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The Eric Factor: Why the need for help goes up after water goes down

Mon, 13 May 2019 14:08:00 +0200

. Posted 6:39 am, May 13, 2019, by Eric Sorensen It's been nearly three weeks since a temporary levee broke, flooding much of downtown Davenport. Within days, a new record-high flood was recorded in the Quad Cities, exceeding the level of "The Great Flood of 1993.

Today in history

Sun, 12 May 2019 10:16:00 +0200

254 – Pope Stephen I succeeds Pope Lucius I as the 23rd pope. 907 – Zhu Wen forces Emperor Ai into abdicating, ending the Tang dynasty after nearly three hundred years of rule. 1191 – Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre who is crowned Queen consort of England the same day.

Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, May 11

Sun, 12 May 2019 00:22:00 +0200

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. TEHRAN -- A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Ezgele region in Iran's western Kermanshah province, near Iraq border, at 14:58 a.m. local time (1028 GMT) on Saturday. According to Iranian Seismological Center, the epicenter of the earthquake was at the depth of 8 km, 34.847 degrees north latitude and 45.

Moderate quake jolts Iran’s west

Sat, 11 May 2019 23:54:00 +0200

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Iranian semi-official news agency is reporting that a 5.1 magnitude earthquake has jolted the western region bordering Iraq. Fars news agency reported Saturday the quake hit Ezgeleh district, which has a population of roughly 30,000 in western Kermanshah province. The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake’s magnitude at 5.

Moderate quake jolts Iran’s west

Sat, 11 May 2019 17:27:00 +0200

TEHRAN, Iran An Iranian semi-official news agency is reporting that a 5.1 magnitude earthquake has jolted the western region bordering Iraq. Fars news agency reported Saturday the quake hit Ezgeleh district, which has a population of roughly 30,000 in western Kermanshah province. The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake’s magnitude at 5.

Moderate quake jolts Iran’s west

Sat, 11 May 2019 17:19:00 +0200

2nd LD-Writethru: 5.1-magnitude quake hits western Iran, no casualties

Sat, 11 May 2019 16:49:00 +0200

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. TEHRAN, May 11 (Xinhua) -- A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Ezgele region in Iran's western Kermanshah province, near Iraq border, at 14:58 a.m. local time (1028 GMT) on Saturday. According to Iranian Seismological Center, the epicenter of the earthquake was at the depth of 8 km, 34.

Moderate quake jolts Iran's west

Sat, 11 May 2019 16:40:00 +0200

An Iranian semi-official news agency is reporting that a 5.1 magnitude earthquake has jolted the western region bordering agency reported Saturday the quake hit Ezgeleh district, which has a population of roughly 30,000 in western province. The US Geological Survey put the quake's magnitude at 5.

Moderate quake jolts Iran's west

Sat, 11 May 2019 15:26:00 +0200

TEHRAN, Iran – An Iranian semi-official news agency is reporting that a 5.1 magnitude earthquake has jolted the western region bordering Iraq. Fars news agency reported Saturday the quake hit Ezgeleh district, which has a population of roughly 30,000 in western Kermanshah province. The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake's magnitude at 5.

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Sat, 11 May 2019 15:18:00 +0200

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Moderate quake jolts Iran’s west

Sat, 11 May 2019 15:16:00 +0200

TEHRAN, Iran — An Iranian semi-official news agency is reporting that a 5.1-magnitude earthquake has jolted the western region bordering Iraq. Fars news agency reported Saturday the quake hit Ezgeleh district, which has a population of roughly 30,000 in western Kermanshah province. The U.S. Geological Survey says that the 5.

Moderate quake jolts Iran's west

Sat, 11 May 2019 15:07:00 +0200

An Iran ian semi-official news agency is reporting that a 5.1 magnitude earthquake has jolted the western region bordering Fars news agency reported Saturday the quake hit Ezgeleh district, which has a population of roughly 30,000 in western Kermanshah province. The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake's magnitude at 5.

Moderate quake jolts Iran’s west

Sat, 11 May 2019 15:02:00 +0200

TEHRAN, Iran. An Iranian semi-official news agency is reporting that a 5.1-magnitude earthquake has jolted the western region bordering Iraq. Fars news agency reported Saturday the quake hit Ezgeleh district, which has a population of roughly 30,000 in western Kermanshah province. The U.S. Geological Survey says that the 5.

