26:00 +0200

Le gouvernement japonais a déploré vendredi que l'OMC ait donné raison aux autorités de Séoul au sujet de l'interdiction d'importer en Corée du Sud des produits de la mer de régions autour de depuis l'accident nucléaire de mars 2011. Le conflit durait depuis plusieurs années.

L'OMC soutient Séoul, protestations de Tokyo

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:15:00 +0200

Produits de Fukushima: l'OMC donne raison à Séoul, le Japon proteste

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:54:00 +0200

(Belga) Le gouvernement japonais a déploré vendredi que l'OMC ait donné raison aux autorités de Séoul au sujet de l'interdiction d'importer en Corée du Sud des produits de la mer de régions autour de Fukushima depuis l'accident nucléaire de mars 2011. L'Organe d'appel de l'Organisation mondiale du....

L'OMC soutient Séoul, protestations de Tokyo

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:53:00 +0200

Produits de Fukushima: l'OMC donne raison à Séoul, le Japon proteste

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:49:00 +0200

Le gouvernement japonais a déploré vendredi que l'OMC ait donné raison aux autorités de Séoul au sujet de l'interdiction d'importer en Corée du Sud des produits de la mer de régions autour de Fukushima depuis l'accident nucléaire de mars 2011. L'Organe d'appel de l'Organisation mondiale du commerce....

Produits de Fukushima: l'OMC donne raison à Séoul, le Japon proteste

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:37:00 +0200

Indonésie: un séisme de magnitude 4,5 secoue le Sulawesi central

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:43:00 +0200

Selon l'Agence météorologique, climatologique et géophysique indonésienne (BMKG), le séisme a eu lieu à 11h31 (heure locale). Son épicentre se situait à 1,47 degré de latitude sud et à 120,08 degrés de longitude est, à une profondeur de 10 km. Cependant, aucune alerte au tsunami n'a été émise.

Indonesia To Install Tsunami Early Warning System

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 07:24:00 +0200

Jakarta: Indonesia is set to install buoys and cable base tsunameters (CBT) near Mount Krakatau volcano on Wednesday to give early warning when tidal waves occur near the volcano, officials said. The move came following the tsunami triggered by eruption of Child of Krakatau volcano in December that....

Indonesia to install early tsunami warning system near Mount Krakatau

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 05:04:00 +0200

Jakarta (VNA) - Indonesia plans to set up buoys and cable base tsunameters (CBT) near Mount Krakatau to give early warning if tidal waves occur. The move came following the December 2018 tsunami triggered by the eruption of Anak Krakatau volcano, which emerged from the sea in the same location as the former Krakatau in 1928.

Aisyah Llewellyn

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 14:56:00 +0200

08 Apr 2019 12:28 GMT Indonesian Buddhist woman's blasphemy conviction upheld Supreme Court backs Meiliana's 18-month jail sentence but her lawyer says she is a "victim of a hoax". 12 Feb 2019 02:23 GMT Indonesia artists slam bill banning 'negative' foreign influences Concerned musicians say draft....

Sismo de mediana magnitud se registra en Conquimbo

Sun, 07 Apr 2019 00:32:00 +0200

Un sismo de mediana magnitud se registró durante la tarde de este sábado a las 18:33 horas en la región de Coquimbo. De acuerdo a al sitio web de Sismología, el movimiento tuvo una magnitud de 4.9 y una profundidad de 63,3 kilómetros. En tanto, el epicentro estaría localizado a 19 kilómetros al sur de La Serena.

Temblor 4.9 se percibe en la región de Coquimbo

Sun, 07 Apr 2019 00:30:00 +0200

Según informó el Centro Sismológico Nacional, el sismo se originó 19 km al sur de La Serena, a una profundidad de 63,3 kilómetros. Según informó la Oficina Nacional de Emergencias (Onemi), las intensidades del sismo, en escala Mercalli , fueron las siguientes: Andacollo: V. Coquimbo: V. La Higuera: III.

Massive quake, tsunami in New Zealand inevitable in our lifetime - experts 6 minutes ago "The reality is it isn't a matter of if, but when."

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 04:33:00 +0200

Medium-intensity Earthquake Shakes Far South of Chile

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 20:35:00 +0200

Santiago de Chile, Apr 2 (Prensa Latina) A mid-scale earthquake occurred Tuesday near the city of Puerto Natales, Magallanes region, in the far south of Chile. The National Seismological Center reported that telluric movement had a magnitude of 5.0 on the Richter scale, according to preliminary data, and occurred at a depth of 4.

