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We are also less than a mile from the epicenter of the recent 4.5 earthquake in Pleasant Hill. Minutes before the earthquake at 10:19 p.Fri, 25 Oct 2019 20:03:00 +0200eastbaytimes-771696791d4ba71d3b66c87789d0603feastbaytimesen37.944 23.6529NaturalDisasters20191025200300http://www.ekathimerini.com/245737/article/ekathimerini/news/minor-quake-jolts-mount-athos-in-northern-greeceTAGS: Earthquake A light earthquake was recorded early on Tuesday in the area of Mount Athos, in northern Greece. According to the Seismological Station of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the tremor measured 3.3 on the Richter scale and its epicenter was 7-8 km south-east of Ierissos, at a depth of 10 kilometers.Tue, 22 Oct 2019 17:02:00 +0200kathimerini-en-058ef1c512bc7d22656ee823bc1e8b03kathimerini-enen37.944 23.6529NaturalDisastersAristotle UniversityAristotle University of ThessalonikiNews Agency20191022170200https://en.trend.az/scaucasus/georgia/3135775.htmlBaku, Azerbaijan, October 19. By Tamilla Mammadova – Trend: NASA has provided Georgian scientists with unique data, according to which a powerful quake threatens Tbilisi, said Georgian professor Anzor Sakandelidze, Trend reports via Georgian media outlets.Sat, 19 Oct 2019 10:47:00 +0200trendnews-az-48ac614e7b21aef2439ab4f756bf2ca4trendnews-azen41.7218 44.7831NaturalDisastersNASA20191019104700https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-7584085/Europes-civilisation-Minoans-NOT-wiped-natural-disaster.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490The debris previously thought to have come from a natural disaster may actualy have been from battle between the Minoans and the Mycenaeans. The Minoan civilisation — given this name retrospectively in a nod to their legendary King Minos, of Minotaur fame — was notable for its elaborate architecture.Thu, 17 Oct 2019 22:44:00 +0200dailymail-f1b2cacb06622887841fe2bcbdcb79aadailymailen37.944 23.6529NaturalDisastersBiotechnologyBronze AgeHarvard Medical SchoolBritish SchoolMax PlanckMax Planck Institute20191017224400https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-7584085/Europes-civilisation-Minoans-NOT-wiped-natural-disaster.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490The debris previously identified as coming from a natural disaster was likely instead the result of Minoan resistance to the influence of the Mycenaeans. The Minoan civilisation — given this name retrospectively in a nod to their legendary King Minos, of Minotaur fame — was notable for its elaborate architecture.Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:53:00 +0200dailymail-cfa2d9e514962f301b22675e9cd5ef4cdailymailen37.944 23.6529NaturalDisastersBiotechnologyBronze AgeHarvard Medical SchoolBritish SchoolMax PlanckMax Planck Institute20191017175300https://en.unesco.org/news/ruritage-bolstering-resilience-rural-areas-stricken-disastersThe one-year anniversary of RURITAGE project highlights UNESCO's contribution to building resilience within vulnerable communities. The role of intangible and tangible heritage is of great strength to increase human ability to cope with the shock and stress of surviving hazardous events, also during....Fri, 11 Oct 2019 16:22:00 +0200unesco-a2ffee6db8fc51de24256c46e0a95c70unescoen64.99060768658 -18.593991539543UNbodiesNaturalDisastersRegionalPolicyFloodingEnvironmentCultureNatural History MuseumUNESCOEUHistory Museum20191011162200https://www.donegaldemocrat.ie/news/home/485391/milestone-1-000-earthquakes-have-been-recorded-at-monitoring-station-in-a-donegal-school.htmlA school in Donegal has become a global leader in recording and measuring earthquakes, thanks to its participation in the Seismology in Schools programme run by the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS). St. Columba’s College in Stranorlar recorded its thousandth earthquake in recent weeks:....Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:32:00 +0200donegaldemocrat-047e1f046cd48097499fe7a75e65c4c3donegaldemocraten52.673012 -8.080576NaturalDisastersTom BlakeInstitute for Advanced Studies20191011143200https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/24/1/20The following two earthquakes occurred in Greece during 2019: First, a Mw5.4 earthquake close to Preveza city in Western Greece on 5 February and a Mw5.3 earthquake 50km East of Patras on 30 March. Here, we present the natural time analysis of the Seismic Electric Signals (SES) activities that have been recorded before these two earthquakes.Fri, 11 Oct 2019 06:16:00 +0200mdpi-e9c4a67ea652cda3df6e02e283e90188mdpien38.243778 21.73204NaturalDisasters20191011061600https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/2019/10/04/magnitude-41-earthquake-in-aegean-sea-shakes-turkeys-muglaAn earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 struck off the coast of western Turkey on Friday, according to the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The quake struck off the coast of the Datça district in Muğla province at 11:20 p.m. local time (09:20 p.m. GMT), the authority said.Sat, 05 Oct 2019 04:31:00 +0200dailysabah-7b7d45068be3d01bb675a4a1ba8705a8dailysabahen37.944 23.6529NaturalDisastersEmergencyAFAD20191005043100http://www.oranews.tv/article/veliaj-genevaTirana has been recognized by the United Nations as one of the cities that has done more with sustainable development policies, through planting trees, increasing pedestrian spaces and attending to the needs of children. Tirana's Mayor, Erion Veliaj attended the 80th session of the UN Committee....Fri, 04 Oct 2019 22:35:00 +0200oranews-893296717d827422c17de384290152eboranewsen46.20153 6.1666667UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUN ForumUnited NationsErion VeliajUN Committee20191004223500https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/2019/10/03/magnitude-50-earthquake-in-mediterranean-shakes-turkeys-muglaAn earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 struck Mediterranean sea, off the coast of western Turkey on Thursday, according to the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The quake struck at a depth of 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) at 7:44 a.m.Fri, 04 Oct 2019 05:12:00 +0200dailysabah-93001ee5d3876da5513703f4a859575fdailysabahen37.944 23.6529NaturalDisastersEmergencyAFADEsengül Civelek20191004051200https://reliefweb.int/report/afghanistan/crisisinsight-weekly-picks-03-october-2019Afghanistan. Presidential elections took place in Afghanistan on 28 September. Initial estimates suggest that only 25% of eligible voters participated, which would be the lowest voter turnout in the four elections that have taken place since 2001. The low turnout is likely an indication of the deteriorating security situation in the country.Thu, 03 Oct 2019 12:44:00 +0200reliefWeb-8e47a0067a034f77d917d1668b497d1dreliefWeben34.5309 69.136757NaturalDisastersMigration20191003124400http://www.ekathimerini.com/245123/article/ekathimerini/news/magnitude-51-tremor-rattles-rhodesTAGS: Earthquake A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck east of the island of Rhodes early Thursday morning, without causing injuries or damages. According to the Athens’ Geodynamic Institute, the tremor, whose epicenter was 37 kilometers east of the island, was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers.Thu, 03 Oct 2019 10:55:00 +0200kathimerini-en-6b6aa82eafd5994638328e6206e67f56kathimerini-enen37.944 23.6529NaturalDisastersEfthymios Lekkas20191003105500