Moderate quake jolts Iran’s west

Sat, 11 May 2019 14:52:00 +0200

TEHRAN, Iran - An Iranian semi-official news agency is reporting that a 5.1-magnitude earthquake has jolted the western region bordering Iraq. Fars news agency reported Saturday the quake hit Ezgeleh district, which has a population of roughly 30,000 in western Kermanshah province. The U.S. Geological Survey says that the 5.

5.1-magnitude quake hits western Iran

Sat, 11 May 2019 13:57:00 +0200

TEHRAN, May 11 (Xinhua) -- A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Ezgele region in Iran's western Kermanshah province, near Iraq border, at 14:58 a.m. local time (1028 GMT) on Saturday. According to Iranian Seismological Center, the epicenter of the earthquake was at the depth of 8 km, 34.847 degrees north latitude and 45.

1st LD: 5.1-magnitude quake hits western Iran

Sat, 11 May 2019 13:18:00 +0200

Safety first |Earthquake can't be averted, but the loss can be re

Thu, 09 May 2019 05:05:00 +0200

In the past innumerous smaller intensity earthquakes have struck the Himalayas and studies have suggested that a large strain have buildup. It has been estimated that magnitude 7.6 Muzaffarabad earthquake that struck in 2005 at the far western end of the Kashmir have released only 10 per cent of the....

IJGI, Vol. 8, Pages 210: Hazard Assessment of Earthquake Disaster Chains Based on a Bayesian Network Model and ArcGIS

Tue, 07 May 2019 12:06:00 +0200

Abstract The impacts of earthquakes and secondary disasters on ecosystems and the environment are attracting increasing global attention. Development of uncertainty reasoning models offers a chance to research these complex correlations. The primary aim of this research was to construct a disaster....

Japanese health ministry to urge hospitals to enhance disaster preparedness

Sun, 05 May 2019 15:42:00 +0200

The health ministry will urge all of the nation’s hospitals designated as disaster response medical centers to stock enough fuel to run their power generators for at least three days by March 2021, people close to the matter said Sunday. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will also ask those....

Deep into Japanese Suburbs

Sat, 04 May 2019 04:09:00 +0200

What effect did this have? C.A.B.: Unlike Tokyo, Paris had ‘La Zone’, a strip of land surrounding the capital, where construction was banned. Although nothing could be built there, it ended up being occupied by allotments. When provincials came to Paris en masse in the hope of finding work,....

Research group urges more accessible earthquake information to Filipinos

Fri, 03 May 2019 09:30:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines – Are Filipino households prepared for a strong earthquake? A study released on Wednesday, May 1, showed that most Filipino households hardly have earthquake preparedness plans. This lack of preparation was the reason the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) urged disaster risk....

Harvard group cites need for disaster preparedness among ‘less educated Filipinos’

Wed, 01 May 2019 18:13:00 +0200

By Arjay L. Balinbin Reporter. THE Philippine government needs to “boost” its communication and disaster preparedness efforts, especially for “less educated Filipinos,” according to the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI). In a statement on Wednesday, the HHI said it “finds the need for disaster....

Geologists Solve Mystery of Nepal's "Earthquake Gap"

Wed, 01 May 2019 15:51:00 +0200

Like a slow-motion car crash, the Indian subcontinent is colliding with Eurasia. This impact, along a fault known as the Main Himalayan Thrust, is the force driving the rise of the Himalayas. In April 2015 it triggered Nepal’s magnitude 7.8 Gorkha earthquake, which destroyed villages and parts of Kathmandu, killing thousands.

Philippines: HHI: Earthquake information especially for less educated Filipinos needs a boost

Wed, 01 May 2019 04:00:00 +0200

Manila, Philippines—As a recent Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) survey showed very low levels of earthquake preparedness planning, especially among less educated Filipinos, HHI finds the need for disaster rick reduction and management (DRRM) actors to ensure that information on earthquake are accessible and comprehensible to all.

End of an era: Japan's emperor kicks off abdication rites

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 14:17:00 +0200

Draped in ornate golden-brown robes and wearing a towering black hat, Japan’s Emperor Akihito on Tuesday kicked off ceremonies for his abdication, the first in 200 years for the world’s oldest monarchy. Akihito is handing over the Chrysanthemum Throne to his eldest son, 59-year-old Crown Prince....