Se registra un sismo de magnitud 5 en Chile

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 17:47:00 +0200

SANTIAGO DE CHILE. (EFE).- Un sismo de magnitud 5 en la escala de Richter sacudió este martes la región austral de Magallanes , en el extremo sur de Chile , sin que hasta el momento las autoridades hayan reportado víctimas o daños de consideración. El movimiento telúrico ocurrió a las 10.17 hora local (13.

Un sismo de magnitud cinco sacude la región austral de Magallanes en Chile

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 16:47:00 +0200

Santiago de Chile, 2 abr (EFE).- Un sismo de magnitud 5 en la escala de Richter sacudió este martes la región austral de Magallanes, en el extremo sur de Chile, sin que hasta el momento las autoridades hayan reportado víctimas o daños de consideración. El movimiento telúrico ocurrió a las 10.17 hora local (13.

Philippines: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (26 Mar - 1 Apr 2019)

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 14:13:00 +0200

PHILIPPINES. Drought conditions have been reported in the MIMAROPA Region, Region IX, Region XII, BARMM and Metro Manila. As of 1 April, ten provinces have declared a State of Calamity because of the drought. More than 13,600 ha of agricultural crops, mostly rice and corn, have reportedly been affected with losses estimated at PhP1.

On This Day, April 1: Marines rescue Pfc. Jessica Lynch

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 09:04:00 +0200

In 1891, the Wrigley Company is founded in Chicago, Ill., by William Wrigley, Jr., originally selling goods such as soap and baking powder. A year later Wrigley would start packaging packets of gum with each tin of baking powder. The rest is history. In 1918, toward the end of World War I, the British founded the Royal Air Force.

Japan's Emperor Akihito ends reign marked by modernisation

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 02:55:00 +0200

Her second son, Prince Akishino, was born in 1965, and she has continued to suffer bouts of stress-related illness reportedly linked to criticism by hardliners and tabloid gossip. Her supporters however credit her with introducing a modern touch to the imperial household, including showing Akihito....

Snapshot of extinction: Fossils kept secret for years show the day of killer asteroid

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:36:00 +0200

New research released after years of being kept under wraps captures a fossilised snapshot of the day nearly 66 million years ago when an asteroid smacked Earth, fire rained from the sky and the ground shook far worse than any modern earthquake. It was the day that nearly all life on Earth went extinct, including the dinosaurs.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tsunami siren warning test on Sunday 7 April

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:27:00 +0200

Source: Auckland Council. Aucklanders are advised to be aware when the region’s twice-yearly tsunami siren test sounds at noon on Sunday 7 April in the Rodney and Waitakere ward areas. The test sequence will be three sets of tones, each signalling a specific action people are advised to take in a real emergency.

PP19 Wraps Up Mission in Marshall Islands

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 05:14:00 +0100

Navy News Service. Story Number: NNS190327-06 Release Date: 3/27/2019 12:25:00 PM. By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tyrell K. Morris, Pacific Partnership 2019 Public Affairs. KWAJALEIN, Republic of the Marshall Islands (NNS) -- Pacific Partnership 2019 (PP19) recently conducted a series of....

Haunting photographs show aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:01:00 +0200

Haunting photographs on anniversary of 1906 San Francisco earthquake show splintered streets and ruined buildings in aftermath of the disaster that killed thousands Thursday marks the 113rd anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake that struck on April 18, 1906; Striking black and white....

Strong 6.1-magnitude quake hits Taiwan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 22:36:00 +0200

TAIPEI — A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. Television footage showed school children being evacuated....

Tiny earthquakes shake Southern California every 3 minutes

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 02:10:00 +0200

Southern California is a lot shakier than ever before realized. According to a new study, a tiny earthquake rumbles through the southern portion of the Golden State every 3 minutes. These temblors won't knock down walls or send palm trees swaying. In fact, they're too small for even typical seismic instruments to regularly detect.

Almost two million previously 'hidden' earthquakes have been detected

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 16:09:00 +0200

'It's not that we didn't know these small earthquakes were occurring. The problem is that they can be very difficult to spot amid all of the noise,' says Zachary Ross, lead author of the study form Caltech. They deciphered signs of earthquakes from background noise by using a method known as 'template matching'.

Building back cheaper and stronger

Sat, 20 Apr 2019 04:32:00 +0200

Traditionally, Nepalis have reused building material for temples , or homes, salvaging and recycling them after every earthquake in the past. Nearly 700,000 houses went down in the 2015 quakes, leaving a huge amount of stone, bricks, useful mud mortar, timber and roof tiles.

Data mining reveals clues behind California earthquakes

Sat, 20 Apr 2019 10:55:00 +0200

By Tim Sandle 55 mins ago in Science By applying advanced data mining techniques, researchers have been able to assess earthquake data and this analysis has revealed hidden clues about major California earthquake triggers. The new information may assist with prevention. Research undertaken at the U.