Japan's emperor abdicates with official ceremony in Tokyo

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 11:34:00 +0200

'Together with the empress, I hope from my heart that the new Reiwa era that begins tomorrow will be peaceful and fruitful, and pray for the peace and happiness of our country and the people of the world,' he added. Akihito, together with Michiko, his wife of 60 years and the first commoner to marry....

End of an era: Japan's emperor kicks off abdication rites

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 11:10:00 +0200

is handing over the Chrysanthemum Throne to his eldest son, 59-year-old Crown Prince Naruhito, in a series of solemn rituals that also usher in the new imperial era named "Reiwa" - meaning beautiful harmony - that will last throughout the new monarch's reign.

End of an era: Japan's emperor kicks off abdication rites

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 10:46:00 +0200

Draped in ornate golden-brown robes and wearing a towering black hat, Japan's Emperor Akihito on Tuesday kicked off ceremonies for his abdication, the first in 200 years for the world's oldest monarchy. Akihito is handing over the Chrysanthemum Throne to his eldest son, 59-year-old Crown Prince....

Japan emperor to step down for first in 200 years

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 09:36:00 +0200

TOKYO: Draped in ornate golden-brown robes and wearing a towering black hat, Japan's Emperor Akihito on Tuesday kicked off ceremonies for his abdication, the first in 200 years for the world's oldest monarchy. Akihito is handing over the Chrysanthemum Throne to his eldest son, 59-year-old Crown....

End of an era: Japan's emperor kicks off...

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 09:06:00 +0200

Japan's emperor kicks off abdication rites

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 08:50:00 +0200

In this photo provided by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan, Japan's Emperor Akihito leaves after a ritual to report his abdication to the throne, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Tuesday, April 30, 2019. -The Imperial Household Agency of Japan/AP TOKYO (AFP): Draped in ornate golden-brown....

Japan's emperor begins his abdication ceremony – the first in 200 years

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 08:33:00 +0200

As crowds began to gather early Tuesday in drizzle outside the sumptuous Imperial Palace in central Tokyo, Akihito performed a ritual to 'report' his abdication to his ancestors and the Shinto gods at several 'sanctuaries'. But the main event will be at 5:00 pm local time when the 85-year-old....

Japan’s emperor to step down in 200-year first

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 08:27:00 +0200

Japan’s Emperor Akihito prepared Tuesday to become the country’s first monarch to abdicate in more than 200 years, handing the Chrysanthemum Throne to his son and ushering in a new imperial era. In a set of solemn ceremonies, Emperor Akihito will abdicate in favour of 59-year-old Crown Prince....

End of an era: Japan's emperor kicks off abdication rites Breaking News April 30, 2019 13:19

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 08:26:00 +0200

Akihito is handing over the Chrysanthemum Throne to his eldest son, 59-year-old Crown Prince Naruhito, in a series of solemn rituals that also usher in the new imperial era named "Reiwa" -- meaning beautiful harmony -- that will last throughout the new monarch's reign.

End of an era: Japan's emperor kicks off abdication rites

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 08:04:00 +0200

Japan's emperor to step down in 200-year first

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:22:00 +0200

Japan's Emperor Akihito is all prepared to become the country's first monarch to abdicate in more than 200 years, handing the Chrysanthemum Throne to his son and ushering in a new imperial era. The event is scheduled to be held on Tuesday. In a set of solemn ceremonies, Emperor Akihito will abdicate....

Japan's Emperor Akihito to step down in 200-year first

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:22:00 +0200

Japan's Emperor Akihito prepared on Tuesday to become the country's first monarch to abdicate in more than 200 years, handing the Chrysanthemum Throne to his son and ushering in a new imperial era. In a set of solemn ceremonies, Emperor Akihito will abdicate in favour of 59-year-old Crown Prince....

End of an era: Japan’s emperor kicks off abdication rites

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:19:00 +0200

Japan’s Emperor Akihito (R) leaves the Kashikodokoro imperial sanctuary inside the Imperial Palace part of a set of solemn ceremonies which will see the emperor abdicate in favour of 59-year-old Crown Prince Naruhito. Japan Pool/AFP – STR. TOKYO: Draped in ornate golden-brown robes and wearing a....

Japan’s emperor kicks off abdication rites

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:02:00 +0200

End of an era: Japan's emperor kicks off abdication rites

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

Japan's emperor to step down in 200-year first

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 06:49:00 +0200

Japan's Emperor Akihito prepared Tuesday to become the country's first monarch to abdicate in more than 200 years, handing the Chrysanthemum Throne to his son and ushering in a new imperial era. In a set of solemn ceremonies, Emperor Akihito will abdicate in favour of 59-year-old Crown Prince....

Japan's emperor to step down in 200-year first

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 06:47:00 +0200

He will hand the Chrysanthemum Throne to his son and usher in a new imperial era. In a set of solemn ceremonies, Emperor Akihito will abdicate in favor of 59-year-old Crown Prince Naruhito, also kicking off the new imperial "Reiwa" era - meaning "beautiful harmony" - that will last throughout the new monarch's reign.

Japan's emperor to step down in 200-year first

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 06:01:00 +0200

Japan’s Emperor Akihito (right) leaves the Kashikodokoro imperial sanctuary inside the Imperial Palace after a ritual to report the conduct of his abdication ceremony in Tokyo on April 30, 2019. PHOTO | AFP In Summary. Emperor Akihito abdicates in favour of 59-year-old Crown Prince Naruhito, also....

Japan's emperor to step down in 200-year first

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 05:33:00 +0200

EMPEROR. Japan's Emperor Akihito (R) leaves the Kashikodokoro imperial sanctuary inside the Imperial Palace after a ritual to report the conduct of his abdication ceremony in Tokyo on April 30, 2019. Photo by AFP. TOKYO, Japan – Japan's Emperor Akihito prepared on Tuesday, April 30, to become the....

Japan’s emperor to step down in 200-year first

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 05:12:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 30, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Japan’s Emperor Akihito prepared Tuesday to become the country’s first monarch to abdicate in more than 200 years, handing the Chrysanthemum Throne to his son and ushering in a new imperial era. In a set of solemn ceremonies, Emperor Akihito will abdicate in favour....

Japan's emperor to step down in 200-year first

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 05:00:00 +0200

Japan emperor: Emperor Akihito to STEP DOWN - who is abdicating Japan emperor?

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 13:41:00 +0200

Japan’s 85-year-old emperor Akihito is leaving his official post and retiring tomorrow, Japanese media has announced. The monarch will be the first to do so in two centuries, as succession normally comes as a result of death. Akihito is revered among the Japanese people and helped repair the....

Hawaii volcano: Mount Kilauea could ERUPT AGAIN after peace and quiet, claims expert

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:47:00 +0200

Mount Kilauea’s terrifying eruption in the summer of 2019 kept Hawaii on the edge of its seat as magma and toxic gases tore through Hawaii Island. Eruptive activity ceased in August that year and by the time September started, the Hawaii volcano seemingly fell into a deep slumber.

Philippines: NDRRMC Update Sitrep No. 08 re Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake in San Julian, Eastern Samar, 27 April 2019, 6:00 PM

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 22:01:00 +0200

SITUATION OVERVIEW. An earthquake with a Magnitude of 605 occurred in San Julian, Eastern Samar. Further details below: As of 27 April 2019, 03:00 PM, a total of 119 aftershocks were recorded. Of which, 27 were plotted and 5 left, ranging from 1.8 to 4.6 Magnitude and Intensity of I to III. II. EFFECTS.

Philippines: Philippines: Earthquakes Information bulletin #1

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 11:19:00 +0200

This bulletin is being issued for information only and reflects the current situation and details available at this time. The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), with the support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), has determined that external assistance is not....

8-quake, tsunami warnings hoisted - Manila Standard

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 10:08:00 +0200

Solidum said there are plans to put up a national government center in Clark Air Base in Pampanga so that key operations would continue in case a powerful earthquake or a tsunami hits Metro Manila. Search and rescue operations, meanwhile, were still ongoing for 14 people still missing in the Chuzon....

What does the future of Kilauea hold?

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 17:48:00 +0200

Ever since Hawaii's Kilauea stopped erupting in August 2018, ceasing activity for the first time in 35 years, scientists have been wondering about the volcano's future. Its similarities to the Hawaiian seamount Lo`ihi might provide some answers, according to Jacqueline Caplan-Auerbach at Western Washington University.

Nepal: Kathmandu "not most-at-risk" for earthquakes

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 17:26:00 +0200

By Denis McClean. KATHMANDU, 26 April, 2019 - Despite the three tremors felt across the Kathmandu Valley mid-week as Nepal prepared to mark the 4th anniversary yesterday of the deadly Gorkha earthquake, scientists say that Kathmandu is not the country's most-at-risk location for earthquakes.

Chief seismologist wants audit of structures built before 1992 April 25, 2019

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 04:42:00 +0200

or TFC.tv MANILA - A massive audit and inspection of structures built before 1992 should be done by owners and local governments following consecutive earthquakes that shook Luzon and Visayas this week, the country’s chief seismologist Renato Solidum said Thursday.

1 hours ago

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 04:37:00 +0200

TEMPO.CO Jakarta A tectonic earthquake with magnitude 5.7 jolted Banggai Islands, Central Sulawesi today morning, April 26, 2019. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded the tremor occurred at 04:57 Western Indonesian Time (WIB). The quake epicenter was located in 1.91 degrees south latitude and 122.

8-quake, tsunami warnings hoisted

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 21:43:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea: Papua New Guinea | Emergency Response, Resilience Building and Partnerships | 23 April 2019

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 15:52:00 +0200

Highlights Kendata villagers launched their Community-Based Disaster Risk Management Plan in March, developed with support from 10M in Oro Province. 50 local farmers in East New Britain Province trained on conservation farming techniques by 10M and the National Agricultural Research Institute.

Unspeakable by Harriet Shawcross – a personal study of silence

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 15:31:00 +0200

A t some point one in every 150 children will lose the ability to speak in certain situations, though we still don’t fully understand why. Such children were once thought simply obstinate. As their silence was taken to be deliberate, the label “elective mutes” was applied to them by medical professionals as recently as 1994.

Chief seismologist wants audit of structures built before 1992

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 10:33:00 +0200

MANILA - A massive audit and inspection of structures built before 1992 should be done by owners and local governments following consecutive earthquakes that shook Luzon and Visayas this week, the country’s chief seismologist Renato Solidum said Thursday. The National Structural Code was given a crucial update in 1992, two years after a 7.

Warranty

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 18:31:00 +0200

People are understandably on edge. We face what seems to be a swarm of quakes. Last Monday, Pampanga was hit by a strong quake felt in the Metro Manila area. On Tuesday, an even stronger quake hit Samar, damaging infrastructure. Yesterday, quakes hit Davao and Batangas. The experts assure us the quakes are unrelated.

Death toll from Philippine earthquake rises to 16

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 10:10:00 +0200

MANILA, April 23 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from Monday's 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the northern Philippines has risen to 16, the Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said on Tuesday. Ricardo Salad, executive director of the council, said the earthquake also....

Philippines earthquake: Death toll rises to 9

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 07:53:00 +0200

. The death toll from the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the Philippines' Luzon Island on Monday (local time) has risen to nine. According to the and Seismology (Phivolcs), the earthquake was detected at a depth of 12 km, with an epicenter located about 18 km northeast of Castillejos town in the western part of Luzon Island, reported Xinhua.

Death toll of Philippines earthquake continues rising

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 07:14:00 +0200

Hanoi (VNA) – At least nine people have been killed and 30 others injured after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Gutad town on the Philippines’ Luzon island, said Philippine authorities on April 23. Xinhua News Agency reported that local police said five people were killed in house collapses.

Philippines earthquake: Death toll rises to 9

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 06:57:00 +0200

The death toll from the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the Philippines’ Luzon Island on Monday (local time) has risen to nine. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the earthquake was detected at a depth of 12 km, with an epicenter located about 18 km....

Philippines earthquake: Death toll rises to 9

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 06:50:00 +0200

Manila [Philippines], Apr 23 (ANI): The death toll from the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the Philippines' Luzon Island on Monday (local time) has risen to nine. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the earthquake was detected at a depth of 12 km,....

Death toll rises to nine in Philippines' 6.1-magnitude quake

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 05:31:00 +0200

MANILA, April 23 (Bernama) -- The death toll from the 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the Philippines' main Luzon Island rose to nine, Xinhua news agency reported, quoting local officials on Tuesday. Central Luzon police chief Joel Coronel said five people were killed when their houses....

Death toll rises to 9 in Philippines' 6.1-magnitude quake

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 03:43:00 +0200

MANILA, April 23 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the Philippines' main Luzon Island rose to nine, local officials said on Tuesday. Central Luzon police chief Joel Coronel said five people were killed when their houses collapsed, while four bodies were....

Folding Faults And Seismic Risk In The Kunlun Range, Northwest Tibet

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 02:53:00 +0200

In a new article for Geosphere, authors Chuanyong Wu and colleagues report the surface deformation caused by the 2015 6.5 magnitude Pishan earthquake based on their field investigations. They utilized geologic data, seismic reflection profiles, and earthquake relocation results to study the....

Tall Order

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 05:55:00 +0200

S uresh Shakya (above) was sitting down for lunch with his family in his house in Itum Bahal four years ago when there was a terrifying, subterranean growl, and his building started shaking. Shakya, 46, knew it was an earthquake, and while he was concerned the house could collapse, he was even more....

Strong 6.5 earthquake off Australian coast: USGS

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 04:25:00 +0200

HONG KONG (AFP) - A strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit off the southern coast of Australia on Thursday (April 18), the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage and no tsunami warning. The shallow quake occurred 1,040 kilometres south-west of Geeveston in Australia in....

USGS: Strong 6.5 earthquake off Australian coast

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 19:02:00 +0200

. HONG KONG, April 18 — A strong 6.5 earthquake hit off the southern coast of Australia today, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage and no tsunami warning. The shallow quake occurred 1,040 kilometres southwest of Geeveston in Australia in the western....

AFP - Indian-Ocean-quake-Australia

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:47:00 +0200

Strong 6.5 earthquake off Australian coast: USGS Hong Kong, April 18, 2019 (AFP) - A strong 6.5 earthquake hit off the southern coast of Australia on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage and no tsunami warning.

Latest News

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 05:08:00 +0200

Low returns mean no summer chinook and sockeye season on the Columbia River. Washington Fish and Wildlife also sets limits for fall chinook and steelhead fishing on the Columbia and Snake. A bill to prevent mentally ill people facing criminal charges from being warehoused in jail as they await....

Un séisme de magnitude 5,5 frappe la province de Mindoro occidental

Sat, 04 May 2019 18:03:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 5,5 a frappé samedi 4 mai la province philippine de Mindoro occidental, selon l'Institut philippin de volcanologie et de sismologie (Phivolcs). La secousse a eu lieu à 09h05, avec son épicentre localisé à environ 7 km du sud-ouest de la ville de Rizal dans la province, et son hypocentre à une profondeur de 12 km.

Philippines : un séisme de magnitude 5,5 frappe la province de Mindoro occidental

Sat, 04 May 2019 06:06:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 5,5 a frappé samedi la province philippine de Mindoro occidental, selon l'Institut philippin de volcanologie et de sismologie (Phivolcs). La secousse a eu lieu à 9h05, avec son épicentre localisé à environ 7km du sud-ouest de la ville de Rizal dans la province, et son hypocentre à une profondeur de 12km.

11h47 Séisme de magnitude 3,2 à Zghorta

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:53:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 3,2 sur l'échelle de Richter a touché lundi la localité de Zghorta, au Liban-Nord, et a été ressenti jusqu'à Tripoli, a rapporté le Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS). Le 22 avril au soir, un léger tremblement de terre, de 3,1 sur l'échelle de Richter, avait secoué la Békaa occidentale.

22h31 Léger tremblement de terre dans la Békaa

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 21:32:00 +0200

Un léger tremblement de terre, de 3,1 sur l'échelle de Richter, a secoué lundi soir la Békaa occidentale, rapporte le Centre national libanais de géophysique, dépendant du CNRS, cité par l'Agence nationale de l'Information (Ani, officielle). La secousse, dont l'épicentre était situé à 17 km de....

Haití, ¿por qué no es importante?

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 15:17:00 +0200

Panorama Global. La pregunta que sirve de título para este análisis puede parecer tendenciosa, por no decir ociosa. Sin embargo, es la misma interrogante que me hago cuando pienso en todos los problemas que afectan a la nación más pobre del hemisferio occidental.

Haití, ¿por qué no es importante?

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 10:37:00 +0200

La pregunta que sirve de título para este análisis puede parecer tendenciosa, por no decir ociosa. Sin embargo, es la misma interrogante que me hago cuando pienso en todos los problemas que afectan a la nación más pobre del hemisferio occidental. Esta pobreza extrema que acabo de señalar puede ser,....

Scores Affected by Earthquake on Panama-Costa Rica Border

Tue, 14 May 2019 05:42:00 +0200

PANAMA CITY – At least 62 people were affected by the magnitude-6.3 earthquake that shook the Panama-Costa Rica border region over the weekend, injuring five people in Panama, officials said on Monday. The quake struck around 2:22 pm on Sunday in western Panama with its epicenter located at 22....

Japon: une voiture heurte un groupe d'enfants, 2 morts

Wed, 08 May 2019 13:22:00 +0200

Une voiture a heurté un groupe de jeunes enfants accompagnés mercredi dans l'ouest du Japon, faisant deux morts et des blessés dont un se trouve "dans un état critique", selon la police. L'accident est survenu dans la matinée à Otsu, ville de la préfecture de Shiga, non loin d'Osaka.

Japon : une voiture heurte un groupe d'enfants, deux morts et d'autres "dans un état critique"

Wed, 08 May 2019 10:23:00 +0200

Une voiture a heurté un groupe de jeunes enfants accompagnés mercredi dans l'ouest du Japon, faisant deux morts et des blessés dont certains se trouvent "dans un état critique", selon la police. L'accident est survenu dans la matinée à Otsu, ville de la préfecture de Shiga, non loin d'Osaka.

Japon : Heurtés par une voiture, deux enfants morts et plusieurs "dans un état critique"

Wed, 08 May 2019 10:01:00 +0200

Une voiture a heurté un groupe de jeunes enfants accompagnés mercredi dans l’ouest du Japon, faisant deux morts et plusieurs blessés, selon la police. L’accident est survenu dans la matinée à Otsu, ville de la préfecture de Shiga, non loin d’Osaka. Le véhicule "a heurté une file de 13 enfants d’une....

Japon : une voiture heurte un groupe d'enfants, deux morts et d'autres "dans un état critique"

Wed, 08 May 2019 09:43:00 +0200

Japon: une voiture heurte un groupe d’enfants, 2 morts, d’autres « dans un état critique »

Wed, 08 May 2019 09:21:00 +0200

Une voiture a heurté un groupe de jeunes enfants accompagnés mercredi dans l’ouest du Japon, faisant deux morts et des blessés dont certains se trouvent « dans un état critique », selon la police. L’accident est survenu dans la matinée à Otsu, ville de la préfecture de Shiga, non loin d’Osaka.

Japon: une voiture heurte un groupe d’enfants, 2 morts, d’autres « dans un état critique »

Wed, 08 May 2019 09:12:00 +0200

Japon: une voiture heurte un groupe d’enfants, 2 morts, d’autres « dans un état critique »

Wed, 08 May 2019 09:10:00 +0200

Japon: une voiture heurte un groupe d’enfants, 2 morts, d’autres « dans un état critique »

Wed, 08 May 2019 09:03:00 +0200

Japon: une voiture heurte un groupe d'enfants, 2 morts, d'autres "dans un état critique"

Wed, 08 May 2019 08:43:00 +0200

Japon: une voiture heurte un groupe d'enfants, 2 morts, d'autres "dans un état critique"

Wed, 08 May 2019 08:39:00 +0200

Une voiture a heurté un groupe de jeunes enfants accompagnés mercredi dans l'ouest du Japon , faisant deux morts et des blessés dont certains se trouvent "dans un état critique", selon la police. L'accident est survenu dans la matinée à Otsu, ville de la préfecture de Shiga, non loin d'Osaka.

Japon: une voiture heurte un groupe d'enfants, 2 morts, d'autres "dans un état critique"

Wed, 08 May 2019 08:29:00 +0200

5h22 Japon: une voiture heurte un groupe d'enfants, 2 morts, d'autres "dans un état critique" AFP

Wed, 08 May 2019 08:29:00 +0200

Japon: une voiture heurte un groupe d'enfants, 2 morts, d'autres "dans un état critique"

Wed, 08 May 2019 08:13:00 +0200

Tokyo - Une voiture a heurté un groupe de jeunes enfants accompagnés mercredi dans l'ouest du Japon, faisant deux morts et des blessés dont certains se trouvent "dans un état critique", selon la police. L'accident est survenu dans la matinée à Otsu, ville de la préfecture de Shiga, non loin d'Osaka.

Japon: une voiture heurte un groupe d'enfants, 2 morts, d'autres "dans un état critique"

Wed, 08 May 2019 08:10:00 +0200

08h50 Japon: une voiture heurte un groupe d'enfants, 2 morts et d'autres "dans un état critique"

Wed, 08 May 2019 07:51:00 +0200

Missile destroyer 'INS Ranjit' decommissioned

Mon, 06 May 2019 18:59:00 +0200

: Indian Navy’s Rajput class destroyer INS Ranjit was decommissioned at a solemn yet grand ceremony at Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard on Monday, culminating a glorious era of 36 years. INS Ranjit had rendered services during Tsunami in 2004 and in 2014.

British ‘Big Brother’ Contestant Receives Backlash For Attacking Christians After Sri Lanka Bombings: ‘Don’t Send Your Prayers’

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 18:20:00 +0200

British reality TV star Andy West sparked outrage Sunday after he posted a tweet encouraging people not to pray for the Christians killed in Sri Lanka. The British “Big Brother” star specifically targeted Christian ministries in his controversial tweet thread, according to a report published Tuesday by the .

Big Brother star sparks fury over Sri Lankan terror attack comments

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 10:55:00 +0200

Big Brother star sparks fury after saying 'don't send your prayers' to Sri Lankan terror attack victims because he 'saw Christians being unscrupulous during Asian tsunami' Andy West urged people 'not to send their prayers' to victims after bombings Big Brother star said 'delusional' Christians....

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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....

Strong Earthquake Hits Eastern Papua New Guinea

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:32:00 +0200

BANGKOK – A strong magnitude-7.5 earthquake hit eastern Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, the United States Geological Service reported. Authorities have not yet announced any civilian or material damage in the affected area, where the nearest population center is Rabaul on the island of New Britain, an....

4.1-magnitude quake hits Kyllini

Wed, 15 May 2019 19:05:00 +0200

TAGS: Earthquake A 4.1-magnitude earthquake shook the port town of Kyllini in western Greece on Wednesday. According to the Athens’ Geodynamic Institute, the tremor, whose epicenter was 10 kilometers east of Kyllini, was recorded at a depth of 8 kilometers. No injuries or damages were reported.

Buildings in Nicaragua evacuated after 6.3 magnitude quake

Fri, 17 May 2019 03:20:00 +0200

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. MANAGUA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Buildings in Nicaragua swayed and some were evacuated on Thursday after a powerful earthquake and aftershocks hit the region in the Pacific, according to official reports. According to a government report, the focus of the quake, which occurred at 10:28 a.

Buildings in Nicaragua evacuated after 6.3 magnitude quake

Fri, 17 May 2019 03:48:00 +0200

MANAGUA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Buildings in Nicaragua swayed and some were evacuated on Thursday after a powerful earthquake and aftershocks hit the region in the Pacific, according to official reports. According to a government report, the focus of the quake, which occurred at 10:28 a.m.

In Tokyo rice shop, loyalty to a sacred staple

Fri, 17 May 2019 19:35:00 +0200

Loyalty to rice, loyalty to customer. These are the driving motivations behind Koichi Ogawa’s tenacity as a Tokyo shopkeeper. “I’d be very sad if I had to close – I’ve grown up with this store,” Mr. Ogawa says of the Kinsei Ogawa rice shop, a trade that’s been in his family since the 1940s.

In Tokyo rice shop, loyalty to a sacred staple

Fri, 17 May 2019 19:51:00 +0200

In Japan, rice isn’t just a grain. Over the centuries, it has served as a store of wealth; a mealtime staple, three times a day; and inspiration for paintings and poems. Today, it sits at the center of the most formidable agricultural lobby in the world, with an iron-willed policy to restrict foreign imports.